You wouldn’t run a marathon without shoes made for running, so why would you golf without clothes made for golfing? Maybe more than just about any other sport, golf blurs the lines between hobby, lifestyle, and personal style — and custom golf apparel reflects that.
Constructed with appearance, performance, and versatility in mind, these garments transition seamlessly from your nine-to-five to the front nine. Whether it’s for giveaways, retail, or personal use, here’s why customizing your golf apparel can take it to a higher level — and maybe even a lower handicap.
Why Custom Golf Apparel Still Wins in 2025
Golf apparel has to balance a lot of features. Designed for equal parts comfort and flexibility, these clothes are usually made from lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics like polyester to help golfers handle long hours outdoors. They’ve also got to be stretchy enough for an unrestricted swing but fitted enough to stay out of the way — not to mention look good while doing all the above.
Here’s what it all boils down to:
- Functionality: Golf apparel needs to offer flexibility, protection from the elements, lightweight design, and visibility.
- Aesthetics: There’s a certain level of decorum involved in golf (which some courses enforce more than others) that contrasts with the more functional athletic utility of typical sportswear.
- Adaptability: Since golfers spend hours outside — often from morning through the afternoon — this apparel needs to offer breathability, warmth, UV protection, layerability, and moisture management as golfers transition from cool mornings to hot afternoons.
The Best Custom Golf Polos For Your Team
Custom golf polos are easily the most recognizable garments of this sport. Balancing lightweight design, sun protection, and breathability while also lending just enough sophistication to let you into a country club, these shirts are incredibly versatile. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, someone else, or a whole conference showroom, these popular options should give you somewhere to start.
Core 365 Origin Performance Piqué Polo
Even in cool weather, a whole day in the sun can be taxing on your game. Designed for use in even the warmest climates, this polo is made of 100% polyester and features:
- Moisture-wicking properties to keep you cool and dry
- Antimicrobial construction to prevent odor buildup
- UV protection to keep the sun at bay
- Lightweight design so your swing isn’t impacted
- Customization options with embroidery for a personalized look
- 16 different colors to match or complement your brand
Why choose it: Maximum personalization options.
Team 365 Men's Zone Performance Polo Shirt
Like the Core 365, this polo is 100% polyester and designed to keep you cool, dry, and on top of your game. At just 3.5 oz, this shirt is exceptionally lightweight without sacrificing performance or reliability. Plus, this style is colored with cationic dye for enhanced brightness and longevity.
Why choose it: Lightweight performance.
Nike Dri-Fit Vertical Mesh Polo
This wouldn’t be a golf apparel list without Nike, and their entry boasts a unique combination of features that make it ideal for golfers at any level. The soft-drape vertical mesh texture and Dri-Fit moisture management technology provide unbeatable breathability and dryness, helping you stay cool and play sharp throughout the entire round.
Why choose it: Pure performance and premium construction.
Top Custom Hats for Golf Events
It’s hard enough to hit a lime-size ball into a grapefruit-size hole hundreds of yards away without the sun glaring in your eyes. Specially designed for helping you get from the tee to the hole without fighting against our nearest star, custom golf hats improve visibility and promote your logo or design — all while keeping your head cool (even after hooking your third straight drive straight into a water hazard). Here are some of our favorites.
Yupoong 6 Panel Hat
Available in an almost shocking array of colors, this classic fitted cap from Yupoong is made to hold up to the rigors of the game with hard buckram backed front panels, sewn eyelets, and eight-row bill stitching. It also features a spandex sweatband to help retain its appearance all season long.
Why Choose It: Blend of affordability and durability.
Nike Unstructured Cotton-Poly Twill Cap
For those who prefer more of a casual look, Nike’s blended twill cap is for you. Its 58/42 cotton-poly blend gives a perfect combination of comfort and durability, while its buckled self-fabric closure and contrast under-bill give it an effortless-yet-dynamic style.
Why choose it: Unstructured build and classic fit.
TravisMathew Cruz Trucker Cap
If trucker hats are more your speed, consider this TravisMathew Cruz cap. This throwback snap-back has breathable mesh mid and back panels and boasts Flexfit 110® technology. Plus, it’s got a distinctive woven label on the left brim that gives this stylish offering an extra touch of visual interest.
Why choose it: Top-notch breathability and style.
New Era Performance Dash Adjustable Cap
For those who value performance above all else, this New Era hat lives up to its name. Made from 100% polyester and designed with a mid-profile vertical mesh build culminating in a hook and loop pull tab closure at the back, this may be the most comfortable hat on our list.
Why choose it: Maximum comfort.
Lightweight Golf Quarter-Zips That Layer Like a Pro
If you prefer late-day tee times that put you on the back nine as the sun is going down, custom golf quarter-zips are perfect for when you need just a bit of extra warmth as the evening chill starts to set in. Or if you’re more of an early riser, these lightweight layers can also be stored away in your bag when the sun starts bearing down.
Peter Millar Perth Performance Quarter-Zip
Made of terry fabric that promotes four-way stretch, this quarter-zip pullover is ideal for golf because it provides exceptional mobility. With a more refined profile, mock collar, and 11% spandex construction, it’s also got a touch of sophistication for those who like to look sharp on the links.
Why choose it: Sophisticated, form-fitting style and flexibility.
Team 365 Zone Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover
For those looking for a more casual top layer, this Team 365 offering represents equal parts comfort and performance. Made of 100% polyester, it wicks moisture while offering UV protection and even features a zipper with a handy semi-autolock slider — and still comes in at just 3.5 oz.
Why choose it: Lightweight performance and athletic fit.
Nike Dry Half-Zip Cover-Up
Whether you're hitting the links in the spring or the fall, this breathable, lightweight pullover is perfect for any season and won't restrict your swing. With side vents and moisture-wicking Dri-Fit technology, it also ensures you stay dry and comfortable as the temperature rises — even when you're sweating buckets over a long putt with birdie on the line.
Why choose it: Ultra breathable multi-season design.
Custom Golf Jackets That Handle the Elements
For the most dedicated golfers, weather is no deterrent — at least as long as you don’t have to tee off in a body-length parka. These custom jackets can keep you warm during those late-season “I-think-it-should-be-warm-enough-this-weekend” rounds without restricting your swing enough to use them as an excuse for a mulligan.
Eddie Bauer 1/2-Zip Performance Fleece
While this half-zip from Eddie Bauer may technically qualify as a pullover, its performance fleece construction makes it a more robust outer layer that’s ideal for when temperatures dip down to half your handicap. Its 5% spandex wrinkle-resistant build gives it a polished athletic look, while its contrast chest pocket also serves as a handy scorecard and tee holder.
Why choose it: Flexible warmth and unique design.
UNRL Golf DWR Track Jacket
If you want to stand apart while resisting the elements, try UNRL’s anorak jacket. This readily packable lightweight poly/spandex blend offers UPF 30+ sun protection and is designed to resist everything from wind to rain to sun. With multidirectional stretch ability, adjustable drawcords, ribbed cuff, and interior ventilation, it’s also versatile enough to keep you comfortable during autumn breezes or summer showers.
Why choose it: Versatile weather resistance and packability.
Peter Millar Shield Short-Sleeve Rain Shell
Golfing is a rare occasion where a short-sleeve shell might be the perfect layer. While this Peter Millar nylon/poly blend may lack the full sleeves of a traditional jacket, it packs away into a convenient pouch you can store in your golf bag until it’s time to fight off sudden drafts or afternoon showers with waterproof and rainproof construction.
Why choose it: Emergency water- and wind-resistant layering.
Best Golf Apparel Brands You Can Customize
Whether you’re wearing your custom golf apparel or designing it to give away or sell, you’ve got a lot of options when it comes to manufacturers. Here are some of our top choices for the best golf apparel brands in terms of customization options, product variety, and quality.
Nike
As one of the leading names in golf (not to mention virtually all sports), Nike offers some of the most reliable performance apparel out there. With a wide range of customization options, this premium offering is at the top of our list.
Example product: Nike Dri-FIT Legacy Cap
Team 365
Specializing in custom activewear, you can look to Team 365 for everything from hats to t-shirts and jackets that are perfect for golfers of all stripes.
Example product: Team 365 Zone Sonic Heather Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover
Peter Millar
Based in Raleigh, NC, Peter Millar offers custom luxury apparel priced for everyday wear. With high-end styles and quality construction, even if this isn’t an athletic brand per se, its products are practically designed for golfers.
Example product: Peter Millar Solid Performance Polo
Eddie Bauer
Known for its outdoor products that blend rugged utility and refined design, Eddie Bauer also makes outstanding custom golf gear like bags and jackets.
Example product: Eddie Bauer Sweater Fleece Full-Zip
Adidas
While mainly known for team sports like soccer and baseball, Adidas also makes exceptional custom golf apparel that lives up just as well to the brand’s reputation for producing quality, stylish activewear and gear.
Example product: Adidas Performance Polo
Under Armour
Also better known for team sports, Under Armour's renowned activewear technology makes its products perfect for golf as well. Look to this brand for quality tops that provide industry-leading breathability and UV protection.
Example product: Under Armour Tech™ Polo
How to Choose the Right Golf Apparel for Your Event
Looking to take your custom golf apparel to an event like a conference or tradeshow? Consider these factors first to make sure you pick the best product.
- Know your audience: Tailor your golf swag to the attendees you expect. For example, you might consider premium polos for an event with serious golfers who could provide big ROI opportunities, or you may want to go with lower-risk items like hats or visors for more general audiences.
- Align with your brand: Choose colors, logos, and styles that reflect your company’s identity, ideally using your brand palette.
- Focus on quality: What you don’t want your brand to be remembered for is a product that wore a hole in it before the 10th hole. When in doubt, go for better design quality.
- Consider versatility: Pick items like quarter-zips or performance polos that can be worn beyond the golf course, which can increase their use and your brand visibility.
- Keep customization subtle: No one wants to feel like a walking (or cart driving) billboard — embroider or print your logo discreetly to help ensure your product actually gets worn. It can help to look for products that offer less obvious placement like sleeves or rear sides.
Design Custom Golf Apparel That Players Actually Want
Golfers have unique apparel needs, but those needs are relatively the same across individuals, skill levels, and regions. Remember, your custom golf apparel will be most likely to be worn if:
- It looks good
- It performs well on the golf course
- It doesn’t feel too heavily branded
- It’s designed for function first
- It addresses core needs like breathability, UV protection, and weather resistance
No matter what custom apparel you choose, RushOrderTees can take it from concept to course on just about any timeline and at nearly any quantity you need. Pick your product and start designing today to get started.