Red Rooster Golf built its name around one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in the game. The company was founded by longtime friends Kerry Moher and Brad Fritsch after a trip to Pinehurst exposed the condition of Moher’s golf glove. Fritsch, a former PGA Tour player, understood how much a fresh, properly fitted glove could affect feel and confidence. That conversation eventually led to Red Rooster launching in 2021 through a successful Kickstarter campaign that reached its funding goal in less than 24 hours.
Gloves remain at the center of the brand, but Red Rooster has gradually expanded into accessories and apparel. The Flock represents its latest move in that direction, offering golfers a traditional performance polo at an approachable $49 price.
The Flock
The collection consists of four colorways. The Ghost uses a white camouflage pattern, while The Classic combines a black body with a contrasting white collar and placket. The Commodore and The Augusta introduce horizontal stripes in navy and forest green, respectively. Each shirt includes an embroidered Red Rooster logo on the chest, along with “Wake Up Your Game” tape inside the collar.
Red Rooster describes The Flock as being “built for the swing, not just the clubhouse.” The shirts use a stretchy performance fabric with moisture-wicking properties and UV protection. They also feature a three-button placket, a traditional polo collar and an athletic cut intended to move with the golfer.
The Fit
After seeing and handling the shirts in person, the athletic fit deserves more attention than the usual product-page disclaimer. They are form-fitting through the chest and shoulders, have relatively short sleeves and offer less room through the midsection than many mainstream golf shirts featuring a classic “North American fit”. Red Rooster recommends ordering one size larger than normal, and that recommendation is accurate. For reference, the Flock in size L is almost identical to many popular brands’ size M. Golfers who already prefer a trim, athletic silhouette will definitely appreciate the cut.
The fabric delivers what most golfers will expect from a performance polo at this price. There is plenty of stretch, and the material allows for easy movement during the swing. It has a medium weight rather than the thin, airy construction found in some shirts. The hand feel is fairly typical of this category, with a slightly textured finish and medium softness.
The collar is somewhat oversized and squared off, and doesn’t have a bunch of internal structure to make it feel stiff. It did, however, come through washing and drying without any obvious issues, leaving it wearable and presentable after laundering.
Of the four designs, The Ghost may be the most difficult to judge from the website. Its white camouflage pattern is subtle in product images but becomes much easier to see in person. The execution is clean and adds some depth to an otherwise all-white polo.
The striped options offer a more traditional alternative, while The Classic is an interesting throwback. All four share the same fabric, cut and general construction, so the buying decision will largely come down to personal style.
Our Take
The Flock gives Red Rooster customers a more accessible way to bring the brand into their golf wardrobe. The fabric has plenty of stretch, the athletic cut creates a trim look, and the four colorways offer a mix of traditional and more distinctive options.
Fit will be the biggest consideration. These shirts run notably slim through the chest, shoulders and midsection, so Red Rooster’s recommendation to order one size up is worth following. The collar is a little larger and less structured than some golfers may prefer, but it handled washing and drying without issue.
The small details help give the collection some personality. The embroidered chest logo is clean, the interior “Wake Up Your Game” tape is a nice touch, and The Ghost’s white camouflage pattern is more visible and better defined in person than it appears online.
At $49, The Flock feels appropriately positioned. It offers the stretch, moisture management and UV protection golfers expect from a modern performance polo, while giving fans of Red Rooster an easy way to enjoy the brand beyond its gloves.
Details – Red Rooster The Flock
Price: $49
Material: Performance fabric with moisture-wicking properties and UV protection
Fit: Athletic cut; ordering one size larger than normal is recommended
Sizes: S through XXL, depending on colorway
Colorways: The Ghost, The Classic, The Commodore and The Augusta
Available at redroostergolf.com.
