State Apparel Competition Pants 
Tired of the same old golf pants? State Apparel’s unique Competition Pant aren’t your everyday trousers. They feature a Wiping Layer system that incorporates unique wiping fabric into the pockets and cuff as an on-the-spot solution to the persistent problem of water, dirt and mud. No need to worry about your hands or clubs being dirty. Plus, the breathable and stretchable tri-layer performance fabric is water, wind, and wrinkle resistant with a rubberized waistband to keep pants and shirt in place. Available in straight or slim fit for tailored comfort. All State Apparel products are proudly made in San Francisco. MSRP of $205.

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ECCO Men’s Golf Lux
Hand-crafted in Portugal, the Ecco Golf Lux is a beautifully crafted cleated shoe, comprised of a high-quality leather upper and lining. While the outside offers a sharp, sophisticated look, the inner lining works with micro perforation to provide ultimate breathability. Out of the box comfort and extra width is ensured through a removable inlay sole. Like each Ecco golf shoe shoe, the model is constructed with proprietary FLUIDFORM™ technology without the use of glue or stitching. MSRP of $269.99 - $300.

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Antigua Rolls Out Proxy Vest for Women
Golf vests are making a comeback. The Proxy from Antigua is similar to the company’s Trailblazer. Its soft poly/spandex jersey body fabric has a water-resistant weave embossed with an abstract pattern layered on top. The style is meant to be layered over a favorite polo or long sleeve tee.

Antigua Woos Women Golfers With New Wildfire Collection
One of the nation’s premier designers and marketers of lifestyle and golf apparel, Antigua Group has launched a new line of short-sleeve polos called the Wildfire Collection. The line features a cotton-like closed mesh poly heather fabric and features a holographic printed box pattern accenting the top of each sleeve. The finishing touch is a holographic zipper placket. Complementing that line is Beam, another short-sleeve polo style featuring a multi-colored foil print across the garment.   

Look Like a World Champion
Golfers who want to look like champions need go no further than Clark Street Sports, which serves up dozens of apparel options celebrating the 2016 Chicago Cubs.  All 23 CSS retail outlets as well as the company’s website offer World Series can cozies, Cubs royal blue with red and white stripes socks, roster tee-shirts, long-sleeve tee-shirts, caps, hats, and hoodies.

Clark Street Sports opened its first retail outlet in 2004, and has expanded beyond Cubs apparel to offer licensed merchandise of the Bulls, Blackhawks, and even items promoting the crosstown rival White Sox. 

For more information visit: www.clarkstreetsports.com or connect via the company’s Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest accounts

Antigua Collection Promotes Stripes and Colors
The newest offerings from golf apparel manufacturer Antigua emphasize comfortable and functional fabrics along with bright colors. “This new performance collection sets aside comparisons to styles of previous decades,” says VP of Product Development Sean Gregg. “A picture won’t do it justice. Golfers should touch, feel, wear, and play it to truly a get a sense of its inherent value.”

The Antigua Collection’s color palette optically represents the current synergy between the fashion industry and golf wear.  Primary colors are out, while bright color hues are in, including pineapple, cajun, mulberry, and marmalade. Stripes and color-blocked polos look especially dramatic when paired with solid styles.

Antigua golf wear can be found at golf retailers across the Chicagoland area. View the entire collection by visiting the company’s website:  www.antigua.com

Carnoustie Collection
The Carnoustie Collection features performance knits, performance outerwear, and waterproof styles. New colors for the season include amethyst, spearmint, sky, and melon. The mélange fabric is nuanced to create a dimension far more dramatic than ordinary piece dyed solids.

The collection includes elegant cotton knits, waterproof styles, cotton-woven sport shirts, worsted trousers, cotton and performance shorts, and a washed cotton five-pocket jean. The Vardon Vest features a ¼ zip pullover great for chilly spring and fall mornings.

For more information on the Carnoustie Collection, visit www.carnoustiesportswear.com.

ECCO's Casual Hybrid Golf Shoes
Available in multiple colors, ECCO’s line of Casual Hybrid shoes are trendy and can be worn on and off the course. Crafted from luxurious Fornello leather, the shoes feature E-DTS technology for exceptional grip and traction. The leather is treated for excellent weather resistance. Leather sole inlays are removable for width customization.

With an MSRP of $170, ECCO Casual Hybrids are available at area pro shops and by visiting: www.eccousa.com

Elegant Rain Suits From Galvin Green
The official team supplier of outerwear for the 2016 European Ryder Cup Team, Galvin Green is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of functional golf clothing. Arrow jackets and August pants are completely waterproof and exceptionally breathable to provide protection, comfort, and freedom of movement. They feature waterproof zippers, adjustable width tabs, and water channels.
                
The Galvin Green Arrow Gore-Tex jackets have an MSRP of $560. The August Gore-Tex pants have an MSRP of $395.

Available at local pro shops and through www.trendygolfusa.com

Bonobos Changing the Look and Feel Of Golf Fashion
Golfers seeking to step up their golf course look in the new year should take a tour at one of the  Bonobos shops in Chicago. Once only available on-line, the menswear brand has expanded by building retail shops across the country. The clothier emphasizes higher quality, better fitting clothing, one-on-one service, and an enjoyable shopping experience.

Golf clothing options by Bonobos include flatiron golf polos, cashmere blend sweaters, Highland golf pants, and Highland shorts. For store hours, locations and a view of the product line, visit: www.bonobos.com

British Open Champion Stenson Eyewear Collection
Henrik Stenson isn’t just one of the best golfers in the world. He’s also one of the coolest-looking guys on the pro circuit. But as it turns out, Stenson’s trademark sunglasses aren’t worn purely out of fashion sense. The 2016 British Open champion suffers from allergies and light sensitivity, thus making eyewear a mandatory piece of apparel. The new Henrik Stenson Eyewear collection features a special lens technology for both protection and performance. The lenses provide complete protection from harmful sun rays, and effectively cut glare as well as other visual and optical interference. They also enhance contrast so that fairways and greens appear more distinctive.

For more information, visit www.henrikstensoneyewear.com