{"id":12195,"date":"2026-10-13T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12195\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:30:29","slug":"golf-quarter-zip-sweater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/golf-quarter-zip-sweater\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Golf Quarter Zip Sweaters 2026: Our Top 5 Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Top 5 Men’s Quarter-Zip Golf Pullovers for 2026<\/h2>\n
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Quick Verdict<\/div>\n
In a hurry? Our top pick is the Callaway Mens 1\/4 Blended Merino Golf Sweater, a warm merino-blend golf quarter zip with Primaloft front insulation for just \u00a349.95.<\/div>\n
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Best Golf Quarter Zip Sweaters<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

These five golf quarter zip pullovers run from \u00a347.99 to \u00a367.50, so there is a smart, practical layer for every budget. Choose by fabric and weather: merino blend for all-round warmth, soft fleece for comfort, or a wind-resistant fabric for exposed courses. Every one is covered by our 60-day returns policy, so you can buy with confidence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Callaway Mens 1\/4 Blended Merino Golf SweaterTop Pick \u00b7 \u00a349.95 \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Golf Quarter Zip: Full Comparison<\/span>
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Pullover<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\nFabric<\/th>\nWind protection<\/th>\nBest for<\/th>\nOur rating<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Callaway 1\/4 Blended Merino<\/strong> Top Pick<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a349.95<\/td>\nMerino\/acrylic blend<\/td>\nModerate<\/td>\nAll-round warmth<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\nShop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenmuir Devon Zip Neck<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a367.50<\/td>\n100% combed cotton<\/td>\nLight<\/td>\nClassic knitwear look<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\nShop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Under Armour Icon Fleece<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a347.99<\/td>\nCotton-blend fleece<\/td>\nLight<\/td>\nCosy comfort on a budget<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\nShop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
adidas Ultimate365 DWR Wind<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a359.95<\/td>\nRecycled stretch woven<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nWind and light showers<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\nShop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oscar Jacobson Waite<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a364.95<\/td>\nPolyester with elastane panels<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\nCool, breezy rounds<\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\nShop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

All 5<\/strong> are a golf quarter zip or zip neck design for easy ventilation. Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.<\/p>\n

Why a Golf Quarter Zip Earns Its Place in Your Bag<\/h2>\n

The golf quarter zip is the workhorse of the autumn golf wardrobe. It sits neatly over a polo, slips under a waterproof jacket and lets you vent heat with a quick tug of the zip when the sun comes out on the back nine. It looks smart enough for the clubhouse and works hard enough for a cold early tee time.<\/p>\n

We chose five golf quarter zip pullovers from five brands, priced from \u00a347.99 to \u00a367.50. Our PGA professional team judged each one on warmth for its weight, wind resistance, freedom of movement in the swing, fabric feel and value for money. You will find blended merino, soft cotton, brushed fleece, and two technical fabrics, so the list suits a wide range of golfers.<\/p>\n

If you are building a wider cold-weather wardrobe, browse all of our men’s golf sweaters<\/a> or read our guides to the best golf gilets<\/a> and Glenmuir golf sweaters<\/a>. For rain protection, see our range of golf waterproofs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What to Look For in a Golf Quarter Zip<\/h2>\n
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Fabric and warmth<\/h4>\n

Merino blends and brushed fleece give the most natural warmth. Fine-gauge cotton is lighter and better for milder days or as a mid-layer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wind protection<\/h4>\n

Water-repellent or windproof fabric stops the breeze from cutting through. If you play exposed links or parkland in autumn, this matters more than thickness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stretch and fit<\/h4>\n

Look for stretch panels or a relaxed cut so your golf quarter zip does not restrict your backswing. A regular or athletic fit layers best over a polo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Zip design<\/h4>\n

A longer golf quarter zip lets you vent quickly. Features such as a zip guard or lockable puller keep cold air and chafing away from your neck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Quick Navigation<\/h3>\n
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Best overall<\/a> (top pick)<\/span><\/td>\nRunner up<\/a><\/td>\nBest value<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for wind<\/a><\/td>\nAlso great<\/a><\/td>\nWhich should you buy?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Player profiles<\/a><\/td>\nHow we chose<\/a><\/td>\nFAQs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Best overall: Callaway Mens 1\/4 Blended Merino Golf Sweater<\/h2>\n
Quarter-zip sweater \u00b7 Merino blend with Primaloft<\/div>\n

A blended merino quarter-zip with lightweight Primaloft front insulation, built to keep the chill off without the bulk. It is the most complete all-rounder in this list.<\/p>\n

50% Merino \/ 50% Acrylic<\/span>Primaloft front insulation<\/span>OPTI-DRI wicking<\/span>2-way zip<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a349.95<\/span>Inc. VAT \u00b7 Free delivery<\/span><\/div>\n
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Why it wins<\/h3>\n

The Callaway 1\/4 Blended Merino Golf Sweater earns the top spot as a golf quarter zip because it does almost everything well at a very fair price. The 50% merino and 50% acrylic blend gives natural warmth and softness, while the acrylic keeps the garment durable and easy to care for. OPTI-DRI technology wicks moisture away from the body, and the thermal properties add insulation without making the sweater feel heavy.<\/p>\n

The standout detail is the lightweight Primaloft front insulation. It places warmth where the cold wind hits your chest, so you keep the freedom of a knit through the shoulders and arms. Two hand pockets and a 2-way zip closure make it practical on the course, and the chevron rib detailing at the hem gives a tidy finish.<\/p>\n

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Also in this guide<\/div>\n
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\"Glenmuir<\/div>\n
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Glenmuir Devon Zip Neck<\/div>\n
Combed cotton<\/div>\n
\u00a367.50<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Under Armour Icon Fleece<\/div>\n
Cotton blend<\/div>\n
\u00a347.99<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"adidas<\/div>\n
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adidas Ultimate365 DWR Wind<\/div>\n
Water-repellent finish<\/div>\n
\u00a359.95<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Oscar<\/div>\n
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Oscar Jacobson Waite<\/div>\n
Thermal and windproof<\/div>\n
\u00a364.95<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Fit, feel and layering<\/h3>\n

Callaway finishes the sweater with an embroidered Tour logo on the left chest and an Odyssey logo on the right sleeve, a look that reads as smart rather than loud. It is available in five colours: Black Ink, Peacoat, Steel Heather, Dark Blue Coral and Dark Italian Plum. It layers happily over a polo or under a waterproof. Explore more Callaway golf clothing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price and value<\/h3>\n

At \u00a349.95, it sits at the lower end of this roundup, yet it delivers merino, insulation and moisture-wicking in a single garment. For most golfers buying a proper golf quarter zip for the first time, that combination is hard to beat. We’d suggest this golf quarter zip to a club golfer who wants a single layer that works from October through March.<\/p>\n

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