Under Armour Drive Shorts Review: Worth It?

Under Armour UA Drive Men's Shorts

Photos coming soon.

The short version

Buy it if

Golfers who want a stretchy, breathable short for hot rounds
Anyone who wants one short that works on the course and around town

Skip it if

You want a budget short for casual wear only
You need a roomy cut through the thigh

What owners like

Lightweight and breathable in very hot, humid weather
Plenty of room in the seat and thighs with stretch that follows movement
Looks sharp enough for social events, not just the course
Holds up well for a mid-priced performance short

Common complaints

Athletic cut can feel snug for golfers with bigger thighs, who sometimes size up
Few other recurring complaints turned up, and the hands-on reviewer listed none

Based on Under Armour's product pages, a hands-on review at Golfer Geeks, and The Review Caddie's look at the Under Armour golf line.

Research scores

Does the job 8.6 light, breathable and stretchy in a hands-on test in hot, humid weather

Quality 8.2 described as one of the more durable mid-tier performance options

Ease of use 8.0 machine washable, grip waistband, fits true to waist size for most

Value 6.8 priced well above basic shorts and often out of stock at the maker

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Owned sinceJun 2025

Owned for1 year+

Times bought3

Price range$$

Jul 2025
Bought again.
Jun 2025
First bought.

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

Flat-front golf shorts in a light stretch twill with a water-repellent finish, sold in 10 inch and 8 inch inseams.

Light, stretch-woven twill that moves with a golf swing
UA Storm finish that repels light rain while staying breathable
Stretch waistband with an inner grip strip that keeps shirttails tucked
Anti-odor treatment
The 8 inch version lists a main body of at least 90% recycled polyester

A comfortable, well-made golf short that also works as an everyday warm-weather short, and a hands-on reviewer in Houston heat found nothing to fault. The trade-off is price, since it sits well above basic chino shorts, and at the time of research Under Armour's own site showed both inseams out of stock in every color.

How it compares

Johnnie-O Mulligan ShortsGolfer Geeks' fanciest pick, praised for its tailoring, though it can be snug in the seat$$$

Bad Birdie Golf ShortsGolfer Geeks' current editor's pick, with classic styling in modern fabric$$$

State & Liberty Athletic Fit ShortsA true athletic fit in very stretchy, moisture wicking fabric, per the maker, for muscular builds$$$

Amazon Essentials Men's Slim-Fit 9 inch Chino ShortsA far cheaper casual short if you do not need golf features$

Specs

Fabric: 90% polyester, 10% elastane
Inseam: 10 inch or 8 inch
Stretch: 4-way stretch
Water resistance: UA Storm, fluorine-free water repellent
Pockets: 4, flat front
Waistband: Stretch with internal grip to hold a tucked shirt
Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, no fabric softener, no ironing

Questions

Do Under Armour Drive shorts run true to size?

Reviewers generally say they fit true to waist size, though the athletic cut leads some golfers with larger thighs to size up.

Are UA Drive shorts waterproof?

No. Under Armour calls them water-resistant. The UA Storm finish repels light rain while staying breathable.

What inseams do UA Drive shorts come in?

Under Armour sells a 10 inch and an 8 inch version.

Can you wear UA Drive shorts off the course?

Yes. Reviewers wear them for social events and everyday warm-weather use.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.