What to Wear to Topgolf (or Any Golf Outing)

Most people overthink what to wear to Topgolf or a casual golf outing. You don't need a full golf wardrobe, and you don't need to buy anything you won't wear again.

Comfort and Range of Motion Beat Formality

Topgolf, work scrambles, and bachelor-party golf outings are casual by design — nobody's checking a dress code. What actually matters is being able to take a full swing without your shirt or shorts fighting you. A stretch polo or a graphic tee with some give, paired with shorts or joggers you can move in, covers it.

Skip the Things You Only Need for a Real Round

You don't need golf shoes for Topgolf — sneakers are fine, most bays don't require spikes. You don't need a golf glove unless you're actually gripping real clubs on real turf for 18 holes. Save the investment pieces for when you're playing a course that expects them.

One Hat Solves the Sun and the Photos

A structured snapback keeps the sun out of your eyes at an outdoor bay and looks right in every group photo after. Pick a neutral colorway if you're not sure what the rest of the group is wearing — it works with almost anything else on.

For a Company Golf Outing Specifically

A company scramble is a step up from Topgolf but still isn't a member-guest. A collared polo with shorts or trousers is almost always the right call — check with whoever organized it if the invite doesn't say. Bold prints are fine here; a work golf outing is not the place to worry about being too flashy.

The Simple Rule

If you'd wear it to a backyard barbecue and it stretches enough to swing a club, it works for Topgolf or a casual outing. Save the tailored member-guest wardrobe for when the dress code actually asks for it.