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PGA Championship 2019: What the pros will wear—including Tiger and when we'll see the mock-neck—at Bethpage
Despite the stir caused by Tiger Woods' mock neck at the Masters, he'll only wear the style on Sunday at the PGA Championship. Thursday through Saturday, Woods will wear traditional collar versions of the Nike TW Vapor Block Polo.
Woods will start the week out in the blue color-blocked stripe shirt and grey pants. The blue solid shoulder pattern gives the traditional striped shirt a little more personality and style. On Friday and Saturday, Woods will stick with a quieter color palette in a black striped shirt on Friday and white stripes on Saturday. The simple looks are consistent with Woods' typical athletic-yet-serious styling. The looks are also in line with the Nike team's scripting that was inspired by the nearby New York City style scene and 1990s color-blocking patterns. Expect to see similar color palettes of bright blue, red and black from other Nike athletes like Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy. On Sunday, Woods will return to his now-iconic mock neck Sunday red shirt and black pants. Woods is now the only Nike athlete to wear the mock neck on tour. The shirt has been flying off shelves since Woods' win at Augusta and even a PGA Championship-logoed version of the top was spotted at the tournament merchandise tent.
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Thursday through Saturday shirts: TW Vapor Block Polo: Blue, Black, Platinum
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Sunday Shirt: Nike Dri-FIT Tiger Woods Vapor Men's Mock-Neck Golf Top
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Pants: TW pants, for a similar look, try the Nike Flex Slim Fit Golf Pants
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Hat: TW Aerobill Classic 99
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Shoe: Nike Air Zoom TW71
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Dustin Johnson
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson will look fresh and athletic in classic blues and grays at Bethpage. On Thursday and Saturday, he'll wear a heathered and color-blocked golf shirt. Both styles are very on-trend in the golf world. Heathered patterns are a great way to give character to dull shades—like Johnson's Thursday gray—or tone down bright colors—like his Saturday blue. Color-blocked apparel is an excellent way to mix colors without too much of a risk, especially for those who typically stray away from anything but simple one-color tops. It's a classic and sophisticated look that is easy to match with.
Though it would be nice to see Johnson in some more playful colors during the other two days at Bethpage, he's said in the past that blue is the color he feels most powerful in—and we won't fault him for turning to comfort for the second major of the year. His Friday and Sunday blues are youthful and simple, an easy win in the style world.
Thursday
Shirt: Ultimate365 Heather Blocked Polo in White/Grey
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Pants: Ultimate365 3-Stripes Pant
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Shoes: TOUR360 XT Golf Shoes
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Belt: 3-Stripes Reversible Golf Belt
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Hat: TaylorMade Men's Tour Radar Golf Hat
BUY NOW:$30
Friday
Shirt: Ultimate365 Heather Polo in True Blue
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Pants: Ultimate365 3-Stripes Pant
BUY NOW:$90
Shoes: TOUR360 XT Golf Shoes
BUY NOW:$200
Belt: 3-Stripes Reversible Golf Belt
BUY NOW:$50
Hat: TaylorMade Men's Tour Radar Golf Hat
BUY NOW:$30
Saturday
Shirt: Ultimate365 Heather Blocked Polo in Blue/Collegiate Navy
BUY NOW: $65
Pants: Ultimate365 3-Stripes Pant
BUY NOW:$90
Shoes: TOUR360 XT Golf Shoes
BUY NOW:$200
Belt: 3-Stripes Reversible Golf Belt
BUY NOW:$50
Hat: TaylorMade Men's Tour Radar Golf Hat
BUY NOW:$30
Sunday
Shirt: Ultimate365 Heather Polo in Dark Marine
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Pants: Ultimate365 3-Stripes Pant
BUY NOW:$90
Shoes: TOUR360 XT Golf Shoes
BUY NOW:$200
Belt: 3-Stripes Reversible Golf Belt
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Hat: TaylorMade Men's Tour Radar Golf Hat
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Brooks Koepka
As always, the Nike team will be bringing fresh looks to the major season. Inspired by Bethpage's proximity to NYC, Brooks Koepka's outfits are themed after 1990's NYC street style. His Thursday and Sunday looks feature bold, primary color blocking patterns that are sure to turn a few heads. The black, red and white first-round shirt will match great with the limited edition Safari Pack shoes that just dropped. While the cement pattern is similar to the vintage Michael Jordan print seen on the recently launched Nike Golf Jordan ADG golf shoe, it's actually inspired by the concrete jungle that is New York City. A maple leaf on the back of the shoe pays homage to the fact that Bethpage is a State Park and the pigeon-covered sole is a nod to the city's unofficial bird. This pigeon pattern will also be seen on Koepka second- and third-round hat selections, blue on Friday and black on Saturday. He'll pair the pattern hats with matching, solid tops to allow the accessories be the focal points of the outfits.
Thursday
Shirt: Nike Men's Vapor Color Block Golf Polo in Sail/Habanero Red
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Pants: Flat Front Flex Golf Pants in Black
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Shoes: Custom Nike Tour Premiere Golf Shoes
Belt: Woven Belt in Black
Hat: AeroBill Classic99 Golf Hat
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Shoe: Nike Air Zoom TW71
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Friday
Shirt: Men's Vapor Solid Golf Polo in Blue Void
BUY NOW:$65
Pants: Flat Front Flex Golf Pants in Sail
BUY NOW:$80
Shoes: Custom Nike Tour Premiere Golf Shoes
Belt: Woven Belt in Sail
Hat: Nike AeroBill Classic99 Printed Golf Hat
BUY NOW: $35
Saturday
Shirt: Men's Vapor Solid Golf Polo in Black
BUY NOW: $65
Pants: Flat Front Flex Golf Pants in Black
BUY NOW:$80
Shoes: Custom Nike Tour Premiere Golf Shoes
Belt: Woven Belt in Black
Hat: Nike AeroBill Classic99 Printed Golf Hat
BUY NOW:$35
Sunday
Shirt: Men's Vapor Color Block Golf Polo in Sail/Black
BUY NOW:$65
Pants: Flat Front Flex Golf Pants in Black
BUY NOW:$80
Shoes: Custom Nike Tour Premiere Golf Shoes
Belt: Woven Belt in Black
Hat: AeroBill Classic99 Golf Hat
BUY NOW: $35
Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler's PGA Championship scripting will also feature pieces inspired by 1990s street style, but in even brighter colors that align with Fowler's typically bold looks. He'll begin the week in fuchsia pants and a black top. While it is always smart to pair a dark, solid shirt with bright pants, his Puma Farday Polo features a subtle fuchsia pocket detail to match the pants and give the ensemble a pulled-together feel. Fowler will play with the same black and fuchsia color palette on Friday in an ultra-90's color-blocked top and simple black pants. A unique part of this shirt is an additional stripe pattern across the collar that matches the rest of the shirt. It's a clean way to create a playful look, without going overboard. He'll top the look off with a limited edition cap that has a pattern under the bill inspired by the iconic Bethpage "Warning" sign.
Going into moving day, Fowler will debut another throwback look with gray microcheck pants and a pale pink heather shirt. The soft pink shade is tame, stylish and an excellent balance to the vintage trouser look. On Sunday, Fowler will return to his traditional orange, with a twist. The orange version of the Puma Nineties Polo features orange as the top stripe of the thick-striped shirt. While Rickie looks great in full orange looks, this break up of the color using white and grey adds a ton of style for a cleaner ensemble that still makes a statement.
Thursday
Shirt: Faraday Polo in Black/Fuchsia
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Pants: Jackpot 5 Pocket Pants in Fuchsia
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Shoes: Custom IGNITE PROADAPT
Hat: COBRA Crown C Cap
BUY NOW:$22
Friday
Shirt: Nineties Polo in Black/Fuchsia
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Pants: Jackpot 5 Pocket Pants in Black
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Shoes: Custom IGNITE PROADAPT
Hat: PUMA Patch Cap
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Saturday
Shirt: Grill to Green in Fuchsia
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Pants: Modern Break Pant
BUY NOW:$90
Shoes: IGNITE PROADAPT
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Hat: COBRA Retro Cap
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Sunday
Shirt: Nineties Polo in Orange
BUY NOW:$70
Pants: Jackpot 5 Pocket Pant in Orange
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Shoes: IGNITE PROADAPT
BUY NOW:$200
Hat: PUMA Patch Cap
BUY NOW:$32