Tiger Woods’ new clothing brand, Sun Day Red, faced criticism following issues during the PGA Championship. After ending his long-term partnership with Nike, Woods launched Sun Day Red earlier this year, featuring golfwear he’s been sporting on the course.
On Thursday at Valhalla, Woods teed off wearing a salmon pink polo shirt, grey trousers, and a white cap with the brand’s logo—a leaping tiger with 15 stripes symbolizing his major victories. However, the humidity in Kentucky revealed problems with the shirt’s wicking material, as Woods’ perspiration became evident early in his round.
Golf writer Gabby Herzig from The Athletic remarked on X, “I feel like the one thing Sun Day Red should have prioritized is making golf shirts that even Tiger Woods can’t sweat through.” One fan was quick to point out to Essentially Sports, “I don’t mind the Sun Day Red brand, but gotta make sure they are better sweatproof? That’s why I love Rhoback, Nike, etc.; I can sweat all I want and show nothing like this. Yikes.”
Dan Rapaport from Barstool Sports added, “There’s not a material on Planet Earth that has a chance against Tiger’s sweating on a humid day at a major championship. Absolutely lapping the field in perspiration.”
Woods had initially warmed up in a sleeveless jumper but removed it before starting his round at the tenth hole. He finished the first round with a score of 72, tying for 85th place at one-over par.
A replica of the polo shirt worn by Woods is priced at $120 (£95), though the salmon pink version is currently sold out.
