Great wide-brim hat that can be used for golf-suggestions wanted

[RoyalMustang]

As stated above, I'm looking for a great wide-brim hat that would be suitable for golf. I'll also use it for other activities. I live in an area that has a maximum UV index of 14-15 in the summer, so I need plenty of protection, light weight, and a firm enough fit to stay on in windy conditoins. I had an Aussie Chiller beforehand and liked it; however, I was told it was packable and after doing so on a trip, the brim never recovered to lay flat again.

 

No dorky golf-logoed hats please. Even if it's a fun style, I don't need an advertisement on there unless I'm getting paid to wear it. I'm not 75 and betting at the hound track in Florida; no need to look like it! Some of the styles that these golf companies come out with look like a cross between Carl Reiner's (RIP) bucket hat in Ocean's 11 and a Vietnamese rice field worker's hat.  

[muniman]

Get on Ebay, and do a search for straw golf hats for men. They have a bunch on there, with many styles to choose from. Just make sure you consider buying a vented hat. I have a bunch of straw hats, and the vented ones are definitely cooler to wear because of the airflow. 

[chisag]

1 hour ago, RoyalMustang said:

As stated above, I'm looking for a great wide-brim hat that would be suitable for golf. I'll also use it for other activities. I live in an area that has a maximum UV index of 14-15 in the summer, so I need plenty of protection, light weight, and a firm enough fit to stay on in windy conditoins. I had an Aussie Chiller beforehand and liked it; however, I was told it was packable and after doing so on a trip, the brim never recovered to lay flat again.

 

No dorky golf-logoed hats please. Even if it's a fun style, I don't need an advertisement on there unless I'm getting paid to wear it. I'm not 75 and betting at the hound track in Florida; no need to look like it! Some of the styles that these golf companies come out with look like a cross between Carl Reiner's (RIP) bucket hat in Ocean's 11 and a Vietnamese rice field worker's hat.  

 

 

... I am in the same boat here in Phoenix year round, but especially in the summer. If you don't mid a small almost unreadable Walter Hagen on the front, these sun hats are bigger than most for max sun coverage. I just washed mine yesterday and it is two years old playing 4 to 5 times a week and it didn't change the shape. Fwiw, it is the exact same hat Titleist sells for $49 but Dicks/Golf Galaxy also sells these for $29. I have a light gray one along with this white one I wear most of the time. 


https://www.golfgalaxy.com/p/walter-hagen-mens-wide-brim-sun-hat-21whgmwhwdbrmsnhtapa/21whgmwhwdbrmsnhtapa

Edited March 18 by chisag

[WipeyFade]

I've thought about buying one of these a few times, but I don't know if I can pull it off lol. I'm more of a baseball hat kind of guy.

 

 

https://linksoul.com/collections/hats/products/ls8133-grey-jade-grey?variant=39819281039435

[kamaaina1]

UPF 50 rated  / $25   https://a.co/d/5QHPiBO

 

[Bucken77]

1 minute ago, kamaaina1 said:

UPF 50 rated  / $25   https://a.co/d/5QHPiBO

 

I have 2 of these and love them. The cooling does seem to work somehow at least for a few holes. 

[Ty_Webb]

https://www.coolibar.com/men/mens-sun-hats.html - I got myself a couple of hats from here. They're nice, comfortable and definitely protect you from the sun. 

[eric61]

Anybody tried a Tilley? Just wondering what model would be best.

[MattM97]

1 minute ago, eric61 said:

Anybody tried a Tilley? Just wondering what model would be best.

 

They have "golf specific" ones, I haven't owned it but tried on The Clubhouse and it was a nice feel. 

[Duffer222]

sheltahats.com

 

I’ve worn the “Condor Performance Sun Hat ” on the course everyday for the past year, 8-10 hours a day and this hat just performs.  In case you take it into the water, it floats.  And the “bend” you see will be there for good, no matter what you do to it. 
it’s not “wide”, but it covers your head, ears, face and neck.

 

[North Butte]

35 minutes ago, eric61 said:

Anybody tried a Tilley? Just wondering what model would be best.

Unless the weather is cold, just get a Tilley LTM8 in a size that lets it fit well without being too snug in the sweatband. 

 

It's not particularly ugly, not particularly stylish, just a plain looking broad brimmed hat with mesh sides, in a taupe/tan/khaki kind of neutral color. Can be washed on gentle cycle about 100 times (and air dried) before looking any the worse for wear. Can be washed many, many more times if you don't mind it being a bit faded. 

 

It's going to keep the sun off you as well as any hat that doesn't have an enormous, unmanageable brim. It's durable and washable, because it comes in exact sizes it's comfortable and the mesh sides means you will still sweat in hot humid weather but not nearly as much of a head-sauna as heavier, solid-side hats. 

 

If the wind chill is below 45F or so those mesh sides aren't your friend! I keep an old solid-sided Tilley around for those rare occasions I play when it's that cold. 

 

I'd say about half the people I play with in a given week wear either LTM8 of the similar LTM6 nowadays. 

 

P.S. I can only comment on hats that are practical in the Sweet Sunny South during the summer. Heavier, unventilated cloth hats will be a sweaty mess for half the year and straw hats (unless you are willing to wear them after they get nasty) will be sweat stained and awful looking after the first 85+ degree Heat Index day of the year. 

Edited March 18 by North Butte

[ChipNRun]

Try for a civilianized version of the military bush hat, AKA boonie hat.

 

Just without camouflage.

 

You can find them here and there for about $15.

[goalie]

 

Anything with a wide brim.  I'm pasty white, and would rather not have skin cancer, so I don't GAF what I look like anymore.  

[animalgolfs]

I use the above mention Tilley LTM8 as an everyday, do it all - then I use Coolibar as golf specific = both Matchplay & Fore models - Match play has a very wide brim whereas the Fore has better line of sight.

[JohnBrew]

I wear a Tilley sometimes. I've been wearing Tilley's since the early 2000's, mostly for when I was doing landscape photography. They are waterproof, UV resistant, have a strap when the wind gets up and float!

They are a Canadian company, the only downside is they moved production to China and the quality is not quite as good.

Try Hudson Hats online. I ordered my last one through Amazon and it came from Hudson, a company I have dealt with before.

[Hawkeye77]

Tilley's are great, I just wear the "normal" ones but cut off the Cisco Kid strings.  Too windy = ball cap and more sunscreen.

 

Last year for the yard I picked up a cheap but good wide brimmed straw hat at the farm supply store. It's great and if it fit a little tighter I'd wear it for golf often.

[animalgolfs]

8 minutes ago, JohnBrew said:

I wear a Tilley sometimes. I've been wearing Tilley's since the early 2000's, mostly for when I was doing landscape photography. They are waterproof, UV resistant, have a strap when the wind gets up and float!

They are a Canadian company, the only downside is they moved production to China and the quality is not quite as good.

 

Edited March 18 by animalgolfs

[robcha]

30 minutes ago, goalie said:

 

Anything with a wide brim.  I'm pasty white, and would rather not have skin cancer, so I don't GAF what I look like anymore.  

Have the same exact hat, love how wide it is and covers quite a lot. 

[OttoVonBizMarkie]

I'm assuming the max UV index down here is at least 14-15 in the summer.

 

Just ordered one of these: https://imperial1916.com/product/cc050-the-old-norse-cooling-sun-protection-hat/

 

Used a boonie hat released by Sugarloaf the past couple years, but the brim is starting to get a little too floppy: https://www.sugarloafsocialclub.com/archives-headwear/ufhm3gl4q228zdyohrh4sh0ex03u15

Edited March 18 by OttoVonBizMarkie
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[Ripper212]

My 2 cents - 

Tilley hats are nice, have 2 including the LTM8 but never wear them for golf. Too warm, even the "lightweight" one.

Straw hats look really cool but can't wash them. They're fine if you like sweat stains. You should see mine!

Mission boonie looks nice and light, but one size only I think and brim doesn't look broad enough

Callaway and Walter Hagen versions of the classic Titleist look pretty nice

Should also look at Imperial watership coolcore - definitely the best for me here in Florida

[Ajgaguy83]

https://ping.com/en-us/shop/headwear/men-s-headwear/boonie-hat
 

https://ping.com/en-us/shop/sale/clubs-of-paradise-collection/greenskeeper-hat

[BYK]

It's logoed, so I guess doesn't fit your needs, but the Titleist all mesh aussie hat rules in the sun.

And at least on mine the Titleist isn't obnoxious, and that's the only logo

can't seem to find any more all mesh ones though lol

[596]

Mission! 

[animalgolfs]

3 hours ago, robcha said:

Have the same exact hat, love how wide it is and covers quite a lot. 

https://ping.com/en-us/shop/sale/clubs-of-paradise-collection/greenskeeper-hat

One thing you gotta watch on most hats like this- if you have or wear 7 3/4 or larger......none of these types will fit......doesn't matter the brand Ping, Titleist,  Mizuno or Callaway- none will fit - at least everyone I've tried on

 

If you play in wind....you'll need a firm brim as well or it'll flop all over the damn place

Edited March 19 by animalgolfs

[North Butte]

21 minutes ago, animalgolfs said:

One thing you gotta watch on most hats like this- if you have or wear 7 3/4 or larger......none of these types will fit......doesn't matter the brand Ping, Titleist,  Mizuno or Callaway- none will fit - at least everyone I've tried on

 

If you play in wind....you'll need a firm brim as well or it'll flop all over the damn place

Yep, I have a size 8" head and life's too short to spend 4 hours out in the hot sun having my head squeezed by a so-called "XL" size hat that's actually about size 7-1/2 or 7-5/8.

[Chip Duffer]

Panamahatsdirect.com.

 

i have a couple. I love them. The quality is excellent, they are very light and comfortable. The real deal. Customer service has always been excellent.

[dekez]

I just bought a Titleist Aussie hat. I also have a Shelta. Neither are as cool as a visor, but obviously provide more coverage 

[dekez]

I have debated getting a cowboy hat like a Stetson Bridget, but it just doesn’t work when you Are short and fat. And from the North

 

[JungleJimbo]

6 hours ago, Duffer222 said:

sheltahats.com

 

I’ve worn the “Condor Performance Sun Hat ” on the course everyday for the past year, 8-10 hours a day and this hat just performs.  In case you take it into the water, it floats.  And the “bend” you see will be there for good, no matter what you do to it. 
it’s not “wide”, but it covers your head, ears, face and neck.

 

These look fab ... albeit wish they had a wider brim

 

[@_the_crook]

2 hours ago, dekez said:

I have debated getting a cowboy hat like a Stetson Bridget, but it just doesn’t work when you Are short and fat. And from the North

 

I still have a Stetson Stratoliner. . Remember, a big man needs a big hat.