The 2026 Presidents Cup uniforms are another example of how the quiet luxury movement has taken hold of golf fashion. At its core, quiet luxury is about quality that speaks for itself, with fine materials, classic colors, clean designs and subtle branding taking the place of bright hues and bold looks. See Golf Digest’s Best Dressed PGA Tour Pro of 2026, Adam Scott, for a perfect example. This year’s kits put that idea into practice with luxurious sweaters, classic polos, traditional colors, and restrained Presidents Cup branding and team details embroidered into each piece. The result puts more of the visual focus on the materials, colors, and silhouettes, as you can see below.
Daniel Berger in 2017 vs. Wyndham Clark in 2026 / Getty Images
B. Draddy created the uniforms for both teams across all seven days of the tournament, along with separate off-course pieces. The collection moves through polos, crewnecks, quarter-zips, sport vests and sweaters, giving players a range of options as the week progresses. It creates a wardrobe that feels closer to the way golfers dress today, with different pieces coming together across the tournament to complete a cohesive look.
There is a real sense of sophistication in the collection, highlighted by the range of Scottish cashmere sweaters available to the players. Scottish cashmere has earned a strong reputation in luxury knitwear, prized for its softness, warmth and refined finish. It has also long been part of classic sportswear, making its place in the Presidents Cup collection feel like a natural extension of the quiet luxury trend.
That is exemplified in the 007 Crewneck, Elliott Quarter-Zip and more casual Meyer Hoodie. Each piece brings a different take on cashmere to the collection, giving the players options that range from classic to relaxed. The material also fits with the growing interest in natural fabrics and traditional sportswear across golf fashion, where texture and quality have become a bigger part of the overall look.
Elliot Quarter Zip
007 Sweater
The most interesting knitwear piece is the Marsay Quarter-Zip. Crafted from Zegna Baruffa Merino Wool, it uses a tuck-stitch construction that gives the sweater a visible texture and dimensional surface. Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is an Italian yarn producer with roots dating back to 1850, and its specialty is developing fine wool yarns for luxury knitwear. The Marsay shows how much texture can change the feel of a familiar golf staple.
If there is one disappointment with the U.S. Team’s uniforms, it is that a similar tuck-stitch piece didn’t make it into their wardrobe. The Americans get the Schoen Sweater, a Zegna Baruffa Merino quarter-zip. The heathered denim colorway has a distinctly American sportswear feel, but it does not have the same textural interest as the Marsay being worn by the International Team.
The polos take a similar approach. While the majority are constructed from technical materials, the designs are simple and refined, supporting the overall quiet luxury direction. The bold stripes and patterns seen in other cup competitions have given way to contrasting collars and inner plackets, micro-prints, and thin stripes. Paired with classic black, gray, navy, and beige trousers, the polos create a more understated look for both teams.
Given the unpredictability of Chicago weather in late September, the players also need plenty of options for changing conditions. B. Draddy provides the softer, more traditional layers, while Zero Restriction handles the technical side with windproof vests and waterproof rain suits. The two brands cover different parts of the layering, giving the teams everything from cashmere and merino wool to technical outerwear throughout the week.
There is a longer history between these two brands and the Presidents Cup. Zero Restriction has been involved with the competition for more than a decade, including the 2019, 2022 and 2024 Cups. B. Draddy is running it back after making its Presidents Cup uniform debut in 2024.
With the same two brands outfitting both the U.S. and International Teams, along with captains, caddies, and staff, there will be a consistent style point of view throughout the competition. The distinction comes through the color palettes that give the teams their own identities. The U.S. uniforms are rooted in traditional red, white and blue, while the International Team returns to its black and gold scheme.
For International captain Geoff Ogilvy, the apparel also has a role in bringing together players from different countries, cultures and backgrounds. The black and gold palette ties the group back to the Shield, giving the team a visual connection that extends beyond the individual players. That idea comes through particularly well in the polos featuring the Shield logo as a refined micro-print.
Creating uniforms for a team is no easy feat. There are 12 players, along with captains, caddies and staff, each with their own style preferences and performance demands. The pieces must also handle the weather and the demands of an entire tournament week, giving players enough options for practice rounds, competition days, travel and off-course events. And, of course, the clothes still have to look good and be on trend, which are the most interesting aspects of the 2026 Presidents Cup uniforms.
Traditional golf style is making its way back into the golf fashion conversation through classic sportswear designs, refined patterns and quality materials. At the same time, quiet luxury has been influencing what golfers wear on and off the course, and now it is taking center stage at one of the game’s biggest events.
This article was originally published on golfdigest.com
