To ensure we don't have a miserable time on the course when caught out by the weather, each golfer must wrap up warm with thick cotton undershirts and wool trousers to insulate as much heat as possible. These are generally style and taste choices which we must all make individually to be comfortable. Here is a collection of essential accessories which fend off the elements and help keep you on par.
Footwear
Adidas Climawarm Winter Golf Shoes
These Adidas golf shoes may look more like a heavy duty hiking boot, but they are in fact the most indestructible, lightweight insulators on the market. Their innovative 'thinsulation' technology warms your feet by capturing heat between a thin textile layer surrounded by foam. On the exterior, soft leather creates a lightweight and stylish finish which is waterproof and incredibly tough. This practical comfort is combined with Adidas cleats to keep you dry and upright.
Rain Gear
This rain suit from Nike Golf is waterproof, windproof, and breathable with a top collar to keep you warm and protected. The suit comes in all sizes and is adjustable through a number of toggles, Velcro straps and zip pockets. Best of all, the entire rain suit is lightweight for comfort and can quickly be put on or packed away depending on the conditions.
ProQuip Water Resistant Crew Neck Sweater
Developed in Britain, the ProQuip water resistant sweater is an ideal alternative for anyone who is looking to avoid bulkier rain suits. This warm sweater is knitted from the highest quality lamb's wool and sealed with a waterproof finish so that rain simply beads off the surface, keeping you dry during damp rounds. It is rated very highly throughout the golfing community and a must have for this year.
Adidas Double Canopy Golf Umbrella
This premium umbrella from Adidas can take on all conditions. Its Ripstop Nylon construction makes it incredibly durable and its double canopy design, with reinforced fiberglass ribs, keeps you dry while allowing enough wind through to keep the umbrella steady. The umbrella is easily stored in any bag with a quick opening mechanism.
PGA Tour Full Golf Bag Rain Cover
Now you're protected from the rain, it's time for your clubs. This PGA Tour branded rain cover can fit any bag, can be easily cleaned, and its see through construction allows you to easily identify anything in your bag.
Warm Gear
Under Armour ColdGear Golf Glove
A winter golf glove is essential for playing in treacherous conditions. The innovative Under Armour technology not only traps body heat to keep your hands warm, but also provides extra grip with a synthetic suede palm that helps you hold the club under slippery conditions. The double knit cold gear technology allows for a warm, snug fit so you can remain comfortable and maintain that all important feel.
TaylorMade Winter Golf Mittens
Sometimes one glove isn't enough as it can get really arctic on the golf course. The thin insulation microfiber fabric of these TaylorMade golf mittens trap a superior amount of air between you and the exterior, keeping your hands toasty warm between shots and greens. The waterproof nylon shell protects you from the outside while the inside fleece lining provides the ultimate escape from the cold. A secure wrist cuff and rubber palm generates added protection and grip when you need it.
Accessories
The winter tees from Masters Golf help when the soil becomes too hard or soft. These chunky tees come in three different heights allowing you to drive off the tee when the ground is frozen solid, or hit off the fairway when the ground is too wet or the lye is too heavy. Never lose a tee again and play whether the weather gives you rain, frost, or snow.
The Twilight Tracer golf ball is an ingenious invention that solves many dilemmas of the winter golfer. With the same performance as a regular ball, the Twilight Tracer is fitted with an LED which flashes for 5-6 minutes every time it's hit. This allows you to track and find your ball in poor light, in the woods, when it's plugged in soggy soil, and even make it possible to play when the snow falls!