Best Golf Hoodies 2026: From Nike to Sun Day Red

Love it or loathe it, the golf hoodie – stylish and controversial as it is in equal measure – is here to stay. 

The thought of wearing a hoodie on the golf course almost seemed criminal only five years ago, but 2025 has seen the garment well and truly hit the golf wear mainstream, with players now regularly donning at some of the world's most prestigious tournemants. 

What's more, the golf hoodie has the official endorsement of the world's best player, with Scottie Scheffler now routinely seen in them during major championship play.

And why shouldn't it? With sneaker-style golf shoes now well and truly the norm and golf club dress codes relaxing worldwide, it feels like a natural step forward for golf fashion to embrace a garment that has so long stood for easy comfort, versatility, and lightweight protection from changeable weather.

Thankfully, most big golf apparel brands have caught up, with most of the sportswear giants and a handful of smaller forward thinking labels releasing their own take on the golf hoodie in recent years.

As such, with the weather warming up but lightweight layering pieces still an absolute must, we thought Spring represented the perfect time to pull together a list of our favourite course-ready hoodies to get in your rotation.

The best golf hoodies for 2026

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adidas Beyond the Course hoodie

RRP: £80

A staple piece in adidas's new lifestyle-focused Beyond the Course golf range, the Beyond the Course hoodie is made from an ultra-soft, double-knit material that has an exceptionally premium look and feel, and importantly layers easily under a waterproof outer shell if required. It's also nearly 85% recycled, meaning you can tee up more while keeping your impact on the planet low.

Added stretch woven into the fabric keeps things breezy whether you're on the course or at the gym, while the looser fit makes it ideal for layering or wearing by itself on those in-between weather days.

Shop now: £80 from adidas

Nike Fairway Fresh Therma-FIT Oversized Golf Hoodie

RRP: £99.99

New for 2026 as part of the return of Nike's Shield-logo'd  Fairway Fresh collection, this golf-specific hoodie carries a distinct '90s skate-inspired aesthetic made from a mid-weight fleece to avoid bogging you down, engineered with Nike's signature Therma-Fit to provide the perfect balance of warmth, breathability and comfort in the heat of battle.

Shop now: £99.95 from Nike

Manors Golf Polartec Hoodie

RRP: £130

A brand new drop from Manors' new 2026 Club Collection, the Polartec Hoodie is precision engineered for layering in warmer weather, using an ultra-lightweight, fast-drying Polartec Power Dry recycled polyester with raised heat transfer elements to keep you from getting too warm when the sun begins to shine.

Emphasising on-course performance while maintaining wearability in daily life, neat touches like flatlock seams reduce skin irritation and make for the brand's most fluid-feeling layering piece yet.

Shop now: £130 from Manors Golf

Sun Day Red Pacific Luxe Hoodie

RRP: $200

A staple of the Sun Day Red range, the brand's take on the golf hoodie is one of the most luxurious on this list. The polyester/modal blend is buttery soft and outstanding for temperature regulation, designed to meet Tiger Woods' own exacting standards on the range and in the gym.

Shop now: $200 from Sun Day Red

Peter Millar Pine Performance Hoodie

RRP: £125

Peter Millar's Pine hoodie is a perfect example of how the North Carolina brand combines traditional designs and brings them up to date for modern performance. While the hoodie is a relatively new addition to the golfing wardrobe, the Pine Performance is, true to Peter Millar's aesthetic probably the most formal option on this list.

Constructed from soft fabric with a jersey front and micro-waffle back, this hoodie is exceptionally comfortable and performs just as well as it looks. 

The athletic fit is flattering without being restrictive, while the material is thin, light and breathable, making it an excellent layer for summer months or a layering option for when temperatures begin to drop. 

Shop now: £125 from Peter Millar

FootJoy Lightweight Hoodie

RRP: £95

Combining all-day wearability l feel with plenty of lightweight breathability on the course, FootJoy's Lightweight hoodie covers all the bases with FootJoy's classic understated style. 

True to the name, this 100% polyester hoodie it's breathable, quick-drying and easy to care for, with a double jersey knit for a soft feel on the body. Engineered with anti-microbial technology that helps inhibit odours when wet, it's and for stashing in your golf bag in changeable weather, and. benefits further from four way stretch and moisture wicking technology. An excellent performer that also looks the part. 

Shop now: £95 from FootJoy

J.Lindeberg Aerial Quarter Zip Hoodie

Price: £140

Why fork out for a quarter-zip and a hoodie when you can get both in one? That's the credo of the ever-progressive thinkers at J.Lindeberg, who have engineered their Aerial Quarter Zip Hood with a streamlined silhouette perfect for layering. The technical fabric is soft to the touch and stretchy throughout the swing, with a brushed inner finish making it the perfect insulator from wind and light rain.

Shop now: £140 from J.Lindeberg

Uniqlo C Oversized Hoodie

Price: £34.90

Already well-renowned for their high-quality, affordable basics, Uniqlo's enduring partnership with Adam Scott is a testament to how well their products translate to life on the course. This minimalist hoodie, designed by high fashion maestro Claire Weight Keller for their more elevated Uniqlo C collection, is made with a soft poly cotton, slouchy in just the right way and incredibly comfortable. It also comes in an array of tasteful neutrals for everyday wear.

Shop now: £34.90 from Uniqlo

What are the key differences between golf hoodies and traditional golf outerwear?

While traditional golf outerwear has long rested on some combination of a golf mid-layer and a hooded jacket over the top, the golf hoodie combines both into one easy-to-wear garment.

Most golf hoodies aren't waterproof like traditional waterproof golf jackets, however when it comes to providing a combination of comfort, versatility and light protection from the elements, the humble hoodie is fairly hard to beat.

Golf hoodies typically fit a little looser than traditional mid-layer jumpers as well, making them an often more aesthetically pleasing option to wear as an outer layer, and often come engineered with added pockets for quick and easy storage for your balls, tees and gloves.

Things to consider when buying a golf hoodie

The hoodie category is quite a broad one, and different styles and designs will favour certain conditions and environments, so the functionality of the garment is vital to consider.

If you regularly play in a cooler climate where wind and rain play a big factor, selecting a hoodie that's water-resistant and well-insulated should be your main priority.

Alternatively, some hoodies are much more breathable and lightweight, making them an ideal choice for golfers looking for something nice and easy to stash in their bag in case the temperature starts to dip slightly mid-round.

Price is key to consider when buying almost everything, and golfing hoodies are not exempt. Ranging quite dramatically from around £40 to close to £130, finding the price point that suits your budget is essential.

While the more expensive mid-layers on this list certainly deliver the quality and comfort you would expect from the price tag, you can still find excellent value and performance from every item on this list.

What types of materials are best for different weather conditions when choosing a golf hoodie?

Different materials offer different characteristics, so it's key to consider what your hoodie is made of when you make a purchase.

Most modern garments are made primarily from polyester, but cotton and wool do still have their place in the market. Polyester is our favoured material due to its stretch, moisture-wicking properties, and breathability. The synthetic material is also straightforward to care for and will hold its shape and colour incredibly well.

Cotton and wool both deliver a more traditional, polished feel and look, but don't provide the same level of versatility and functionality as polyester, elastane or a variety of other modern synthetics. Typically also more expensive, the natural materials also tend to lose their shape and colour more quickly.