NWO Golf Links October 2016

32 / 42

As much as any brand in the
game, has done a
tremendous job creating an
image of young, colorful, bold,
and fun. As good as this is for
sellingflatbillhats toGeneration
Rickie, it can feel out of touch
for older golfers. With their
latest collection, Puma has
done a great job of reaching
out to more mature players,
without losing what makes
them unique.
Performance
While testing this apparel
at and
the two things that stood
out most were the moisture
managementand the way
the clothes breathe. If you’ve
been to the Pacific Northwest,
you know that rounds starting
early will see a wide range of
temperatures. I started my day
with two or three layers, but the
Puma golf shirts never felt stuffy
or overly warm.
When the sun came out in
full force, Puma’s moisture
management shined. Even
during my eight-mile trek
around Chambers Bay, both me
and my wardrobe stayed fresh
and dry. It’s also worth noting
that, unlike many moisture
wicking shirts, Puma’s shirts do
not carry an odor.
Style
Much as I like Rickie Fowler,
I’m not now, nor have I
ever been, an orange pants
guy. While this signature item is
still available, Autumn/
Winter lineup has many pants
and shorts geared for the more
conservative player. Though the
colors are toned down, the style
is still geared upwithinteresting
textures and great detailslike
the stick figure print on the
inside of the pockets.
The full range of styles is
evident in the golf shirts as
well. There are trendy prints
that say, “look at me,” but you
can also find toned-down
colors like navy or grey. For
the player only interested
in basics, you can purchase
Puma Golf’s Essential polo in
a rainbow of colors.
Puma Apparel Review
By: Matt Saternus,
NWO Golf Links