Golf Apparel Global Market Report 2026

Golf apparel encompasses the specialized clothing and accessories worn by golfers during their play. These garments typically feature attributes such as stretch fabrics, UV (ultraviolet) protection, and moisture-wicking materials, aimed at enhancing performance while maintaining a polished appearance.

The primary categories of golf apparel include clothing, hats, shoes, and other accessories. Clothing comprises items made from fabric to provide body protection, and these are available through diverse sales channels such as retail outlets, specialty stores, sports megastores, online platforms, on-course stores, and others. These apparel items cater to a broad spectrum of end users, including men, women, and children, and are utilized in both professional and amateur golf applications.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the golf apparel market by increasing costs of imported textiles, performance fabrics, trims, and footwear components used in clothing, shoes, and accessories. Manufacturing hubs in Asia-Pacific are most affected due to export exposure, while North America and Europe face higher sourcing and retail costs. These tariffs are influencing pricing strategies and inventory planning for brands. However, they are also driving nearshoring, diversification of sourcing locations, and increased use of recycled and locally sourced materials in golf apparel production.

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The golf apparel market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.52 billion in 2025 to $3.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in golf participation rates, expansion of professional golf events, increasing popularity of leisure sportswear, rising disposable incomes, growth of branded sports apparel.

The golf apparel market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for eco-friendly sportswear, rising online apparel sales, expansion of amateur golf participation, growing focus on athleisure crossover designs, increasing customization and personalization trends. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for performance-enhancing fabrics, growing adoption of sustainable apparel materials, expansion of casual and lifestyle golf wear, increasing focus on comfort and fit innovation, enhanced emphasis on brand-led premium designs.

The growing number of golf events is expected to support the expansion of the golf apparel market in the coming years. A golf event refers to a men's or women's stroke play competition in which athletes participate. The rise in golf events is largely driven by increasing interest in outdoor recreational activities, which motivates more individuals to take part in organized sporting events. Golf apparel plays a key role in supporting these events by offering players comfortable, performance-oriented clothing that enhances mobility and encourages higher participation. For example, according to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), a US-based non-profit organization, a record 545 million rounds of golf were played in 2024, exceeding the previous high of 531 million rounds recorded in 2023. As a result, the growing number of golf events is contributing to the growth of the golf apparel market.

Leading companies in the golf apparel market are increasingly emphasizing the adoption of advanced technologies, such as filium technology, to strengthen their competitive positioning. Filium technology is an innovative textile treatment that converts everyday fabrics, including cotton, wool, and silk, into high-performance materials with a range of enhanced properties. For example, in May 2023, Par(x)., a US-based golf apparel company, introduced a new golf apparel collection incorporating filium technology. This technology is engineered to offer golfers comfortable, high-performance apparel suitable for both on-course and off-course wear. Filium technology is manufactured in compliance with Bluesign standards for sustainable materials and production, making it environmentally responsible and minimizing ecological impact. It enables performance features such as liquid resistance, stain resistance, and odor repellency to be added to natural fibers like cotton without affecting their inherent qualities. Fabrics treated with filium technology repel liquids, dry up to 40% faster than conventional cotton, and remain stain-resistant, odor-free, and eco-friendly. The Par(x) collection features a wide variety of golf apparel for men and women, including shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, and dresses.

In January 2023, L2 Brands LLC, a US-based manufacturer specializing in high-end, custom-made, vintage-inspired clothing, headgear, and home furnishings, completed the acquisition of Ouray Sportswear LLC for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move positions L2 Brands LLC to enhance its portfolio and explore significant opportunities for future expansion. Ouray Sportswear LLC, a US-based clothing and fashion company, designs and manufactures clothing for golf sports and various industries.

Major companies operating in the golf apparel market are Nike Inc, Adidas AG, Puma SE, Under Armour Inc, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Hugo Boss AG, Fila Holdings Inc, Mizuno Corporation, Lacoste Alligator SA, Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp, Amer Sports Oy, HEAD Sport GmbH, Greyson Clothiers, Abacus Sportswear AB, TRUE Sports Inc, Dixon Golf Inc, Bolle Brands, ECCO Sko AS, Descente Ltd, Yonex Co Ltd, Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

North America was the largest region in the golf apparel market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the golf apparel market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the golf apparel market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The golf apparel market consists of sales of polo t-shirts, shorts, belts, headcovers, and sunglasses. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Golf Apparel Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses golf apparel market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Clothes; Hats; Shoes; Other Types
• 2) By Sales Channel: Retail; Specialty Stores; Sports Megastores; Online; On Course Stores; Other Sales Channels
• 3) By Application: Professional; Amateur
• 4) By End User: Men; Women; Kids
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Clothes: Polo Shirts; Golf Trousers Or Shorts; Golf Skirts Or Skorts; Outerwear; Rainwear
• 2) By Hats: Golf Caps; Visors; Bucket Hats
• 3) By Shoes: Spiked Golf Shoes; Spikeless Golf Shoes; Waterproof Golf Shoes
• 4) By Other Types: Golf Belts; Gloves; Socks; Sunglasses
• Companies Mentioned: Nike Inc; Adidas AG; Puma SE; Under Armour Inc; Ralph Lauren Corporation; Hugo Boss AG; Fila Holdings Inc; Mizuno Corporation; Lacoste Alligator SA; Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp; Amer Sports Oy; HEAD Sport GmbH; Greyson Clothiers; Abacus Sportswear AB; TRUE Sports Inc; Dixon Golf Inc; Bolle Brands; ECCO Sko AS; Descente Ltd; Yonex Co Ltd; Dunlop Sports Co Ltd
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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