YAHglobal Surfing may be the most synonymous “lifestyle sport” of the Hawaiian islands, but golf comes in at a very close second. From Nanea Golf Club in Kailua Kona (get directions) and the Kapalua Plantation course in Lahaina (directions) to the championship courses on Oahu’s North Shore at Turtle Bay (view) there are no shortages of courses to enjoy while on vacation or a work (ahem) retreat. While you can bring your clubs or rent them when you arrive there is one concern when it comes to what comes out with you on the green – attire. Sure, every course has its own local shop featuring branded polos and tees, but that’s not what you’re looking for in anticipation of your upcoming tee time. You want something more authentic. You want something that shows appreciation for the culture without sacrificing breathability and functionality.
Can you up your island fashion while lowering your handicap? Obviously traditional aloha button-ups won’t do, but don’t sweat it because our authentic guide to the north pacific archipelago has you covered. Below is this editor’s top pick for where to buy Hawaiian golf shirts online from the hottest new brand in golf fashion.
Top Picks for Authentic Hawaiian Golf Shirts for 2024-2025
TM x South Sea Arts Collection
You’re probably familiar with Southern California based Travis Mathew (TM) as their gear has been popping up courses around the mainland. While we typically exclude non-endemic (to the islands) brands from consideration on any list of picks for authentic attire, TM’s Huntington Beach roots caught our attention. Officially designated as “Surf City USA” the beach town is a sibling to Honolulu, boasting its own bronzed homage to Duke Kahanamoku along with a Duke’s restaurant and wave of other island themed businesses.
Understanding the importance of being genuine when entering the island market, TM reached out to none other than master-artisan Gecko of South Sea Arts to help design a line of Hawaiian golf shirts prior to opening their store in Waikiki (get directions). If the moniker “Gecko” sounds familiar, it may be because you know his world renowned tiki mugs and Polynesian-pop carvings. It’s the latter that really caught the attention of TM, as textile recreations of Gecko’z famous Ward Village totems now grace the TM x South Sea Arts Golf Polos collection. This collaboration blends TM’s aptitude in fashion-forward golf apparel with Gecko’z pedigree in Polynesian art to deliver the absolute best Hawaiian golf shirts in existence. Bold statement, we know, but it’s the ʻoiaʻiʻo (truth).
TM x SOUTH SEA ARTS GOLF POLOS
Below are all of the golf shirts in the TM x South Sea Arts Golf Polos collection. You can view more photos, select your size, and have it shipped directly to your address by clicking the affiliate referral links below.
That One Kine Polo (buy online)
Waimea Bae Polo (buy online)
Stay Pau Polo (buy online)
TM x SOUTH SEA ARTS GOLF BUTTON-UPS
Who says you have to golf in a polo? It gets hot on the green under the Hawaiian sun so feel free to undo a few buttons on the following addition to the TM x South Sea Arts collaboration.
Hawaiian Kitchen Button-Up (buy online)
TM x SOUTH SEA ARTS GOLF T-SHIRTS
Whether on the island and golfing at the laidback Kahuku Golf Course (get directions) or other causal front-to-back nine, you like to putt in a t-shirt from time to time. The TM x South Sea Arts collaboration has thought of this too! Get one of each from this limited collection of Hawaiian golf -t-shirts.
TM x South Sea Arts Golf Tees (buy online)
On location at the TM store on Kalakaua Avenue
Shop the entire TM x South Sea Arts Collection of Hawaiian golf shirts and check out the TM x SSA branded board shorts for your apres-golf surf session too!
Travis Mathew’s Hawaii Collection
In addition to the TM x South Sea Arts collaboration, Travis Mathew maintains a number of other golf shirts that pay homage to the Hawaiian islands. View more photos, select sizes, and ship your purchase directly to your address by clicking the image below.
Travis Mathew Hawaiian Golf T-Shirts
The TM store on Waikiki’s Kalakaua Avenue
Stay tuned as we update this page with additional recommendations for Hawaiian golf shirts as new collections are released. Do you have any questions about the above brands? Leave a comment below and we’ll reply within 24-hours.
