Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 248. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday he gives you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Chris Knott, Chief Merchandising Officer at Johnnie-O joins the show to take a deep dive into the world of golf apparel.
It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and Chris dive into many topics including a deep dive into material and why it matters. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Chris Knott goes Off Course.

Episode 248 is here and Dan and Chris discuss the following topics.
How Chris Came to be with Johnnie-O
Celebrating a Special Anniversary
A Deep Dive on Material and What Matters
What You Want in a Golf Polo
Challenges of Fit, Function, Shape and Material
And so much more
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So I bought one of their featherweight polos over the weekend, in large part due to the pod. Love the fabric. I think the cut is maybe a smidge generous, but not like some others (ahem Footjoy). Feels great. It’s already in the rotation.
Listened this morning on my way to work and this was really freaking cool. I dont know if I’ve just ignored clothing tech all together but I learned a ton and this makes me want to try a piece as a bigger guy. I appreciated how he broke down what goes in to making the different sizes what they are
Listened yesterday, such an informative podcast. Chris is a legend in the apparel biz and his knowledge that he shares is such that you just have to have a Johnnie-O in your closet.
Wearing Johnnie-O today.
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Wearing Johnnie-O today.
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Same haha. I have the Hugo pants which are kind of like jeans but softer they are gray and I think they are my favorite daily wear casual pants. I want like 4 more pair haha. They fit me very well too. Having listened to this I feel like I know a little more about why which is pretty cool.
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Same haha. I have the Hugo pants which are kind of like jeans but softer they are gray and I think they are my favorite daily wear casual pants. I want like 4 more pair haha. They fit me very well too. Having listened to this I feel like I know a little more about why which is pretty cool.
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I was replaying the talk about the performance materials through my head again lol. I always wondered why they were so damn soft.
Great podcast! I learned more about how clothing during this then I’ve ever known before. Fascinating what goes into quality product.
Just got this email from Johnnie-O. They have some 20th Anniversary headcovers done by Swag:
[URL unfurl=”true”]https://www.johnnie-o.com/collections/swag-golf-x-johnnie-o-20th-anniversary-head-covers?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=042325_PGAChampionship%2BSWAGCollab&utm_klaviyo_id=YtLcCT&_kx=jx9_kokyJMmyToP7fEA-Zg573pRqLPCTY8m_95jrBNY.wQfZ8A[/URL]
The buttons on the cover:
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Just got this email from Johnnie-O. They have some 20th Anniversary headcovers done by Swag:
[URL unfurl=”true”]https://www.johnnie-o.com/collections/swag-golf-x-johnnie-o-20th-anniversary-head-covers?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=042325_PGAChampionship%2BSWAGCollab&utm_klaviyo_id=YtLcCT&_kx=jx9_kokyJMmyToP7fEA-Zg573pRqLPCTY8m_95jrBNY.wQfZ8A[/URL]
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Don’t know exactly what I was expecting, but that was really cool. I’m down for a Johnnie-O experience one day. ?
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That would be amazing
Aaaaand I’m wearing Johnnie-O again today. I might have a problem.
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Aaaaand I’m wearing Johnnie-O again today. I might have a problem.
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Me too.
Their hoodies are fantastic.
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Great listen. I picked a good day to wear my Johnnie-O UNC branded polo. I’m a big fan of the partnership they’ve made with colleges and professional leagues. I do appreciate their dedication to quality material. I want something that is going to last.
These have my attention right now:
[URL unfurl=”true”]https://www.johnnie-o.com/collections/carolina-hurricanes/products/jmhd1181rr_remmy_nhl_hurricanes?color=Black&variant=44855783751855[/URL]
[URL unfurl=”true”]https://www.johnnie-o.com/collections/carolina-hurricanes/products/jmpo4691rr_huron_carolinahurricanes?color=Red&variant=42763459887279[/URL]
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I’ve got the Michigan qz. Best one I own by a large margin, I should look at the hoodie…
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Me too.
Their hoodies are fantastic.
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That’s exactly what I have on.
Talon Hoodie. I have two now.
Me too. Talon Hoodie. And I would be lying if I told you right before I put in on, I didn’t check the 4 way stretch and stitching.
I got 3 Johnnie O things at Ballyhack. ? To top it off, wife lost her hoodie. ??
Any time my Johnnie-O stuff is clean there is a really good chance I’m reaching for it.
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Aaaaand I’m wearing Johnnie-O again today. I might have a problem.
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