Sunderland of Scotland vs Three Putt: Golf Rainwear or Golf Streetwear
Updated on: October 2, 2026 • ~10 min read
Author: Graeme
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A Scottish golf rainwear specialist with a lifetime fabric guarantee, against a Leeds streetwear label that makes no rainwear at all. They do different jobs, and plenty of golfers will end up owning both.
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Verdict and Quick Pick
Sunderland of Scotland is a golf rainwear specialist, owned by Glenmuir since 2020. It sells waterproof jackets from £150 to £180 and £95 Quebec trousers, with a lifetime guarantee on the waterproof fabric. Three Putt is a Leeds golf streetwear brand selling tees, long-sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies from £23.99. It makes no rainwear.
Best for wet rounds and British winters: Sunderland of Scotland. Waterproof jackets, rain trousers in four leg lengths, showerproof thermals and a proper women's range, with free UK delivery and free UK returns. If it rains where you play, this is the one to buy.
Best for golf style off the course: Three Putt. Heavyweight tees and hoodies with golf graphics, from £23.99 to £54.99 with free UK delivery. It is casual cotton-rich wear for the clubhouse and the drive home, not weatherproof kit.
Head-to-Head Comparison Summary
| Feature | Three Putt Golf | Sunderland of Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| What it sells | Four garments only: tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs | Golf weatherwear for men and women: waterproof jackets and weatherbeaters, waterproof and showerproof trousers, thermal midlayers and hoodies, padded jackets and gilets, hats and mittens. No polos or shirts |
| Key fabrics | 260gsm 100% cotton tees; 280gsm cotton/polyester long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies | Whisperdry, a 100% recycled polyester stretch waterproof rated 8,000mm; core waterproofs rated 8,000mm and 5,000g/m²/24h; stretch thermal fleeces with PFC-free water-repellent finishes |
| Fit | Relaxed tees, loose drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies | UK standard sizing, with jackets cut slightly more generously than midlayers. Most men's waterproofs S–XXXL; ladies' S–XXL (UK 8–24) |
| Typical UK prices | £23.99–£54.99 | £25 for a bobble hat up to £180 for the Whisperdry Stealth jacket, with Ryder Cup and Open versions £10 more (RRPs, October 2026) |
| On-course use | Casual rounds on dry days at relaxed clubs; not technical wear, and no collared shirts | Built for bad weather: rain jackets, rain trousers and showerproof thermal layers |
| Off-course style | Streetwear cuts and heavyweight fabric with golf graphics | Technical golf weatherwear; the quarter-zip thermal hoodies are the most casual pieces |
| Sustainability claims | No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton | Whisperdry is 100% recycled polyester with a PFC-free finish; no third-party certification named on product pages |
| UK delivery | Free UK delivery | Free UK standard delivery (1–3 working days); next day £7.50; free collection from the Lanark factory shop |
| UK returns | 14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage | 28 days from receipt, free for UK orders; no exchanges; personalised items can't be returned unless faulty |
| Customer support | Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk | Email, contact form, live chat and a UK freephone line, run by Glenmuir in Lanark |
Best For…
| Situation or golfer | Pick |
|---|---|
| You play through autumn and winter rain | Sunderland of Scotland |
| You want waterproof trousers in your leg length | Sunderland of Scotland |
| You want a women's waterproof jacket | Sunderland of Scotland |
| You want a warm, showerproof layer for cold mornings on the course | Sunderland of Scotland |
| Your club insists on a collared shirt | Neither: Sunderland's sister brand Glenmuir sells the polos |
| You want golf-themed clothes for under £30 | Three Putt |
| You want a heavyweight hoodie for the clubhouse and the pub after | 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. There are 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.
Sunderland of Scotland
Sunderland of Scotland is a golf weatherwear specialist with deep Glasgow roots. The Sunderland family started tailoring in the city in 1911. Toby and Ida Sunderland founded the sportswear business in 1966 with ultra-lightweight golf rainsuits, and Whisperdry followed in 1998.
The family sold the company to Harris Watson in 2003. Glenmuir, the Lanark golf clothing maker founded in 1891, became its European distributor in 2009 and took over the brand's global rights outside Asia from 1 January 2020. Its history page lists Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Sandy Lyle among past wearers.
The range is weatherwear only, for men and women: jackets, rain and showerproof trousers, thermals, padded layers and hats. There are no polos or shirts. Those come from sister brand Glenmuir, sold on the same website.
Beyond Glenmuir's own site, pro shops, Function18, GolfOnline and Clubhouse Golf stock it. American Golf and Scottsdale Golf didn't list it in October 2026.
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. Don't expect moisture-wicking, stretch fabric or weather protection.
Sunderland of Scotland
- Whisperdry Stealth: the flagship jacket (£180) is 100% recycled polyester, rated 8,000mm waterproof, with sealed seams and four-way stretch. It packs into its own side pocket, and the Voss weatherbeater is the quarter-zip pullover version.
- Core waterproofs: the Quebec and ladies' Montana trousers and the Valberg and ladies' Killy jackets are rated 8,000mm waterproof and 5,000g/m²/24h breathable.
- Quebec trousers: the best-reviewed thing Sunderland makes, with knee articulation, waterproof leg zips and anti-abrasion hem tape.
- Morzine: a £75 three-layer bonded showerproof trouser (96% polyester, 4% elastane), designed to be worn on its own as your normal golf trousers.
- Thermals: the Atlas quarter-zip hoodie uses a stretch thermal fleece (93% polyester, 7% elastane) with a PFC-free Teflon EcoElite finish to shrug off showers.
- Guarantee: waterproofs carry a lifetime waterproof guarantee for the fabric. Showerproof pieces such as the Morzine and the thermals aren't sold as waterproof.
Price Comparison
| Category | Three Putt | Sunderland of Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Tees | £23.99–£29.99 tees; £27.99–£34.99 long-sleeves | Not in the range |
| Polos | Not in the range | Not in the range (Glenmuir sells them) |
| Hoodies | £45.99–£54.99 | Atlas and Everest showerproof hoodies £95; Pyrenees padded hoodie £100 |
| Sweatshirts and midlayers | Sweatshirts £37.99–£47.99 | Sahara £80, Colorado £90, Sirocco merino-lined sweater £105 |
| Waterproof jackets | Not in the range | Typhoon £150, Valberg £160, Seve £170, Whisperdry Stealth £180 |
| Waterproof and showerproof trousers | Not in the range | Quebec £95; Morzine showerproof £75 |
| Women's waterproofs | No women's-specific range | Killy jacket £150, Whisperdry Whistler £180, Montana trousers £95 |
| Hats and accessories | Not in the range | Bobble hat and neck warmer £25; bucket hat and mittens £35 |
Sunderland prices are its own RRPs in October 2026, in pounds with VAT included; Ryder Cup and Open versions cost £10 more. UK retailers such as Function18, GolfOnline and Clubhouse Golf often list it below RRP.
Price Verdict
These brands barely overlap on price because they barely overlap on product. A Three Putt hoodie, sweatshirt and tee together cost less than one Whisperdry Stealth. The one real crossover is the hoodie. Sunderland's start at £95 because they are stretch, showerproof thermal layers, while Three Putt's heavyweight cotton-rich hoodies cost £45.99–£54.99. For rain gear, Sunderland is fair money: a lifetime fabric guarantee at prices below most GORE-TEX jackets. For casual wear, Three Putt is far cheaper.
Fit and Sizing
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt sizes run S–3XL on tees and S–2XL on everything else. 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.
Sunderland of Scotland
Sunderland uses UK standard sizing, and its size guide says so plainly. Size up if you're used to US sizing or like a classic fit, and size down if you wear European slim cuts. Jackets are cut slightly more generously than midlayers.
Most men's waterproofs, including the Whisperdry Stealth and Typhoon, run S–XXXL (chest 38–52in), though the Valberg and Seve stop at XXL. The Quebec trousers come in four leg lengths, from 27in to 33in, and the Morzine is sized by waist from 32in to 42in.
The women's range runs S–XXL (UK 8–24), and ladies' trousers come in three leg lengths. There are no exchanges, so a wrong size means a refund and a fresh order.
Fit Verdict
Sunderland wins on golf-specific sizing: leg lengths, a real women's range and XXXL on most waterproofs. Three Putt's cuts are roomier and simpler, from relaxed tees to oversized hoodies. If you want a Three Putt layer under a Sunderland shell on a dry, cold day, the regular-fit sweatshirt is easier to layer than the oversized hoodie.
Style and Versatility
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt is golf streetwear: golf-themed graphics on heavyweight fabric, cut in relaxed and oversized shapes. A 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, so check your golf dress code first.
Sunderland of Scotland
Sunderland looks like what it is: technical Scottish weatherwear, with colour-block panels and the small "s." logo. Ryder Cup and Open versions add event branding, and personalisation is free on its own site. Away from the course, the quarter-zip thermal hoodies are the most wearable pieces, but most of the range looks like golf kit.
Style Verdict
Sunderland dresses the round when the weather turns. Three Putt dresses everything around it, from the car park to the bar. The two rarely compete for the same hanger: one lives in the golf bag, the other in the wardrobe.
Quality, Durability and Sustainability
Three Putt Golf
Three Putt's quality story is weight. Tees are 260gsm cotton, sweatshirts 400gsm and hoodies 430gsm. They are casual garments, so there is no waterproofing, wicking or stretch to judge them on. On sustainability, Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims. Its tees are 100% cotton.
Sunderland of Scotland
The customer record is strong where it exists. In October 2026 the Quebec trousers held 4.8 out of 5 from more than 240 Feefo-verified reviews, though the flagship Whisperdry Stealth had only two. Today's Golfer's best golf jackets of 2026 called an 8,000mm rating "more than adequate for a four-hour round in sustained rain". That verdict was on the Matterhorn, which is no longer in Sunderland's own range.
The honest weakness is the number: 8,000mm is modest next to the 10,000mm to 30,000mm that many rivals quote. The lifetime fabric guarantee does much of the reassuring, though the product pages don't set out claim terms. It is a strength, not a rarity: Galvin Green also guarantees its waterproof fabric with no time limit, at a higher price.
On sustainability, Whisperdry is 100% recycled polyester, spun from recycled plastic bottles, with a PFC-free plant-based water-repellent finish. No third-party certification such as bluesign is named on its product pages. Sunderland says it makes many products in the UK and mostly in Europe, plus a few specialist overseas partner factories.
Quality Verdict
Sunderland wins on weather protection and aftercare, and nothing in the Three Putt range is built for rain. Three Putt wins on heavyweight fabric at a low price. If you want the highest waterproof rating on paper, look past both of these to a GORE-TEX brand.
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.
Sunderland of Scotland
Sunderland runs through Glenmuir's webshop, and its UK terms are generous:
- Delivery: free UK standard delivery in 1–3 working days, next-day delivery for £7.50, or free collection from the Lanark factory shop. Prices include VAT, so there is nothing extra to pay on arrival.
- Returns: 28 days from receipt for unworn, non-personalised items in their original packaging, and UK returns are free. Refunds reach your card or PayPal within 24–72 hours of the return arriving.
- Exchanges: none. You return the item for a refund and place a new order.
- Retailer and pro shop purchases: these go back to the shop you bought from, not to Sunderland.
- Contact: contact@glenmuir.com, a contact form, live chat and a UK freephone line, 0800 988 1442. The Lanark factory shop opens 10am–4pm, Monday to Saturday.
Support Verdict
Sunderland wins this one clearly: 28 days with free UK returns, quick refunds, a freephone number and live chat. Three Putt is simpler, with free UK delivery and email support, but its window is 14 days and you pay the return postage. The one Sunderland irritation is refund-and-reorder instead of exchanges.
Our Pick
Buy Sunderland of Scotland if you play through British autumns and winters and want guaranteed waterproofs without paying GORE-TEX money. The £95 Quebec trousers are the safest starting point, and the £180 Whisperdry Stealth is the jacket to pair with them. Measure before you order, because there are no exchanges.
Buy Three Putt for golf style off the course and on relaxed dry days, with free UK delivery. Heavyweight tees from £23.99 and hoodies under £52 cover the clubhouse and the drive home. A sweatshirt or long-sleeve tee rounds it out. You will still need a collared polo from elsewhere if your club requires one.
Plenty of golfers will own both: Sunderland in the bag for the wet days, Three Putt for everything after. 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 Sunderland of Scotland
Is Three Putt a good alternative to Sunderland of Scotland?
Not for rain. Three Putt sells heavyweight tees, long-sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies from £23.99 with free UK delivery, and none of them is waterproof, windproof or showerproof. There are no outerwear, polos or trousers either. It can't replace a Sunderland jacket or Quebec trousers, but it partners them well for the clubhouse and the drive home.
Which is better on the course?
Sunderland, clearly, whenever the weather turns. Its jackets and trousers are rated 8,000mm waterproof, the flagship Whisperdry adds sealed seams and four-way stretch, and its thermal hoodies shrug off showers. Three Putt's cotton tees and hoodies suit a relaxed round on a dry day, but offer no weather protection. Neither sells polos, so collared-shirt clubs mean a third brand.
Is Sunderland's lifetime waterproof guarantee unique?
No, though it is a real strength. Sunderland's product pages describe a lifetime waterproof guarantee for the fabric of its waterproofs, without setting out claim terms. Galvin Green also guarantees its waterproof fabric with no time limit, at a higher price. Showerproof Sunderland pieces, such as the Morzine trousers and the thermals, aren't sold as waterproof.
How do the fits differ?
Sunderland uses UK standard sizing: size up from US sizes, and down if you wear European slim fits. Most men's waterproofs run S–XXXL, ladies' S–XXL, and the Quebec trousers come in four leg lengths. Three Putt's cuts are roomier, from relaxed tees to oversized hoodies, in S–3XL for tees and S–2XL for everything else.
Which is better value?
It depends on the job. For rain gear, Sunderland: £95 trousers and £150–£180 jackets with a lifetime fabric guarantee, below most GORE-TEX prices. For everyday golf style, Three Putt: the whole range sits between £23.99 and £54.99, with free UK delivery. A Three Putt hoodie, sweatshirt and tee together cost less than one Whisperdry Stealth.
Are Sunderland and Three Putt sustainable?
Sunderland has more to show. Its Whisperdry fabric is 100% recycled polyester with a PFC-free, plant-based water-repellent finish, and some of its thermals use PFC-free finishes too. No third-party certification is named on its product pages. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims. Its tees are 100% cotton.
Which is easier to buy and return in the UK?
Both deliver free across the UK. Sunderland's returns are more generous: 28 days, free for UK orders, with refunds in 24–72 hours, though there are no exchanges. Three Putt accepts returns within 14 days of delivery. Email support first, and you pay the return postage.
