Whatchu got against cargo shorts?! I wear them all the time, just not for golf. My wallet is too fat, so it's uncomfortable to sit on. Thus, I wear cargo shorts and put it in the cargo pocket. But yeah, pleated pants suck.
I do not deny their utility... But I do deny their style
That said, I once got a whole Chinese meal into a movie with cargo shorts though, so I do feel they deserve some credit!!