If You’re a Golfer Who Loves Streetwear, These Brands Are For You

One Thing We Would Buy: Field Work Jacket ($228)

Metalwood feels like it was ripped straight out of the ‘90s. Even its website looks like something you would log onto using a dial up connection. The inspiration of the late ‘90s and aughts is most obviously seen in its clothing, an ode to the baggier garb of golfers at the time. Casual golfers can get excited about items like roomy chinos and knit polos covered in fun prints that they can rock on the course. But what really makes Metalwood so great is that pretty much all of this stuff can be worn casually without making you look like you just got done with a round at the local country club. Honestly, you don’t even really need to like golf all that much to appreciate this brand. We’re sure most of the people wearing its popular camo cap can’t drive a ball more than 100 yards (we certainly can’t). But that’s ok. Looking good is the first step. Maybe some semblance of skill will follow.

One Thing We Would Buy: Diamond Button Up ($100)

Did you know Macklemore (yes, that Macklemore) owns a golf apparel brand? And yes, it’s actually really good. Macklemore started Bogey Boys to create the type of gear he wanted to wear on the course once he fell in love with the game. For him, that means pieces that harken back to the good ol’ days when golfers wore chunky knit sweaters and tasseled loafers instead of moisture-wicking polos and sneakers with spikes. Some logo T-shirts and caps round out the offering, but those don’t really tell the story of Bogey Boys. You should be going after the python print polos and striped cardigans instead. Who cares if you’re 10 strokes over if your fit is that good?

One Thing We Would Buy: Just Out For A Walk Sweatpants ($135)

If golf wasn’t in the name, it might come as a shock to know that this is a golf apparel brand. That’s because Gumtree Golf & Nature Club focuses more on the lovely outdoor landscapes that you experience when you visit a course. Unfortunately, the more limited items like vintage Italian rugby shirts with floral brooches and lace shirts sell out fast. But there is still plenty here worth checking out from cozy sweats to quilted bucket hats.

One Thing We Would Buy: Jain Cap 3.0 ($42)

At the end of the day, golf is a sport. Playing a sport should be fun, right? Jain embraces that. Just look at that cute mascot. The whimsical designs might not be for everyone, but you can’t help but crack a smile when you see that smiling golf ball on a hat. Much better than a Titleist logo or some other script variation.

One Thing We Would Buy: Polartec® Loop Collar Buttondown Shirt ($128)

Unlike some other brands on this list, Whim isn’t straying too far away from the traditional golf wardrobe. Instead, it’s just making it really well. Solid-colored polos and vests are what you can expect. What Whim does do is shed all of the elitism that surrounds the sport. The brand’s ethos is meant to make the sport more inclusive for everyone. Whim’s Instagram page is also a pretty good follow if you’re in search of a good golf-inspired moodboard.