The leaderboard wasn’t the only thing worth watching today. From quiet luxury and tailored pleats to extended plackets and rich fall color palettes, the best-dressed players continued to show up and show out at Royal Birkdale. As always, a few looks deserved a spot in the shopping cart, while others are heading straight to the bargain rack. Greg breaks down the best and worst looks from Day 2 the Open Championship.
See also: Open Championship Fashion Dimes & Crimes: Day 2
Fashion Dimes
Collin Morikawa (Adidas)
Look of the Day goes to Collin Morikawa. Pink is shaping up to be the color of the tournament, but nobody has worn it better. Pairing the Blossom Print Polo with rich maroon trousers feels fresh, elevated, and perfectly on trend. I would smash the “Add to Cart” button on this entire fit if Adidas actually had the either the pants or the Blossom Print Polo on its site. Either way, the brand is putting together one of the strongest apparel stories of the week.
Billy Horschel (Ralph Lauren & FootJoy)
Cuffed. Pleated. Tailored. People keep telling me pleats aren’t catching on, but when a player like Billy Horschel starts wearing them, it’s time to pay attention. These are the perfect gateway into the trend. The fuller cut at the hips and gently tapered leg deliver a modern carrot silhouette that feels tailored instead of oversized. Add in the ticket pocket, cuffs, and textured fabric, and this outfit looks more Savile Row than Tour truck.
Keith Mitchell (Sid Mashburn & FootJoy)
The best-dressed guys know accessories shouldn’t match. They should complement. Keith’s burgundy visor introduces a third color that gives the outfit more depth without competing for attention. Bonus points for finishing it off with the FootJoy x Harris Tweed shoes.
Justin Thomas (Holderness & Bourne & FootJoy)
Subtle texture continues to define JT’s quiet luxury era. Classic stripes, twill trousers, and the croc-embossed Aimé Leon Dore FootJoys prove you don’t need loud patterns to make a statement.
Jason Day (Malbon & PAYNTR)
Another easy win from Jason Day and Malbon. This is polished, wearable golf style that translates far beyond Tour. The PAYNTR Moving Day shoes pull everything together.
Harris English (Onward Reserve & FootJoy)
Extended plackets continue to gain momentum, and Harris English shows exactly why. They’re designed to be worn with the top two or three buttons undone, creating a deeper V that lets the collar sit flatter and open wider. The result is a softer, more relaxed look than the traditional performance polo, and it’s quickly becoming one of the defining shirt trends on Tour.
Scottie Scheffler (Nike)
You already know I’m not buying into the endless wave of beige and brown, but Scottie got this one right. The off-white polo gives the brown trousers enough contrast to keep the outfit feeling crisp. The taupe belt is a smart finishing touch that ties the palette together without disappearing into it.
Adam Scott (Uniqlo & FootJoy)
Nobody is wearing earth tones better than Adam Scott right now. Simple as that.
Min Woo Lee (Lululemon & PAYNTR)
Consider this my reminder to add green trousers to the fall rotation. I’d buy this pair immediately if Lululemon actually put them on the website.
Ben Griffin (Holderness & Bourne & PAYNTR)
A softer shade of green than Min Woo’s, but just as effective. Clean, understated, and right on trend.
Matt Wallace (J.Lindeberg & FootJoy)
Love it or hate it, I loved it. In a field full of safe, washed-out palettes, Matt Wallace actually took a swing. I’m sure plenty of people will disagree, and that’s perfectly fine. This gets my Guilty Pleasure Look of the Year. I’m a sucker for a mod-inspired print, and this one feels straight out of a lava lamp.
Cameron Young (Peter Millar & FootJoy)
If you’re looking for a blue to build your fall wardrobe around, bookmark this one. Cameron Young also continues to make a strong case for the Aimé Leon Dore FootJoys being the shoe of the season.
Fashion Crimes
Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy has mastered understated style this year, but this week’s scripts feel overworked. There are simply too many shades of blue fighting each other. Swap in a white hat and the whole outfit instantly feels cleaner.
Corey Conners
One of my biggest fashion pet peeves is black shoes with light-colored trousers. They anchor the outfit in all the wrong ways and make everything feel unnecessarily heavy.
Joakim Lagergren
Bad and boujee? More like bland and beige.