A great golf outfit should move, breathe, and look sharp from the first tee to the walk up 18. The pros prioritize lightweight, stretchy, moisture-wicking fabrics with UV protection—and most of the brands they wear offer the same tech in off-the-rack polos and pants you can buy today. Below are the best performance options from brands you’ll see on tour in 2025, with a quick note on who wears them and what to buy.
- Sun Day Red (Tiger Woods)
- Who wears it: Tiger Woods (Sun Day Red is his TaylorMade-backed brand) source
- Why it performs: Tour-built fit with four-way stretch, breathable knits, and articulated patterns designed around the golf swing.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: Sun Day Red performance polos (shop the collection) — sundayred.com/collections/polos
- Pants: Sun Day Red tailored/stretch golf pants — sundayred.com/collections/pants
- Fit notes: Athletic, slightly tailored through the torso and thigh; order true to size if you prefer a trim look.
- Nike Golf (Rory McIlroy)
- Who wears it: Rory McIlroy (longtime Nike Golf athlete) source
- Why it performs: Dri-FIT moisture management, UV coverage, and lightweight stretch blends built for heat and humidity.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: Nike Dri-FIT Tour Polo — nike.com (search “Dri-FIT Tour Polo”)
- Pants: Nike Dri-FIT UV Chino Golf Pants — nike.com (search “Dri-FIT UV Chino”)
- Fit notes: Modern-athletic; “Standard fit” is forgiving, “Slim” runs trimmer through seat and thigh.
- Under Armour Golf (Jordan Spieth)
- Who wears it: Jordan Spieth (UA partner) source
- Why it performs: Iso-Chill yarns disperse body heat, 4-way stretch, and quick-dry tech for peak summer rounds.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: UA Iso-Chill Golf Polo — underarmour.com (search “Iso-Chill Golf Polo”)
- Pants: UA Drive Tapered Pants — underarmour.com (search “Drive Tapered Pants”)
- Fit notes: Consistent across sizes with a slightly athletic rise; tapered leg without being tight at the calf.
- adidas Golf (Collin Morikawa)
- Who wears it: Collin Morikawa source
- Why it performs: Ultimate365 fabrics emphasize year-round stretch, breathability, and easy care with tour-tested durability.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: adidas Ultimate365 Tour Polo — adidas.com (search “Ultimate365 Tour Polo”)
- Pants: adidas Ultimate365 Tapered Pants — adidas.com (search “Ultimate365 Tapered Pants”)
- Fit notes: Polos are true to size with room to swing; pants have a gentle taper and a comfortable, flexible waistband.
- PUMA Golf (Rickie Fowler)
- Who wears it: Rickie Fowler source
- Why it performs: Lightweight MATTR polos excel in hot weather; Dealer pants deliver office-to-course polish with stretch.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: PUMA MATTR collection — pumagolf.com (search “MATTR Polo”)
- Pants: PUMA Dealer 5-Pocket Pants — pumagolf.com (search “Dealer 5 Pocket”)
- Fit notes: Athletic through the shoulders and thigh; pants run slightly slim—size up if you prefer more room.
- Greyson Clothiers (Justin Thomas)
- Who wears it: Justin Thomas source
- Why it performs: Luxury-performance blend with soft handfeel, UV protection, and sharp, understated patterns.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: Greyson Guide Sport Polos — greysonclothiers.com/collections/guide-sport-polos
- Pants: Greyson Montauk Trousers — greysonclothiers.com/collections/montauk-trousers
- Fit notes: Tailored aesthetic without being tight; Montauk Trouser sits clean on the shoe with a modest taper.
- TravisMathew (Jon Rahm)
- Who wears it: Jon Rahm source
- Why it performs: Easy-stretch knits and wrinkle-resistant fabrics that travel well and look polished at the clubhouse.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: TravisMathew The Heater Tech Polo — travismathew.com (search “Heater Polo”)
- Pants: TravisMathew Open to Close Pant — travismathew.com (search “Open to Close Pant”)
- Fit notes: More relaxed through the torso; consider “Modern Fit” or size down if you prefer a trimmer look.
- Castore Golf (Matt Fitzpatrick)
- Who wears it: Matt Fitzpatrick source
- Why it performs: Technical European tailoring with breathable, quick-dry fabrics and refined minimal styling.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: Castore Technical Golf Polos — castore.com (search “Golf Polo”)
- Pants: Castore Stretch Golf Trousers — castore.com (search “Golf Trouser”)
- Fit notes: European-leaning slim profile; size up if between sizes or if you prefer extra room through the thigh.
- Uniqlo (Adam Scott)
- Who wears it: Adam Scott (global brand ambassador) source
- Why it performs: DRY-EX micro-mesh for breathability, featherlight knits, and value pricing with clean, classic lines.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: Uniqlo DRY-EX Polo — uniqlo.com (search “DRY-EX Polo”)
- Pants: Uniqlo Kando Pants (stretch/quick-dry) — uniqlo.com (search “Kando Pants”)
- Fit notes: Generally true to size with a straighter leg; Kando Pants have a comfortable stretch waist and travel exceptionally well.
- Original Penguin Golf (Cameron Smith)
- Who wears it: Cameron Smith source
- Why it performs: Retro-inspired looks with modern tech—moisture-wicking blends and stretch that plays nicely in heat.
- Best picks to buy:
- Polos: Original Penguin Earl/Heritage Golf Polos — originalpenguin.com (search “Golf Polo”)
- Pants: Original Penguin 5-Pocket Golf Pants — originalpenguin.com (search “Golf Pants”)
- Fit notes: Classic-to-tailored fit with soft, stretchy fabrics; 5-pocket pant works on and off the course.
How to choose the right performance polo and pant
- Fabrics that breathe: Look for polyester or nylon blends with mesh or jacquard constructions and moisture-wicking/quick-dry claims. In hot climates, specialized cooling yarns (e.g., UA Iso-Chill) or micro-mesh (e.g., Uniqlo DRY-EX) help.
- Stretch and patterning: Four-way stretch with golf-specific patterning (gussets, articulated knees) improves mobility without extra bulk.
- UV protection: Many tour-grade tops and pants include UPF ratings—helpful for summer sun.
- Fit for your swing: A slightly trimmer torso avoids excess fabric but should not pull across the shoulders at address. Pants should allow an easy squat—if they bind at the thigh, try a tapered athletic fit or consider sizing up and tailoring the hem.
- Course-to-casual versatility: If you want items that work beyond the course, look for 5-pocket golf pants (PUMA Dealer, TravisMathew Open to Close, Uniqlo Kando) and subtle, solid polos.
Notes on tour vs. retail
- Pros often wear the same or very similar model names you can buy, sometimes with custom tailoring or minor fabric tweaks. When in doubt, shop the brand’s performance lines and look for the tech features above.
Summary If you want the same breathable, stretchy performance the pros rely on, start with Sun Day Red, Nike, Under Armour, adidas, PUMA, Greyson, TravisMathew, Castore, Uniqlo, and Original Penguin. Each offers tour-proven polos and pants, and most styles are available off the rack in 2025 with the moisture management, stretch, and UV protection that make a real difference from tee to green.