Cashmere neckwarmers: the piece that extends your season
A cashmere neckwarmer is the cheapest way to extend the golf season. It warms where the body loses most heat, takes no space in the bag and stays put through the swing.
Neckwarmer or scarf?
A scarf hangs loose and moves in every swing. A neckwarmer stays still, has no ends to catch the wind and can be pulled over the chin on an exposed tee.
On course that means you keep it on all round instead of stuffing it away at the third hole.
What weight do you need?
A mid-weight knitted cashmere tube covers September to November in Scandinavia. Too thick and it overheats as soon as you start walking.
Want winter coverage too? Look for a ribbed knit, it traps air and insulates better without turning stiff.
Matching the color
The neckwarmer is the easiest place to add color, since it sits near the face and lifts an otherwise neutral outfit. Off-white and gray are safe; brown and blue add character.
Match it to the cap rather than the sweater, it reads more considered than a fully tonal look.
Care and longevity
Same as a cashmere knit: air often, wash rarely, dry flat. Worn three times a week, it needs washing roughly monthly.
Comb off pills after the first few wears and the surface gets smoother every season.
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