Public Drip golf is not what the name suggests at first. It is not loud. It is not covered in logos. It is the Brooklyn brand that took public-course golf culture and applied a menswear sensibility to it — a specific combination that no one else in golf apparel was doing in 2020 when Neil Tan founded it. The result is clothes built for the course that hold up equally well off it.
Erthe carries the Public Drip collection because the brand earns its place in a catalog built around precision and point of view. Here is everything you need to know before you buy.
What Is Public Drip Golf?
Public Drip is a golf apparel brand founded in 2020. Brooklyn-based. Named for two ideas that had never been put in the same sentence: public-access golf culture and "drip," the streetwear term for personal style. The combination describes exactly what the brand is selling — a democratized game, dressed well.
Founded on New York's Public Courses
Neil Tan came back to golf the way a lot of people did during the pandemic: on a public course, no membership, no dress code enforcer at the first tee. His course was Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx — the oldest public golf course in the United States. That specific origin matters to the brand's DNA. Public Drip is not country-club golf wear made to look casual. It is built for the golfer who plays where anyone can play, and who shows up dressed like it means something anyway.
What "Public Drip" Actually Means
The name runs two signals in parallel. "Public" anchors the brand in accessibility and open courses. "Drip" signals that what you wear on that public course should be considered, not default. The brand is not interested in the gap between fashion and sport — it closes it by treating the two as the same project.
The Design Language: Menswear, Not Streetwear Hype
The frame Tan uses for Public Drip's aesthetic is menswear restraint. That positions it closer to classic Italian sportswear than to streetwear hype brands using golf as a backdrop. The distinctions are real: quiet accents over graphic statements, cut-and-sew construction over print-on-blank manufacturing, silhouettes that have a clean line when you're swinging and when you're sitting at the bar afterward.
No loud logos. No collaborations that are basically a logo transfer. Every detail is absorbed into the garment rather than advertised by it.
The Public Athlete Polo — What Makes It Different
The signature piece is the Public Athlete Polo, and it justifies Tan's menswear framing. The collar is a contrasting knitted spread collar, a direct reference to classic Italian knit ties — not a golf collar, not a sporty polo collar, something you would see in a well-curated archive of 1960s Italian sportswear. The four-button placket is shaped to reference the brand's P logo. The construction is lightweight recycled polyester with enough structure to hold its shape through a round.
The Athlete Polo is available at Erthe in Green, Cream, and Olive at $95. It is the piece that explains what the brand is doing better than any written description can. Order your normal size — it runs true.
The Public Drip collection at Erthe has current stock across colorways.
The Swing Shirt and Other Core Pieces
The Swing Shirt ($120) is the brand's take on an overshirt or light jacket layer for the course — a structured garment that functions as both a mid-layer and a standalone top. It runs true to size in S through XL. Currently in stock in Cream and Black at Erthe.
The Striped Polo ($95) and Up and Down Polo ($100) follow the same true-to-size fit and menswear restraint as the Athlete Polo. The Striped Polo is a subtle stripe on a clean silhouette, not a resort-wear piece. The Up and Down runs in Olive.
The Tech Shorts ($90) are the functional anchor of the range — a sport short in an olive colorway with waist sizing in inches. The Baseball Cap ($50) is the only in-stock headwear option, a clean black cap with minimal branding.
Public Drip's Rise: Hypebeast, LIV Golf, and What It Means
Public Drip has been featured by Hypebeast multiple times since 2023. That is not a golf publication — it is the primary editorial voice of global streetwear culture. Coverage there confirms what Tan was building toward: a brand that lives at the intersection of two cultures that do not usually share the same audience.
In 2025, Public Drip partnered with LIV Golf and Cleeks Golf Club on a limited capsule titled "Tradition, Refreshed." The collaboration put the brand in conversation with professional golf's most visible disruptor. In 2026, Public Drip joined RepSpark, a B2B wholesale platform for the golf and outdoor industry, signaling a shift from direct-to-consumer drop model toward broader retail distribution.
These moves matter for one reason: they confirm the brand is building, not burning. A Hypebeast co-sign is easy to mistake for a moment. The LIV collab, the RepSpark partnership, and the continued editorial attention suggest Public Drip is accumulating the kind of cultural weight that compounds.
The men's golf tops collection at Erthe includes the Athlete Polo and Swing Shirt alongside pieces from Erthe's broader range of designer golf brands.
Public Drip Sizing: What to Know Before You Order
This is the section that most brand write-ups skip. Here is what the sizing actually looks like across the Public Drip range Erthe carries.
Most pieces run true to size. The Athlete Polo, Striped Polo, Up and Down Polo, Swing Shirt, and Tech Shorts all fit as labeled. A reference model at 6'1" and 175 lbs wears a medium across these.
The Elevated Tee is the exception. The Elevated Tee ($99–120) has a boxy, oversized silhouette — intentionally so, which is a streetwear-influenced cut that will feel loose compared to a fitted golf polo. If you want a slimmer fit, size down one. The Elevated Tee is currently sold out at Erthe, but worth flagging if it restocks.
Tech Shorts waist sizing in inches:
| Size Label | Waist |
|---|---|
| 28 | 28–30" |
| 30 | 30–32" |
| 32 | 32–34" |
| 34 | 34–36" |
| 36 | 36–38" |
No dedicated women's line exists as of 2026. The brand produces men's apparel only.
For fit questions specific to your measurements, contact info@erthegolf.com before ordering.
What Erthe Carries from Public Drip
Current in-stock Public Drip pieces at Erthe, with prices and sizing:
The Polos — Which One to Buy
Three polos in stock. The Athlete Polo ($95, S/M/L, Green, Cream, Olive) is the one to start with — it is the brand's strongest piece and the clearest statement of what Public Drip is. The Striped Polo ($95, S/M/L, Olive/Cream) is for buyers who want the same fit with a subtle pattern. The Up and Down Polo ($100, S/M/L, Olive) occupies the same territory with a slightly different colorway.
All three run true to size. All three are built for the course and beyond it.
Swing Shirt, Shorts, and Accessories
The Swing Shirt ($120, S–XL, Cream, Black) is the right call if you need a layer. It works as both a mid-layer and a standalone overshirt. True to size.
The Tech Shorts ($90, 30–36 waist, Olive) are the functional complement to any polo in the range. Waist sizing in inches, true to size per the table above.
The Classic Baseball Cap ($50, Black) is a clean accessory option if you want the brand without committing to a polo.
Browse the Public Drip range for current inventory and stock status across colorways.
FAQ: Public Drip Golf
What is Public Drip golf?
Public Drip is a golf apparel brand founded in 2020 by Neil Tan in Brooklyn, New York. The brand is named for public-access golf culture and streetwear-derived style. Its design language is menswear-influenced: understated, cut-and-sew construction with subtle details rather than bold logos.
Who founded Public Drip?
Public Drip was founded in 2020 by Neil Tan, a Brooklyn-based designer who returned to the game at Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course in the Bronx — the oldest public golf course in the United States. That public-course origin is central to the brand's identity and name.
Is Public Drip true to size?
Most Public Drip pieces run true to size: the Athlete Polo, Striped Polo, Swing Shirt, and Tech Shorts are all true to size. The exception is the Elevated Tee, which has a boxy, oversized silhouette — size down one for a slimmer fit. A model at 6'1" and 175 lbs wears a medium across the brand.
Does Public Drip have a women's line?
No. As of 2026, Public Drip has no dedicated women's line. The brand produces men's apparel only, though several pieces carry a relaxed silhouette that works across body types.
Where can I buy Public Drip in the US?
Public Drip is available at Erthe Golf (erthegolf.com/collections/public-drip), which carries current in-stock pieces with verified sizing guidance. The brand is also available directly at publicdrip.com and through select specialty golf retailers.
What is Public Drip's most popular product?
The Public Athlete Polo is Public Drip's signature piece. It features a contrasting knitted spread collar inspired by classic Italian knitwear, a four-button placket shaped to reference the brand's P logo, and lightweight recycled polyester construction. It is the product that best represents what the brand is doing design-wise.
