Tommy Hilfiger Golf vs Three Putt: American Prep or UK Golf Streetwear

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

Author: Graeme

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

American prep with a flag on the chest against a Leeds streetwear brand that sells four cotton garments. One dresses you for the medal, the other for everything around it.

How We Review Golf Clothing Brands

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

Tommy Hilfiger Golf is classic American prep for the course: flag-logo polos, chinos, golf trousers, shorts and water-repellent layers. Three Putt is a Leeds golf streetwear brand selling long-sleeves and heavyweight cotton tees, sweatshirts and hoodies from £24.99. Buy Tommy for dress-code rounds; buy Three Putt for casual golf and everywhere else.

Best for off-course golf style on a sensible budget: Three Putt. Six golf graphic designs on heavyweight cotton, free UK delivery and nothing in the range above £54.99. It is casual wear, not performance kit.

Best for clubhouse-smart polos and on-course basics: Tommy Hilfiger Golf. Collared polos, golf chinos and shorts, and layers that pass most dress codes, at mid-to-premium prices.

Head-to-Head Comparison Summary

Feature	Three Putt Golf	Tommy Hilfiger Golf
What it sells	Tees, long-sleeve tees, sweatshirts and hoodies, each in six graphic designs, plus golf polos	Men's polos, chinos, golf trousers, shorts, quarter-zips, hoodies, tees, gilets and jackets; uk.tommy.com runs a small Tommy Golf edit
Key fabrics	305gsm 100% cotton tees; 305gsm cotton long-sleeves; 400gsm cotton sweatshirts; 430gsm cotton/polyester hoodies	96% organic cotton / 4% elastane pique polos; 100% cotton interlock polos; moisture-wicking Performance jersey polos and chinos; cotton-cashmere knitwear
Fit	Relaxed tees, oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts, oversized drop-shoulder hoodies	Mostly regular fit, with slim-fit 1985 polos; polos start at XS on uk.tommy.com
Typical UK prices	£24.99–£54.99	Mid-to-premium: 1985 pique polo £75, 1985 Denton chinos £110, cotton-cashmere quarter-zip £130, jackets up to £299
On-course use	Casual rounds and relaxed clubs; not technical wear	Collared polos and golf chinos suit most dress codes; some moisture-wicking pieces; water-repellent layers but no fully waterproof jacket
Off-course style	Streetwear cuts and golf graphics on heavyweight cotton	Smart-casual prep with the flag logo, at home in the clubhouse, office or bar
Sustainability claims	No recycled-content or eco claims; tees are 100% cotton	Certified organic cotton in the 1985 polos; brand-level aims on circular design and recycled materials
UK delivery	Free UK delivery	£4.90 at uk.tommy.com, free over £50; prices in pounds including VAT
UK returns	14 days from delivery; email support first; customer pays return postage	30 days from delivery, free with the label in the box; some stores take online returns; no exchanges
Customer support	Email: support@threeputtgolfclothing.co.uk	Live chat, a free phone line and a contact form, seven days a week

Best For…

Situation or golfer	Pick
Your club insists on a collared shirt	Tommy Hilfiger Golf
You want a heavyweight hoodie for the range, the pub and the drive home	Three Putt
You need golf chinos or shorts to finish the outfit	Tommy Hilfiger Golf
You want golf-themed clothes for under £30	Three Putt
You want one polo that works at the club and at dinner	Tommy Hilfiger Golf
You are buying a gift for a mate who plays casually	Three Putt
You play through steady winter rain	Neither: buy a specialist waterproof

Brand Overview

Three Putt Golf

Three Putt is a UK golf streetwear brand based in Leeds. The range is deliberately narrow, built on 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 performance polos, trousers, shorts, outerwear, waterproofs or caps in the range, and no women's-specific line. If your club has a collared-shirt dress code, you will want a polo rather than a tee.

Tommy Hilfiger Golf

Tommy Hilfiger was founded in New York City in 1985 and is owned by PVH Corp. It is one of the best-known names in American fashion, built on red, white and blue prep.

Its best-known golf ambassador was 2011 PGA champion Keegan Bradley, named global ambassador through 2014 while the golf line was licensed to Fletcher Leisure Group. Away from golf, Tommy is the apparel partner of the new Cadillac Formula 1 team from 2026.

On uk.tommy.com, a small Tommy Golf edit gathers men's pieces: 1985 pique polos, fluid cotton polos, Denton chinos and a cotton-cashmere quarter-zip. The wider golf selection sits with Function18, which carries a broad Tommy Hilfiger range, from Performance polos to golf jackets.

Tommy's women's golf range is limited in UK retail, and the pieces compared here are men's.

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. They are not technical performance wear, so do not expect moisture-wicking, stretch fabric or weather protection.

Tommy Hilfiger Golf

• 1985 polos: stretch cotton pique, 96% cotton / 4% elastane, in a slim fit. Tommy says the organic cotton is independently certified.
• Fluid cotton polos: 100% cotton interlock knit in a regular fit, with short or long sleeves.
• Performance pieces: the Performance Jersey polo uses a four-way stretch cotton, nylon, lyocell and elastane blend, described as moisture-wicking and anti-odour. The Performance Pique polo is 63% cotton, 31% polyester and 6% elastane.
• Golf trousers and shorts: the Denton Performance chino is a stretch technical fabric sold as moisture-wicking. The Dover Performance shorts use stretch nylon.
• Layers and outerwear: cotton terry quarter-zips, a water-repellent polar fleece, a water-repellent packable nylon gilet and a padded hooded jacket. None is sold as fully waterproof.
• Details: flag embroidery on the chest, a signature stripe inside the neckline and tipped collars on some polos.

The headline difference is purpose. Tommy is a lifestyle brand with golf-ready pieces, not a technical golf specialist. Three Putt is casual cotton for the culture around the game.

Price Comparison

Category	Three Putt	Tommy Hilfiger Golf
Tees	£24.99–£30.99	£39.99–£54.99
Long-sleeve tees	£28.99–£35.99	Long-sleeve polos instead, £85–£90
Polos	Not in the range	1985 pique polo £75; fluid cotton polo £85; up to £109
Sweatshirts and quarter-zips	£37.99–£47.99	Cotton-cashmere quarter-zip £130; quarter-zips up to £179
Hoodies	£45.99–£54.99	Hoodies up to £149; Performance fleece full-zip £209
Trousers and shorts	Not in the range	1985 Denton chinos £110; shorts up to £94.99; trousers up to £139
Outerwear	Not in the range	Gilets and jackets up to £299

The Tommy prices above are full UK retail prices. Tommy Golf edit prices come from uk.tommy.com, and the rest are Function18's full prices. Both show pounds with VAT included.

Price Verdict

Three Putt's dearest item, a £54.99 hoodie, costs less than Tommy's 1985 pique golf polo at £75. On tees, which both brands sell, Three Putt costs roughly half as much: £24.99–£30.99 against £39.99–£54.99. Tommy is the one selling polos, chinos and golf layers, though, so for course clothing this is not like for like. For value per pound, Three Putt wins clearly.

Fit and Sizing

Three Putt Golf

Three Putt sizes run S–2XL, except the long-sleeves, which are cut oversized and run S–XL. The cuts lean relaxed. 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.

Tommy Hilfiger Golf

Tommy's cut is mostly regular, but it mixes in other fits. The 1985 pique polos are slim fit, while the fluid cotton and Performance polos are regular fit. The cotton terry golf quarter-zip is relaxed. On uk.tommy.com, the Tommy Golf polos start at XS. Function18 stocks most Tommy tops in S–2XL, and the Denton Performance chino in 30–40 waists with three leg lengths.

Fit Verdict

Tommy gives you a choice: slim for a sharp clubhouse look, regular for comfort through the swing. Its polos also start at XS, which helps slimmer golfers. Three Putt is roomy and easy, which suits casual wear but not a tailored look. If you want chinos to go with your polo, Tommy does that and Three Putt does not.

Style and Versatility

Three Putt Golf

Three Putt is golf streetwear. Its six designs are golf-themed graphics on heavyweight cotton, cut in relaxed and oversized shapes. A Three Putt hoodie suits a casual range session, the pub after a round or a weekend away. It is not the right top for a members' competition at a traditional club.

Tommy Hilfiger Golf

Tommy is preppy Americana: navy, white and red, tipped collars and the flag logo on the chest. A fluid cotton polo or a cashmere-blend quarter-zip looks at home in the clubhouse, at dinner or in a smart-casual office. The visible branding will appeal to some golfers and put others off.

Style Verdict

Both cross over, in different directions. Tommy moves from the course to smart casual. Three Putt moves from golf culture into everyday streetwear. Choose by where you will wear it most: the clubhouse, or everywhere else.

Quality, Durability and Sustainability

Three Putt Golf

Three Putt's quality case rests on fabric 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.

Tommy Hilfiger Golf

Tommy's quality shows in the range and finishing: Pima cotton chinos, a cotton-cashmere knit and technical stretch fabrics in the Performance line. Its product pages list fibre content but not fabric weight, so a heavyweight comparison is not possible.

On sustainability, Tommy goes further than Three Putt. The 1985 polos use organic cotton that Tommy says is independently certified. Its sustainability page says the brand is working on circular design, more recycled and regenerative materials, and take-back, resale and repair schemes.

Quality Verdict

Tommy wins on range, finishing and performance fabric, and it has the more developed sustainability story. Three Putt wins on heavyweight cotton for the money. If you want a substantial hoodie or tee, Three Putt; if you want golf-specific fabric, Tommy.

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.

Tommy Hilfiger Golf

Standard delivery from uk.tommy.com costs £4.90, or nothing on orders over £50, so any full-price polo ships free. Tommy says standard orders usually arrive in 4–5 working days. You can also collect from a carrier pick-up point or some Tommy stores.

Returns are free within 30 days of delivery, using the label in the box, and some stores accept online returns. Items must be unworn with tags attached. There are no exchanges, so you return and reorder, and delivery charges are refunded only on full returns.

Support runs by live chat, a free phone line and a contact form, 08:00–20:00 on weekdays and 09:00–18:00 at weekends. Buy from Function18 and its own returns policy applies.

Support Verdict

Tommy wins this round. Free 30-day returns, in-store returns and three contact channels beat Three Putt's 14-day, email-only, customer-paid returns. Three Putt's free UK delivery has no minimum spend, but Tommy's £50 threshold rarely bites on golf pieces.

Our Pick

Buy Tommy Hilfiger Golf if you need clothes for the course itself. That means a collared polo for a dress code, golf chinos or shorts, or a smart quarter-zip that also works at dinner. Our full Tommy Hilfiger Golf review covers the range in more detail.

Buy Three Putt if you want golf style for everywhere else. Heavyweight tees from £24.99 and hoodies under £55 come with free UK delivery. Plenty of golfers will own both: a Tommy polo for the medal, a Three Putt hoodie for the drive home.

Want other options? See our Tommy Hilfiger Golf alternatives and our guide to American golf brands.

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 Tommy Hilfiger Golf

Is Three Putt a good alternative to Tommy Hilfiger Golf?

For part of the wardrobe, yes. Three Putt is a cheaper alternative for off-course golf style: 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 golf trousers or waterproofs, so golfers at dress-code clubs still need those from elsewhere.

Which is better on the course?

Tommy Hilfiger Golf. Its polos pass most dress codes, and the Performance pieces add moisture-wicking stretch fabric in polos and the Denton golf chino. Tommy also sells golf shorts and water-repellent layers. Three Putt's cotton tees and hoodies suit a relaxed round at an easy-going club, but they 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. Tommy offers more technical fabrics and finer knitwear, but at higher prices: £75 for a 1985 pique polo and up to £299 for a jacket.

How do the fits differ?

Tommy's cut is mostly regular: fluid cotton and Performance polos are regular fit, the 1985 polos are slim, and its polos start at XS on uk.tommy.com. Three Putt cuts are roomier: relaxed tees, oversized drop-shoulder long-sleeves, regular-fit sweatshirts and oversized drop-shoulder hoodies. Three Putt runs S–2XL, except the oversized long-sleeves (S–XL). For a tailored golf look, Tommy; for an easy streetwear fit, Three Putt.

Which is better off the course?

It depends on the setting. Tommy suits smart-casual places such as the clubhouse, dinner or the office, where a flag-logo polo or quarter-zip looks right. Three Putt suits everyday streetwear, with heavyweight cotton and golf graphics that read as normal casual clothes. For pubs, weekends and gifts, Three Putt is the easier pick.

Are Three Putt and Tommy Hilfiger sustainable?

Tommy has more to show. Its 1985 polos use organic cotton that Tommy says is independently certified, and its sustainability page says it is working on circular design and more recycled materials. Three Putt makes no recycled-content or eco claims; its tees are 100% cotton.

Which is better value?

Three Putt, on price alone. Its whole range sits between £24.99 and £54.99, while Tommy's tees cost £39.99–£54.99 and its 1985 pique polo £75. Tommy sells the course clothing Three Putt does not, though, so the fairest like-for-like comparison is tees.

Which ships better to the UK?

Both are UK-friendly. Three Putt delivers free with no minimum spend. Tommy charges £4.90 below £50 and delivers free above it, with pick-up points and some stores as options. On returns, Tommy is stronger: 30 days, free, with in-store drop-off. Three Putt accepts returns within 14 days of delivery, by email first, and the customer pays postage.