After spending the last few weeks obsessing over Michael Jordan's legacy [1] and his portrayal in The Last Dance [2], it's hard to imagine him wearing anything other than a Chicago Bulls jersey. But as it became so evidently clear through the 10-part docuseries, Michael is as passionate and competitive about golf as he was about basketball, so we decided to look back at some of his most iconic ensembles while on the green.
Let me first start by saying this man had swag. I'm not talking about someone who lackadaisically Happy Gilmore-d his way onto golf courses wearing flannels and jerseys (though we know he had plenty of the latter). Even while he was still in the NBA, Michael took his golf game seriously, and that was beautifully reflected in his meticulous polo and sweater vest pairings, his collection of sleek white Nikes [3], and of course, his plaid pants.
His affinity for bucket hats [4] and striped shorts in the late '90s was basically replicated by every girl on Instagram last summer, and how he was onto the tiny sunglasses trend [5] in 2001 just shows what an icon he is. The man was ahead of his time. Ahead, check out 12 times Michael's golf course style was a hole in one.
When Michael Jordan Rocked a White Ivy Cap to Match His White Sweater Vest
It's not quite Bulls red, but Michael's salmon polo had all eyes on him.
When Michael Jordan's Bucket Hat Was the Cherry on Top of This Swaggy Summer Outfit
Michael rocked this ensemble in 1992, and I would 100 percent rock it in 2020.
When Michael Jordan's Polo and Sweater Vest Pairing Game Was on a New Level
It doesn't get more classic than this, does it?
When Michael Jordan's Choice of Sunglasses Basically Predicted the Tiny Glasses Trend
I'd be lying if I said I didn't have a very similar pair from summer 2019. The man was simply ahead of his time!
When Michael Jordan Let His Plaid Pants Do the Talking
Comfort is key, and he sure knew how to rock a loose pair of slacks on the golf course!
When Michael Jordan's Monochromatic Khaki Swag Went All the Way Down to His Socks
Alexa, did Michael Jordan [7] invent khakis?
When Michael Jordan's Cargo Pants and Mock Turtleneck Were an Absolute Vibe
My dad wore the same outfit for the entirety of 1999.
When Michael Jordan Made It Clear That Only the GOAT Could Rock Salmon Shirts
If this doesn't scream "I'm the greatest basketball player of all time," I'm not sure what does.
When Michael Jordan's Sunglasses Once Again Would Be Trendy 10 Years Later
Yep, I definitely have a similar pair of these silver mirrored sunglasses that Michael wore in 2009.
When Michael Jordan Proved Lilac Was Most Definitely His Colour, Too
We love a colour coordinated outfit.
When Michael Jordan Let the Air Jordan Logo Speak For Itself
This is the Michael Jordan [8] we're talking about.
When Michael Jordan's Carolina Blue Was a Hole in One
He's a Tar Heel for life.