The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills gave us a fascinating mix of where golf style is today and where it’s headed next. Cashmere cardigans, pop-over shirts, and quiet luxury footwear shared the spotlight with bright World Cup-inspired colors and a new generation of Tour talent eager to make a statement. The week’s best looks felt less focused on performance and more focused on personal style. From Tommy Fleetwood’s viral knitwear moment to signs that color may finally be creeping back onto the fairways, there was plenty to unpack along the shores of Long Island.
Tommy Fleetwood’s Cardigan
Andrew Redington
Apparel free agent Tommy Fleetwood delivered the biggest style moment of the week.
The Englishman had social media buzzing after stepping to the first tee in a relaxed-fit cardigan with a golf ball motif. Fleetwood has developed a reputation for finding gems in pro shops and merch tents, but this one felt more like the result of a detour through a New York City boutique on the way to Shinnecock.
The sweater comes from luxury label Leret Leret, founded by three siblings and known for its elevated cashmere pieces. Simply called the No. 64, Fleetwood’s cardigan is crafted from fine Mongolian cashmere and carries a $750 price tag. It’s good to be the FedEx Cup champ.
Some viewed the golf ball as a little novelty-ish for a professional golfer, but I saw it differently. The design hit that sweet spot between playful and refined. The earthy olive-brown shade felt right at home against Shinnecock’s windswept dunes and fescue-lined fairways.
The Pop-Over is Poppin’ for Summer
Tracy Wilcox
When one of the best-dressed players in the game starts wearing something, it’s worth paying attention.
That was the case with Keith Mitchell and his pop-over shirt from Sid Mashburn. Part dress shirt, part polo, the pop-over is tailor-made for summer. The long, five-button placket allows it to be easily popped over your head and layered over another shirt or worn on its own. It delivers the sophistication of a woven shirt while still having an easy, breezy vibe for the warmer months. Worn with a few buttons undone, it feels relaxed, sophisticated, and perfectly suited to warm-weather golf.
Malbon’s Young Guns
David Cannon
Cliff Hawkins
Malbon continues to expand its presence at the highest level of the game.
After adding Fred Couples and Michael Block to its roster earlier this year, the brand shifted its focus toward the next generation, signing a pair of 21-year-olds in Jackson Koivun and Eric Lee ahead of the U.S. Open.
Both players made strong first impressions on Thursday in looks from Malbon’s performance collection. Koivun’s color-blocked polo created a sharper silhouette than its relaxed fit suggested, while Lee’s camo trousers brought a welcome dose of personality to the opening round.
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FootJoy & Todd Snyder Produce Another Legend
Mike Mulholland
At this point, a summer collaboration from FootJoy and Todd Snyder feels almost expected.
Now in their sixth drop together, the two brands have moved away from some of the bolder camo-inspired designs of previous collections and embraced a more refined approach.
The latest versions of the Premiere Series Marquis and Packard feature white full-grain and patent leather uppers accented with subtle hints of Harbor Green on the heel and tongue tabs. The color is understated but effective, pairing effortlessly with navy, black, grey, and tan. Unsurprisingly, it became a popular choice among FootJoy staff players throughout the week.
World Cup Energy Arrives at Shinnecock
Tracy Wilcox
Christian Petersen
The biggest crossover of the week happened at the intersection of golf and football (soccer).
Alejandro Tosti teed it up in adidas’ CODECHOAS Messi, a special-edition golf shoe inspired by Lionel Messi’s legendary F50 El Último Tango football boot. The silhouette combines one of football’s most recognizable designs with one of adidas Golf’s most successful modern franchises.
Puma players joined the World Cup party, too. Rickie Fowler and several others wore the vibrant Showtime edition of the Ignite Elevate 2, a golf adaptation of the Future 9 Ultimate boots seen on the likes of Christian Pulisic.
The bright pink, purple, and orange palette wasn’t a coincidence. Across the World Cup, brands have gravitated towards highly visible colors that stand out against the green turf and command attention on screens. The result is footwear that feels energetic, modern, and impossible to miss.
Is Color Making a Comeback?
Warren Little
Christian Petersen
David Cannon
For the better part of a few years, golf’s color palette has leaned heavily towards muted earth tones, dusty pastels, and understated neutrals. This week suggested that the trend may be swinging in the other direction.
Puma’s vibrant footwear set the tone early, while Brooks Koepka, Tom Kim, Collin Morikawa, and several others injected bright pinks and vivid yellows into the tournament. One week doesn’t signal a full-scale shift, but it’s enough to make me wonder whether color is starting to find its way back to the fairways.
A Little Bit Golf, A Little Bit Country
Christian Petersen
Golf has borrowed heavily from skateboarding, surfing, and football in recent years. This week, amateur Ryder Cowan introduced a different influence.
Cowan wore pieces from Club Country, the lifestyle brand founded by former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The collection is built around the idea of moving from the fairway to the field, drawing inspiration from rivers, forests, and wide-open landscapes.
Against the backdrop of Shinnecock’s fescue-covered terrain and views of the Peconic Bay, the brand’s neutral color palette and understated prints felt particularly on point for the setting.
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