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The best golf shirts for practicing your favorite sport

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Shirts for golf, golf T-shirts and men’s golf shirts come in many colors, styles, and fabrics, so it’s up to personal choice as to which ones are best for you. Do you like primary or bold colors, solid patterns or stripes, or cotton or shiny wicking material? When you’re on the hunt for the right one, stop on these leading and enticing golf shirts, which just might catch your eye.

Golf shirts are similar to polo shirts, usually sporting a logo instead of a crest and a pocket for carrying a scorecard and pencil. Many of the shirts are made of a cotton-polyester blend or wicking material so you can stay cool and dry on the course and still look presentable later at the clubhouse. To kick up your style and comfort on the links, get one of these premium golf shirts.

Amazon Essentials Men’s Regular-Fit Shirt

Best Quick-dry

If sweat is an issue while golfing, this could be the golf shirt for you. It’s crafted from a quick-dry, moisture-wicking knit designed to help you manage sweat. The lightweight fabric also provides UPF sun protection ranging from UPF 20 to UPF 40, depending on the color selected. The shirt features a three-button placket and open-bottom hem.

Under Armour Men’s Tech Golf Polo

Best Lightweight

Feel light on your feet and comfortable on a golf course by wearing the lightweight Under Armour Men’s Tech Golf Polo. It’s made of a textured fabric that's engineered to be soft, light, and breathable, and wick sweat and dry fast. An anti-odor technology helps prevent the growth of odor-causing microbes. The shirt is available in 14 sizes and 45 colors.

IZOD Men’s Advantage Performance Short-Sleeve Polo

Best Quality

Seeking a high-quality golf shirt? End that search with this one made by IZOD. It features a top-notch stretch fabric that incorporates sport flex technology so you can move and twist with maximum flexibility. The moisture-wicking material is a sweat- and water-resistant fabric offering all-day comfort.

Lose the sweat and heaviness, and gain comfort and flexibility on the golf course by wearing a well-made gold shirt. When it comes to quality, durability, dryness, and style, these golf shirts lead the pack.

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Bogey
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Eagle
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Handicap
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