“White shoes are hard to keep clean,” Ogle noted. “Saddle shoes are no longer a big seller. However, the youthful, beginner to intermediate golfer may buy white, tennis-looking shoes. Their topsides are soft and pliable. Clear plastic webbing gives the shoes strength over the upper part of the foot.”

Golfers wear light and waterproof Gortex shoes for spring golfing, Ogle said.

“Our shoe selection competes with department stores — especially women’s golf shoes,” she commented. “Women want comfort and fashion. They are apt to buy two pairs of golf shoes to match their outfits. Usually in black or brown, with a conservative patch of ostrich, tiger or snake print.”

Shirts with logos are in demand. The trend is neutral colors with a hint of primary colors. The exception was a few solid, bright red, women’s vests among the racks of clothing.

Ogle has ordered microfiber vests and jackets year-round. Microfiber draws moisture away from innerwear. A plus for traveling is that microfiber clothing unwrinkles after being hung.

Conservative Hawaiian shirts have been popular. Solid, neutral backgrounds displayed tan, moss green, slate blue and black floral prints.

“Pacific Northwest fashion is following the national trend,” said David Tunkkari, owner and buyer for the pro shop, at the private Wing Point Golf and Country Club in Bainbridge.

“Four years ago, men’s shirts were brightly colored and oversized, some with vertical strips,” he said. “Now I sell solids of olive, tan, silver and gray. Horizontal stripes have replaced vertical stripes. Cotton shirts, treated with an acid wash, have the look and feel of velvet and silk.”

“The ladies will tell you by their pocket book whether or not they like an item,” he said. “Two-tone shoes and cardigan sweaters are popular, going back to the late 1950s. The younger ladies, especially, keep on top of fashion. They see the latest fashions at Palm Springs.”

Tunkkari has sold women’s wide-brimmed, straw and leather hats. One was crafted from kangaroo. Due to limited display space, he has special-ordered for women who seek the latest in golf fashion.

Women-in-Golf offers a fashion-place forum at www.womeningolf.com. Comments have encouraged women to wear leggings and short skirts on golf courses, to attract younger women to the sport.

“On a municipal golf course, there are no dress restrictions,” Ogle laughed. “However, we do require that men and women keep their shirts on.”

“We allow no short shorts,” Tunkkari said. “Either sleeves or collars are required, which eliminates halter tops for women.”.