Bonobos is known for designing well-fitting golf pants with both performance and style in mind and these summer seersucker golf pants are no different. Borrowed from the fashion world, seersucker is a popular summer fabric with thin stripes, a slightly crinkled texture woven to create tiny air pockets next to the body to keep you cool. Bringing the benefits to golf, Bonobos blended the traditionally cotton pant with a lightweight polyester and added its infamous silicone shirt gripper at the waistband for a summery look that’s cool in all definitions of the word.

These are one of those pairs of pants that you just have to feel to understand why they’re perfect for summer golf. The fabric is ultra-lightweight, but not in a cheap-feeling way. The polyester fabric is wind and water-resistant, and made with a durable stretch that will move with you without losing shape. The 5-pocket golf pant is designed with a little extra room at the pocket and thigh areas, which, in addition to adding comfort and mobility, will help you stay cool and feeling unrestricted.

A golfer staple, lululemon’s ABC pant is consistently at the top of the list anytime we poll the Golf Digest staffers on their favorite golf apparel. It’s a tried and true pant that has the versatility for golf, work, travel and everything in between. Available in many different fits and fabrications, the key difference-maker for these golf pants are the roomy fit and extra panel of fabric between the legs. This creates a more durable build that’s resistant to pant-ruining abrasion. 

Many golfers may not be familiar with newer athletic wear brand Greatness Wins, but you’ll most definitely recognize the names behind it—including Derek Jeter, Wayne Gretzky and Misty Copeland. Greatness Wins focuses on sophisticated athletic apparel and inclusive sizing with custom-feeling fits across the collection. The lightweight Clubhouse Pant is made with recycled polyester and touch of spandex, to provide 2-way stretch to enhance mobility without losing shape.

Under Armour pens these pants as an upgrade for golfers who still cling to their old-school khakis. Designed to move better than pre-performance-technology-era golf pants, they have a traditional flat front and four-pocket design. The classic look is modernized with four-way stretch materials, a stretch waistband with shirt grippers on the inside and UA’s Storm technology to repel water.

When we polled the office on their favorite summertime golf pants, this Johnnie-O pair came up as a dark horse front-runner. Made with a polyester knit fabric, it’s a lightweight performance golf pant with a ton of stretch, efficient wicking technology and an ultra-versatile styling.

In line with Linksoul’s ethos of beach-inspired golf gear to reimagine traditional golf apparel, these golf pants are finished with a saltwater wash that breaks down proteins in fabric for a softer feel. Available in five colorways, the chino-like golf pant has four-way stretch, quick-dry technology and are lightweight enough to be worn comfortably in almost any climate.

With Bonobos’ fan-favorite shirt grippers at the waist, articulated back knee for better mobility and subtle ventilation via eyelets at the inseam, the Highland Tour Golf Pant is an all-season pant that will hold up in the heat. It’s also got UPF 50 sun protection for even more sun protection.

This company uses a custom fabric they call Sublime Soltex that is engineered to manage body temperature in both hot and cold weather. It’s a lightweight material with four-way stretch, quick-dry wicking properties and a blend of recycled polyester for a sustainable finish.

This versatile pant is another golf favorite because it comes in four different fits and is made with a ton of stretch. The classic fit has a straight leg athletic finish to match a more traditional golf pant, but we’d recommend the five-pocket version that tapers slightly at the leg but maintains an athletic standard fit with a little extra room in the seat and thighs.

This list wouldn’t be complete without a mention of Under Armour’s Iso-Chill technology. UA’s product team developed a ribbon-shaped nylon fiber, treated with a mineral called titanium dioxide, that pulls heat away from the skin and disperses it to make your skin feel cooler. They put that technology into a tapered pant construction and it has become a go-to for many golfers looking to stay cool playing in full-length pants.

Made with 90-percent polyester and a touch of spandex, these comfortable golf pants are built to move. The waistband can accommodate an additional two inches of stretch when you need it, without losing shape or becoming baggy upon recovery. It’s a more casual pant in fit and feel, but can be easily dressed up when needed.