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Pleated trousers are having a real menswear comeback right now, and surprisingly, the PGA Tour is leading the charge. After years of slim, ankle-hugging golf pants dominating both the course and everyday menswear, players are starting to swing the pendulum back toward fuller cuts, softer tailoring and vintage-inspired fits that feel noticeably more polished.
PGA Tour pro Tommy Fleetwood has been one of the clearest examples of the shift, regularly wearing roomier trousers that stand out against the sea of tapered performance pants. Min Woo Lee has leaned into the same vibe, while Jason Day has gone all in with fashion-forward Tour fits through his partnership with Malbon. Suddenly, pleats don’t feel like something reserved for old clubhouse photos anymore.
What’s changed is the fit. Today’s pleated trousers are cleaner and easier to wear — more tailored with just enough drape to look intentional. They still have stretch and performance fabrics, but they don’t cling to your legs like some slim-fit chinos. On the course, they make even a basic polo look more put-together.
