What If the Golf Polo Disappeared?
Probably not. But some players are dressing like it already has.
Let’s be clear: the polo isn’t going anywhere, not yet, anyway. Over 90 percent of the PGA TOUR still wears one every round, and those collars aren’t just tradition—they’re valuable real estate. Sponsors pay top dollar for that prime logo placement.
Still, there’s something interesting happening on the edges of the fairway.
At the 2025 U.S. Open, Min Woo Lee stepped onto the course in a slim, modern mockneck from Lululemon. Jason Day followed suit in a blade collar zip from Malbon Golf. Two big names. Zero classic collars. And suddenly, the idea of a post-polo golf wardrobe doesn’t feel so far-fetched.
So while the golf polo isn’t facing extinction, it is facing evolution. Here are two silhouettes that are pushing golf style into new territory:
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The Mockneck
Worn by: Min Woo Lee.
Sleek and modern, the mockneck is arguably the biggest challenger to the polo’s long-held reign. It offers a tailored fit, no flapping collar, and a clean silhouette. Performance brands like Lululemon have leaned heavily into the look, with versions that breathe well and hold their structure through a full 18.
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Lululemon Mockneck Lightweight Golf Shirt
The sun’s out and so are you—this mock neck is your go-to for lightweight coverage and built-in UV protection, with just enough structure to feel polished without trying too hard.
$88
BUY NOWThe Blade Collar Zip
Worn by: Jason Day.
The blade collar is golf’s quiet rebel, a middle finger to tradition but still polished enough to pass dress codes. Malbon’s take on the style, worn by Jason Day, brings a modern edge to the sport. It’s athletic, elevated, and gives just enough structure without going full classic.
Malbon Performance Zip Blade Collar Polo
A relaxed-fit performance staple with a modern blade collar and raglan sleeves—this one moves with you and looks sharp doing it. Part of Malbon’s tech-driven core collection.
$118
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Final Thought
The polo’s place in golf isn’t being erased. It’s just being questioned. And while endorsement deals and tradition may keep it center stage for now, a new generation of golfers is slowly broadening the silhouette of what’s acceptable (and stylish) on course.
Golf style is evolving, and while the collar may still be king, it’s no longer ruling uncontested.
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