The best golf trousers in every fit, fabric and style

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A good pair of golf trousers is probably the biggest difference maker a single piece of clothing can make to your outfit.

As anyone who's had the misfortune of playing in jeans or overly stiff chinos will know, there's a certain formula that goes into creating the perfect pair of golf pants, with stretch, fit, breathability and storage all vital considerations.

And given just about every major clothing and equipment maker has their own version on the market, comparing one pair of golf trousers with the next can often feel like comparing apples with apples. As such, we've opted to distill down a selection golf trousers that we feel fit certain criteria the best – whether you want a looser or a skinnier fit, performance materials or something a little more natural, or even a jogger-style cuffed pant. 

Whichever you prefer, all of the trousers on this list have been tested to deliver the perfect blend of style, comfort and performance out on the course. Be sure to also check out our freshly updated guides to the best golf polos, best golf waterproofs and best golf mid-layers to get your wardrobe in check for the new season, and take a look guide to the best waterproof golf rain trousers to see why you a good pair of waterproof trousers should be in your arsenal.

The best regular/straight fit golf trousers

PUMA Dealer

Price: £55

Material: 100% Polyester (20% Recycled)

Fit: Regular-Tailored

Featuring a slightly more relaxed tailored fit than other tailored golf pants, the PUMA Dealer golf trousers are an ideal choice for golfers who want to put together an athletic and stylish golf outfit.

Constructed from a breathable fabric that's not only soft but also fantastic at wicking moisture away from the body, these trousers are an ideal choice for year-round golf.

The cut of the trousers allowed us to move freely throughout our round, and when swinging, the inbuilt mechanical stretch provided the extra level of comfort that we desire from a modern golf trouser.

Available in a broad range of bright and bold colours, these trousers are easily matched up with a wide variety of shirts and mid-layers, making them a truly versatile addition to any golfing wardrobe. 

Shop now, £55 from Puma

G/FORE Tour 5-Pocket

Price: £135

Material: 100% Polyester

Fit: Straight leg

One of our favourite pairs of trousers, the G/FORE Tour 5-pocket provides outstanding levels of performance, comfort and style.

Constructed from a highly breathable and stretchy fabric made in Japan, these trousers look good and feel great against your skin when you pull them on, providing plenty of stretch and flex throughout the entire swing. The slightly straighter cut and choice of inseam lengths helps you dial in the fit perfectly as well, providing a silhouette that looks that little bit more made to measure.

At £135 they represent an investment, but one that's rewarded in quality. These are a fantastic pair of trousers that are an ideal option for year-round golf.

Galvin Green Nathan Pants

Price: £129

Material: Polyester/cotton

Fit: Regular

Newly released as part of Galvin Green's Concept collection, the Nathan pants bring a contemporary outlook to the outerwear brand's more everyday apparel. The loosest, most modern pant the brand has released thus far, it has a wider leg for a roomier, workwear-inspired feel and is made from a soft, breathable poly/cotton blend that looks great and is easy to care for. Crossed bar tacks, chino pockets, and angled back pockets also ensure the Nathan pants still retain plenty of utility out on the course.

The best slim fit golf trousers

Peter Millar eb66

Price: £125

Material: 100% Polyester

Fit: Slim-Tailored

A long-time staple of the Peter Millar range, the eb66 performance trousers represent the brand's ethos of combining form with function.

The slim, tailored cut Millar calls its Classic Fit will appeal to a wide range of players, with a slightly higher rise and a re-engineered comfort waistband providing a well-fitted feel from the very first wear.

The two-way stretch fabric allows for a complete range of movement during the golf swing, and even when bending down to pick up your ball or read a putt, the trousers will move with your body without bunching or tugging in any uncomfortable areas. The polyester used provides a soft and comfortable skin feel while also providing excellent breathability and drying properties after a shower..  

At £125, these trousers aren't cheap for an entirely Polyester product, but if you take your golf seriously and demand the best from your apparel, they'll see you through many a round in timeless style. 

Shop now: £125 from Peter Millar

PING Tour

Price: £75

Material: 100% Recycled polyester

Fit: Slim/Tapered

PING is renowned for making some of the best high-performance golf apparel on the market, and these trousers certainly live up to that reputation. Featuring a tapered fit and SensorCool technology, these trousers are highly breathable, very stylish, comfy and incredibly warm.

The tapered fit allows the trousers to sit nicely above your shoes, while the added width built into the thigh region of the trousers provides ample space for you to move and swing unimpeded.

The fabric offers plenty of stretch and also has a lovely soft skin feel, making walking 18 holes an absolute joy. The PING Tours are also among the warmest on this list, making them ideal for playing across all four seasons in more temperate climates. 

The best relaxed fit golf trousers

Adidas Originals Pleated Twistknit Joggers

Price: £80

Material: Polyester

Fit: Relaxed

Part of the much-acclaimed Adidas Originals golf range, the Twistknit trousers offer plenty of modern day performance while remaining true to the look and feel of golf style's arguable golden era. The pleated front and relaxed cut channel golf pants from the '70s and '80s, offering plenty of freedom of movement along with a silhouette that translates well into off-course wear, while the recycled and bio-based Twistknit material is soft, stretchy, and just that little bit more luxurious than what you've come to expect from the Three Stripes.

J.Lindeberg Harry Stretch Wool Pant

Price: £150

Material: 32% Nylon, 31% Rayon, 12% Modal, 11% Cotton, 7% Spandex, 7% Wool

Fit: Relaxed

Combining a performance mindset with a tailoring-inspired approach, J.Lindeberg's Harry pant is the most relaxed silhouette in the range, and thanks to its unique combination of materials might be our favourite.

The stretchy blend of six different materials, including Modal, Cotton and Wool, make these trousers buttery soft, great at regulating both warm and cool temperatures, and far smarter on the eye than most synthetic-looking performance golf pants. The more relaxed fit and pressed creases offer a more contemporary silhouette that looks as good on the street as it does on the course.

Shop now: £150 from J.Lindeberg

Jordan Sport Golf Cargo Pants

Price: £145

Material: Recycled nylon/elastane

Fit: Relaxed

Nike's Jordan arm has been quietly cooking lately with its vintage-inspired Sport line, and given the GOAT's love of golf, it makes sense that a lot of this range is geared towards a life on the links. Jordan's Golf-centric cargo pants are the perfect embodiment of this, channeling '90s basketball style while retaining the pockets and construction required to get out there and play your best. The durable nylon-blended fabric is soft, stretchy and practical, making these a great all-rounder both for golf and everyday wear.

Shop now: £144.99 from Nike

The best trousers for winter golf

Manors Golf Recycled Greenskeeper Trousers

Price: £130

Material: Recycled nylon/elastane

Fit: Relaxed

Made as much to honour the often uncelebrated folks who keep our courses looking pristine as those who play on them, the Greenskeeper Trouser from British brand Manors brings a workwear-inspired sense of practicality to the course as part of the brand's new Autumn/Winter collection.

Made from 92% recycled nylon to keep both the wind and the rain at bay, the fabric of the Greenskeeper trouser is also infused with a touch of elastane to keep things feeling soft and sounding quiet out on the course. The added side leg pocket adds a touch of workwear-inspired practicality, and the double pleat at the front smartens the whole package up just the right amount.

Under Armour Drive Pro All-Weather

Material: Polyester/Elastane

Price: £75

Fit: Regular

Stretchy, flattering, comfy and affordable, Under Armour's Drive golf trousers provide a little bit of everything as well as a bit of extra protection from the elements. 

Engineered with Under Armour's signature commitment to hard-wearing quality and performance, the durable 3-layer knit fabric of the Drive All-Weather trousers features UA Storm technology: an engineered shell that repels water, making these trousers an ideal choice if you golf in changeable conditions but don't like the feel of rain pants. 

Despite the water-resistant nature of the trousers, they are also very breathable and kept us cool and comfortable during our rounds without any issues. 

Available in a solid range of colour options, the Under Armours are also very reasonably priced for the amount of tech and practicality they offer, making them an excellent choice for golfers of all skill levels and budgets.

How do golf trousers impact a golfer's swing and overall performance on the course?

While seemingly a fairly small detail when making up a golf outfit, trousers are of paramount importance in ensuring comfort and mobility throughout the golf swing. 

Golf pants are engineered primarily to be flexible and breathable, which impacts real-world performance on the golf course in a number of ways. First and foremost, they keep you comfortable, made of softer, more breathable materials that wick sweat away effectively during warmer play and dry quickly if they get wet for whatever reason.

Equally as importantly, golf trousers are engineered to flex and move with you throughout the unique movement of the golf swing. Most golf pants are made of fabrics that flex in a number of ways, allowing them to twist, crease and bend to allow you to move throughout your swing unencumbered. The less restricted you feel throughout your swing, the better you'll play.

How do different materials affect the performance of golf trousers?

Golf trousers come in a huge range of different materials, each of which have differing properties in how they translate to performance out on the course.

Most performance golf trousers are made of synthetic materials like polyester, often woven with stretchier materials like elastane to enhance their stretchy properties, which are preferred for their breathability and quick-drying properties.

Some trousers, however, use more natural materials like cotton and wool, often incorporated into a blend for a little extra stretch. While there's nothing inherently better or worse about these types of golf trousers, they're generally marketed towards those who want a slightly more traditional look and feel in their golf attire.

Are there specific features in golf trousers that cater to different body types?

Most golf trousers are engineered to be fairly well-suited to an array of body types, their stretchy materials generally lending themselves to more forgiveness in terms of fit and feel. It's worth noting, however, that a fit that works for one body shape may not work for another, however.

More fashion-forward golf apparel brands, like J.Lindeberg and Peter Millar, offer golf trousers in a wider array of fits across both the waist and leg length to help golfers of different heights and body profiles obtain a fit more tailored to them.

While most golf trousers are offered in a tailored or regular fit to cater for the widest range of players possible, we'd recommend larger golfers look for a silhouette that provides more room through the thighs and waist to ensure peak comfort out on the course.