Forward Fashions for the Forward Tees

On the eve of the U.S. Women’s Open, what will the stylish players be wearing?

Tony Dear

Later this week, the best women golfers in the world will tee it up at the 70^th US Women’s Open, played at the glorious, William Flynn-designed Lancaster CC in Lancaster, Penn. Defending champion Michelle Wie will be well-turned out as usual, and likewise her fellow competitors will demonstrate how the modern professional not only hits the ball purely with incredible power—and looks good doing it.

Here are a few items that will have the lady golfer in the house striding the course with confidence.

Lizzie Driver Light of the World Sleeveless Golf Shirt and Sun on the Moon Pleated Golf Skort
Lizzie Driver is a women’s golf-lifestyle fashion brand offering stylish and sophisticated clothing for the country club fairway and every day. Its Spring/Summer collection is highlighted by elegant, graphic patterns and a variety of bright color combinations. Several pieces showcase exclusive prints from Liberty of London, most of which are made in downtown Los Angeles.
$98 and $160, lizziedriver.com

Polo Golf Rita Ombre Dress
The brand describing itself as the ‘stable golf brand of the 90’s’ has been updated with what it calls a “sharpened focus on the needs of the modern player, but always rooted in the rich design tradition of Ralph Lauren’. The Polo Golf collection combines state-of-the-art performance wear with luxurious finishing touches for collections that work well on both the course and the clubhouse. The distinctive mesh Ombre dip dye dress has pleated hem sleeves, and a collared five-button placket with pockets at side seams and back right – 97% cotton, 3% elastane (Spandex or Lycra)
$165, trendygolf.com

J. Lindeberg Cornelia Dress
The Swedish brand that made Jesper Parnevik famous (well, five PGA Tour wins, four European Tour wins, and three Ryder Cups probably had something to do with it as well), J. Lindeberg is currently worn by Victor Dubuisson, Camilo Villegas and Spain’s Beatriz Recari, who will tee it up in the first two rounds of the US Women’s Open with Yani Tseng and Alison Lee. Lindeberg says it latest women’s golf collection has a “modern, European design aesthetic that infuses well-known technical fabrics to create sophisticated separates.” The Cornelia dress features moisture-management technology to transfer sweat away from the body, and UV +50 protection.
$115, trendygolf.com

ECCO Golf Casual Hybrid and Tour Hybrid Golf Shoes
The Danish shoemaker, recently named the official supplier for the 2015 European Solheim Cup team, has been making waves in the golf industry for several years now and, like most brands these days, makes shoes that transition beautifully from golf course to clubhouse/office/street. The Casual Hybrid and Tour Hybrid are water-repellent and breathable, and made with high-end luxury leather for long-lasting durability and comfort.
$160 and $190, eccousa.com

G/Fore Ladies Golf Gloves
G/FORE gloves are made from premium AA Cabretta leather, with an embroidered patch detail on the tab. All gloves in the 28-color collection conform to USGA rules and are worn on the Champions and PGA Tours by Tom Watson, Jonas Blixt, Alex Cejka, Shingo Katayama, and Tommy Armour III, and on the LPGA Tour by Kathleen Ekey and Brooke Pancake who will be playing in her fourth US Women’s Open and hoping to make her first cut.
$35, trendygolf.com

Adidas by Stella McCartney Visor
Stella McCartney has been designing women’s sports and performance wear for Adidas since 2007.  
$30, trendygolf.com

Antigua Jinx
The Arizona-based Antigua Group began life as Eagle Golf in 1976, but changed its named three years later to Antigua after founder Tom Dooley vacationed on the West Indies island. Today, the brand is owned by a subsidiary of British firm Sports Direct International, which also owns other well-known brands like Dunlop, Lonsdale, Slazenger, Donnay, Kangol and Lillywhites. Its most familiar female ambassador, Stacy Lewis, plays in the featured group with Lydia Ko ad So Yeon Ryu in the first two rounds, and will be looking to go one better than last year when she closed with a superb 66 at Pinehurst No. 2 to finish two back of Michelle Wie.
The Jinx is a 100% polyester short-sleeve polo featuring the company’s innovative, moisture-wicking Desert Dry fabric. Available in five colors: Papaya/White Multi, Calypso/White Multi, Purple Haze/White Multi, Chambray/White Multi and Electric/White Multi. $64.95, antigua.com

Antigua Absolute
Also a 100% polyester short-sleeve polo featuring Desert Dry Xtra-Lite. Solid color (five options) with black heather pattern.  Available in five colors: Papaya/Black Heather, Calypso/Black Heather, Purple Haze/Black Heather, Chambray/Black Heather and Electric/Black Heather. $64.95, antigua.com

Antigua Star
A 100% polyester short-sleeve polo with Desert Dry Xtra-Lite polo and a two-color, yarn dye stripe. Available in six colors: Papaya/Ember, Calypso/Carmine, Purple Haze/Byzantine, Chambray/Celestial, Electric/Limestone and Black/Graphite $64.95, antigua.com