Best golf rain gear: Stay dry on the course with our favorite pieces of rain gear
Best golf rain gear: Stay dry on the course with our favorite pieces of rain gear
Nobody wants the best round of their life disrupted by a little water.
Whether you're dreaming of playing Augusta National while watching the Masters this weekend, or getting out for 9 holes at your local muni, any golfer knows the value of having some rain gear handy.
A nice summer day often involves a shower, so be prepared with some of our favorite pieces of rain gear.
Thankfully, we don't think the heavy stuff is going to come down for quite a while...
Best golf rain shoes
The S2g RAIN.RDY Golf Shoes from adidas were literally made for this. Inspired by classic hightop basketball shoes and with a cleated outsole grip, you can keep your footing when it matters most.
If you're looking for something in a lighter color, check out the recently released MG4+ O2 G/LOCK Golf Shoe from G/FORE. Learn more about the shoe with our full review.
Best golf rain jacket
The Shield Half-Zip Rain Shell from Peter Millar is a fully waterproof golf staple. A separate stow pouch allows it to be packed down tight and easily stashed in a golf bag on the days when Mother Nature can't make up her mind.
As long as you don't mind mixing your athletic endeavors, the TIRO Rain Jacket from adidas is another great option with a bit of a retro look.
Finally, everybody knows that Under Armour makes great cold-weather gear, but they also specialize in rain gear. Check out their Drive Rain Jacket and find out for yourself.
Best golf rain hat
While we have yet to see what rain hat Ludvig Aberg and his new Retro Originals Collection will feature, you can't go wrong with a tried and true option from adidas, the RAIN.RDY Bucket Hat. Plus, the hat is currently 20% off, so act quickly!
Best golf rain pants
We've got two great options here. The Shield Pull-On Rain Pant from Peter Millar and the Hydrolite X Rain Pants from FootJoy both offer top-of-the-line protection from the elements without inhibiting movement.
The Peter Millar pant feature a zipper and velcro closure at the ankle, which allow for them to be pulled on over your shoes when things get really nasty out there.
The FootJoy pants are designed for warmer weather and are very lightweight, perfect for a tee time with a chance of summer showers.
Best affordable golf rain pants
If you're looking for the best bang for your buck, you have to try out Little Donkey Andy. A ridiculous name, absolutely, but we promise it's worth it. Here's what Golfweek's Travel Editor and Creative Director had to say about these pants:
I've become the Pied Piper of Little Donkey Andy, telling anyone who asks all about these fleece-lined weather pants. Found on Amazon, the brand offers several styles, most of them under the label of hiking pants, all of them with belt loops. I have two water resistant pairs (they've never soaked through) for simply cold, damp and windy days, when temps drops into the high 30s and low 40s. - Jason Lusk
Best rain golf glove
FootJoy is the most popular golf glove on the PGA Tour, so it should come as no surprise that we love their rain golf gloves. Sold as a pair, the QuikDry knit material and autosuede knit palm keep your hands as dry as can be.
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