From Hoops DNA to Polo Bear to Eastside Blue—My Three Favorite Finds This Week

Three Items Worth Sharing This Week

Each week, I’ll be highlighting three specific items that feel worth sharing: a long-time favorite, a recent pickup, and something sitting firmly on my radar. Think of it as a running log of the pieces I’m wearing, collecting, and keeping an eye on in golf and style.

Long-Time Favorite: Fantl Sport Long Game Short

Coming off one of the hottest summers I can remember, the Fantl Sport Long Game Short ended up being my most-worn piece. Dan, the founder, comes from a basketball background, and you can feel that influence in the design. The shorts hit just beyond the knee, have a super durable yet lightweight blend, and carry a minimal aesthetic that makes them easy to pair with almost anything.

They’re not your typical country club shorts, and that’s exactly the point. It feels like a refined take on what it was like growing up playing hoops in the ’90s, only now redirected with golf in mind.

Recent Pickup: RLX Ralph Lauren Cotton Coolmax Bear Sweater

The RLX Cotton Coolmax Bear Sweater is Polo meets RLX in its best form. It’s a cotton knit with ribbed cuffs, a clean crewneck, and the iconic Polo Bear front and center, this time with golf clubs in hand. What makes it even better is the detail: the RLX stitched at the bottom is actually hand-embroidered, and the intarsia knit bear has an almost heirloom quality to it.

This isn’t a summer piece, but it’s going to get plenty of wear once the weather cools down. To me, it’s one of those sweaters you hold onto for life, timeless, playful, and executed at the highest quality level.

On My Radar: Eastside Golf x Nike Air Max Plus G

Eastside Golf is back with another Nike collab, and early looks at the Air Max Plus G have my attention. These feel so true to Eastside’s brand identity; the signature blue color story runs throughout, and the Air Max cage detail takes it to another level.

What I love most is that Nike allowed Eastside’s voice to be loud here. Past collabs have played with unique palettes and storytelling, but this one feels like it leans all the way into Eastside’s DNA. Honestly, I don’t even know if I’ll wear these on course; they might be too good to beat up.

And if you’re looking at the other shoe in the collection, the Victory Tour 4, that metallic cleat plate might be one of the most underrated touches in golf footwear. Nike continues to show they’re still the best at executing those subtle details.