Golf Products & Accessories Catalogue
OUR BEGINNING
Almost 150 years of heritage
Every great story has a beginning... Born of humble beginnings in the Scottish town of Hawick, Lyle & Scott has forged a path of innovation and style spanning almost 150 years. With a start in knitwear, founders William Lyle and Walter Scott opened their first factory with a modest £800 loan and a vision of placing quality and craftsmanship above all else. Making a mark with high quality knitted under garments, their dedication to their craft and William Lyle’s mantra of “good work makes more work” were reflected in their growing popularity, with operations tripling in size by 1910.
LYLE & SCOTT GOLF HERITAGE STORY
Lyle & Scott’s history on the golf course has shaped much of the brand in its current form today. The marriage of performance and style, the dedication to innovation and integrity and the iconic golden Eagle. Launched with the brand’s collection of golf wear in the 1960s, the emblem was inspired by the eagles of Gleneagles golf course, which are unique to Scotland and pay homage to the brand’s roots
What the public saw at the firm’s first show at the Open in Carnoustie was a limited selection. There were V Neck pullovers, slipovers, cardigans in lambswool and a Merino roll collar in the startlingly bright orange “Fireball” colour.
But it had been this strong use of colour in golf wear which had attracted Lyle & Scott into the sport. The American golfers, and in particular Doug Sanders, created a new trend of bright, often garish colour schemes. The clothing which they wore also bore the emblems of their manufacturers, so Lyle & Scott commissioned their own motif. They came up with the now famous Scottish golden Eagle. Not only was the image of magnificent bird of prey perfect for symbolising Lyle & Scott’s reputation for reliability and quality but, of course, an Eagle is the golfing term when a player manages the feat of achieving a hole two shots below par.
Adorned by titans of the game, the Eagle quickly became an iconic badge and symbol of not having to choose between form and function. Soaring through the 70s and 80s, the Eagle has become a permanent fixture on all garments and is a symbol of both Lyle & Scott’s heritage and the qualities that our customers respect and seek.
AN EXPANDING ROSTER OF GLOBAL LYLE & SCOTT TOUR AMBASSADORS, HERE ARE SOME OF THE TEAM...
RICK SHIELS
Lyle and Scott ambassador, British YouTuber, and golf professional who is best known for his YouTube channel, Rick Shiels Golf.
His channel became the biggest golf channel on YouTube after surpassing 561,500 subscribers. As of January, 2022, he now has over 2 million subscribers. Rick has filmed videos with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Dude Perfect, and most recently Good Good and Rickie Fowler.
