The Hamptons has a dress code whether or not the course posts one. You already know this. It's in the way the light hits the fairway in August, in the parking lot full of Range Rovers, in the fact that someone is always watching from the clubhouse. Looking the part isn't performative here — it's part of the game.
Whether you're teeing off at Shinnecock, Maidstone, or Sebonack, here's how to dress for it.
Lean Into Linen (But Make It Technical)
August in the Hamptons means heat, humidity, and a very real chance of an afternoon breeze off the water. Linen-look polo shirts and lightweight woven fabrics do the heavy lifting — they read refined, they breathe, and they photograph well. Look for pieces that blend natural texture with performance stretch so your backswing stays clean.
Earth tones are your default palette here: warm sand, faded sage, dusty clay. Nothing that screams. Everything that reads.
Golden Bear's Women's Collared Short Sleeve Polo Set is the Hamptons polo. Soft open collar, warm neutral tone, and a complete set so the guesswork is already done.
The Shorts Question
Yes, shorts. Even at the more storied clubs, tailored shorts in a mid-length cut have become entirely acceptable — especially for afternoon rounds. The key word is tailored. A relaxed fit with a clean hem, in a neutral or muted tone, is the Hamptons sweet spot. Avoid anything that reads too athleisure or too beachy. You're between the two worlds; dress like it.
For women, Master Bunny Edition's Pleated Culotte Skirt threads that needle perfectly — structured pleats that are polished enough for the clubhouse, yet practical enough for the back nine.
Footwear That Works on and Off the Course
Spikeless golf shoes have fully arrived, and the Hamptons is exactly the setting where they shine. Sleek leather or nubuck uppers, minimal branding, a sole that handles both the 18th hole and a post-round walk to the clubhouse without a second thought. Neutral tones, like bone, tan, soft white, keep the look cohesive from tee to table.
The Layering Piece You'll Actually Use
That coastal breeze is real. A lightweight quarter-zip or a structured vest earns its place in the bag: for warmth, and for the visual polish it adds. The WAAC Men's Zip Pullover in Light Grey is the move: understated color, clean lines, zero logo noise. This is where quiet luxury does its quietest work.
A Note on Accessories
A wide-brim hat is both practical and scene-appropriate (this is the Hamptons, after all). Belt and glove in coordinating leather tones ties the look together without trying too hard. Sunglasses that you wouldn't be embarrassed to wear to dinner after. That's the bar.
What to Skip
Anything neon. Anything with aggressive branding. Anything your tennis self would wear to the court. The Hamptons rewards restraint. The courses here have been here longer than most people's families have been playing golf, so dress accordingly.
Erthe Golf carries the kind of pieces that feel right here. Korean-designed golf fashion and European sportswear built around considered color, refined fits, and fabrics worth the round trip from the city. Browse the full collection and dress like you belong out there — because you do.
