Public Rec is a brand you've no doubt heard of -- particularly if you're a golfer who's ever scrolled any kind of golf-specific content on Instagram.
They're a brand born of the direct-to-consumer movement, and they're known for clothes that can transition easily from one setting to the next -- be it office to golf course, home to gym, and so forth. That makes their apparel, particularly their polos and pants, appealing to a lot of golfers. They don't do anything particularly fancy at Public Rec, but they nail the staples. As someone who has built their closet on a mixture of staples and then some riskier prints and styles to mix in, Public Rec is a great brand.
Just after the Masters, Public Rec launched their new All Fore It polo, designed to be the perfect fit for golfers. They sent me a box with a navy version of the All Fore It, as well as a pair of their Dealmaker pants, as well as a new braided Made to Move belt. I wore each piece several times recently on the golf course, including on a recent golf trip in Indiana.
The All Fore It polo, selling for $88, is available in five styles, including a few classy prints and is available in small through XXL sizes. The shirt lays just right -- not too loose, and definitely not tight. The material doesn't feel thin or cheap, using a pique-style performance fabric that is 94 percent polyester and 6 percent Spandex. The material moves well, breathes great and has SPF50 protection from the sun. The shirt isn't prone to wrinkling, which is a plus for someone like me who tends to show up for golf coming in a little hot. My favorite feature of the shirt, strangely enough, is the collar and placket. It has some legitimate weight to it, and it doesn't feel like it's made to be a necessary evil of a golf shirt. It feels significant and featured, and the collar is meant to look semi-starched. It's a great change-up from so many golf shirts that just look like the collars are floppy bacon after even a few wears.
Join Golf News Net for $10 per year, and go ad-free!The Made to Move belt is one of my favorite braided belts I've ever worn. For one, it's actually sized right, so there's plenty of room to wear it tighter or looser as you'd prefer. Second, the buckle system is pleasant to use in getting the buckle into the belt itself. It's a clean look with solid materials that make it worth the $58 price tag for a belt in this category.
The Dealmaker pants are fabulous as well. Available in 12 different styles for $128 per pair, these pants are built like the polo -- a little thicker than some golf pants but were a pleasant surprise in how well they move with the golfer. The button is solid, and the pants don't feel flimsy. A hidden zipper pocket behind the back-right pocket is a great choice, and the pockets are stretchy enough that they'll hold your phone, glove or whatever combo of balls and tees you need to play golf. It's a fully polyester pant, and it holds up really well against spills and stains, which I learned firsthand in rough weather. The pants look more like an updated version of the smart chinos you might have worn 15 or 20 years ago. They're fantastic, and they're available in a variety of sizes -- from 28"-44" waist and 28"-36" inseam.
Living where I do and traveling as often as I do, I think it's crucial to have a solid mix of golf options in your closet. They have to be multi-functional for the most part, or otherwise they won't stay in my closet. The Public Rec options for golfers are tremendous, and they're well-constructed to make that kind of investment into clothing that can last many golf seasons.
