You’ve been there before: at the tee on 17, having the round of your life, and all of a sudden it starts pouring.  Either you can drop your club and run to the clubhouse, or you can protect yourself from the elements and finish your round.  Don’t leave a watershed moment on the course; invest in these waterproof items and keep swinging away instead.

The foundation of any waterproof ensemble is a good jacket.  Lightweight waterproof jackets like those made by Sunderland of Scotland keep rain away while allowing perspiration to exit through vents.  The Sunderland Tournament Waterproof Jacket is a stylish option that’s also highly functional, with an elasticated comfort cuff and handwarmer zipped pockets for extra comfort.  Warmer still is the Regatta Hercules Jacket (from the series of Regatta waterproof jackets), which comes equipped with Thermoguard insulation and partial fleece lining.  Both jackets provide terrific cover and are extremely light, meaning you won’t feel a thing when you rip a drive straight at the pin.

Of course, a good jacket won’t do much for you if the rest of your body is still exposed.  You’ll need something to cover your nice khakis, which is where a good pair of waterproof golf trousers come in handy.  Ping’s waterproof, breathable, and wind resistant Tornado Waterproof Trousers are the ultimate in course-ready raingear.  They’ll look great with your Sunderland jacket and provide just enough material to be rolled up.  After all, it’s your look, and you never know when you’ll feel like channelling your inner-Payne Stewart.

How do you fight the elements on the links?  Pencil in a comment below and let us know!

Did you know?
Margaret Waldron, a 74-year-old legally blind woman, recorded hole-in-ones on back to back days in 1990.

-Jeff O.

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