Shi Golf designs bring chic fashion to the fairway

I'm not a golfer, but Shi Golf, a line of golf-inspired clothing from local designer Kelly Su, sure makes me wish I were. Shi Golf's first collection, Urban Leisure, is adorable, filled with dresses, skirts, sweaters, pants and tops that translate well on and off the green.

Su, a graduate of the Art Institute of Seattle's fashion design program, began golfing three years ago as a way to spend more time with her husband. After spending a few games on the sidelines, she began to hone her own putting skills, often golfing with her girlfriends on the weekends.

A fashionista at heart, Su noticed a dearth of cute yet sporty golf clothing for the next generation of young female golfers. Eager to look chic on the fairway -- and out for lunch or drinks after the game -- Su created Shi Golf as a way to fill that niche.

Launched last spring, Urban Leisure is a flirty, cheeky collection. I'm particularly enamored of the V-neck sweaters ($128-$138), made from a soft stretch cotton that comes in cool shades of pink, black, gray, ice blue and white. Pair one with the blue or pink plaid Aberdeen skirt ($69), and you'll be the most stylish girl on or off the links.

Wide-legged, low-rise stretch cotton chinos ($130) and kicky capris ($125) go well with sleeveless Polo shirts ($72) layered under striped trim crew neck sweaters ($138). I also love the dresses, and am amazed that something inspired by sportswear could look so chic. The black Stretch Cotton Dress with a daring faux wrap neck and pleated skirt ($129) would fit in well at any cocktail party.

Su has thought of everything with this line, offering Shi Golf visors for $26, as well as a whole line of golfing accessories, including golf club head covers ($100), a tee bag ($24), a shoe bag ($50) and a belt that come in pink and brown polka dots. Shi Golf is available online at shi-golf.com and at Olive in Redmond.

With the holidays just around the corner, Shi Golf is a hole-in-one for the female golf lover in your life.

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