GOLF staff’s top 5 picks

Is there anything more versatile than a classic sleeveless shirt?

When it comes to menswear must-haves, the venerable polo is a staple for good reason. Dress it up or dress it down, the polo works as an essential piece of sportswear as well as the perfect option for dinner with the in-laws.

Modern fabrics have enabled the polo to reach new heights of comfort and style, with light-as-air, moisture-wicking and windproof fabric combined with collars that stay sharp even after machine washing.

The best thing about polos? You can never have too much! So whether you’re looking to stock your closet ahead of the upcoming holiday season or looking for some inspiration on which polos would make the best gifts, you can’t go wrong with a personal recommendation. To help narrow down the options, I decided to ask my colleagues: Which polo shirt in your closet do you find yourself reaching for every now and then? And what makes it great?

Below, you can find their answers and GOLF’s picks for the best polos of 2025. Fill your cart now to get a jump on the holiday shopping season!

Peter Millar

I’m not much of a fashion guy, but if I know one thing, it’s that a classic polo with stripes or solid colors never goes out of style. But the real reason I’m always looking for Peter Millar section is due to the pleasantly wide fit and soft, smooth material. It also doesn’t hurt that Peter Millar polos let me still think I’m a medium compared to the greats at everything else. – Jack Hirsh

Peter Millar Summer Comfort Polo

Our performance and mesh fabrics are the gold standard in softness, style and stretch comfort.

Johnnie-O

Johnnie-O it’s one of those brands I’m starting to see some of my golfing buddies gravitate towards – and now I know why. After picking up a few of their polos this summer, they’ve become my go-to golf shirts: stylish, lightweight and – this is a big one for me – shapely! Many polos, especially polo collars, get misshapen after a few washes. But the Johnnie-Os in my closet—I have a Performance Jersey model and another from the Featherweight line—have stood the test not only of sweaty days on the course, but also the pounding of washer and dryer cycles. I also dig the surfer logo. Something about it calms me. -Alan Bastable

Johnnie-O Featherweight Performance

Our Featherweight Collection is 30% lighter than our standard jersey and is sweat wicking, heat regulating and has built-in UPF 50.

Radmor

I keep looking Poles of Radmore – especially from their Hudson or Union lines. I’m addicted to cotton at this point (totally out of the polyester feel) and they are as comfortable as any shirt I’ve ever worn. They also have a distinct, elegant yet approachable style that suits golf in the Pacific Northwest. Bonus points for their location, just a short drive from my home in Seattle. -Dylan Dethier