Golf Apparel Review: Fairway & Greene Ltd., by Jeffrey Reed

Let’s cut to the chase. In golf, there’s as much focus on fairway fashion as there is on the newest equipment. While non-traditional attire worn by such golfers as Jasper Parnevik and Jennifer Rosales certainly adds colour to the game, it’s refreshing to know that a company like Fairway & Greene is providing the very best in classic golf apparel. Emphasis on quality, too: this is pure country club attire, upper end clothing worn comfortably on the golf course, in the clubhouse, or in casual business environments.

Founded by company president Rick Martin in 1995, Connecticut-headquartered Fairway & Greene produces clothing with a touch of Bobby Jones and Babe Zaharias, and in a contemporary style all its own. Simple and elegant best describe the men’s and women’s lines from Fairway & Greene. Knitten and woven items boast the best in cotton – Pima cotton from the fields of Peru. Known for its silky soft feel and brilliant lustre, this luxury fibre looks great and is durable.

Fairway & Greene is well-known for its vivid solids, and eye-catching stripes. Pima cotton attire is mercerized, giving cotton clothing a soft feel and attractive lustre. High-end polo shirts have plenty of room for golf, but don’t dangle in a bulky manner; rather, they rest comfortably on your shoulders, whether you’re driving for show at the club, or working for dough at the office on casual Friday. Throw on a blazer, or add a luxurious Pima cotton vest and you’ll be the talk of the town.

No surprise, this year the Association of Golf Merchandisers selected Fairway & Greene as the winner of the Top Men’s Vendor award for a third consecutive year. Each item from Fairway & Greene is fashioned from the finest pure finish fabrics, long since abandoned by other makers due to rarity and cost, and each hand tailored with a care and quality that is uniquely Fairway & Greene.

You knew this line was coming: you may not always play like a pro, but thanks to Fairway & Greene, you can look like one. For more information on Fairway & Greene clothing – available in Canada – visit www.fairwayandgreene.com.