The Return Of Pleated Pants Signals A New Era In Golf Style

BusinessSportsMoneyThe Return Of Pleated Pants Signals A New Era In Golf StyleByMike Dojc,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Dojc is a South Carolina-based journalist who covers golf. Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 07:35am EDTTommy Fleetwood wears pleated trousers during the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. Roomier, menswear-inspired silhouettes are experiencing a revival across professional golf tours. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIn fashion, every fit and look eventually comes back around. From relegation to the sartorial backwaters of retirement-community putting greens and sepia-tinged photographs of golf greats of yore to a newfound popularity among style-conscious golfers, pleated pants are back in vogue.Nick Watts, product director at Manors, a London-based golf apparel maker that melds traditional golf aesthetics with contemporary streetwear influences, said the company’s "two bestselling trouser styles over the past 12 months both feature double pleats," noting that caliber of sales performance is a clear indicator that pleats are gaining traction.“I believe the resurgence of pleated trousers is closely linked to the broader Y2K-inspired sportswear trend and a growing sense of nostalgia for iconic sporting figures,” he added. “Many of golf’s most recognizable personalities used to wear pleated trousers. Also, double pleats naturally create a more relaxed silhouette, offering both comfort and ease of movement.”Diego Diaz, co-founder and COO of Costa Mesa, California-based Quiet Golf, said the brand's pleated linen pant and short, launched last year, have been "one of the strongest performers in our bottoms category."AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 08: Travis Smyth of Australia wins the ISPS HANDA Japan-Australasia Championship after a six round playoff battle with Jack Thompson of Australia at Royal Auckland & Grange Golf Club on March 08, 2026 in Auckland, N...