We review the best golf hoodies from adidas, Nike, Galvin Green, Callaway, Lyle & Scott, and more.
Whilst stalwart traditionalists will still insist hoodies don’t belong on the golf course, golf hoodies are here to stay.
They are becoming increasingly popular on tour, with players including Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Tyrrell Hatton sporting a golf hoodie in recent years, and more and more amateurs are now adding a hoodie to their golf wardrobe.
They’re not everyone’s cup of tea, but the best golf hoodies are comfortable, versatile, practical, and can look the business, both on and off the golf course.
Here’s our pick of the best golf hoodies on the market…
Available in three colours – sky / navy / charcoal – this 100% polyester FootJoy golf hoodie features a double jersey knit with tonal mesh liner. The hand pockets will keep your mitts warm between shots when it’s cold.
The moisture-wicking technology helps draw moisture away from the body, while easy-care fabric minimises crinkling and creasing.
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Made from 91% recycled polyester, this adidas golf hoodie is kinder to the planet and, at just £45 RRP, it’s easier on your pocket than many other golf hoodies, too.
The fabric is nice and lightweight, while the quarter-zip makes it easy to get on and off if the temperature is changeable. It also offers UV 50+ factor protection, which is great for sunny days.
Available in a choice of four colours.
Nike Golf NK DF Player Hoodie
This Nike golf hoodie features a standard fit for a relaxed, easy feel, while Nike Dri-FIT Technology moves sweat away from your skin for quicker evaporation, helping you stay dry and comfortable.
The 100% polyester mid-weight knit fabric has an exterior that looks like a more traditional jumper, while the interior is smooth like a performance top.
There’s a 1/2-length zip as well as ribbed cuffs and hem.
Available in a choice of three colours: green / black / brushed silver.
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Ralph Lauren RLX Stretch Zip Neck Hoodie
It’s among the more expensive hoodies in our list, but we absolutely love this from Ralph Lauren.
The hybrid design makes it supremely versatile and functional whether you’re on the course or out for the evening, while the mixed materials (78% cotton, 15% polyester, 7% elastane) ensure it feels fantastic and offers easy movement.
It has a relatively large hood so, while we didn’t find it any problem, be sure to try it on and have a practice swing to ensure it doesn’t get in your way.
The zippered chest pocket and two zipped side pockets ensure there’s plenty of room for your essentials on or off the course, while the brushed inner helps keep you warm.
A stylish and lightweight option from the American brand, this full-zip jacket is supremely durable, soft and comfortable.
By incorporating micro ripstop technology and four-way stretch fabrics, the Wanderlust has enough tech to stand up to the elements and dries quickly, while remaining versatile enough to wear daily.
Available in black, grey, and blue, Wanderlust is made from 90% polyester and 10% spandex. It’s also wrinkle resistant, making it ideal to keep in your bag, and it’s been designed to pull moisture away from your body on those warm days.
Calvin Klein Golf Nature Hoodie
Made from 72% organic cotton and 28% recycled polyester, this is one of the softest feeling golf hoodies you can buy.
The drawstring hood provides an adjustable fit, while ribbed hem and cuffs keep you looking smart and swinging freely. A kangaroo pocket is ideal for keeping your hands warm.
Original Penguin Golf Fine Line Hooded Wind Shirt
Original Penguin isn’t always the first brand you think of for golf apparel but they make some great stuff and are trusted by 2022 Open Champion Cameron Smith, so you can’t go wrong.
This sporty, lightweight, hooded jacket is constructed from a windproof fabric to protect you from the elements during your round.
A 1/4-zip makes it easy to get on and off quickly if the weather changes, while zippered pockets are ideal for your hands or small valuables.
Elasticated hem and cuffs offer a secure and sporty fit.
Available in grey or light blue.
Callaway Golf Aquapel Technical Hoodie
Stretchy, warm, flexible, waterproof – what more could you want from a golf hoodie?
Made from 94% polyester and 6% elastene, this Callaway golf hoodie is designed to offer maximum comfort and freedom during each swing.
It offers excellent insulation and is one of the warmest golf hoodies available, ideal for those chilly winter rounds.
Lyle & Scott Sport Fly Fleece Hoodie
Made from 39% polyester, 38% recycled polyester, 17% vicose and 6% elastene, this fleece hoodie is very soft and offers good warmth for cooler days on the course.
There’s a kangaroo front pocket, rib-knit hem and cuffs, and a drawcord adjuster for the hood.
Available in black or grey.
BOSS Soody Curved Hooded Pullover
One of the more premium price point golf hoodies, this Hugo Boss number is made from at least 60% certified organic cotton, grown with naturally occurring substances and no genetically modified seeds.
The hoodie is exceptionally comfortable and breathable, and there’s even a zip phone pocket for those who like to stay in touch while on the course.
Galvin Green Devlin Insula Golf Hooded Pullover
One of the sportiest looking golf hoodies we’ve found, this Galvin Green hoodie is made from 90% recycled polyester and 10% elastene.
As you’d expect from Galvin Green, the hoodie is top quality, with excellent insulation and breathability.
Stretch ribbed cuffs and hood toggles provide an excellent fit.
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Oakley Vigor Ellipse Full Zip Hoodie
Made from 85% polyester and 15% recycled polyester, Oakley’s Vigor Ellipse hoodie has a unique four-way stretch fabric that allows you to swing freely, and advanced moisture-wicking management that ensures you’ll always be comfortable on the course.
The drawcord works with ribbed cuffs and hems to ensure an excellent fit and improved warmth. There’s also ‘kangaroo’ pocket for storage. Available in black and blue
Lacoste Sport Hooded Fleece Sweatshirt
Crafted in cotton-blend fleece, this solid classic sweatshirt features a kangaroo pocket, a protective hood with a tone-on-tone drawstring, and a diamond taffeta half-moon.
The sleeves and hem are ribbed for an improved fit and the famous green crocodile logo is embroidered on the chest.
Made from 83% cotton and 17% polyester, the Lacoste hoodie comes in black, dark grey, light grey, navy blue, and yellow.
J.Lindeberg Golf Kent Hoodie
A superb hoodie that is water-resistant and looks great on and off the course.
Available in grey, navy, and black, it will keep you dry for up to 30 minutes in showers, while zipper side pockets will help keep your valuables and golf essentials safe.
The four-way stretch material ensures ease of movement throughout the golf swing, and the eyelets and drawstring ends are mental for better durability.
A brushed inside aids comfort and warmth. At the higher end of the price scale, but one of our favourite golf hoodies.
Oscar Jacobson Trapp Hooded Pullover
This modern hoodie comes in black, navy, or white and is a really well-considered piece of golf clothing, cut perfectly to ensure comfort throughout your round.
With a brushed inner fleece, elasticated hem and cuffs, and moisture-wicking material, it’ll keep you warm and dry, plus it looks modern and stylish.
Made from 92% polyester and 8% elastane, it is easy care, and you’ll find the famous OJ branding on the left chest, right wrist, and hood.
Under Armour Golf Storm Daytona Hoodie
This is the one layer you don’t have to keep taking off and putting on all day. That’s because it actually adapts to the temperature, keeping you warm when it’s cool, but letting out extra heat as the day gets going.
UA’s Storm technology repels water without sacrificing breathability, while the breathable insulation is paired with lightweight, smooth spacer fabric for just the right amount of warmth.
Worn on tour by three-time Major champion Jordan Spieth, the Daytona is available in black, white, blue, and grey. One of the most comfortable and versatile golf hoodies we’ve worn.
Puma Golf Cloudspun Progress Hoodie
Puma’s offering is made from unbelievably lightweight, ultra-soft, moisture-wicking fabric, to ensure ultimate comfort and performance.
Available in four colours – high rise heather, navy blazer heather, evening sky heather, and warm chestnut heather – the Progress hoodie is made from 87% polyester and 13 % elastine, and has an easily adjustable hood, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a kangaroo pocket.
Castore Golf Pro Tek Scuba Hoodie
Castore are the new kids on the golf clothing block but are already making a seriously good impression.
Worn by US Open champ Matt Fitzpatrick and British Masters winner Thorbjorn Olesen, Castore’s apparel oozes quality, and the Pro Tek Scuba Hoodie is a fantastic example.
Available in blue and black, it looks as good off the course as it does on it, and is made from an uber-stretchy, lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric.
Made from 94% polyester and 6% elastane, it’s designed with an athletic fit and is quick drying
Golf hoodies buying guide Are you allowed to wear a hoodie to play golf?
Absolutely. It’s always worth double-checking the dress code rules at any club you’re planning to join or play but, with hoodies now fully accepted on the game’s biggest tours and worn by some of the world’s most famous players, it’d be a pretty archaic club that wouldn’t allow one to be work on their course.
The beauty of a golf hoodie is that it looks just as good off the course as it does on it, so is ideal when you’re heading straight to golf from work or if you want to stay for a drink and a bite to eat after your round.
From full-zip hoodies designed for comfort to the more athletic pullover styles, there are a huge range available from a host of the sport’s big-name manufacturers and they make a superb addition to anyone’s golf wardrobe.
Consider what you want the hoodie to do. Is it an item of clothing to keep you warm on the course in the winter, or are you seeking a hoodie that can be worn year-round, as an outer-layer in the spring and summer, or as part of a multi-layer system during the cold months. And make sure you decide if you want a hoodie that only really looks right on the course, or if you want one that can be worn in day-to-day life, too.
There are various options available, from fleece for warmth to more elastine-based designs which are more flexible and easy to swing in. Then there are hoodies that have been designed to offer some water resistance if you’re caught in a shower. Higher cotton designs are often a little smater looking for off the course.
A hoodie looks great but it’s vital that it’s practical. If it’s not comfortable to swing in then ultimately it’s not going to be of much use. Make sure you try on your favourites and take a few practice swings in the fitting room to ensure the hood doesn’t get in the way and that the material doesn’t restrict your movement.
As with all apparel, there is something for every taste. Whether it’s the more subtle, understated look, or a loud and proud option, there really is an option for everyone and most brands will have designs that tick every box.
If you buy a hoodie that you can wear on the course, but also use at the gym, wear down the pub, or chuck on when you’re nipping to the shops, then you’re getting an item that will prove far better value for money than one that you can only wear when you’re playing.
As with golf clubs and golf shoes, golf hoodies really vary in price, so be sure you set your budget and stick to it. There will be something that you can afford and that meets your needs, but be sure to take into account that versatility category above. If there’s only a small difference in price between a hoodie that can be worn everywhere and one that can only be worn for golf then it may be worth spending that little bit extra.
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