Women's Golf Clothing Through the Ages

We are now in an age where gender is becoming less of an issue in any aspect of the modern world – politics, culture, business all include equal rights and respect for both men and women. This is also becoming more prominent in the sporting world; female athletes are being recognised more for their capabilities, strengths and breaking records. This is also occurring in the world of golf. It has been known that golf stood for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden. Well that old wives tale has been dead and buried as more female golfers are rising to the challenge and showing incredible talent. Along with this, so has the progression of golfing attire over the decades.

Golf has always been a sport with a more dignified, classier edge; from the style of play to the formality of the rules. This has also been reflected in the clothes that were deemed ‘appropriate’ to wear on a golf course. The generation of Mickey Wright and Kathy Whitworth saw golf clothing for women more for comfort and style, rather than enhancing sporting ability.

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