Pros

Styled like a classic chino short

Non-restrictive waistband

Stretchy fabric allows for easy movement

Shorts have a long lifespan

Solid price point

Available in tons of colors

Cons

It's still mostly made of cotton, so it's not the stretchiest golf short on our list

Chubbies is known for showing off a little leg, but the Classic Short comes in a fairway-friendly seven-inch inseam (as well as shorter inseams, which we don't recommend for golf). The cotton and spandex blend is among the lightest and stretchiest fabrics we’ve come across in golf shorts. An elastic waistband has a drawstring hidden inside and belt loops on the outside, which feels like wearing athletic shorts, but allows you to rock a belt when you tuck your shirt in on the course.

If you prefer the style of an old school 100% cotton short, but still want modern athletic performance, this is the one for you. Nailing that combination is how these golf shorts ended up at the top of our list.…