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Since 2016, golf has been a regular occurrence at the Olympics. American fans will especially remember the last Olympics, where Xander Schaufelle grabbed a gold medal for the nation. Now it looks like the preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics are in their final stages, with the official clothing lineup coming up.

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With Team USA returning to defend their title, how they dress themselves plays a crucial role. The American team has picked J.Lindeberg to design men’s and women’s Olympic golf teams’ apparel. The bold choices of designs chosen by the Scandinavian label for the Team USA look have been remarked as a failed attempt by the fans, and have left them with a sour taste in their mouths.

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The clothing label is famous for making bold choices in its design, as showcased many times by the brand’s sponsored golfer, Viktor Hovland. However, many times, fans have also critiqued the outfits selected by Hovland. Be it his apparel choice at Masters in Augusta National last year or the year before that, fans have taken cheeky shots at the golfer.

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The clothing brand put a lot of time into the material used, making it UV50-protected with ClimaCool moisture wicking. Alas, it was not enough, and this time the designs for the Paris Olympics fell prey to criticism from the fans.

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Fans do not accept the bold designs made by Viktor Hovland’s sponsor

The classic red, white, and blue colors are heavily used in the outfits. However, fans are not loving the design choices made by the clothing brand.

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A fan launched a double attack on the design choices, questioning if J.Lindeberg thinks Viktor Hovland is an American player.

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Another fan quipped that zero thought about golf players was put into designing the outfits for the Paris Olympics.

A fan had a harsh critique, stating, “These are atrocious.”

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One fan just had one question for the designers, “Why?”

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However, some fans loved the bold design by J.Lindeberg too!

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Unfortunately, the people loving the Team USA apparel for the Paris Olympics are far less than people demanding a redesign. Do you think the brand will redesigned following the harsh public review? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat is a WNBA and College Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, where he leads the outlet’s Strategy Desk. With a research-driven approach and a reader-first mindset shaped during his stint as a Content Analyst, he covers the mechanics of the game with depth and precision. From injury reports and roster depth charts to player trades and transfer portal moves, Ajitesh brings clarity to the decisions that shape outcomes. Known for highlighting under-covered talent across the women’s game, his reporting has also earned him a spot in ES’ Journalistic Excellence Program. Beyond basketball, Ajitesh’s versatility has seen him spearhead LPGA and LIV Golf coverage while contributing to esports and FPS gaming guides, a reflection of his background as both a game developer and digital strategist. That unique blend of technical expertise and editorial instinct allows him to navigate fast-moving sports landscapes while connecting fans to the tactical and cultural undercurrents driving the games they love.

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