Oakley Golf vs Three Putt: Performance Polos or Heavyweight Streetwear

Updated on: October 1, 2026 • ~9 min read

Author: Graeme

We test golf apparel the way we play. Hard, social, and honest.

An Oakley polo and a Three Putt hoodie do very different jobs. Here's which one belongs on the course, and which one belongs in the rest of your week.

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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

Oakley Golf is a full on-course wardrobe from the California-born eyewear giant: stretch polos, quarter-zips, golf trousers, waterproof trousers, wind jackets and golf shoes. Three Putt is a Leeds streetwear brand selling long-sleeves and heavyweight cotton tees, sweatshirts and hoodies. Buy Oakley for club golf and bad weather; buy Three Putt for casual rounds and everything after them.

Best for casual rounds, golf trips and off-course style: Three Putt. 305gsm cotton tees from £24.99 and 430gsm hoodies under £55, with free UK delivery. They're streetwear first, so they suit relaxed courses, the range and the pub rather than strict clubs.

Best for on-course performance and dress-code clubs: Oakley Golf. Moisture-wicking stretch polos such as the £48 Aero Hydrolix II, proper golf trousers, waterproof trousers and Prizm golf sunglasses make it the complete kit.

Head-to-Head Comparison Summary

Feature	Three Putt Golf	Oakley Golf
What it sells	Tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs, plus golf polos	A full golf range: polos, tees, quarter-zips, hoodies, golf trousers and shorts, wind and waterproof layers, caps, gloves, bags, shoes and Prizm golf sunglasses
Key fabrics	100% cotton 305gsm tees; 305gsm cotton long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies	O Hydrolix moisture management, 100% recycled polyester (Aero Hydrolix II polo), 86% polyester / 14% spandex stretch midlayers, Hydrofree DWR on waterproofs
Fit	Relaxed tees, oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies	Athletic fit, between Tour-tight and relaxed, built around four-way stretch; the 25-1 Storm Pant is a regular fit
Typical UK prices	£24.99–£54.99	Mid-market performance pricing: Aero Hydrolix II polo £48, Gravity Range hoodie £76, Tactful Wind Jacket 6.0 £134 (RRP)
On-course use	Fine for casual rounds and range sessions; no performance polos, waterproofs or technical fabrics	Built for it: wicking, stretch, UPF 15+ on the Aero Hydrolix II, waterproof trousers and wind jackets
Off-course style	Graphic streetwear that works with jeans and trainers	Sporty and logo-led; the Fusion and Skull pieces lean more towards fashion
Sustainability claims	No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton	Recycled polyester from post-consumer bottles in some polos; a "responsible shipping" policy
UK delivery	Free UK delivery	Free UK delivery from oakley.com, usually within three business days; see its delivery page for the terms
UK returns	14 days from delivery; email support first; you pay return postage	Online returns with a prepaid label (see Oakley's returns page for the window); retailer purchases go back to the retailer
Customer support	Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk	Mainly online through oakley.com, plus a UK freephone line for exchanges (0800 279 4157, Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm)

Best For…

Situation or golfer	Pick
Your club insists on a collared shirt	Oakley Golf
Hot summer rounds and a lot of sweat	Oakley Golf
Wind, showers and wet UK fairways	Oakley Golf
Relaxed nine holes, the driving range or pitch and putt	Three Putt
The clubhouse bar, the pub and golf-trip evenings	Three Putt
A golf gift under £30	Three Putt
One outfit for a whole golf trip	Both: Oakley for the round, Three Putt for after it

Brand Overview

Three Putt Golf

Three Putt is a UK golf streetwear brand based in Leeds. It keeps the range tight: six graphic designs, called Contours, Happy Place, Tee Time, Reckless Driving, The Scenic Route and Three on the Green.

The tees are 100% cotton at 305gsm, in five colourways per design. The hoodies are 430gsm, in four colourways per design. There are also long-sleeve tees and sweatshirts.

That's the whole range. There are no performance polos, trousers, shorts, outerwear, waterproofs, caps or women's-specific pieces. It is golf streetwear, not technical kit, so if your club has a collared-shirt dress code you'll want a polo rather than a tee.

Oakley Golf

Oakley started in Southern California in 1975, when Jim Jannard began making motorcycle grips in his garage. Sunglasses made the name, and Oakley has been part of the Luxottica group, now EssilorLuxottica, since 2007.

The UK golf shop covers polos, tees, quarter-zips, hoodies, golf trousers and shorts, wind jackets, waterproof trousers, caps, gloves, belts, bags and golf shoes. The Fusion Collection, curated by two-time NBA champion JR Smith, arrived in 2026. It added a windbreaker, chino, top, cap, the Shoeone bag and the Edge Elite golf shoe.

The tour story has moved on, too. Bubba Watson, who wore Oakley apparel for years, took his clothing deal to Linksoul in January 2021. Min Woo Lee joined Oakley in February 2025, but his deal covers eyewear only.

Key Features and Fabrics

Three Putt Golf

• Tees: 100% cotton, 305gsm, relaxed fit, S–2XL.
• 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.

The appeal is weight and feel. A 430gsm hoodie is a proper cold-morning layer, and a 305gsm tee has more body than a thin fashion basic. What you don't get is technical performance: there is no moisture-wicking, no stretch fabric and no weather protection.

Oakley Golf

• O Hydrolix: Oakley's moisture management system, built for absorption, wicking and faster drying.
• Recycled polyester: the Aero Hydrolix II polo is 100% recycled polyester from post-consumer plastic bottles, with four-way stretch, UPF 15+ and an antibacterial treatment.
• Stretch midlayers: the Gravity Range hoodie is 86% polyester / 14% spandex with four-way stretch.
• Weather: the 25-1 Storm Pant is waterproof, with a Hydrofree DWR finish, zip pockets and hidden ventilation.
• Details: split hems for wearing untucked, plus Ellipse logos on the sleeve and back neck of the Aero Hydrolix II.

Oakley's own golf FAQ says "most Oakley golf apparel includes stretch fabrics that move with your body." Add Prizm golf lenses and you have kit designed around the swing and the sun.

Price Comparison

Category	Three Putt	Oakley Golf (oakley.com UK, RRP)
Short-sleeve tees	£24.99–£30.99	£36 (Driven Tee)
Long-sleeve tops	£28.99–£35.99	£91–£99 (long-sleeve shirt and mock)
Polos	Not sold	Aero Hydrolix II £48; Driven Pique £77; C1 Sonic Weld Polo £169
Sweatshirts and quarter-zips	£37.99–£47.99	Gravity Pro £62; C1 Jacquard QTR Zip £106
Hoodies	£45.99–£54.99	£76 (Gravity Range); £179 (Fusion HZ Space)
Trousers and shorts	Not sold	Skull Apex trousers £124; up to £174
Outerwear	Not sold	Undulate Crew Jacket £115; Tactful Wind Jacket 6.0 £134; Fusion Windbreaker £309
Caps	Not sold	Up to £43

Oakley's UK site shows prices in pounds with VAT included, and the Oakley figures above are full RRPs. Away from oakley.com, Function18 carries a wide Oakley golf clothing range.

Price Verdict

Three Putt is cheaper like for like: its dearest hoodie (£54.99) costs less than Oakley's full-price Gravity Range hoodie (£76). But Oakley sells everything Three Putt doesn't. For a casual tee or hoodie, Three Putt wins on price. For golf-specific kit, Oakley is the only option of the two.

Fit and Sizing

Three Putt Golf

Each garment has its own cut. Tees are a relaxed fit in S–2XL. Long-sleeve tees are loose with a drop shoulder, sweatshirts are a regular fit, and hoodies are oversized with a drop shoulder, all in S–2XL.

Oakley Golf

Oakley sizes by product, with most men's pieces in S–XXL. The Aero Hydrolix II polo also comes in XS, the Polo Elevate and Gravity Range hoodie run S–XXL, and the C1 Sonic Weld Polo comes in S–XL. The 25-1 Storm Pant is a regular fit.

The cut is athletic, sitting between Tour-tight and relaxed, and four-way stretch frees up the swing. Women's choice is minimal: just a few pieces, such as a tech mock and a flex short.

Fit Verdict

Oakley fits like sportswear and moves like it, which is what you want over 18 holes. Three Putt fits like streetwear: roomier, heavier and better suited to relaxed rounds and life off the course. Neither brand offers much for women.

Style and Versatility

Three Putt Golf

Three Putt's six graphic designs are made to be worn anywhere: with jeans and trainers, on a golf trip or at the 19th hole. The cotton look sits naturally off the course.

On the course, a tee works at relaxed venues and driving ranges. If you're not sure where it's allowed, our guide on whether you can wear a T-shirt to golf covers it.

Oakley Golf

Oakley's core golf pieces look sporty: clean polos, Ellipse logos and performance fabrics that read as golf kit. The newer lines push further. Oakley says the Fusion Collection is "designed for golfers redefining what the sport looks like, on and off the course" (Oakley press release, 2026).

The Skull line adds statement shirts at £115–£119 and Skull Apex trousers at £124.

Style Verdict

On the course, Oakley looks the part and suits any club with a polo rule; check your club's golf dress code if you're unsure. Off it, Three Putt is the easier wear. For a golf trip, an Oakley polo for the round and a Three Putt hoodie for the evening covers both.

Quality, Durability and Sustainability

Three Putt Golf

Quality at Three Putt comes down to fabric weight: 305gsm cotton tees, 305gsm long-sleeves, 400gsm cotton sweatshirts and 430gsm hoodies. That weight is the point: these are clothes for wearing well beyond the course.

On sustainability, Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims. Its tees are 100% cotton.

Oakley Golf

Oakley builds for performance: recycled polyester, stretch blends, DWR finishes and, on the Fusion Chino, sonic-welded seams. Synthetic performance fabrics trade the weight of cotton for lighter, quicker-drying kit.

Its sustainability story is product by product. The Aero Hydrolix II uses 100% recycled polyester from post-consumer bottles, while the Gravity Range hoodie lists no recycled content. Oakley's UK shipping policy also describes lower-emission or carbon-offset delivery through its logistics partners.

Quality Verdict

Different jobs, different strengths. Oakley wins on technical construction and has a recycled-content claim to point to on some polos. Three Putt offers heavier cotton-based fabrics for off-course wear, and makes no eco claims at all.

Customer Support and Returns

Three Putt Golf

Support is by email at support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk. UK delivery is free. Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery: email support first, and you pay the return postage.

Oakley Golf

Oakley.com offers free UK delivery, usually within three business days; its delivery page sets out the terms. You can return oakley.com orders through its online returns process, which issues a prepaid label; check Oakley's returns page for the current window. Refunds go back to the original payment method within 14 days of Oakley receiving the item.

Exchanges are handled by phone on 0800 279 4157, Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, for items of the same price. Discounted products can't be exchanged. Other support runs mainly online through oakley.com, and anything bought from a retailer goes back to that retailer (Oakley shipping and returns policy).

UK stockists are patchy for clothing, and many golf shops' Oakley sections are largely sunglasses. Function18 carries the widest Oakley golf apparel range and GolfOnline a handful of pieces, while Scottsdale Golf's Oakley range is sunglasses.

Support Verdict

Oakley edges it on returns, with a prepaid label and a phone line for exchanges. Three Putt keeps it simple: free UK delivery, a 14-day window and a direct email inbox, but you cover return postage.

Our Pick

Pick Oakley Golf if you want kit to play in. Its wicking stretch polos, golf trousers, waterproof Storm Pant and wind jackets handle dress codes, heat and showers, and Prizm lenses are a genuine on-course extra. Our full Oakley Golf review goes deeper on each category.

Pick Three Putt if you want golf culture you can wear all week. 305gsm cotton tees from £24.99 and 430gsm hoodies from £45.99, with free UK delivery, cover casual rounds, range sessions and everything after. If your club needs a collar, pair them with a polo.

Plenty of golfers will happily own both. If neither suits you, our list of Oakley Golf alternatives and our round-up of American golf brands are good next stops.

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 Oakley Golf

Is Three Putt a good alternative to Oakley Golf?

Partly. Three Putt is a good alternative if you want golf-themed clothing for casual rounds and everyday wear, with 305gsm cotton tees from £24.99 and 430gsm hoodies from £45.99. It isn't a like-for-like swap for Oakley's technical kit. There are no golf trousers, waterproofs or moisture-wicking fabrics in the Three Putt range.

Which is better on the course, Oakley or Three Putt?

Oakley. Its polos use O Hydrolix moisture management and four-way stretch, the Aero Hydrolix II adds UPF 15+, and the range includes golf trousers, waterproof trousers and wind jackets. Three Putt's cotton tees and hoodies are comfortable for relaxed rounds, but they aren't technical performance wear and won't meet a collared-shirt dress code.

Is Three Putt good quality?

Three Putt's quality story is fabric weight. Tees are 100% cotton at 305gsm, long-sleeves 305gsm, sweatshirts 400gsm cotton and hoodies 430gsm cotton/polyester. That gives them more body than lightweight fashion basics. They're made for comfort and off-course wear rather than technical performance, so judge them as heavyweight streetwear, not as golf kit.

How do the fits differ?

Three Putt cuts each garment differently: relaxed tees, regular-fit sweatshirts and oversized drop-shoulder hoodies (all S–2XL), and oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves (S–XL). Oakley's athletic fit runs S–XXL in most men's pieces, with a few from XS, and leans on four-way stretch for swing freedom. Expect Oakley to feel like sportswear and Three Putt like streetwear.

Which is better off the course?

Three Putt. Its graphic cotton tees, sweatshirts and hoodies are designed to wear with jeans and trainers, on golf trips and at the bar. Oakley's core golf pieces look like performance sportswear, though the Fusion Collection and Skull line push further into fashion. A sensible split is Oakley for the round and Three Putt afterwards.

Are Oakley Golf and Three Putt sustainable?

Only Oakley makes specific claims. It uses 100% recycled polyester from post-consumer plastic bottles in some polos, such as the Aero Hydrolix II, and describes lower-emission delivery through its logistics partners. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims; its tees are 100% cotton.

Which is better value?

For everyday clothing, Three Putt: tees cost £24.99–£30.99 and hoodies £45.99–£54.99, against £76 RRP for Oakley's Gravity Range hoodie. For golf kit, Oakley is the only choice of the two, with polos such as the Aero Hydrolix II at £48 RRP.

Which ships better to the UK?

Both offer free UK delivery. Oakley.com usually delivers within three business days, and its returns come with a prepaid label (check its returns page for the window). Three Putt accepts returns within 14 days of delivery, but you email support first and pay the return postage. On returns, Oakley is the easier of the two.