Sport may ignite our competitiveness when on the pitch, the course or the court, but while it’s obviously important to play well, it just as important to look your best as well. What you wear on the golf course needs as much consideration as the clubs or golf balls you use. While you may not think it, clothing can directly impact your game and also your comfort and freedom of movement.
Performance brands like Nike, adidas, PUMA and Under Armour are using cutting edge fabrics and materials to help keep golfers acclimatised to the conditions of play. These are essential to your game and the best golf shirts will have a significant impact during your round. It is important to look good but you need to be cool and dry while being able to move without restriction.
We break down some of the best options available both online and in stores across Canada.
Nike
Nike offers a great selection of golfing gear, from shoes to clothing they’re some of the highest performing products available. Long time sponsors of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, arguably two of the best golfers, Nike has learnt how to make products that enhance the experience as well as the performance of the players.
Men’s TW Dri-Fit Stripe Short Sleeve Polo
Crafted and tested by the legendary Tiger Woods, the Nike Dri-FIT Tiger Woods Polo is innovated to breathe, stretch and wick sweat—without clinging to your skin. Helping you play with the confidence of tiger stripes on the course.
The incredibly breathable innovative fabric known as Dri-FIT technology helps you stay dry and comfortable no matter the temperature. The back of the collar stand is perforated to increase airflow in this high-heat area. The unique design is made with extra stretch that allows airflow, so the fabric doesn’t cling to your skin. The shoulder seams are rolled back so you can move naturally through your swing. Hem vents move with you—while keeping your polo secure and tucked. The stripe along the spine stretches as you swing and bend for maximum comfort.
Women’s Dri-Fit Victory Dot Printed Short Sleeve Polo
The Nike Dri-FIT Polo elevates a course classic with a soft knit fabric that is not only breathable and stretchy but the Dri-FIT technology helps you stay dry and comfortable no matter how hot the temperature gets. This polo is a standard fit for a relaxed, easy feel and has a subtle, galaxy-inspired print to make you stand out in your foursome.
Shop our entire Nike assortment.
adidas
Next to Nike you will not find a bigger sporting goods and apparel brand than adidas. adidas golf shirts are as comfortable, cool, stylish, and functional. They use the same technology and materials that they use in some of their other sports apparel to make a great golf polo.
Men’s Primeknit UV Short Sleeve Polo
Seamless comfort for warm days on the course. This men’s golf polo has plenty of stretch for easy movement and the lightweight adidas Primeknit breathes for consistent climate control and offers 50+ UV protection.
Women’s Space Dye Short Sleeve Polo
This women’s golf polo is designed for warm days on the links. It has a lightweight feel with plenty of stretch for unrestricted movement as you swing or crouch on the course. It’s made from Primegreen, a series of high-performance 40% recycled materials as part of adidas’ commitment to end plastic waste.
Shop our entire adidas assortment.
Puma
The clothing of choice for Rickie Fowler and Bryson DeChambeau, Puma golf encompasses performance clothing. Their gear is breathable and flexible and their shoes are modern with a ‘trainer’ look. If it’s favoured by one of the best in the world, surely its good enough for you.
Men’s MATTR Moving Day Short Sleeve Polo
PUMA’s Moving Day Collection is inspired by their athlete’s incredible ability to perform at the highest level even under the most extreme pressure on Tour. Featuring elevated, performance-ready gear, unique branding elements, and on-trend styles, this Moving Day Collection can help bring out the athlete in everyone.
Each piece in The Moving Day Collection includes new stacked four and single formstripe branding elements, with a green stripe to represent Moving Day.
Women’s Farley Sleeveless Dress
The Farley Dress, sleeveless style is perfect for a warm weather round. The DryCELL Lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric will help you move freely and keep you comfortable and offers UPF protection. With two large front pockets, this gives you plenty of room to stash your tees and scorecard.
Shop our entire Puma assortment.
Under Armour
Under Armour is bringing you the best of both worlds, apparel and footwear that not only suit your eye but brings the latest technical fabrics and materials that are performance-oriented, making you feel and look like a pro.
Men’s Playoff 2.0 Short Sleeve Polo
This is Jordan Spieth’s go-to polo—it’s quick-drying, light, and super stretchy so it always moves with your swing. The Playoff Polo 2.0 wicks away sweat and dries fast keeping you cool on those hot summer days on the course. It also includes UPF 30 that protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. The soft anti-pick, anti-pill fabric is extremely breathable and lightweight allowing a full range of motion that never holds you back.
Women’s Iso-Chill Printed Sleeveless Polo
Iso-Chill technology feels cool the instant you put it on. The lightweight stretch-woven fabric provides all-day comfort while the fibers disperse and pulls away heat. The polo has built-in UPF 50+ sun protections and wicks sweat & dries fast helping you move better in every direction.