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Fit & grading

Sizing & condition guide

Vintage golf apparel was cut fuller than it is today. As a rule of thumb, a 90s Large fits like a modern XL. Tag sizes are a starting point — measurements are the truth.

How we measure

  • Pit to pit — straight across the chest, one inch below the armholes, laid flat.
  • Length — from the top of the shoulder where it meets the collar, down to the hem.
  • Shoulder — seam to seam across the back.
  • Sleeve — from the shoulder seam to the cuff.

The easiest way to check fit: lay a shirt you love flat, measure it the same way, and compare.

Condition grades

  • Deadstock — Never worn. Often with original tags.
  • Excellent — Barely worn. No visible flaws.
  • Very Good — Light wear consistent with age. Any marks noted and photographed.
  • Good — Honest wear — fading or small flaws, all noted and photographed.

Every flaw we find is written up in the listing and photographed. If in doubt, ask before you buy.