Golf Polos: Wall Street’s Sneakiest Wrist-Flexing Summer Uniform

Forget fireworks, summer 2025 is on life support — pumpkin spice has invaded and pool playlists beat ā€˜meh’ like a dial-up modem. But Wall Street has found sacred ground in what might be the most painfully specific status symbol since Birkenstocks at Coachella: golf polos boasting logos from exclusivity powerhouses like Winged Foot, Shinnecock Hills, and Sleepy Hollow. These aren’t just shirt choices; they’re secret handshake badges with strict rules: no eBay polos, no doubles without membership, and heaven forbid you wear corporate merch off the sleeve. Spotlight on Ed Zumwink, a 60-year-old pastor flaunting Congressional Country Club gear while admitting 'I’m terrible' at golf but spiritual about it. Then there’s Larry, the fabric nerd who’d rather die than wear wrinkle-prone cotton. And a Southampton local rocking a pastel pink Shinnecock shirt while repping rival club Southampton Golf Club, sparking what might be the Hamptons’ infamously stylish turf war. Your finance bro wardrobe is incomplete without it, because nothing screams 'I definitely have golf connections and no actual substance' quite like these impeccably breathable status shrouds.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/30/2025 | Author: Allie Kelly