Golf Apparel Brands: Names to Know
Golf apparel brands range from athletic names like Nike and adidas to premium and lifestyle labels — here is a guide to golf clothing brands by category.
Golf apparel brands span a wide range, from big athletic names to golf-specific specialists and premium lifestyle labels. Most fall into a few groups: mainstream athletic brands like Nike, adidas, Puma and Under Armour; golf equipment companies that also sell clothing; heritage and premium labels; and a newer wave of golf-lifestyle brands. This guide walks through the main categories so you know where to look, whether you are dressing for the course or a simulator bay. It is an overview, not a ranking, and brands and their line-ups change over time, so treat it as a starting point.
There is no single best golf apparel brand — the right choice depends on fit, budget, the look you want and the conditions you play in. Performance fabrics that stretch and wick moisture have become standard across most brands, so the bigger differences tend to be style, price and specialties like waterproofs or footwear. Below, the brands are grouped by the kind of company they are rather than ranked, since popularity and availability vary by region and change season to season.
- Athletic and performance brands — broad ranges of shirts, trousers, shoes and outerwear.
- Golf equipment brands that also make apparel.
- Heritage and premium labels — dressier, higher-priced golf clothing.
- Golf-lifestyle and streetwear brands — bolder, casual styling.
- Specialists — brands known mainly for one thing, like waterproofs, shoes or gloves.
What counts as golf apparel?
Golf apparel usually covers the clothing and soft goods you wear to play: collared polo shirts, trousers and shorts, mid-layers and pullovers, waterproof and windproof outerwear, hats and visors, and often shoes, gloves and socks. Many courses have a dress code that expects a collared shirt and tidy trousers or shorts, so a lot of golf clothing is designed to look neat while using stretchy, breathable performance fabrics. Indoor simulator venues are usually far more relaxed, which widens what you can comfortably wear.
Which athletic brands make golf apparel?
Several major sportswear companies have dedicated golf lines. These brands are a common starting point because they are widely available and pair familiar sizing with performance fabrics.
- Nike — golf polos, trousers, outerwear and footwear.
- adidas — a broad golf range including apparel and shoes.
- Puma — golf apparel, footwear and accessories.
- Under Armour — performance golf shirts, layers and shoes.
Which golf equipment brands also make apparel?
Many companies best known for clubs, balls or shoes also sell clothing, so you can often match apparel with gear you already use. FootJoy is known for golf shoes, gloves and apparel; Titleist and Callaway are equipment brands with their own clothing lines; and TravisMathew is a golf-lifestyle apparel brand owned by Callaway. PXG and Ping also offer branded apparel alongside their equipment.
What are some premium and lifestyle golf apparel brands?
Beyond the athletic and equipment names, there is a large field of brands focused on style. Premium and heritage labels lean dressier and higher-priced, while a newer wave of lifestyle brands brings bolder, streetwear-influenced designs to the course.
- Peter Millar — premium golf and lifestyle apparel.
- Ralph Lauren (Polo Golf / RLX) — heritage styling with a performance golf line.
- J.Lindeberg — Scandinavian design with a strong golf range.
- Greyson — modern premium golf apparel.
- Galvin Green — best known for waterproof and technical outerwear.
- Lifestyle names like Malbon Golf and Eastside Golf, plus athleticwear brands such as Lululemon moving into golf — bolder, more casual styling.
What should you wear for indoor golf simulator sessions?
Indoor golf is where the dress code relaxes. Most simulator venues care more about comfort and clean, non-marking footwear than a traditional collared-shirt dress code, so athletic wear that lets you turn freely usually works well. Because you are hitting off a mat indoors, spiked golf shoes are often unnecessary — many players wear trainers or spikeless shoes — but policies differ from venue to venue, so it is worth checking before you go. You can find a simulator near you and check each venue's details, and our Learn hub has more beginner guides.
Dressing for a session indoors? Find an indoor golf simulator near you, then brush up with how to swing a golf club or browse more guides in our Learn hub.