Cutter & Buck vs Three Putt: Classic US Golfwear or UK Golf Streetwear
Updated on: October 2, 2026 • ~10 min read
Author: Graeme
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A Seattle golfwear brand with one of the widest size ranges in golf, against a Leeds streetwear label that sells four heavyweight garments. One dresses you for the round, the other for everything around it.
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Verdict and Quick Pick
Cutter & Buck is a Seattle golfwear brand with polos, golf trousers and rain layers in sizes up to 5XB and 4XT, but its US store doesn't ship to the UK. Three Putt is a Leeds golf streetwear brand selling tees, long-sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies in pounds. Pick Cutter & Buck for the course, Three Putt for off it.
Best for UK golfers who want golf style off the course: Three Putt. Heavyweight tees and hoodies with golf graphics, priced from £24.99 to £54.99 with free UK delivery. It is casual wear, not performance kit.
Best for collared polos, rain layers and big or tall sizes: Cutter & Buck. Its wicking polos, stretch trousers and weatherproof layers are made for the course, in sizes few brands match. The catch is access: UK buyers mostly rely on Amazon UK sellers.
Head-to-Head Comparison Summary
| Feature | Three Putt Golf | Cutter & Buck |
|---|---|---|
| What it sells | Tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs, plus golf polos | Men's, women's and big and tall golf and lifestyle ranges: polos, layers, trousers, shorts, rain and insulated jackets, plus fan wear and corporate logowear. No caps on the US store |
| Key fabrics | 305gsm 100% cotton tees; 305gsm cotton long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies | CB DryTec polyester and spandex polos with UPF 50+ on the Forge line; GRS-certified recycled polyester on its recycled lines; CB WeatherTec wind and rain layers; PrimaLoft insulation in Rainier puffers |
| Fit | Relaxed tees, oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies | Regular fit cut true to size, with some styles in a closer Tailored Fit. Men's tops XS–5XL, big 1XB–5XB, tall LT–4XT, women's XS–3XL on its size chart |
| Typical UK prices | £24.99–£54.99 | No direct UK prices. In the US, a $70 Forge Stretch polo (about £54) and $120 Bainbridge trousers (about £92) in October 2026; Amazon UK prices vary by seller |
| On-course use | Casual rounds and relaxed clubs; not technical wear | Built for it: wicking, stretch and UPF 50+ polos, golf trousers and shorts, a waterproof half-zip and insulated puffers |
| Off-course style | Streetwear cuts and heavyweight fabric with golf graphics | Classic work-to-weekend sportswear: clean, unflashy and easy to embroider with a company logo |
| Sustainability claims | No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton | GRS-certified recycled polyester on recycled lines; amfori BSCI and Fair Labor Association partner; ships by sea and uses recycled polybags |
| UK delivery | Free UK delivery | None direct: cutterbuck.com says international delivery is not available. Free US ground shipping over $75 |
| UK returns | 14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage | No direct UK route; Amazon UK returns follow each listing's terms. US orders get 60 days for unworn, unwashed items with tags |
| Customer support | Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk | US phone line, Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm Pacific time, plus email and a web form |
Best For…
| Situation or golfer | Pick |
|---|---|
| Your club insists on a collared shirt | Cutter & Buck |
| You need big or tall sizes, up to 5XB or 4XT | Cutter & Buck |
| You want a waterproof or insulated layer for winter golf | Cutter & Buck |
| You live in the US, or you are kitting out a company golf day | Cutter & Buck |
| You want to pay in pounds, with free UK delivery and the option to return | Three Putt |
| You want golf-themed clothes for under £30 | Three Putt |
| You want a heavyweight hoodie for cold mornings and the pub after | Three Putt |
Brand Overview
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is a UK golf streetwear brand based in Leeds. The range is deliberately narrow: tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies.
Each comes in six graphic designs: Contours, Happy Place, Tee Time, Reckless Driving, The Scenic Route and Three on the Green. The idea is golf culture you can wear anywhere, not a full on-course wardrobe.
That brings honest limits. The range has no performance polos, trousers, shorts, outerwear, waterproofs or caps, and no women's-specific line. If your club has a collared-shirt dress code, you will want a polo rather than a tee.
Cutter & Buck
Cutter & Buck was founded on Seattle's working waterfront in 1989 by Harvey Jones and Joey Rodolfo. The name pairs a cutter, for the sea, with a buck, for the mountains. Sweden's New Wave Group has owned it since 2007.
It makes work-to-weekend sportswear with golf at its core, alongside a big corporate logowear business and licensed fan shops for US sports teams. It makes official collections for the 2026 U.S. Open and PGA Championship. In Europe, it has been title sponsor of the Swedish men's tour, now the Cutter & Buck Tour, since 2024.
For British golfers, access is the headline. Its shipping page says international delivery is not available, and the country changer lists only the US and Canada. The European site, cutterbuck.eu, is a catalogue with no prices or checkout.
Cutter & Buck's own international contact list sends UK enquiries to United Brands, a trade distributor. UK golf retailers carry almost none of it, so Amazon UK listings from various sellers are the main route in.
Key Features and Fabrics
Three Putt Golf
- Tees: 100% cotton, 305gsm, relaxed fit, S–2XL, five colourways per design.
- Long-sleeve tees: 305gsm, 100% cotton, oversized drop-shoulder fit, S–XL.
- Sweatshirts: 400gsm cotton crewneck, regular fit, S–2XL.
- Hoodies: 430gsm, 56% cotton / 44% polyester, oversized drop-shoulder fit, S–2XL, four colourways per design.
These are heavyweight casual garments, not technical performance wear. Do not expect moisture-wicking, stretch fabric or weather protection.
Cutter & Buck
- Forge Stretch polo: the Forge is a CB DryTec jersey in 96% polyester and 4% spandex. It is moisture-wicking, has four-way stretch and carries UPF 50+ sun protection.
- Virtue polo: the Virtue Recycled Featherlight Pique polo is 95% recycled polyester and 5% spandex, with recycled content certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and UPF 25+.
- Layers: the Adapt hooded pullover is 88% GRS-certified recycled polyester and 12% spandex, with a brushed back for warmth.
- Trousers: the Bainbridge flat-front trouser is a moisture-wicking CB DryTec fabric in 88% polyester and 12% spandex.
- Rain layer: the Fairway Short-Sleeve Half-Zip Jacket is sold as waterproof and breathable, and packs into its own front pocket.
- Insulation: the Rainier puffer uses PrimaLoft Silver insulation made from 70% recycled polyester. Its nylon shell is wind and water resistant, and it packs into its own pocket.
Even Cutter & Buck's $35 Coastline tee is 94% recycled polyester with stretch, built to wick rather than to carry a graphic. That is the gap in purpose in one garment.
Price Comparison
| Category | Three Putt | Cutter & Buck |
|---|---|---|
| Tees | £24.99–£30.99 | $35 Coastline tee (about £27) |
| Polos | Not in the range | $45 Prospect polo and $70 Forge Stretch polo (about £35 and £54) |
| Sweatshirts | £37.99–£47.99 | $90 Saturday cotton-blend crew sweatshirt (about £69) |
| Hoodies and quarter-zips | £45.99–£54.99 | $60 Coastline hooded pullover; $75 Adapt hooded pullover and quarter-zip (about £46–£58) |
| Trousers | Not in the range | $120 Bainbridge flat-front trousers (about £92) |
| Rain and outerwear | Not in the range | $155 Fairway waterproof half-zip and $200 Rainier puffer (about £119 and £154) |
| Caps | Not in the range | Not sold on the US store |
Cutter & Buck prices are full US prices on cutterbuck.com on 2 October 2026, converted at about $1.30 to £1. None of these prices is open to a UK buyer directly, because the US store won't ship here. Amazon UK prices for the same lines vary by seller, size and colour.
Price Verdict
On paper, Cutter & Buck is fair value for technical golf kit. A $70 Forge polo works out at about £54, roughly what Three Putt charges for its dearest hoodie. But those dollar prices only apply in the US. For a UK buyer paying in pounds with free delivery, Three Putt is the simpler and cheaper buy.
Fit and Sizing
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt sizes run S–2XL, except the long-sleeves, which are cut oversized and run S–XL. Tees have a relaxed fit, long-sleeves a loose drop shoulder, and sweatshirts a regular fit. Hoodies are oversized with a drop shoulder, so size down if you want a closer look.
Cutter & Buck
This is Cutter & Buck's strongest suit. Its size chart describes regular fit as true to size: it sits away from the body and is "neither fitted nor oversized". Some styles also come in a closer Tailored Fit, including a Tailored Fit version of the Forge polo.
The chart runs men's tops from XS to 5XL, with chests up to 64 inches. A big and tall department adds big sizes 1XB–5XB and tall sizes LT–4XT, with tall trousers for golfers of 6ft 4in and over. Women's sizes run XS–3XL, or US 2–22.
Individual styles vary: the Forge Stretch polo comes in S–XXXL and the Rainier puffer in XS–5XL. Bainbridge trousers run from 30 to 44 inch waists.
Fit Verdict
Cutter & Buck wins on range by a distance, especially for bigger and taller golfers. Three Putt is roomier and cut for streetwear shapes. A wrong size bought in Britain, though, depends on an Amazon seller's returns terms.
Style and Versatility
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is golf streetwear: golf-themed graphics on heavyweight fabric, cut in relaxed and oversized shapes. A hoodie works on a casual range session, at the pub after a round, or as a weekend layer. It is not the right shirt for a members' competition at a traditional club, so check your golf dress code first.
Cutter & Buck
Cutter & Buck's look is classic Pacific Northwest sportswear. Think solid polos, subtle stripes, print polos in its Pike line, quarter-zips and puffers. It is clean and deliberately unflashy, which suits company golf-day embroidery.
A Forge polo and Bainbridge trousers look as natural in an office as on the first tee. What the range doesn't do is make a statement, and golfers after a fashion-led look may find it plain.
Style Verdict
Both brands cross over, in different directions. Cutter & Buck moves from the course to the office and the clubhouse. Three Putt moves from golf culture into everyday streetwear. Choose by where you will wear it most: on a course with a dress code, or everywhere else.
Quality, Durability and Sustainability
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt's quality story is weight. Tees are 305gsm cotton, sweatshirts are 400gsm and hoodies are 430gsm. On sustainability, Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims. Its tees are 100% cotton.
Cutter & Buck
Cutter & Buck's quality case rests on named fabric technologies: CB DryTec for moisture and sun, CB WeatherTec for wind and rain, and PrimaLoft insulation for warmth. It describes its Saturday crew sweatshirt as "durable enough to be handed along to the next generation".
The Virtue polo is 95% recycled polyester, the Adapt hoodie 88%, and product pages state that the recycled content is GRS-certified.
The brand's sustainability page names amfori BSCI and the Fair Labor Association as partners. It also says goods travel by sea rather than air, in recycled polybags. That page talks about "certified recycled materials" but doesn't name GRS or set dated targets.
Quality Verdict
Cutter & Buck wins on technical construction and on checkable recycled content. Three Putt wins on heavyweight fabric at a low price. Choose Cutter & Buck for kit that performs during a round, and Three Putt for heavy casual layers after it.
Customer Support and Returns
Three Putt Golf
Delivery is free across the UK. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Email support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk first, and note that you pay the return postage. Support is by email.
Cutter & Buck
For US customers, Cutter & Buck is generous. Unworn, unwashed items with their tags can go back within 60 days of purchase, credited at the original price. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. After 60 days, returns become store credit.
Support runs by phone on 1-800-713-7810, Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm Pacific time, which is mid-afternoon to midnight in the UK. Email goes to help@cutterbuck.com, or through a web form.
None of that reaches Britain. The US store ships within the United States only, so there is no UK delivery, duty or returns process. A UK golfer buying through Amazon UK is covered by that listing's terms.
Support Verdict
For US shoppers, Cutter & Buck's 60-day returns and phone line beat Three Putt's email-only support and customer-paid returns. For UK shoppers, Three Putt is simpler: prices in pounds, free UK delivery and a 14-day return window. With Cutter & Buck, everything depends on the Amazon seller.
Our Pick
Buy Cutter & Buck if you want a proper on-course wardrobe in a classic style, especially if other brands never fit you. The Forge polo, Bainbridge trousers and Rainier puffer cover most of the golfing year. It makes most sense if you shop in the US or are happy buying from Amazon UK sellers. Our full Cutter & Buck review covers the range in more depth.
Buy Three Putt if you want golf style for everywhere else, priced in pounds with free UK delivery. Heavyweight tees from £24.99 and hoodies under £55 cover the walk to the first tee and the pub after. A sweatshirt or long-sleeve tee rounds it out. If your club requires a collar, you will want a polo rather than a tee.
For more US labels and how they treat UK buyers, see our guide to American golf brands.
Want something like Cutter & Buck at a different price? See our best Cutter & Buck alternatives.
About the Author
Graeme is a golf enthusiast and writer who believes the best golfwear should work as hard off the course as it does on it. Drawing on years of testing brands across every level, from high street to heritage, he writes honest, wearable reviews that cut through the marketing noise. When he's not reviewing the latest drops, you'll find him on the fairways of West Yorkshire, usually three-putting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Three Putt vs Cutter & Buck
Is Three Putt a good alternative to Cutter & Buck?
For off-course style, yes, and it is far easier to buy in the UK. Three Putt sells long-sleeves and heavyweight tees, sweatshirts and hoodies from £24.99 with free UK delivery. It is not a full alternative for on-course kit, because the range has no trousers, shorts or waterproofs.
Does Cutter & Buck ship to the UK?
No. In October 2026, its shipping page said international delivery is not available, and the country changer offered only the US and Canada. Its European site, cutterbuck.eu, is a catalogue with no prices or checkout. Cutter & Buck's international contact list sends UK enquiries to United Brands, a trade distributor.
Where can I buy Cutter & Buck in the UK?
Amazon UK is the main route, with Cutter & Buck polos listed by various sellers, so sizes, colours, prices and returns terms vary by listing. UK golf retailers carry almost none of the range. Companies wanting branded kit for a golf day can go through United Brands, the UK trade distributor.
Which is better on the course?
Cutter & Buck, clearly. Its polos meet collared-shirt dress codes, its CB DryTec fabrics add wicking, stretch and UPF 50+, and it sells golf trousers, a waterproof half-zip and insulated puffers. Three Putt's tees and hoodies suit a relaxed round at an easy-going club, but offer no performance fabric or weather protection.
Is Three Putt good quality?
Three Putt's quality case rests on fabric weight. Tees are 305gsm 100% cotton, sweatshirts are 400gsm cotton and hoodies are 430gsm cotton/polyester. That is substantial for casual wear at £24.99–£54.99. Cutter & Buck offers more technical construction, but a UK buyer can't order it direct.
How do the fits differ?
Cutter & Buck's regular fit is true to size, with some styles in a closer Tailored Fit. Its size chart runs men's tops XS–5XL, big sizes to 5XB and tall sizes to 4XT, plus women's XS–3XL. Three Putt cuts are roomier, from relaxed tees to oversized hoodies, in S–2XL, with the long-sleeves in S–XL.
Are Cutter & Buck and Three Putt sustainable?
Cutter & Buck has the stronger record. Its Virtue polo is 95% recycled polyester with GRS-certified content, and it partners with amfori BSCI and the Fair Labor Association. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims. Its tees are 100% cotton.
Which is better value?
For a UK buyer, Three Putt. Its whole range sits between £24.99 and £54.99, with free UK delivery and a 14-day return window. Cutter & Buck's $70 Forge polo is about £54 in the US, but that price isn't available here, and Amazon UK prices vary by seller.
