Best Golf Rain Suits: Guide to Staying Dry

Having some good rain gear truly is the difference between a golf season that ends in late September, and one that trumps shopping on Black Friday. The ability to stay warm, dry and comfortable on the golf course, while still swinging freely, makes playing golf in almost any condition enjoyable.

Without waterproof gear, playing golf in the rain is (or should be) a non-starter. To even consider hitting the course in the rain, it’s an absolute must to have waterproof, or at least water-resistant, gear.

If you want to play golf in any sort of weather, you’re going to need the gear to keep you comfortable, temperature-wise, while playing. This can be tricky because a late-September round in the rain is certainly not created equal to one in late-November. While a lightweight waterproof jacket is good for a rainy round with temps in the high 50s, it won’t suffice when you decide to brave a round in the high 30s or low 40s.

To truly get the most out of your season, you could opt for a couple pieces of rain gear, a lightweight option and a warmer one for when those temperatures drop. Or, you could pick one lightweight jacket that can serve as a top-layer under multiple warm layers on those cold days.

The worst part about golf rain gear is its impact on your golf swing. It’s hard to make a free swing in a restrictive, waterproof, full-zip jacket. Finding one that accommodates your golf swing is a real game-changer.

While many models of waterproof and water-resistant golf jackets have a matching set of pants, finding the perfect bottoms is not quite as crucial as the perfect top. A top layer needs to provide movability that many general rain jackets don’t offer, but the bottoms should simply be waterproof, relatively comfortable, and preferably have pockets for some of your on-course essentials. Whether you opt for the matching pants to complete the perfect set, or choose something more generic that gets the job done is up to you.

With these elements in mind, we put together lists of the best golf rain gear for men, women, and juniors.

For most guys, function beats fashion when it comes to golf rain gear. If it doesn’t keep you dry, or you can’t swing in it, it’s not going to stay on anyways. Here is our list of the best golf rain gear for men.

Fit plays a key role in the perfect golf rain gear, and these jackets are made just for women to give ultimate comfort throughout a rainy round of golf.

The HydroKnit Rain Jacket from FootJoy is a made-for-golf rain jacket from one of the most reputable apparel brands in the sport. We like the fact that it comes with a two-year waterproof warranty and is built from four-way stretch material.

When it comes to golf jackets, hoods can be a blessing or a curse. Of course they’re good for keeping you dry from the top down, but sometimes they can be bulky and get in the way. The HydroKnit jacket offers the best of both worlds with a zip-off hood. It’s there when you want it, and gone when you don’t.

However, the jacket’s sizing tends to run on the small side. With that in mind, it’s recommended to try it on before buying if possible, or select the larger size if you’re between sizes. And of course, keep the tags on the jacket until you’re sure it fits properly in case you need to exchange it.

Waterproof, windproof, breathable and flexible. The Sun Mountain Women’s Stratus Golf Rain Jacket checks all the boxes. The stretch fabric makeup accommodates your golf swing while the zippered pockets, packable hood, and adjustable cuffs target comfort and warmth.

The Stratus is designed as a lightweight option, so even though it’s waterproof and provides some warmth, you might want to throw a couple extra warm layers underneath for those extra chilly rounds.

High school and middle school golf seasons that revolve around the school calendar open the door for a lot of cold and rainy rounds of golf for junior golfers. In order to succeed on the course, having the proper golf rain gear to stay warm and dry, while also being able to swing freely, is critical.

The Garb Harrison Full Zip golf jacket is both water and weather resistant, and will keep any junior golfer warm and dry on the course. Side pockets provide easy access to tees, gloves, balls, ball markers, or hand-warmers if the weather calls for them. The jacket is designed to perform as a top layer in the unpredictable early-spring weather.

The unique pattern adds a stylish touch to this functional jacket.

For girls who won’t let the elements prevent them from working on their game, there’s the Garb Brenna Rain Jacket. The lightweight top-piece will protect her from the elements without hindering her golf swing. The Brenna features a packable hood that’s there when you need it, and side pockets to store all the essential accessories.

The Provisional Full Zip Golf Rain Jacket from Adidas is a water-repellant, and wind and water resistant option to keep any junior golfer warm and dry on the course. The pockets zip, so any valuables, including a scorecard or golf glove, are protected from the rain. He’ll also appreciate the classic look of the Adidas brand.