The daylight is fading faster, and the mornings have a crisp bite to them. Fall golf is officially on the tee, and one of the biggest trends of the season is layers with texture.

While summer is all about smooth, lightweight fabrics and clean lines, the cooler months are where golf fashion brings dimension, depth, and a tactile edge to the fairways. This season, ribbed knits, quilted cottons, and luxurious mohairs are stealing the spotlight. Functional, performance-driven pieces are even bringing the illusion of texture, thanks to new manufacturing techniques. This season’s textured layers not only look warm, but they also deliver a visual warmth. And for those who like to share fits on social media, remember that textured layers pop in front of the camera.

With that in mind, here are seven textured layers to take you from the fairways to the firepit this season.

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Andrew Redington

For years, rain gear was the Model T of the golf world. You could have whatever color you wanted as long as it was black. Then Jason Day rolled up to Royal Portrush at the Open Championship wearing Malbon’s Jackson Rain Jacket and Pant, and suddenly rain gear had swagger. The bold plaid graphic wasn’t possible a few years ago, but advances in printing technology now allow intricate designs to be printed on waterproof shells. The result is a rain suit with depth, dimension, and the clever illusion of texture. With the Jackson Rain Jacket and Pant, Day and Malbon have brought us into a new era where staying dry doesn’t mean playing it safe.

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Back in 1951, Fiske Forrester gave golf something it never had before–an outerwear brand built for the course. After years of lying dormant, the team behind Jones Sports recently revived the iconic brand. For the relaunch, they dug into the archives and reengineered the windshirt from the ‘90s in a way that nails retro energy without feeling dated. This piece proves that texture doesn’t have to shout to make an impact. While the brushed mesh interior locks in warmth, it’s the crinkled shell that adds a subtle texture, turning a simple pullover into a statement layer that works as well on the street as it does on the course.

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Greyson Koko English Rib Cardigan https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/Greyson-Koko-Cardigan.jpg https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/Greyson-Koko-Detail.jpg

Cardigans are having a serious moment this fall, and Greyson’s Koko English Rib Cardigan sits right at the top of the trend. The English rib construction, created by knitting into the stitch below, gives each rib extra loft and structure. As a result, the raised ridges catch the light and cast subtle shadows that create visual movement and a tactile allure that practically begs to be touched. The knitting naturally has more give and stretch, too, which transforms this classic silhouette into something that feels tailored yet relaxed. This cardigan radiates warmth, luxury, and effortless sophistication. Pair it with sateen-finish chinos and a long-sleeve polo on the course, or swap in a flannel button-down instead. Either way, this is an easy win for fall layering.

Holderness & Bourne Ward Crewneck https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/HB_Wallace.jpg https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/HB_Wallace_DETAILS.jpg

Quilting is quietly becoming one of the season’s sharpest layering plays. Once reserved for insulated vests and hybrid jackets, it is now showing up in lightweight hoodies and crewnecks to bridge the gap between the warmer and colder months. Holderness & Bourne’s Ward Crewneck uses a jacquard knit to mimic a quilted texture, adding a subtle hint of elegance to an otherwise casual layering piece.

Students Golf Cole Knit Mohair Sweater https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/Studentsgolf-Cole.jpg https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/Studentsgolf-Cole_Detail.jpg

Textures play better in the fall and winter because they look heavy and warm even before you touch them. Nothing exemplifies this coziness more than Student Golf’s Cole Knit Mohair Sweater. Spun from the Angora goat, mohair has long been a designer favorite for its soft, silky hand and luxurious sheen that catches the light just right. It possesses a texture that says high fashion but feels right at home in the clubhouse on a crisp fall afternoon. Pair this sweater with smooth cotton chinos. The juxtaposition makes the fuzziness pop even more.

Field Day Wyatt Windstop Packable Jacket https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/Field-Day-Wyatt-Detail.jpg https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/WyattWindstopPackableJacket.jpg

Houndstooth effortlessly blends heritage and classic style, making it perfect for the fairways. Born in 19th-century Scottish outerwear, the jagged houndstooth check quickly made its way to high-fashion runways by the mid-20th century. Today, brands like Field Day are bucking tradition by printing houndstooth onto technical pieces like the Wyatt jacket. The geometry and visual texture of the pattern turn this wind jacket into a statement layer that combines an old-school tailored feel with modern performance.

Live Forever Golf Dawn Patrol Hoodie https://www.golfdigest.com/content/dam/images/golfdigest/fullset/2023/1/Dawn_Patrol_sky_blue.jpg

Hoodies aren’t known for texture. Most just stick to that smooth, flat jersey feel. But Live Forever Golf has flipped the script with a subtle, all-over puckered finish on the Dawn Patrol Hoodie that instantly adds depth and dimension. It’s the kind of detail you only notice up close, but you appreciate from the first time you slip it on. This lightweight layer is built for those early fall, dew-sweeping rounds. Pair it with technical or soft cotton pants. Either way, this hits the sweet spot of sport and sophistication.

This article was originally published on golfdigest.com