Substance over Style!
Your waterproof suit is an outer layer of weather protection designed to slip over your usual golfing outfit. In the middle of the golf course when it starts to rain you will want to get it on as quickly as possible. A good suit will have zips and easy access to putting it on and all the adjustable tags and toggles that you need whatever the season.
Do not expect a stylish slimming fit from your waterproofs but expect practicality and function first.
How does the waterproofing work?
There are two main ways waterproofing is achieved. One method is to apply a coating over the item to effectively seal it so the water cannot get through. This method tends to be found in lower spec waterproof garments due to the lack of breathability and the regular respraying that they need. The most common way in mid to higher end garments is the use of a membrane in the fabric, this membrane is so fine that water droplets cannot penetrate through it but air can still escape and your body can breath.
Our top pick Jackets
All our jackets come with a waterproof guarantee for your added peace of mind. We select the ones that use membrane technology for waterproofing so there will always be a level of breathability and they are easier to look after and maintain their performance.
Which brand is best?
Specialist waterproof brands like Sunderland of Scotland and Galvin Green spend all their time and resources researching and developing their products to be the best. Galvin Green use world renowned Gore-Tex fabric throughout the range as it is the best for performance with waterproofing and breathability.
Green Lamb waterproofs bring feminine colours and cuts to the waterproof world. Callaway have their tour proven Weather Series that is worn by tour players all over the world and is a firm customer favourite.
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Waterproof legwear
The key things to look for with your waterproof trousers are:
Make sure they are long enough to cover the top of your shoes, there is nothing worse then rain running down the outside of your waterproof trousers and into your shoes!
Flaps or over-lapping pockets so that rain doesn't get into your various pockets and soak your scorecard or other items.
Good long zip-up legs. Hopping around trying to get your feet and shoes through the legs in the middle of the course is only going to end one way! Wide bottom leg openings allow a much more graceful way of putting the trousers on.
Elasticated waist bands are a personal preference, the less moving parts like a zip the less that can go wrong.
They are designed to be over trousers that are large enough to comfortably accommodate the legwear you are wearing beneath.
Top Tip
A pair of waterproof trousers worn over lightweight trousers makes a perfect thermal barrier to keep you warm in the colder months. Waterproofs are not only waterproof but windproof as well.
Top it all off
Some waterproof jackets come with an integrated hood which are great in emergencies. Golfers can find them restrictive and uncomfortable when swinging the club and often prefer to opt for a bucket hat, where the wide rim allows rain to drip away from your body, preventing rain from dripping down your back.