I've Tested Golf Apparel For 6 Years, And This Is The Best Top I've Ever Tried

I don't know exactly how many golf apparel products I've tested, but I'm certain this is the best top I've tried.

I've Tested Golf Apparel For 6 Years, And This Is The Best Top I've Ever Tried
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Golf Monthly Verdict

I cannot stress enough how much I love this golf hoodie. It comes with a premium price, and the cashmere fabric requires vigilant maintenance, but it is worth it. A stunning soft feel, amazing comfort and a smart aesthetic make this Sun Day Red Hoodie the perfect golf top.

Reasons to buy
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    Incredibly soft fabric

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    Premium construction

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    Loads of colors and looks fantastic

Reasons to avoid
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    Can be tricky to maintain but it is worth it

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I have tested golf apparel for many years now, when I sat down to work it out I think it is around the six year mark. As you can imagine this means I have been lucky enough to try out, and properly test, a lot of gear ranging from rain jackets to shorts, whilst also covering a lot of brands like adidas, Peter Millar, G/FORE and many more. But in 2025 I was fortunate enough to receive an email about testing Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red apparel and I jumped at the chance.

For those of you unaware, Sun Day Red is a collaborative brand between TaylorMade and Woods, with the 15-time Major winner spearheading the brand after his split with Nike towards the tail-end of 2023. It manufactures a range of soft goods, some truly stunning shoes and also a wide collection of apparel for both men and women.

Now after getting some hands-on time with the product, I can categorically say that Sun Day Red clothing is some of the highest quality garments I have ever felt and tried on, and one particular top has become my absolute favorite, the 3D Tour Cashmere Hoodie.

Sun Day Red 3D Tour Cashmere Hoodie
Sun Day Red 3D Tour Cashmere Hoodie: $375 at Sun Day Red

The hoodie is available in 11 colors and sizing goes from small to 2XL, and it is worth saying the fit is true to size. One other thing worth noting is this top is hand wash only because the cashmere fabric needs to be looked after to ensure longevity.

Why you may ask? Well when I took the hoodie out of its packaging it immediately became clear to me how high-quality it is. The 100% cashmere fabric construction was so soft and actually drew an audible gasp from my partner. She went so far as to ask if she could have the hoodie but no way was I going to agree to that.

The hoodie is part of the premium cashmere collection and it is made with a 3D Knitting process which basically eliminates seams and delivers key stretch where needed. Indeed in my testing the hoodie stretched beautifully and was incredibly comfortable too - lightweight, breathable, it gave a degree of warmth, and worked well with a polo shirt underneath and a vest or lightweight jacket over the top.

It doesn't feel bulky and it retains its shape nicely, and again I am not sure I have the vocabulary to explain just how soft the cashmere is here. It is just awesome.

As mentioned above there are 11 lovely colors to choose from. I tested the navy but have my eye on the Frost Grey/Pale Blue finishes, and speaking more generally on the aesthetic, it is smart and works very well off the golf course too. I have worn this into the office a number of times for example.

Now the elephant in the room here is the price, the hoodie is at the premium end of the spectrum but this is all relative. To some $375 is affordable, to others it isn't. But what cannot be ignored here is for that price you get an ultra-premium product that feels worth every penny in my opinion.

I will say if you want some more hoodie options at different price points, then check out our best golf hoodies buying guide where I have covered every base.

Sam Tremlett
Senior E-commerce Editor

Sam is Golf Monthly's Senior E-commerce Editor which mean's he oversees everything E-com related on the site.

This takes the form of creating and updating Buying Guides, reviews, and finding bargain prices for deals content.

Working with golf gear and equipment over the last seven years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes.

He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them, and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate, insightful, and informative reviews and buying advice. This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for, at a good price.

Additionally Sam oversees Golf Monthly voucher/coupon content which seeks to find you the best offers and promotions from well-known brands like Callaway, TaylorMade and many more.

Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a single-figure handicap.

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