Sun Mountain vs Three Putt: Budget Rainwear or Off-Course Streetwear
Updated on: October 2, 2026 • ~10 min read
Author: Graeme
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A Montana bag maker whose cheap, seam-sealed rain jacket scores well in independent tests, against a Leeds streetwear label that makes no rainwear at all. One belongs in your golf bag, the other in your wardrobe.
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Verdict and Quick Pick
Sun Mountain is a Montana golf bag maker whose UK clothing range is four garments, led by the fully seam-sealed Monsoon waterproof jacket at £79.99. Three Putt is a Leeds golf streetwear brand selling heavyweight tees and hoodies from £23.99, with no rainwear. Choose Sun Mountain to stay dry and Three Putt for off-course style.
Best for off-course golf style under £52: Three Putt. Golf-graphic tees from £23.99 and 430gsm hoodies from £45.99, with free UK delivery. It is casual clothing, so it won't keep the rain off.
Best for a waterproof that lives in your bag: Sun Mountain. The Monsoon jacket is fully seam-sealed and packs into its own pocket, with matching trousers at £59.99. MyGolfSpy's 2026 rain gear test scored it 9.2. Expect US sizing and a four-garment UK range.
Head-to-Head Comparison Summary
| Feature | Three Putt Golf | Sun Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| What it sells | Four garments only: tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs | Golf bags and trolleys first. In the UK, four garments: the Monsoon jacket, trousers and short-sleeve pullover, and the Silvertip polo. The US range is far wider |
| Key fabrics | 260gsm 100% cotton tees; 280gsm cotton/polyester long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies | Monsoon: 15K-rated waterproof membrane with mechanical stretch, fully seam-sealed. Silvertip: moisture-wicking stretch polo. US only: the 2.5-layer Stratus and the three-layer, 20K/30K Cirque II |
| Fit | Relaxed tees, loose drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies | Relaxed American cut with room for layers, in US sizes: a UK large usually fits a US medium |
| Typical UK prices | £23.99–£54.99 | £34.99 Silvertip polo; £59.99 Monsoon trousers; £77.99 Monsoon pullover; £79.99 Monsoon jacket (October 2026) |
| On-course use | Casual rounds and relaxed clubs; not technical wear, with no collared shirts and no rainwear | Built for it: seam-sealed waterproofs for wet rounds and a stretch polo for dress codes |
| Off-course style | Streetwear cuts and heavyweight cotton with golf graphics | Plain, function-first outdoor style: solid colours and small logos |
| Sustainability claims | No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton | No sustainability, recycled-content or country-of-origin information on its apparel pages |
| UK delivery | Free UK delivery | Through sunmountaingolf.co.uk: free over £20 to the UK mainland, VAT included, no import charges. sunmountain.com ships only to the US and Canada |
| UK returns | 14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage | 30 days from receipt, for a refund or exchange; unused, with packaging and labels; customer pays return postage |
| Customer support | Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk | UK retailer by phone and email; Sun Mountain's US team by phone, live chat and email |
Best For…
| Situation or golfer | Pick |
|---|---|
| You want a cheap, fully seam-sealed rain jacket to keep in the bag | Sun Mountain |
| You want a matching waterproof jacket and trousers for under £140 | Sun Mountain |
| You play showery summer rounds and want a short-sleeved rain top | Sun Mountain (Monsoon pullover) |
| Your club insists on a collared shirt | Sun Mountain (Silvertip polo), or any golf brand's polo |
| 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 golf graphics and personality, not plain technical kit | Three Putt |
Brand Overview
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is a UK golf streetwear brand based in Leeds. It sells four garments: 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 aim is golf culture you can wear anywhere, rather than a full on-course wardrobe.
That focus brings honest limits. The range has no polos, trousers, shorts, outerwear, waterproofs or caps, and no women's-specific line. If your club has a collared-shirt dress code, you will need a polo from elsewhere. And nothing in the range will keep you dry.
Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain was founded in 1981 by Rick Reimers and is based in Missoula, Montana. Golf bags and trolleys are the core business, and it added golf outerwear in 1990. Private equity firm Solace Capital Partners has owned the company since March 2022.
In the US, it sells a full men's and women's clothing range, but rainwear is the reason to care: the packable Monsoon, the 2.5-layer Stratus and the three-layer Cirque II.
For UK golfers, access is the problem. Sun Mountain's own store ships only to the US and Canada. The independent UK retailer at sunmountaingolf.co.uk sells four garments: the Monsoon jacket, trousers and short-sleeve pullover, plus the Silvertip polo.
Independent golf shop Pin High Golf also lists the Monsoon jacket and trousers, but most UK golf shops stock Sun Mountain's bags rather than its clothing. Neither UK seller offers the Stratus or the Cirque II.
Key Features and Fabrics
Three Putt Golf
- Tees: 100% cotton, 260gsm, relaxed fit, S–3XL, five colourways per design.
- Long-sleeve tees: 280gsm, 85% cotton / 15% polyester, loose drop-shoulder fit, S–2XL.
- 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. They make no claims to moisture-wicking, stretch fabric or weather protection.
Sun Mountain
- Monsoon jacket: a 15K-rated waterproof membrane with mechanical stretch, fully seam-sealed, with a partly elasticated waist and elastic cuffs. It packs into its own pocket.
- Monsoon trousers: an elastic waist with a drawstring, and deep lower-leg zips so you can pull them on over golf shoes. They can be taken up by two inches.
- Monsoon short-sleeve pullover: a fully seam-sealed rain top for showery rounds that also packs into its own pocket.
- Silvertip polo: a moisture-wicking, quick-drying stretch polo with a three-button placket, in six colours on the UK site.
- US-only tiers: the Stratus is a fully seam-sealed 2.5-layer jacket with waterproof zips. The Cirque II is a three-layer jacket rated 20K waterproof and 30K breathable.
The ranges barely touch: Sun Mountain sells no hoodies or sweatshirts in the UK, the heart of Three Putt's range. And the Monsoon is a light, packable shell, not a GORE-TEX rival.
Price Comparison
| Category | Three Putt | Sun Mountain UK (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Tees and polos | £23.99–£29.99 tees | £34.99 Silvertip polo |
| Long sleeves | £27.99–£34.99 long-sleeve tees | Not on the UK site |
| Sweatshirts and midlayers | £37.99–£47.99 sweatshirts | Not on the UK site |
| Hoodies | £45.99–£54.99 | Not on the UK site |
| Rain jackets and tops | Not in the range | £79.99 Monsoon jacket; £77.99 Monsoon short-sleeve pullover |
| Rain trousers | Not in the range | £59.99 Monsoon trousers |
| Delivery to a UK address | Free | Free over £20 to the UK mainland |
Sun Mountain prices are full prices from sunmountaingolf.co.uk in October 2026, with VAT included. In the US, the Stratus jacket is $179.99 (about £138) and the Cirque II jacket $329.99 (about £254), converted at about $1.30 to the pound. Sun Mountain's own store won't deliver either to the UK.
The two brands sit closer on price than you might expect. A Monsoon jacket and trousers come to £139.98 for a full rain suit. A Three Putt tee and hoodie together cost £69.98–£81.98, around the price of the Monsoon jacket alone.
Price Verdict
Three Putt is cheaper for everyday clothes, but these aren't substitutes. Heavyweight cotton won't keep the rain out, and the Monsoon is one of the cheapest fully seam-sealed waterproofs from a golf brand.
Fit and Sizing
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt tees run S–3XL, and the long-sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies run S–2XL. 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.
Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain cuts in US sizes, and that matters most. The UK retailer labels every size twice, such as EU Large / USA Medium. Its product pages warn that if you usually take a UK large, a US medium is likely to fit better.
The UK size range is narrow too. Monsoon waterproofs come in US medium to 2XL only (EU Large to XXXL), with no small. Silvertip polos run US small to 3XL. There is no women's clothing on the UK site, although the US store has a full women's line.
The cut itself is relaxed rather than slim, with room for layers. Breaking Eighty found the Cirque jacket roomier than Galvin Green's athletic European cut.
Fit Verdict
Three Putt wins on simplicity, with tees up to 3XL and a small in every garment. Sun Mountain's relaxed cut suits layering, but US sizing catches out British buyers who skip the warning. Size down one, and check the chart if you plan to wear a heavy hoodie underneath.
Style and Versatility
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is golf streetwear: graphic designs on heavyweight cotton, in relaxed and oversized shapes. A tee or hoodie suits a casual range session, the pub after a round or a weekend away. It isn't the top for a members' competition, and it is no use in a downpour.
Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain's look is plain, function-first American outdoor style: solid colours, small logos and nothing that tries to be fashion. On the UK site, the Monsoon jacket comes in three colourways and the Silvertip polo in six.
That makes it easy to wear around a golf club. A Silvertip polo meets a collared-shirt rule where a graphic tee won't, so check your club's golf dress code. Off the course, a packable Monsoon doubles as a light rain jacket for the dog walk or the commute.
Style Verdict
Three Putt has far more personality for the clubhouse, the car park and the weekend. Sun Mountain is the more useful brand on a wet day, and its polo gets you through a dress code.
Quality, Durability and Sustainability
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt's quality story is weight: 260gsm cotton tees, 280gsm long-sleeves, 400gsm sweatshirts and 430gsm hoodies. On sustainability, Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims. Its tees are 100% cotton.
Sun Mountain
Sun Mountain's quality case is waterproofing that independent testers rate highly. In MyGolfSpy's 2026 rain gear test, the Cirque II and the Monsoon both scored 9.2. MyGolfSpy also listed the Monsoon as a high-performing option among jackets under $100.
Breaking Eighty scored the Cirque line 9.2/10, one step below top-end Galvin Green at under half the price. That review covers the original Cirque rather than the Cirque II, and no Cirque jacket is sold in the UK.
Sun Mountain's warranty gives rainwear a two-year waterproof guarantee and covers outerwear zips, hems and seams for one year. The UK retailer quotes a 12-month manufacturer's warranty, so keep your receipt and ask which applies.
Sustainability is the weak spot. Sun Mountain publishes no sustainability, recycled-content or country-of-origin information on its apparel pages.
Quality Verdict
Sun Mountain wins on technical construction, with seam-sealed waterproofs that test well for the money. Three Putt wins on heavyweight cotton at a low price. On sustainability, neither gives you much to check.
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.
Sun Mountain
UK buyers deal with the independent retailer, RSMG Limited, rather than Sun Mountain itself. Delivery is free over £20 to the UK mainland and can take up to seven working days; express is usually a next-working-day service. Prices include VAT and orders come from a UK retailer, so there are no import charges.
The returns policy allows 30 days from receipt to send back unused goods with their packaging and labels, for a refund or an exchange. You pay the return postage, and the parcel stays your responsibility until it is signed for. Faulty goods reported within 30 days are collected.
The UK retailer offers phone and email support, with no published hours.
Support Verdict
Sun Mountain's UK retailer gives you longer: 30 days and the option of an exchange, against Three Putt's 14 days. Both leave the return postage to you, and for most mainland buyers delivery is free either way. Three Putt's edge is that you deal directly with the brand that makes the clothes.
Our Pick
Buy Sun Mountain if you want a cheap, properly seam-sealed waterproof to keep in the bag. The Monsoon jacket is £79.99 and the trousers £59.99 from sunmountaingolf.co.uk, and the £34.99 Silvertip polo handles a collared-shirt rule. Size down one from your UK size, and accept that the better Stratus and Cirque II stay in America.
Buy Three Putt if you want golf style for everything else. Heavyweight tees from £23.99, sweatshirts and hoodies under £52 cover a dry round at a relaxed club and the drink afterwards, with free UK delivery. Three Putt makes no rainwear, and you will still need a collared polo from elsewhere if your club requires one.
Plenty of golfers could own both: a Monsoon in the bag for the showers, and a Three Putt hoodie for the drive home. For more rain gear, see our guide to the best waterproof golf clothing.
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 Sun Mountain
Is Three Putt a good alternative to Sun Mountain?
Not for the job Sun Mountain does best. Its UK range is built around seam-sealed Monsoon waterproofs, while Three Putt makes heavyweight cotton tees, long-sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies with no rainwear at all. Three Putt is an alternative only for what you wear off the course or on dry, casual rounds, from £23.99 with free UK delivery.
Does Three Putt make waterproof golf clothing?
No. Three Putt sells four garments: tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies. The range has no waterproofs, outerwear, polos, trousers or caps, and its garments make no claims to moisture-wicking, stretch or weather protection. On a wet day, wear a proper waterproof such as the Monsoon, and save the hoodie for afterwards.
Which is better on the course?
Sun Mountain, clearly. The Monsoon jacket has a 15K-rated membrane with mechanical stretch and fully sealed seams, and MyGolfSpy scored it 9.2 in its 2026 rain gear test. The Silvertip is a moisture-wicking stretch polo that meets a collared-shirt rule. Three Putt's cotton tees and hoodies suit a dry, relaxed round at an easy-going club.
Can you buy Sun Mountain clothing in the UK?
Some of it. Sun Mountain's own store ships only to the US and Canada. The independent sunmountaingolf.co.uk sells the Monsoon jacket, trousers and short-sleeve pullover, plus the Silvertip polo, in pounds with VAT included. Pin High Golf lists the Monsoon jacket and trousers, but most UK golf shops stock Sun Mountain's bags rather than its clothing.
How does the sizing compare?
Sun Mountain uses US sizes, which run larger than UK sizes. Its UK retailer labels each size twice, so EU Large is USA Medium, and advises that a UK large usually fits a US medium. UK waterproofs come in US medium to 2XL only. Three Putt tees run S–3XL and its other garments S–2XL, with an oversized cut on the hoodies.
Which is better value?
It depends on what you need. For staying dry, Sun Mountain is strong value: a fully seam-sealed Monsoon jacket and trousers cost £139.98 together, with VAT included and free mainland delivery. For everyday golf clothing, Three Putt is cheaper, with tees from £23.99 and hoodies from £45.99. A tee and a hoodie together can cost less than one Monsoon jacket.
Are Sun Mountain and Three Putt sustainable?
Neither gives you much to check. Sun Mountain publishes no sustainability, recycled-content or country-of-origin information on its apparel pages. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims either; its tees are 100% cotton. If sustainability matters most to you, look for brands that tie named certifications to specific garments.
Is Sun Mountain rain gear as good as Galvin Green?
Not quite, but it costs far less. In MyGolfSpy's 2026 test, Galvin Green's Arlo scored 9.4, against 9.2 for the Cirque II and the Monsoon. The Arlo is £359, and Galvin Green guarantees its waterproof fabric with no time limit. It is also far easier to buy in Britain. Sun Mountain's case is value.
