Macade Golf vs Three Putt: Scandi Performance Kit or UK Golf Streetwear
Updated on: October 2, 2026 • ~10 min read
Author: Graeme
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A Stockholm brand built on the £120 golf jogger against a Leeds streetwear label that sells four cotton garments. Both chase the modern golf look, from opposite ends of the price list.
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Verdict and Quick Pick
Macade Golf is a Stockholm performance brand with a men's and women's golf wardrobe, including a £110 AR Tech Polo and HydroCore waterproofs (October 2026 prices), with UK duties paid. Three Putt is a Leeds golf streetwear brand selling long-sleeves and heavyweight cotton tees, sweatshirts and hoodies from £24.99. Choose Macade for the round, Three Putt for 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, dress codes and wet weather: Macade Golf. Stretch polos, the tapered Four-Way Stretch Jogger and 20,000mm HydroCore rainwear, with duties paid and free 30-day returns. Budget about £230 for an AR Tech Polo and a pair of joggers at full price.
Head-to-Head Comparison Summary
| Feature | Three Putt Golf | Macade Golf |
|---|---|---|
| What it sells | Tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs, plus golf polos | Full men's and women's golf ranges: polos, tees, knits, hoodies, joggers, trousers, shorts, skirts, dresses, gilets, wind layers, HydroCore waterproofs, caps and belts |
| Key fabrics | 305gsm 100% cotton tees; 305gsm cotton long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies | Named fabric platforms (Ridgeweave, TX, Therma, Storm, Four-Way Stretch); the jogger is 88% polyester and 12% spandex; HydroCore is a 3-layer waterproof |
| Fit | Relaxed tees, oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies | Regular-fit tops over tapered bottoms; men's S–XXL and waists 30–38; women's XS–XL |
| Typical UK prices | £24.99–£54.99 | £75 Flight Shirt, £110 AR Tech Polo, £120 Four-Way Stretch Joggers, £130 TX Course Hoodie, £295 HydroCore Rain Jacket (full prices, October 2026) |
| On-course use | Casual rounds and relaxed clubs; not technical wear | Built for it: stretch, moisture-wicking shirts and trousers, wind layers and 20,000mm waterproofs |
| Off-course style | Streetwear cuts and heavyweight cotton with golf graphics | Tonal, logo-light Scandinavian minimalism; the joggers and knits pass as smart-casual |
| Sustainability claims | No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton | BCI cotton in the Cashmere Tech Knit Hoodie and a PFAS-free finish on HydroCore; no recycled-content, OEKO-TEX or bluesign claims |
| UK delivery | Free UK delivery | Free standard UK delivery; express £8, or free over £250; VAT and duties included at checkout |
| UK returns | 14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage | Free within 30 days of delivery with a prepaid label; same-item size exchanges; refunds follow processing of up to 14 working days |
| Customer support | Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk | Email and Instagram DMs, plus a Swedish phone line and Messenger chat (9am–5pm CET) |
Best For…
| Situation or golfer | Pick |
|---|---|
| Your club insists on a collared shirt | Macade Golf |
| You want tapered golf joggers that also work off the course | Macade Golf |
| You play through British winters and want proper waterproofs | Macade Golf |
| You want women's golf clothing, including skirts and dresses | Macade Golf |
| 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 need a golf tee in 3XL | 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.
Macade Golf
Macade was founded in Stockholm in 2019, with the stated aim "to reimagine golf apparel for a new generation". It says it has clothed more than 150,000 golfers. Its European store listed about 690 products in October 2026.
Macade's tour team includes Ewen Ferguson on the DP World Tour and Gabriella Then on the LPGA Tour. Alex Norén signed in 2023 and has his own Players Collection.
For UK golfers, the buying setup is unusually painless for an overseas brand. eu.macadegolf.com shows UK visitors prices in pounds, ships Delivered Duty Paid and delivers free. Function18 and Clubhouse Golf stock it too, and 6EZ Group has handled its UK and Ireland distribution since June 2025.
The HydroCore waterproofs launched in September 2026. They complete a wardrobe that already ran from polos and knits to joggers, skirts and dresses.
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.
Macade Golf
- Joggers and trousers: the Four-Way Stretch Jogger is 88% polyester and 12% spandex at 220gsm, in a tailored, athletic cut. The straight-leg Links Tech Trouser uses a lightweight, moisture-wicking stretch fabric called AeroStretch.
- Polos and shirts: the Flight Shirt is four-way stretch and moisture-wicking. The Ridgeweave TX Shirt is a 180gsm airflow knit for summer. The AR Tech Polo is a heavier 299gsm ribbed polo.
- Hoodies and knits: the TX Course Hoodie is a 300gsm polyester, modal and spandex pullover. The Cashmere Tech Knit Hoodie is 95% BCI cotton and 5% cashmere.
- Waterproofs: the HydroCore Rain Jacket is a 3-layer shell rated to 20,000mm waterproof and 20,000g/m²/24h breathability. It has taped seams, a YKK AquaGuard front zip and a PFAS-free water-repellent finish.
- Wind layers: the Storm pieces are windproof and water-repellent shells, not waterproofs.
Product pages don't say where garments are made. Beyond that, the fabric detail is solid, with compositions and weights on the pieces named here.
Price Comparison
| Category | Three Putt | Macade Golf (full price, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Tees and polos | £24.99–£30.99 tees | £70 Crew TR Bomber Shirt; £75 Flight Shirt; £80 Tyler Mock Neck Tee; £110 AR Tech Polo |
| Long sleeves and quarter-zips | £28.99–£35.99 long-sleeve tees | £120 Therma Quarter Zip |
| Sweatshirts and crewnecks | £37.99–£47.99 sweatshirts | £120 Range Relaxed Crewneck |
| Hoodies | £45.99–£54.99 | £130 TX Course Hoodie and Cashmere Tech Knit Hoodie; £140 Therma Hoodie Zip; £160 TX Range Hoodie |
| Trousers and shorts | Not in the range | £95 Four-Way Stretch Shorts; £120 Four-Way Stretch Joggers and Links Tech Trouser |
| Waterproofs | Not in the range | £295 HydroCore Rain Jacket; £220 HydroCore Rain Trousers |
| Delivery to a UK address | Free | Free standard delivery; £8 express, free over £250 |
Macade prices are full prices in pounds on its European store in October 2026, with VAT and duties included. Sale and archive pieces often sell for less, and UK stockists such as Function18 can be a little cheaper.
An AR Tech Polo and a pair of Four-Way Stretch Joggers come to £230. Add the HydroCore Rain Jacket and one outfit costs £525. A Three Putt tee and hoodie together cost £70.98–£85.98.
Price Verdict
Three Putt's dearest item, a £54.99 hoodie, costs less than half the price of Macade's £130 TX Course Hoodie. Macade's prices buy technical fabric and sharp tailoring, 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.
Macade Golf
Macade's silhouette is the brand: clean regular-fit tops over tapered bottoms. The AR Tech Polo and the joggers are cut athletic, and the TX Course Hoodie is a regular fit.
Men's tops run S–XXL, with no extended sizes. Joggers and trousers come in waists 30–38, and the joggers in short, regular and long leg lengths. Women's pieces run XS–XL. Product pages give model heights and measurements, which helps when ordering online.
A minority of Trustpilot reviewers report sizing differences between pieces. Free size exchanges for the same item soften that risk, though the new size only ships once your return has been processed.
Fit Verdict
Macade wins for a tailored on-course fit, with waist sizes, leg lengths and a sharp tapered jogger. Three Putt is roomier and cut for streetwear shapes, though both brands stop at XXL. Choose Macade for a sharp silhouette and Three Putt for a relaxed 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.
Macade Golf
Macade's look is Scandinavian minimalism: tonal colours, small logos and few prints. Its brand page pitches garments that move "from tee to terrace", and the range backs that up. The joggers, knits and hoodies pass as smart-casual clothing away from the course.
On the course, its polos and the Flight Shirt meet a typical collared-shirt dress code. Some traditional clubs are wary of joggers, so the straight-leg Links Tech Trouser is the safer pick there. Check your club's golf dress code before you buy.
Style Verdict
Both brands cross over, in different directions. Macade moves from the first tee to dinner in the same outfit, quietly. Three Putt moves from golf culture into everyday streetwear, loudly. Choose Macade for smart-casual polish and Three Putt for graphics with a sense of humour.
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.
Macade Golf
Macade's quality case is its fabric engineering. The jogger is the reputation-maker: National Club Golfer's tester called it the most comfortable golf trouser they had worn (April 2023). The HydroCore specification, with a 3-layer shell, taped seams and 20,000mm rating, matches serious rainwear.
HydroCore is also brand new, launched in September 2026, so it has no long record in British weather yet. The sustainability story is thin. Macade uses BCI cotton in its Cashmere Tech Knit Hoodie and a PFAS-free water-repellent finish on HydroCore. Its listings make no recycled-content, OEKO-TEX or bluesign claims.
Quality Verdict
Macade wins on technical construction, from stretch fabrics to taped waterproofs. Three Putt wins on heavyweight cotton at a low price. Neither makes strong sustainability claims, though Macade names two specific steps.
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.
Macade Golf
Standard UK delivery is free on every order. Express costs £8, or nothing over £250. Macade's FAQ says orders ship Delivered Duty Paid, so "VAT, duties, and taxes are included in the total price displayed at checkout".
Returns are free within 30 days of delivery, for unused items with tags attached. You register in a returns portal for a prepaid label. Then you drop the parcel at a FedEx Express, DHL Express or PostNord service point, or book a pickup.
The returns policy has two catches. Everything from one order goes back in one parcel, with one label per order. Exchanges are only for a different size of the same item.
Refunds are the slow part. Returns are usually processed within 14 working days of arriving, and the money then takes 3–5 business days to appear. In October 2026, Trustpilot showed 3.8 from 78 reviews. Complaints cluster around slow refunds and return-label hassle.
Support runs by email and Instagram DMs. A Swedish phone line and Messenger chat are open 9am–5pm CET.
Support Verdict
Macade wins on paper: free delivery, duties paid, 30 days to return at no cost and a phone line. Three Putt is simpler, with free UK delivery and email support. Its returns window is shorter, at 14 days, and you pay the postage. Macade's weak spot is refund speed.
Our Pick
Buy Macade if you want one brand to dress you for the round, in wind or rain. Its polos meet a collared-shirt dress code, the Four-Way Stretch Jogger is its standout piece, and HydroCore adds proper waterproofs. Women get a full range with skirts and dresses. Budget about £230 for an AR Tech Polo and joggers. Our full Macade 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: Macade joggers and a polo for the Saturday medal, and a Three Putt hoodie for the drive home. For more Scandinavian and continental labels, see our guide to European golf brands.
Want something like Macade at a different price? See our best Macade 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 Macade Golf
Is Three Putt a good alternative to Macade 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 an alternative for on-course kit. The range has no performance polos, trousers, shorts or waterproofs, and no technical wicking fabrics, which is most of what Macade sells.
Which is better on the course?
Macade, clearly. Its shirts and trousers are stretchy and moisture-wicking, the Four-Way Stretch Jogger is built for swinging, and the HydroCore Rain Jacket is a 3-layer waterproof rated to 20,000mm. 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 casual wear at £24.99–£54.99. Macade offers far more technical construction, but its £130 TX Course Hoodie costs well over twice as much as a Three Putt hoodie.
How do the fits differ?
Macade cuts regular-fit tops over tapered, athletic bottoms. Men's tops run S–XXL, joggers and trousers come in waists 30–38, and women's pieces run XS–XL. 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?
Macade's joggers, knits and hoodies are tonal and logo-light, so they pass as smart-casual for dinner or travel. Three Putt works as everyday streetwear, with heavyweight cotton and golf graphics. For pubs, cold weekends and gifts, Three Putt is the easier and cheaper pick.
Are Macade and Three Putt sustainable?
Neither brand makes strong claims. Macade uses BCI cotton in its Cashmere Tech Knit Hoodie and a PFAS-free finish on its HydroCore waterproofs. Its listings make no recycled-content, OEKO-TEX or bluesign claims and don't say where garments are made. 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. In October 2026, Macade's AR Tech Polo was £110 and its joggers £120 at full price. For technical kit you will wear every week, Macade's price is easier to justify.
Which is easier to buy and return in the UK?
Macade is easier to send back. It prices in pounds, includes duties at checkout, delivers free and takes free returns within 30 days, though refunds can take a few weeks. Three Putt delivers free across the UK. It accepts returns within 14 days of delivery, at your cost, after you email support first.
