Written & Styled By Lisa Van Loo
For many Phoenicians, the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament is a square on the “Live Your Best Life in Arizona” bingo card. It’s a bucket-list event for many and an annual pilgrimage for others. Dress for the occasion with this personality-driven showcase of the season’s hottest fairway fashions.
The Weather Prepper
After walking away from last year’s famously water-logged event in mud-splattered sneakers and sopping chinos, this perennial Open attendee is taking preventive action. For his office-to-VIP-tent look, he’s sporting waterproof sneakers and has a towel tucked into his pocket. He’s also bringing a rain jacket so he can close deals – even if they’re getting done under an umbrella.
- Five-O stretch jeans, $148, offer a clean but cool, golf-business look for an afternoon away from the office. radmorgolf.com
- A proper golf fan, prepared for the elements, goes nowhere without his Bushwood CC cart towel – you know, in case chairs in the VIP tent are damp. $40, williammurraygolf.com
- Because the tournament is a write-off for its networking allure, the Perfect Pique polo underscores a relaxed but professional mood. $80, bogeyboys.com
- Prepared for a deluge at any moment, the Stratus rain jacket, $150, is a must-bring if the forecast looks gloomy. badbirdiegolf.com
- Offroad, all-weather comfort is a must at an outdoor event, which means he’s lacing up On Cloud’s Cloudwander sneaker. $180, on.com
Penny Lane
With her eye on the Birds Nest, this “band-aid” is at the Open to sing until she loses her voice, and she wants her feet to make it through the night, rain or shine. It’s why she’s sporting waterproof Timberland boots, barrel jeans and a cropped tee that pays homage to country royalty and the good ol’ desert storms we used to get back in the ’80s.
- In case the crowd doesn’t keep her warm enough, a vintage utility jacket, $69, finishes the look. urbanoutfitters.com
- Adding a dash of country street cred to the mix, the Thunder Rolls crop tee, $46, is a natural pick for Birds Nest festivities. bunkyboutique.com
- A rugged, minimalist crossbody, $59, fits her phone, keys, ID and chapstick. urbanoutfitters.com
- Mid-rise Free People barrel jeans, $98, give off a vintage-chic vibe.
- Tiger & Cheetah drop earrings, $25, add to the rock n’ roll vibe. shopfrancesboutique.com
- Water-proof, hardworking, shock-absorbing (and on trend) Timberland boots, $169, will hold up for the entire set. journeys.com
Rocking Range Rat
Given that he’s at the Open primarily to see Luke Bryan and Jelly Roll at the Birds Nest, this Zillennial party bro can be immediately identified by his SEC baseball cap (worn backwards, of course), light jacket (to ward off the nighttime chill) and golf-themed bottle opener stashed in his pocket (in case someone drops their tailgate and pops open a cooler).
- Dickies skateboarding pants, $44.99, give a comfort polish to the overall look. dickies.com
- The Pickin’ Javelina curved trucker, $34, combines his love of music, the West and messy hair. iconicarizona.com
- The vintage Ace Hardware tee, $40, proves he can fix stuff the old-fashioned way. caveandpost.com
- These 1955 High-Cut canvas basketball shoes will get him through the day comfortably and stylishly, $95, caveandpost.com
- In case he tailgates, the AZ-based Fore20 7-in-1 golf tool, $19.95, has a handy bottle opener. fore20.com
- The Brixton Chore Coat, $134.99, offers an extra layer for that late-night headliner. tillys.com
The Shotmaker
Practical in every way, this sportswoman is hoping to make a seamless transition from spectator to happy hour in a sleek, course- and cocktail-quality jumpsuit layered with a performance (read: water-resistant!) vest and finished with a hard-working sling bag – so her hands are free to cheer for the leaderboard.
- Practical and stylish — with that touch of gold — the Adidas Superstar golf shoes, $120, are the obvious choice for a day spent spectating. adidas.com
- The Osprey Daylite sling bag, $50, is an out-of-the-way course companion that easily carries all the must-haves for 18 holes. rei.com
- Fashion meets function with PXG’s women’s caddy jumpsuit, $265. Made with breathable, quick-dry material, it’ll withstand a round – rain or shine. pxg.com
- The dainty, everyday Lindy Rae Elisa pendant necklace, $65, ties the look together with an understated yet classy bow. kendrascott.com
- Should there be a chilly morning, lululemon’s Down For It running vest will keep her warm. Its sleek cut, water-resistant fabric and pockets are an active girl’s best friend, $165. shop.lululemon.com
The Tee Box Hero
Though his dance card is reliably packed with tee times during the warm Valley winter, this inveterate golf junkie always makes time for the Phoenix Open. Analyzing backswings and follow-throughs, he’s breaking in new golf shoes while walking the TPC and is always eager to share his predictions for the final round.
- Lululemon golf trousers, $109, in a slim fit, let people know he is serious about his game and his look. shop.lululemon.com
- With a nod to the desert’s palms, this Tee Box Hero is most at home on the course in a Leisurely performance polo, $78. badbirdiegolf.com
- Flavored tee picks, $30 for a variety pack, allow him to introduce his golf-loving fans to a new, tasty, healthy vice. thenumberthirtythree.com
- It’s All in the Hips glasses, $35, are a swing reminder even when he’s not swinging. goodr.com
- Nike Air Jordan 1 Lows, $150, let people know he’s definitely a player who is just taking the weekend off. pgatoursuperstore.com
Desert Darling
She’s not at the Open to watch – unless it’s watching who’s watching her. To prepare, she’ll clear her camera roll, research the best Instagram filters and practice the time-honored art of taking a video of her hand holding a celebratory cocktail. She means social media business, so she’s left her heels at home this time.
- A sleeveless, wide-leg jumpsuit, $198, will pop with Instagram’s Clarendon filter. anthropologie.com
- To hold back her hair or actually block the sun, geometric Ray-Bans, $183, finish her desert spectator aesthetic. sunglasshut.com
- A massive, Peaceful Warrior opalite ring, $72, should keep her social media followers guessing. fierceforward.com
- She’s learned from wearing heels in the past, so cherry-red Doc Martens it is. $169.99, journeys.com
- She’ll keep her phone in her TimberTote handbag, $160, so she can turn as many heads as possible when she grabs it throughout the day. timbertotepurse.com
