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The Ultimate Guide to Golf Skorts - Lengths, Types, and Patterns

Skirts and skorts are the perfect option for women golfers. They keep you cool and comfortable so you can focus on the important stuff like learning a new sport or improving your game. Fretting about what to wear on the course is a thing of the past. We've created a guide of golf skorts for women that balances your athletic prowess and your eye for fashion.

Don't know where to start? Check out our collection of women's stylish golf skorts here, and you can be sure you are on par with both fashion and function. When you are wearing a skort, you get the fashionability of a golf skirt or tennis skirt, while the comfort of wearing shorts.

Finding the correct length, pattern, and style can feel like an undertaking when it comes to a woman's golf skort. Some things to keep in mind when purchasing skorts include:

1. Golf Skirt Length

Golf skirt length is a crucial factor to consider when purchasing skorts- it can truly make or break your game. If your skort is too short, you will spend the majority of your time tugging it down, which can compromise your play drastically. You may also be forbidden from playing a course with stricter dress codes if you have a short golf skirt.

By the majority of golf club guidelines, the appropriate length is said to be between 14-18 inches, which are mid-length golf skirts for women, a little longer than mid-thigh. But according to PGA.com a rule of thumb is that if the skort is longer than your fingertips when standing up straight, you're probably fine–that's a few inches above the knee. However, a few very traditional courses require longer skirts below the knee so know your course's dress code.

2. Material of Golf Skorts for Women

It is a mistake to presume that the material of what you are wearing is inconsequential in golf. While choosing the skirt or skort that will help you play your best game, select moisture-wicking fabrics with elasticity, ideally achieved through spandex and polyester combinations. Golf may appear to require less movement, but you will need to bend down to pick up golf balls and swing your club; thus, the material of the skort has to be breathable and elastic.

3. Women's Golf Skorts Patterns & Colors

Tired of the generic, basic, masculine-led style of average golf apparel? We firmly believe that choosing a bold color or printed skort is a great way to add some personality to your golf outfit. You can express yourself with over 70 different styles of SwingDish skorts we offer from all-white classics like the Olivia White to the bold printed Micaela skort.

Keep it Classy with White

A pleated skort pays homage to the classic pleated or double-hemmed white when styling your golf outfits. There's nothing wrong with sticking to the basics as long as you ensure that the skort fits you well, keeps your legs moving just fine, and is breathable. If you are tired of the same ol' straight hems, pleats and frilled layers at the hem of the skort, add a feminine touch to the skort. You can wear weak biker shorts underneath or buy pleated skirts with in-built shorts.

Khaki But We Mean Business

Designed to be stylish at the office and at the country club, figure-hugging khaki skorts are among our favorites in the what-to-wear-on-the-course department! With features like in-built shorts to keep you comfortable while playing, it enables a feminine, classy, figure-flattering silhouette while ensuring you are on top of your game-- both on and off the court.

Black Extravaganza

Falling on the perfect length of 17-18 inches in the front and back, black, athletic skorts like the Joann with a flare at the bottom are all the rage. These tip their hat to the classic tennis skirt, but specifications like the accordion pleating detail exude a powerful aura as you swing your club powerfully. Made with stretchable material that perfectly hugs your waist, these skorts are a must-have for every type of golfer.

Here are some additional questions you may want answered:

Are tennis and golf skirts the same?

The short answer to this question is no. Despite appearances, tennis and golf apparel are very different when taking into consideration the requirements of the sport. Considering that tennis is high-intensity, and tennis players are required to run, the bottoms required for tennis should be more agility-conductive material.

Therefore, you can select slightly more form-fitting and compact skorts to play golf than the mobility-centric material needed to play tennis. SwingDish offers styles like the Serenity skort that are perfect crossover styles as they allow movement and agility required of tennis but are also perfect for the golf course.

What's the difference between a skirt and a skort?

The main difference between a golf skirt and a golf skort is that a skort is a combination of a skirt and shorts, while a golf skirt is simply a skirt. A skort typically features a skirt on the outside with shorts or compression shorts underneath, which can provide additional coverage and comfort for the golfer.

Golf skorts are a popular choice among female golfers because they offer the femininity and style of a skirt, while still allowing for a full range of motion on the golf course. They are also designed with technical fabrics that wick away moisture and provide cooling comfort, making them ideal for hot and humid weather conditions.

Golf skirts, on the other hand, are more traditional and offer a classic, elegant look for female golfers. They are typically made from lightweight, breathable fabrics that allow for ease of movement and can be paired with compression shorts or leggings for added coverage and support.

Ultimately, whether you choose a golf skirt or a golf skort will depend on your personal preference and style. Both options are designed to enhance your performance and make you look and feel your best on the golf course.

How should golf skirts fit?

The fit of your golf skort can depend on many factors, such as your body type and what styles you prefer to wear while on the golf course. Firstly, there are a lot of cuts, shapes, patterns, and colors you can choose from.

The first of these is athletic, where the streamlined, sweat-wicking material gives you the look of a top-notch athlete and keeps you comfortable.

Straight skorts are well-suited for all body types, and the waists, in particular, fit you perfectly around the waist and enable swift movement.

Hourglass golf gear, particularly in skorts, is for the fashionistas and anyone who likes to cut a powerfully feminine silhouette on the course with a figure-hugging, skirt-imitating profile.

Oval skorts usually come with rounded hems and look very shapely both on the course and are a perfect option for brunch right after!

How long should golf skorts be?

According to most club regulations, the ideal length for golf skorts is 14-18 inches. With rules about dressing becoming laxer, you can wear shorter skorts comfortably if your club allows a shorter length. Again, just remember that some clubs require the length to extend past your fingertips and furthermore, some require below the knee. Make sure to know your club's dress code.

Are skorts still in fashion in 2023?

Yes, very much so. With the return of late 90's and early 2000's fashion trends, golf skorts with pockets, buttons, and styles are all the rage with women's golf apparel! With skorts, you can personalize your golf wardrobe with traditionally feminine apparel and still not worry about the breeze being where it shouldn't be! (And who can say no to women's golf skirts with pockets.)

Skorts can be styled as quirky, streamlined, and even elegant- some skorts from our collection fit perfectly into a business meeting right after golf practice- all you need to do is put on a button-down shirt and look like the very visual of a professional!