When it comes to golfers, headwear is about as standard as polo shirts, spiked shoes and single-hand gloves. And that’s why golfers should really take a good hard look at what they are putting on their heads and ask themselves, is it helping my game?
If the answer to that question is “no,” perhaps Melin headwear is where you need to be putting your melon. And if you’re wondering if a really good hat can actually make a difference, the fast rise, continued growth and a legion of dedicated fans are some strong signs pointing to “yes.” So here’s a closer look at the brand and why it's a gift to golfers.
A Brief History
Melin was founded in 2013 by Brian McDonell and Corey Roth, who both grew up in Southern California. Along with playing more traditional sports, the pair also skated and snowboarded and took in all the cultural aspects that the region has to offer in terms of fashion, art and music.
But on top of all that, they are BIG hat guys. And once they realized how important hats are when it comes to things like style, first impressions and comfort, they knew they wanted something more. But that something didn’t exist, so they set out to make it themselves.
The Process
McDonell and Roth spent a few years learning the ins and outs of hat making, researching iconic fabric mills and sourcing the best materials from all over the world. With a focus on comfort, fit, innovation and details, the pair was inspired by the art of millinery, which they describe on their website as “the craft of bespoke hat making which dates to the 16th century in Milan Italy.” And thus, some of the most premium hats ever made were introduced to the world.
Melin And Golf
After generating impressive growth and revenue numbers in their infancy, one of the next logical steps for Melin was to enter golf, a space filled with hat-wearing folks who are always looking to improve their game by any means necessary.
And after steadily building a following by honoring tradition with modern performance, Melin now has a full line of golf-specific headwear, leaning into the rich heritage of golf with iconic argyle patterns to go along with the quality that has made Melin so successful. And did we mention moisture-wicking?! It is some of the very best that golfers have come across, which is saying a lot for the amount of head sweat that’s generated during 18 holes in the summer.
Your head, um sorry, your melon with thank you.