Dunning Golf vs Three Putt: Performance Golfwear or UK Streetwear
Updated on: October 1, 2026 • ~9 min read
Author: Graeme
We test golf apparel the way we play. Hard, social, and honest.
A Toronto-born performance golf brand against heavyweight graphic tees and hoodies from Leeds. Here's what each one is for, what it costs, how a UK golfer can buy it, and who should buy which.
How We Review Golf Clothing Brands
Every review on the Three Putt journal is written by Graeme Whiles, the founder of Three Putt Golf Clothing. As a competing brand, we have an obvious conflict of interest. We take this seriously and address it directly in our review methodology, which explains how we assess brands consistently regardless of whether they compete with us.
Verdict and Quick Pick
Dunning is a premium performance golf brand, founded in Toronto in 2001 and US-owned since 2011, selling technical polos, trousers, knitwear and rain gear for men and women. It sells online in US dollars and has limited UK retail presence. Three Putt is a Leeds streetwear brand selling heavyweight cotton tees, long-sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies. Choose Dunning for playing; choose Three Putt for off-course style.
Best for off-course style and easy UK buying: Three Putt. Cotton tees from £23.99 and 430gsm hoodies from £45.99, with free UK delivery. Six graphic designs made for the pub, the range and the drive home.
Best for on-course performance: Dunning. COOLMAX polos with four-way stretch and UPF 50+, well-cut stretch trousers and a seam-sealed rain jacket. Polos list from $88 (about £70), with shipping and UK import costs on top.
Head-to-Head Comparison Summary
| Feature | Three Putt Golf | Dunning Golf |
| What it sells | Four garments only: tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs | Full men's and women's golf ranges: polos, knitwear, hoodies, trousers, shorts, skorts, jackets, rain gear and base layers |
| Key fabrics | 100% cotton 260gsm tees; 280gsm cotton-poly long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton-poly hoodies | Polyester, COOLMAX and spandex blends with UPF 50+; merino base layers; cashmere and silk-blend knitwear; THERMOLITE and PrimaLoft insulation |
| Fit | Relaxed tees (S–3XL); loose long-sleeves, regular sweatshirts and oversized hoodies (S–2XL) | Golf cuts in US sizes: polos generous across the back with a stay-tucked length; trousers in 30–44 waists, cut long |
| Typical UK prices | £23.99–£54.99 | Priced in US dollars: roughly £85 for a typical polo, £105 for trousers or shorts and £150 for outerwear, plus shipping and import costs |
| On-course use | Fine for casual rounds, the range and social golf. Not technical wear, and no collared shirts for dress-code clubs | Built for it: moisture-wicking, four-way stretch, UPF 50+, ventilated polos and a fully seam-sealed rain jacket |
| Off-course style | Graphic golf streetwear for everyday wear | Clean, classic country-club look; cashmere, linen shirts and corduroy trousers cross over to smart-casual |
| Sustainability claims | No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton | Says its THERMOLITE fabric uses recycled resources; no brand-wide certification or report found |
| UK delivery | Free UK delivery | Ships from the US; see its shipping and returns page for delivery options and costs |
| UK returns | 14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage | UK buyers pay their own return shipping to the US; US orders get 45 days from shipment with prepaid UPS labels |
| Customer support | Email (support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk) | Email, a US toll-free phone line, a contact form and on-site chat |
Best For…
| Situation or golfer | Pick |
| My club insists on a collared shirt and I want a proper technical polo | Dunning |
| I need stretch golf trousers that fit well through the swing | Dunning |
| I want one brand from polo to rain jacket, men's or women's | Dunning |
| I'm buying in the UK and want free delivery and a UK returns address | Three Putt |
| I want a hoodie or tee for the pub, the range and weekends | Three Putt |
| I'm buying a golf gift for under £50 | Three Putt |
| I prefer heavyweight cotton to synthetic performance fabrics | Three Putt |
Brand Overview
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt Golf 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.
That focus has limits, and it's worth being upfront about them. There are no polos, trousers, shorts, outerwear, waterproofs or caps, and no women's-specific range. Three Putt is golf culture you wear around the game, not kit for a wet November medal.
Dunning Golf
Ralph Dunning, a Toronto native who had designed performance clothing for cyclists, launched Dunning Golf in 2001. Sports Illustrated reported that it started in his basement and grew into the number two brand in Canadian golf retail. Zach Johnson won the 2007 Masters wearing Dunning.
Tharanco Lifestyles, a US group that then owned Greg Norman's apparel line, bought the brand in 2011. Ralph Dunning left in January 2020 and has since started a new label, Foreign Rider. Dunning ships from New Jersey and has a separate Canadian site priced in Canadian dollars.
Dunning was the official apparel supplier to the US Solheim Cup teams in 2023 and 2024, and was named official team outfitter for the 2026 PGA Cup and Women's PGA Cup. The Women's PGA Cup was played at Carden Park in Cheshire in September 2026.
Key Features and Fabrics
Three Putt Golf
- Tees: 100% cotton, 260gsm, relaxed fit, in five colourways per design.
- Long-sleeve tees: 280gsm, 85% cotton and 15% polyester, with a loose drop-shoulder fit.
- Sweatshirts: 400gsm cotton crewnecks in a regular fit.
- Hoodies: 430gsm, 56% cotton and 44% polyester, with an oversized drop-shoulder fit, in four colourways per design.
These are cotton garments, not technical performance wear. They don't offer moisture-wicking, stretch technology or weather protection. What they offer is fabric weight and a relaxed streetwear shape, with the graphics doing the talking.
Dunning Golf
- Player 2.0 Jersey Performance Polo: 45% polyester, 43% COOLMAX and 12% spandex, with four-way stretch, moisture-wicking and UPF 50+.
- Player Pique Performance Polo: a COOLMAX pique with a hidden button-down collar and UPF 50+.
- Quest 2.0 Ventilated Performance Polo: a COOLMAX, polyester and spandex blend with a ventilated design for airflow in the heat.
- Player Fit 5-Pocket Golf Pant: 88% polyester and 12% spandex, four-way stretch and UPF 50+, cut like jeans with reinforced stretch pocketing.
- Hydrosec Rain Jacket: fully seam-sealed and waterproof, with four-way stretch, a two-way waterproof zip and a self-packable design.
- Warmth: 100% merino base layers, cashmere knitwear, graphene quarter-zips and THERMOLITE and PrimaLoft insulation.
Its polos and trousers are synthetic performance blends, not natural fibres. This is purpose-built golf kit, and the clear winner on the course.
Price Comparison
| Category | Three Putt | Dunning (US list price) |
| Tees | Tees £23.99–£29.99 | Quest Ventilated Performance Tee $68 |
| Short-sleeve polos | Not sold | From $88 (Player 2.0 Jersey and Player Pique) |
| Long sleeves | Long-sleeve tees £27.99–£34.99 | Long-sleeve polos from $98 |
| Sweatshirts and knitwear | Sweatshirts £37.99–£47.99 | Connor All-Season sweater $158; Campbell Cashmere quarter-zip $298 |
| Hoodies and midlayers | Hoodies £45.99–£54.99 | Hoodies $98–$148; quarter-zips $108–$210; cashmere hoodie $348 |
| Trousers and shorts | Not sold | Men's trousers $118–$148; shorts $98–$128 |
| Jackets and rain gear | Not sold | Jackets $198–$248; Hydrosec Rain Jacket and Rain Pant $398 each |
| UK delivery | Free | See Dunning's shipping page; free US shipping over $175 |
Dunning's site shows a UK visitor prices in US dollars, and there's no UK price list. As a rough guide in pounds, expect about £85 for a typical polo, £105 for trousers or shorts, £115 for knitwear or a midlayer and £150 for outerwear, before shipping and import costs.
Before ordering from the UK, check Dunning's delivery options and budget for shipping, UK import VAT and customs duty on goods worth more than £135.
Where the ranges overlap, Dunning's Quest 2.0 Ventilated Performance Hoodie lists at $98 before shipping and import costs. A Three Putt 430gsm hoodie costs £45.99 to £54.99, delivered free.
Price Verdict
Three Putt wins on price, clearly, and shipping and import costs widen the gap. Dunning's list prices sit in the premium tier for golf polos and trousers. For a UK golfer, though, the real cost of a Dunning polo is the dollar price plus shipping and taxes.
Fit and Sizing
Three Putt Golf
Each garment has one fit. Tees are relaxed and run from S to 3XL. Long-sleeve tees have a loose drop-shoulder fit, sweatshirts a regular fit and hoodies an oversized drop-shoulder fit, all from S to 2XL. The shapes suit layering and everyday wear more than a tucked-in round.
Dunning Golf
Dunning's size guide says its men's polos have a generous fit across the back for the swing, with a standard sleeve and a length designed to stay tucked. Sizing is US standard, so check the size chart for each style's size run.
The trousers come in waists from 30 to 44, with 30, 32 and 34 inch legs plus an unfinished hem. Dunning says they run long, so it suggests sizing down in length. Shorts fit true to size, with 8, 9 and 10 inch inseams on the Player Fit Woven Short.
Fit Verdict
Dunning wins for golf. Its polos and trousers are cut for the swing, with trouser waists from 30 to 44. Three Putt's relaxed and oversized shapes are built for comfort off the course. Sending returns back to the US is costly from the UK, so getting the size right first matters.
Style and Versatility
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is golf streetwear. The six graphic designs nod to the game without looking like club uniform, and the tees and hoodies sit naturally with jeans or joggers. On the course, they suit relaxed rounds, the range and social golf. Golfers at clubs with a collared-shirt dress code will need a polo from elsewhere.
Dunning Golf
Dunning looks classic and understated, closer to the country club than to streetwear. Solid and striped polos sit alongside cashmere and silk-blend sweaters, linen button-down shirts, and corduroy and flannel trousers. Those pieces cross over well to smart-casual settings, and the polos read as proper golf shirts at any members' club.
Style Verdict
It's a split. Dunning is the better choice for a polished on-course look that also works at lunch afterwards. Three Putt wins for casual, off-course wear and for golfers who want their clothes to show a bit of personality.
Quality, Durability and Sustainability
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt's quality story is about fabric weight: 260gsm tees, 280gsm long-sleeves, 400gsm sweatshirts and 430gsm hoodies. On sustainability, the honest answer is short. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims, and holds no sustainability certifications. Its tees are 100% cotton.
Dunning Golf
Dunning's quality case is technical. Its polos combine stretch, moisture-wicking and UPF 50+ sun protection, and the 5-pocket trousers use reinforced stretch pocketing. The Hydrosec Rain Jacket is fully seam-sealed. No waterproof rating in millimetres is published.
On sustainability, Dunning's technology page says its THERMOLITE fabric "offers lightweight warmth from recycled resources". Beyond that, we found no brand-wide sustainability report or certification. Most of the range is built on synthetic performance fibres.
Quality Verdict
Dunning wins on technical construction. Three Putt offers heavyweight cotton at a much lower price. Neither brand makes strong, verifiable sustainability claims, though Dunning uses recycled insulation in some pieces.
Customer Support and Returns
Three Putt Golf
UK delivery is free. Support is by email at support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk. You can return items within 14 days of delivery. Email support first, and note that you pay the return postage.
Dunning Golf
Dunning's shipping and returns page and its FAQ set out where it delivers, so check both before ordering from the UK. Orders leave New Jersey by UPS after two business days of processing.
US customers get 45 days from shipment to return unworn items with tags, with prepaid UPS labels. From the UK, you pay the return shipping to the US yourself.
Support runs through customerservice@dunninggolf.com, a US toll-free number, a contact form and an on-site chat widget. Dunning also has limited UK retail presence.
Support Verdict
For US shoppers, Dunning's 45-day window and prepaid labels beat Three Putt's 14 days. For UK golfers, Three Putt wins outright: free delivery, a UK returns route and no import bill. Dunning offers more ways to get in touch, but from the UK you face US pricing, import costs and paying to send returns back to the US.
Our Pick
Buy Dunning if you want technical polos, stretch trousers and rain gear built for the swing, and you're happy to deal with US pricing, shipping and UK import costs. Our full Dunning Golf review covers the range in more depth.
Buy Three Putt if you want golf style for the rest of your week: graphic tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and heavyweight hoodies at a fraction of Dunning's prices, delivered free. Plenty of golfers will sensibly wear a technical polo on the course and a hoodie off it.
Want Dunning's kind of on-course performance from a brand that sells in the UK? See our best Dunning Golf clothing alternatives. For more North American labels, see our guide to Canadian golf brands.
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 Dunning Golf
Is Three Putt a good alternative to Dunning Golf?
Only for part of what Dunning does. If you want golf-inspired clothing for off the course, Three Putt's tees, sweatshirts and hoodies cost far less and ship free in the UK. If you need polos, trousers or rain gear for playing, Three Putt doesn't make them. Dunning, or a UK-stocked brand from our alternatives guide, is the better fit for that.
Can I buy Dunning Golf in the UK?
Not easily. Dunning has limited UK retail presence and sells online from the US in US dollars, with a separate Canadian site for Canada. Check its shipping and returns page for delivery options before you order. Budget for shipping, UK import VAT and customs duty on goods worth more than £135, and expect to pay return postage to the US.
Which brand is better on the course?
Dunning, by a distance. Its polos combine COOLMAX moisture-wicking, four-way stretch and UPF 50+ protection, its trousers stretch in every direction, and the Hydrosec Rain Jacket is fully seam-sealed. Three Putt's cotton tees and hoodies are fine for a relaxed round or the range, but they aren't technical golf wear and there's no collared shirt.
Is Three Putt good quality?
Three Putt uses heavyweight fabrics for what it makes: 260gsm cotton tees, 280gsm long-sleeves, 400gsm cotton sweatshirts and 430gsm hoodies. They are casual cotton garments rather than performance wear. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery if something isn't right, after you've emailed support.
How do the fits differ between Dunning and Three Putt?
Dunning cuts its polos generous across the back with a stay-tucked length, in US sizes, so check its size chart. Its trousers run long, in waists 30 to 44. Three Putt's tees are relaxed and its hoodies oversized with dropped shoulders. Three Putt's tees run S to 3XL and everything else S to 2XL.
Which brand is better for off-course wear?
Three Putt, for most people. Graphic tees and heavyweight hoodies are made to be worn with jeans at the weekend. Dunning's cashmere sweaters, linen shirts and corduroy trousers do cross over well into smart-casual settings. Its polos, though, are clearly golf shirts.
Are Dunning and Three Putt sustainable?
Neither makes big claims. Dunning says its THERMOLITE insulation uses recycled resources, but we found no brand-wide certification or sustainability report, and most of the range is synthetic. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims; its tees are 100% cotton.
Which brand is better value for UK golfers?
Three Putt, on price and ease of buying. Its tees start at £23.99 with free UK delivery. Dunning's polos list from $88, about £70, before shipping, UK import VAT and any duty. For a golfer in the US, Dunning's technical kit is fair value at those prices.
