In early February at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Jason Day was seen in a full gray sweatsuit, and golf fans went into a frenzy.

Jason Day is in a full sweatsuit groutfit at Pebble Beach. Sure. pic.twitter.com/YiC3YO2TqD

— Gabby Herzig (@GabbyHerzig) February 2, 2025

Some golf fans bashed Day for this, saying that he’s taken more casual golfwear way too far, and that at some point it just becomes disrespectful to the course and the game of golf itself. Other golfers argued that they personally don’t care, that as long as he still looks presentable, more comfortable and non-traditional golfwear can be a nice break from the endless crowds of quarterzips and beanies over golf caps.

I personally agree with the latter argument. Ever since Jason Day has signed with the golf brand Malbon, he’s been turning heads and making headlines — both good and bad. The most notable instance of this was Day’s vest that he wore for the first round of the 2024 Masters tournament. He would be asked by officials to remove the vest. The reasoning behind this was unclear, but many believe that it was considered to be too much of a distraction from the tournament and the course. I’m not sure if any other course or tournament would be able to do this, but Augusta National runs a tight ship over there — what they say, goes.

I think the kind of styles that players like Jason Day have brought to the course are a breath of fresh air. They bring back an older, classic style, and pair it with current trends and visions. Take Keith Mitchell for example — Originally, he dressed just like every other golfer. Quarterzips, performance polos, and blending in with all the other golfers at first glance.

But now, Keith is alongside Day in paving the way for what modern men’s golf fashion can be. With classic cashmere sweaters, timeless trousers, and a visor that has become a staple of his look, Keith has found his own style in the modern world of golf.

Has golf fashion gone too far? Have we gotten too casual? Are some just going to keep dressing in older and older styles? It seems that right now, golf clothing has peaked in performance. We have incredibly breathable and flexible fabrics, and so that issue with traditional golf attire has really been resolved. I think that now we are trying to figure out how to preserve that performance and go back to actually making it look good. Will that equilibrium ever be reached? I doubt it, but I’m excited to see companies like Malbon try.