Lululemon Golf vs Three Putt: Technical Golfwear or UK Golf Streetwear
Updated on: October 2, 2026 • ~10 min read
Author: Graeme
We test golf apparel the way we play. Hard, social, and honest.
A Vancouver athleisure giant with a serious golf range against a Leeds streetwear label that sells four cotton garments. They overlap less than the price gap suggests.
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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
Lululemon is the Vancouver athleisure brand whose "Designed for Golf" line covers polos, ABC golf trousers, skirts and waterproofs, with men's polos at £78 in October 2026. Three Putt is a Leeds golf streetwear brand selling long-sleeves and heavyweight cotton tees, sweatshirts and hoodies from £24.99. Choose Lululemon for the round and Three Putt for golf style off the course.
Best for golf style off the course on a budget: Three Putt. Heavyweight cotton tees and hoodies with golf graphics, free UK delivery and nothing above £54.99. It is casual wear, not performance kit.
Best for on-course performance and collared-shirt dress codes: Lululemon. Stretch polos, ABC golf trousers and a seam-sealed waterproof jacket, from a brand with UK stores and free 30-day returns. The catch is the bill: a polo, golf trousers and a cap cost about £250 at full price.
Head-to-Head Comparison Summary
| Feature | Three Putt Golf | Lululemon |
|---|---|---|
| What it sells | Tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs, plus golf polos | Separate men's and women's golf ranges: polos, golf trousers, shorts, skirts, a golf dress, layers, men's waterproofs, caps, a visor and ball markers |
| Key fabrics | 305gsm 100% cotton tees; 305gsm cotton long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies | Nylon-elastane stretch golf trousers; sweat-concealing ShowZero and sweat-wicking Evolution polos; seam-sealed Glyde waterproof fabric |
| Fit | Relaxed tees, oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies | Athletic cuts sold in US sizes; polos in Classic and Slim fits; men's golf tops XS–XXL and golf trousers in waists 28–40 (October 2026) |
| Typical UK prices | £24.99–£54.99 | Men's polos £78–£88, golf trousers £138 and the men's Waterproof Golf Jacket £228 at full price (October 2026) |
| On-course use | Casual rounds and relaxed clubs; not technical wear | Built for it: stretch, sweat-wicking polos, ventilated golf trousers and men's waterproofs |
| Off-course style | Streetwear cuts and heavyweight cotton with golf graphics | Clean, logo-light athleisure that moves from the course to the clubhouse or office |
| Sustainability claims | No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton | Publishes impact reports: 77% recycled polyester in 2024, but a single-use plastic target was dropped in 2025 |
| UK delivery | Free UK delivery | Free over £50, otherwise £4 (the £4 isn't refunded on returns) |
| UK returns | 14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage | Free within 30 days of receipt, by post or in store; headwear and hemmed or altered items excluded |
| Customer support | Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk | Live chat, a freephone number, email and more than 20 UK stores |
Best For…
| Situation or golfer | Pick |
|---|---|
| Your club insists on a collared shirt | Lululemon |
| You want stretch golf trousers that also work at the office | Lululemon |
| You want a waterproof jacket and over-trousers from the same brand as your polo | Lululemon |
| You want women's golf clothing, including skirts and a golf dress | Lululemon |
| You want golf-themed clothes for under £30 | Three Putt |
| You want a heavyweight hoodie for cold mornings and the pub after | Three Putt |
| You want a golf gift with free UK delivery | 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.
Lululemon
Lululemon was founded in Vancouver in 1998 by Chip Wilson and is listed on the NASDAQ. It built its name on athleisure, and its "Designed for Golf" line launched in spring 2022.
Golf is now a proper push. Min Woo Lee became the first male pro to sign an apparel deal with the brand in January 2024. Max Homa followed in January 2025, debuting the kit at The Sentry.
For UK golfers, the setup is the selling point. lululemon.co.uk prices everything in pounds, and in October 2026 it listed 56 men's and 47 women's golf items. It is also a brand with more than 20 UK stores, which handle returns, exchanges and free trouser hemming.
The golf range covers polos, golf trousers, shorts, skirts, a golf dress, layers and caps. The seam-sealed Waterproof Golf Jacket and Waterproof Golf Pant sit in the men's range. There are no golf shoes, gloves or headcovers.
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.
Lululemon
- Polos: ShowZero polos are built to hide sweat marks and come in Classic and Slim fits. The Evolution is a slim, sweat-wicking stretch polo with an anti-odour treatment. The Grand Standard polo is cotton-rich, at 62% cotton with recycled polyester and elastane.
- Golf trousers: the ABC Classic-Fit Golf Trouser is 95% nylon and 5% elastane. It is water-resistant and stretchy, with a ventilated gusset, a tee pocket, phone and scorecard pockets, and reflective cuffs. Stretch Twill and pleated Daydrift trousers sit alongside it.
- Layers: the Soft Jersey Half Zip, the Grand Standard Long-Sleeve Crew and an Insulated Ripstop Golf Half Zip for colder days.
- Waterproofs: the Waterproof Golf Jacket uses Glyde fabric that is waterproof, windproof, breathable and four-way stretch. It is seam-sealed, with underarm vents and a hood that stows in the collar. The matching Waterproof Golf Pant has hem zips, so it pulls on over your golf trousers.
- Women's range: Quick-Dry polos, Swiftly Tech tops, Nulu Define jackets, box-pleat skirts and a golf dress.
What the range doesn't cover is the rest of the bag: you'll still need a golf shop for shoes and gloves.
Price Comparison
| Category | Three Putt | Lululemon (full price, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Tees and polos | £24.99–£30.99 tees | £78–£88 men's polos; £58–£78 women's polos |
| Long sleeves | £28.99–£35.99 long-sleeve tees | £78 Evolution Long-Sleeve Polo |
| Sweatshirts and layers | £37.99–£47.99 sweatshirts | £88 Soft Jersey Half Zip; £118 Grand Standard Long-Sleeve Crew |
| Hoodies | £45.99–£54.99 | No hoodie in the men's golf edit; £148 Insulated Ripstop Golf Half Zip |
| Trousers, shorts and skirts | Not in the range | £138 golf trousers; £88 ABC golf shorts; £88–£108 women's skirts |
| Outerwear | Not in the range | £228 Waterproof Golf Jacket; £168 Waterproof Golf Pant |
| Caps | Not in the range | £35 Classic Ball Cap |
| Delivery to a UK address | Free | Free over £50, otherwise £4 |
Lululemon prices are full prices on lululemon.co.uk in October 2026, in pounds. Older colours often sell for less.
A Lululemon polo, golf trousers and a £35 cap come to about £250 at full price. Add the waterproof jacket and one outfit is close to £480.
Price Verdict
Three Putt's dearest item, a £54.99 hoodie, costs less than a single Lululemon polo. Lululemon's prices buy real technical fabric, but for value per pound, Three Putt wins clearly.
Fit and Sizing
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt runs S–2XL across the range, except the oversized long-sleeves, which 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.
Lululemon
Lululemon cuts athletic, and its UK site sells in US sizes, so check the size guide before ordering. In October 2026 its men's golf polos, layers and waterproofs ran XS–XXL. Its golf trousers came in waists 28–40.
There is real choice within that. The ShowZero polo comes in Classic and Slim fits, and the Evolution is a slim cut "designed to skim the body". ABC trousers come in a choice of fits with 30, 32 and 34-inch legs.
Women's golf polos run US 0–14, and skirts and golf trousers come in waist sizes. Every UK store hems trousers for free, with no tags or receipt needed. The catch: hemmed or altered items can't be returned, so be sure of the fit first.
Fit Verdict
Lululemon wins for a tailored on-course fit, with proper trouser sizing, two polo cuts and free hemming. Three Putt is roomier, cut for streetwear shapes. Choose Lululemon for a sharp silhouette and Three Putt for a relaxed casual fit.
Style and Versatility
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is golf streetwear: golf-themed graphics on heavyweight cotton, cut in relaxed and oversized shapes. A Three Putt hoodie works for a casual range session, the pub after a round or a weekend layer. It is not the right shirt for a members' competition at a traditional club.
Lululemon
Lululemon's look is clean and logo-light. Most golf pieces are golf versions of its everyday lines, so nobody can tell at a glance what you paid. Its own golf page pitches polos that go "from the course to the clubhouse".
That makes the kit unusually versatile. ABC golf trousers and a plain polo meet a typical collared-shirt dress code, then look smart enough for the office or dinner. If you are unsure what your club allows, check its golf dress code before you buy.
Style Verdict
Both brands cross over, in different directions. Lululemon moves from the first tee to the office in the same outfit. Three Putt moves from golf culture into everyday streetwear. Choose Lululemon for smart-casual days, and Three Putt for the sofa, the pub and the car park.
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.
Lululemon
Lululemon's quality case is its fabric engineering. The ABC golf trouser, ShowZero polos and seam-sealed waterproofs are named fabric platforms, not just marketing labels. A Quality Promise covers repairs or replacements for quality failures beyond the 30-day return window. UK repairs run through London's United Repair Centre.
The sustainability picture is mixed. Its FY24 impact report, released in late 2025, dropped a single-use plastic target. It also cut a 2030 goal for products made with preferred materials from 100% to 90%. Recycled polyester reached 77% of supply in 2024, ahead of target, but only 11% of its nylon came from recycled or renewable sources.
Quality Verdict
Lululemon wins on technical construction and aftercare. Three Putt wins on heavyweight cotton at a low price. Lululemon also edges sustainability, because it publishes data and targets.
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.
Lululemon
Standard delivery is free on orders over £50 and £4 below that. The £4 isn't refunded if you send the order back.
Returns are free within 30 days of receiving your order, if items are unwashed, unworn and still have their tags. UK customers can return by post through a paperless Evri drop-off, by UPS, or in a UK store.
Some items can't go back at all. The returns policy excludes headwear, gift cards, personalised items, anything hemmed or altered, and sale items bought in store. That means a £35 golf cap is a final purchase.
Support runs through live chat, email and a freephone UK number. Its UK Trustpilot rating is poor, though. Reviewers complain mostly about service and slow refunds rather than the clothes.
Support Verdict
Lululemon wins on returns and support channels: 30 days, free postage back and real people on chat or phone. Three Putt is simpler to buy, with free UK delivery on every order. Its returns window is shorter, and you pay the postage.
Our Pick
Buy Lululemon if you want one brand to dress you for the round. Its polos meet a collared-shirt dress code, the ABC golf trousers are its standout piece, and men get proper waterproofs. Women get a full golf range with skirts and a golf dress. Budget about £250 for a polo, trousers and cap, and keep the tags on until you're sure. Our full Lululemon golf review covers the range in more detail.
Buy Three Putt if you want golf style for everywhere else, delivered free in the UK. Heavyweight tees from £24.99, sweatshirts and hoodies under £55 cover the walk to the first tee and the drink afterwards. If your club requires a collar, you will want a polo rather than a tee.
Plenty of golfers will happily own both: Lululemon trousers and a polo for the Saturday medal, and a Three Putt hoodie for the drive home. For more golf brands from Canada, see our guide to Canadian golf brands.
Want something like Lululemon at a different price? See our best Lululemon Golf 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 Lululemon
Is Three Putt a good alternative to Lululemon golf?
For off-course style, yes. 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: the range has no trousers, shorts or waterproofs, and no technical wicking fabrics.
Which is better on the course?
Lululemon, clearly. Its polos are sweat-wicking and stretchy, its ABC golf trousers have a ventilated gusset and a tee pocket, and the men's Waterproof Golf Jacket is seam-sealed. Three Putt's cotton 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. Lululemon offers far more technical construction and a Quality Promise, but a £78 Lululemon polo costs two to three times as much as a Three Putt tee.
How do the fits differ?
Lululemon cuts athletic and sells in US sizes. In October 2026 its men's golf tops ran XS–XXL, with polos in Classic and Slim fits and golf trousers in waists 28–40. Three Putt cuts are roomier: relaxed tees, oversized long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts and oversized hoodies. Three Putt runs S–2XL, except the oversized long-sleeves (S–XL).
Which is better off the course?
Lululemon's logo-light polos and ABC trousers work for the office, the clubhouse and dinner. Three Putt works as everyday streetwear, with heavyweight cotton and golf graphics. For pubs, cold weekends and gifts, Three Putt is the easier pick; for a tidier look, choose Lululemon.
Are Lululemon and Three Putt sustainable?
Lululemon publishes impact reports. Recycled polyester reached 77% of its polyester in 2024, but it dropped a single-use plastic target and cut a preferred-materials goal from 100% to 90% of products in its FY24 report. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims; its tees are 100% cotton.
Which is better value?
For a UK buyer on a budget, Three Putt. Its whole range sits between £24.99 and £54.99, with free UK delivery. Lululemon's men's polos were £78–£88 and its golf trousers £138 at full price in October 2026. For technical kit you will wear every week, Lululemon's price is easier to justify.
Which is easier to buy and return in the UK?
Both are UK-friendly. Lululemon prices in pounds, delivers free over £50 and takes free returns within 30 days, by post or in store. Headwear and hemmed items can't be returned. Three Putt delivers free across the UK and accepts returns within 14 days of delivery, at your cost, after you email support first.
