Most golfers are only too aware that the weather can take a dramatic turn for the worse during any season and that there is nothing more miserable than being cold and wet on the golf course. The simple way of keeping things fun is to make sure you take the right kind of golf clothing with you to the golf course.
Staying dry, warm and comfortable prevents joints and limbs from stiffening and will ensure ultimately that you have a good day out. Here's a few things to keep in mind when looking for the appropriate golf waterproof for you.
There are now a large range of golf waterproofs incorporating new manufacturing technologies to keep you dry, warm and cool. Lightweight nylon garments will keep you dry and are compact enough to squeeze into a bag. However these cheaper alternatives do come with some disadvantages. They are not breathable, so although you may stay dry you will find you start to sweat quite quickly and also they tend to be noisy. As the game needs concentration, small noises caused by friction in the garment could be very annoying and distracting.
At the mid to high end of the market, technology has moved on considerabley over the last few years which has given rise to Gore Tex based layers that provide golf clothing that is waterproof, breathable and windproof whilst remaining light in weight. Galvin green waterproofs are a good example of this.
Winter jackets are multi-layered, providing a waterproof outer layer and one or more layers within the jacket for warmth and windproofing. Obviously as you increase the number of layers your freedom of movement will suffer, so stick to a number of thin layers that can be adjusted rather than going for less garments but thicker material. On the other hand you can now get all year round jackets that are marginally thicker that tend to be more generous fitting. Be sure they come with plenty of adjusters around the hem and arms for when you have less layers underneath. Several of these jacket also come as convertibles, and include removable arms to make short sleeve jackets or gilets for days when it is not raining but you still need to keep warm.
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When buying remember that you can now get cuffs that stay in the same place where ever your arms are in the swing. These with the right adjusters around the wrist will make sure that water does not travel down your arms during play. When looking at zips remember that the more zip you have the greater the chances of the zip leaking by not being done up properly. Popular 1/4 zip tops makes for a less risky option on this front but full length zips will make the top or waterproof easier to take on and off. Around the neck line adjustable toggles can also help to ensure a snug fit whilst reducing the likelihood of water seeping down through the neck.
