The Research Of Golfwear’s Historyand Cultrue Based On The Dress Code

Golf apparel is categorized as outdoor wears. Originated in the14th centuryin Scotland, golf was an aristocratic sport with a long history and it was voted asthe competition event in the2016Olympic Games. As a sport inheriting thearistocratic tradition and culture, golf apparel also underwent drastic reforms andevolutions from a traditional aristocratic phase to a modern style and from acomplicated pattern to a simple trend. Golf apparel is categorized as outdoorclothing catalogue in the western part of the dress system. Unlike athleticsportswear, it likes casual clothing rather than athletic sportswear. Like hunting,shooting, horse racing and fishing which English-speaking country gentlemenpursued, golf represents a way of life. Golf apparel experienced a change fromcomplex to simple and saw the creation of some classic outdoor clothing such asthe Norfolk jackets, casual jacket, Polo-shirt, etc. This manuscript focused onanalyzing the evolution of golf apparel from the20th century till today. Historicalorigins and perspective of the golf apparel was discussed to facilitate theunderstanding of its history and culture. This study also investigated therevolution of the golf apparel inspired by the modern technology and in reverse,its long-term impact on the daily lifestyles.