Alright, let’s talk about these John Daly shorts. It wasn’t exactly a planned purchase, you know? I’d seen the guy on TV for years, swinging hard, not giving a damn, and always, always in those absolutely wild pants or shorts. For a long time, I just thought, “Man, that’s… something.” Never thought I’d actually wear anything like ’em myself.
Then, one summer, I was getting ready for a casual golf outing, just a friendly thing, nothing serious. Looking through my closet, it was all the usual stuff – khaki, navy, maybe a grey pair. Kinda boring, honestly. And I remembered Daly and those crazy patterns. Suddenly, the idea didn’t seem so out there. Why not have a bit of fun with it?
Getting My Hands on a Pair
So, I started looking around. Didn’t really know where to begin. Just typed “John Daly loud shorts” or something similar into the search bar. Found out pretty quick the main brand associated with him is Loudmouth Golf. Okay, cool.
Went to their site, or maybe it was another retailer, can’t recall exactly. And wow. The sheer number of patterns hit me like a ton of bricks. Skulls, flamingos, polka dots brighter than the sun, weird geometric things. It was almost too much choice.
I spent a good chunk of time just clicking through, half laughing, half seriously considering what I could actually pull off. Some were just too nuts, even for a laugh. Others… well, they were still pretty out there, but maybe manageable. I didn’t want to look like a total clown, just someone having a good time.
Ended up picking a pair – I think they had some kind of bright blue and green argyle pattern, but like, turned up to eleven. Seemed like a classic golf pattern, just on steroids. Added ’em to the cart, punched in my details, and that was that. Felt a little ridiculous clicking “confirm order” but also kinda excited.
The Actual Experience
They arrived a few days later. Pulled them out of the package. Yep, they were bright alright. The material felt decent, though – not cheap stuff. More like a standard golf short material, maybe a bit lighter, with some stretch.
Tried them on. Fit was pretty standard, thankfully. Not too tight, not too baggy. Length was good, hitting just around the knee like most golf shorts.
So, the day of the golf outing came. I put ’em on. Paired them with a plain white polo shirt – figured you gotta keep the top half simple when the bottom half is screaming for attention. Looked in the mirror. It was definitely a look.
Walking up to the first tee, I definitely got some looks. A few chuckles from my buddies. Heard comments like:
- “Whoa, someone’s feeling brave today!”
- “Channeling your inner Daly, huh?”
- “My eyes! They burn!” (That one was a joke, I think.)
But honestly? It was fun. They were comfortable to play in, didn’t restrict my swing at all. And they were a great conversation starter. Lightened the mood. Took the pressure off trying to play perfect golf, because how serious can you be when you’re wearing electric blue argyle?
Since then, I’ve worn them a few more times. Not every time I golf, but for the right occasion. Charity scrambles, backyard BBQs, anywhere you don’t need to be too serious. They definitely make a statement.
Overall thoughts? They’re not for everyone, obviously. And you gotta own the look. But if you want something fun, comfortable for golf or just hanging out, and you don’t mind drawing a bit of attention, they’re worth checking out. Just be prepared for the sheer volume of pattern choices – it can be overwhelming!
