Michael Ruuska

2 weeks ago | golf-threads.com | Michael Ruuska

Ludvig turns heads in the Trefoil, Day slays in Malbon and Payntr, BillyHo’s preppy pink and navy, Sergio works the drive-thru, and more. Tour Editor Michael Ruuska breaks down the best and worst fits from Day 1 at Augusta. One of my favorite movie characters of all time is Doc Brown from Back to the Future. His catchphrase was, “Great Scott!” Most people don’t know (or care) that the phrase was originally a reference to Winfield Scott, a top general in the U.S. Army in the 1800s.

3 weeks ago | golf-threads.com | Michael Ruuska

I admit that there are definitely some perks to being a golf fashion blogger. The biggest is the spring wardrobe refresh I receive every year from my friends at johnnie-O. This year’s care package was extra special! As johnnie-O celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2025, it continues to roll out fabulous gear that is fun, fresh, and fitting for both the fairway and birthday festivities.

3 weeks ago | golf-threads.com | Michael Ruuska

Lululemon was founded over twenty-five years ago and was originally known for its women’s yoga apparel, most notably its yoga pants. However, in 2014 sensing a need for versatile performance menswear they launched a men’s line targeting the modern man, who values style, adaptability, and comfort. A few years later Lululemon introduced the Commission Pant which later evolved into the ABC Trouser (it stands for “anti-ball crushing”) and quickly became the hottest pants on the market.

1 month ago | golf-threads.com | Michael Ruuska

There is something about Vineyard Vines that just makes me irrationally happy which is more than I can say about early spring weather in New England. I always feel like it will be warmer and dryer than it is and undoubtedly my fantasy of walking the course in shorts and a polo becomes just that, a FANTASY! Shep Murray, who co-founded Vineyard Vines with his brother, Ian once said that the idea of Vineyard Vines was “to help people bring the good life to work with them.

1 month ago | golf-threads.com | Michael Ruuska

I first discovered Live Forever Golf (LFG) a few years back at the PGA Merchandise Show when they were a fledgling golf apparel brand trying to carve out their niche in an ever-competitive market. Their vision was obvious. And, obviously cool, at that. In fact, if Jack Johnson were a golfer, this would be his jam; a laid-back, breezy vibe with a low-key and effortless style that travels with you wherever you go. Despite their name, Live Forever Golf is not meant to be worn only on the course.