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Long sleeve golf shirts for men: how to wear them
Illustrative imageThe short answer: A long sleeve golf shirt works best as a cool-morning base layer under a quarter-zip, or on its own at the range; where a collar is required on the course, keep it for underneath.
A long sleeve shirt is the simplest way to take the edge off a cool start without adding bulk. It earns its place in the bag as a base layer, and it is comfortable on its own for practice and the drive home.
As a base layer#
Under a quarter-zip, a long sleeve covers your arms on a cold first tee and stays comfortable once the layer comes off at the turn. Choose one with a ribbed collar that sits flat under a mock neck. The Morning Long Sleeve is a heavyweight 100% combed ring-spun cotton at 6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²), soft-washed, with a 7/8 in ribbed collar.
On its own#
At the range, a simulator or a relaxed public course, a long sleeve tee on its own is usually fine. Where the course asks for a collared shirt, it is not a substitute for a polo, so keep it for underneath or for after the round. See can you wear a T-shirt golfing for how courses tend to treat collarless tops.
Fit for layering#
A classic fit works best under a layer: close enough not to bunch, with room through the shoulders to turn. The Morning Long Sleeve is a classic fit in men's sizing, true to size, S to 3XL.
What to wear with it#
Black, white or Harbor Blue under a navy or black golf quarter-zip, with neutral pants. Add a beanie for a frost delay, and see how to layer for cold-morning golf for the full approach.
Questions#
Can you wear a long sleeve shirt golfing?
Yes, as a base layer, and on its own at many ranges and public courses. Where a collar is required, wear a polo instead.
What is the Morning Long Sleeve made of?
100% combed ring-spun cotton at 6.5 oz/yd² (220 g/m²), soft-washed and side-seamed.
