Off Course, The New Cool In Golf

Off Course – The New Cool in Golf
Authors: gestalten & Paul Rojanathara

Off Course – The New Cool in Golf shows how golf is undergoing a radical cultural transformation. What was once dominated by strict etiquette, hierarchy, and dress codes is now evolving into an open and creative lifestyle where fashion, music, design, and self-expression are central. Golf is no longer just a sport, but a cultural platform.

This contemporary coffee table book brings together the new faces of golf: players, designers, streetwear brands, and collectives that are reshaping the game. Sneakers replace classic golf shoes, streetwear conquers the fairway, and influences from skate, art, and online culture give the game a completely new energy.

This photo book is structured like an 18-hole round and combines essays, portraits, and powerful images into a cultural handbook of modern golf. Off Course shows how tradition and innovation come together and how golf evolves from an exclusive country club to a global cultural statement. An inspiring book for golfers, creatives, fashion fans, and lovers of contemporary culture.

What to expect

• Portraits of players, designers, and creative collectives renewing the identity of golf
• Stories about streetwear, underground scenes, and alternative golf culture worldwide
• Strong photography and essays that show how golf is changing from a sport to a lifestyle and cultural code
• A fresh look at golf as a platform for self-expression, community, and creativity

About the authors

gestalten is a leading international publisher from Berlin, founded in 1995. The publisher is known for high-quality coffee table books on design, fashion, architecture, art, and contemporary culture. Gestalten documents creative movements and cultural shifts with a strong focus on visual quality and in-depth content.

Paul Rojanathara is an author and cultural strategist, specializing in identifying emerging trends and cultural movements. For over twenty years, he has collaborated with international brands and institutions at the intersection of art, design, and pop culture. His work focuses on how cultural change enables new forms of identity, community, and creativity.