Horschel’s All-American look, Bryson’s fashion renaissance, Finau’s highlighter hues, and more. Greg breaks down the best and worst looks from the weekend at Pinehurst.
See also: U.S. Open Fashion Dimes & Crimes: Day 2
Fashion Dimes
Billy Horschel (Ralph Lauren & FootJoy)
Pulling off a patriotic look is more difficult than it may seem. Get it wrong and you look a bit cliche, or even worse, like you should be attached to a flag pole. If you are looking to dial up some red, white, and blue with the 4th of July around the corner, follow BillyHo’s lead with a less is more approach. Keep it simple and sophisticated, and by all means, don’t make the white part of your fit the belt.
Bryson DeChambeau (Stitch Golf & FootJoy)
I’ll admit it; the events of the 72nd hole didn’t lead to my preferred outcome, but I did gain a new respect for Bryson as a golfer. Props to anyone who can get up and down with a 55-yard bunker shot to win the U.S. Open. Well deserved, Bryson.
Overall, I still have a low tolerance for Bryson’s act, but seeing him four times a year makes it manageable. He reminds me of that old friend who shows up for a long weekend. He arrives on Friday with flowers for your wife, bonds with the kids over YouTube, and is the funniest guy in the world. You wonder why he doesn’t visit more often. On Saturday, things start to go sideways. He’s stretching his hips in the woods, loading the kids up with sugar, and firing up the neighbors. By the time Sunday rolls around, you’re wondering when you can drop him off at the airport.
While I’m not buying Bryson’s personality renaissance, I am buying his fashion renaissance. It starts with the normal baseball-style cap (although it is adorned with another comical LIV logo) and his Stitch threads just fit him better, both from a style and tailoring standpoint. The intricate prints and traditional stripes are more refined compared to the overly aggressive designs he wore in the past.
Ludvig Aberg (Adidas Golf)
The danger with monochromatic looks is that they can look flat and uninspiring. However, the tipping on the collar, TwistKnit texture of this shirt, and contrasting buttons added depth to Ludvig’s fit.
Collin Morikawa (Adidas Golf)
I’m not one for themed or novelty polos, but Morikawa’s pine needle print felt right at home at Pinehurst. Plus the dusty Preloved Ink color of the pants was more interesting than the typical navy blue.
Rory McIlroy (Nike)
Rory is at his sartorial best when he keeps it simple. Throughout the week he turned to solid-on-solid fits that reminded me of Arnold Palmer back in the day.
Tony Finau (Nike)
Tony grabs the rare Dimes & Crimes double for the weekend. Sunday’s white and charcoal grey outfit allowed his Masters-inspired Jordan 1s to stand out. This was a strong bounce-back from Saturday’s highlighter accident.
Xander Schauffele (Descente & Adidas Golf)
I’ve been waiting for something more interesting and inspiring from Xander and Descente and I finally got it on Sunday.
Min Woo Lee (Lululemon & FootJoy)
You are now entering the vibes section of Dimes. While I’m still waiting for Chef Woozy to cook up something really tasty with Lululemon, this polo is one to add to your plate. The color plays well all year long.
Greyson Sigg (Peter Millar & FootJoy)
I’m not saying Greyson Sigg is at the level of Keith Mitchell, Min Woo Lee, or Harry Higgs, but he has some low-key swagger going on. Extra points for the brown belt, which we talked about the other day.
Stephan Jaeger (Criquet & FootJoy)
’90s retro designs are trending, but I’m still partial to the modern throwbacks from the ’60s, and Jaeger’s chest-pocket polos from Criquet give off those Golden Era vibes. I do think he can size up, though, especially in this new #MoreFabric era we’ve entered.
Fashion Crimes
Tony Finau
When you throw a yellow highlighter in your suitcase and it explodes all over your white polo.
Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay is that guy with a 34″ waist but wears a 36″ pant.
Sergio Garcia
Fireballs. Make it stop, please. His scripting was historically BAD.
Aaron Rai
Aaron Rai has so much potential, but never seems to get it quite right. This outfit screams for a black belt and white shoes to frame the look.
Hideki Matsuyama
Take. The. White. Belts. Away. From. This. Guy.
Cantlay was giving Dorf on Golf vibes. He needs to make his legs look longer – slimmer pants, match the shoes and belt to the pants.