17 Best Golf Rain Gear Essentials in 2024

There’s a great big world of golf rain jackets. However, the Nike Storm-FIT has hit all our marks on style, price, and function. It’s not 100% waterproof like some of the more expensive golf rain jackets you will find, but it is water-resistant enough for the type of conditions you’re most likely to power through (light to moderate rain). Thanks to the blend of nylon, spandex, mesh, and polyester, the Storm-FIT is extremely forgiving in stretch and cut to provide enough room to swing.

The price of $250 isn’t cheap, but it’s definitely a better deal than some of the waterproof golf jackets you will see out there that are $400+. The Storm-FIT is contains unique design features all over, including hidden pockets and taped seams for water-resistant. Lest we forget to mention the Storm-FIT is one of the most packable and lightweight rain jackets we’ve tested. One last tip: you can even pair the Storm-FIT jacket with its matching Storm-FIT golf pants.

Here’s another example of why you should never count out the Swoosh.

Abacuss Sportswear has a handful of awesome waterproof golf jackets. The company is based in Orlando, FL after all, a city notorious for experienced some of the heaviest downpours in the country (especially in the summer). We’ve gravitated to this Bounce Waterproof Hoodie for its reasonable price point, cool hoodie-cut style (the hood makes a ton of sense for protecting your dome from downpours), and seriously good waterproofing tech.

To breakdown some of the science, the Bounce is made with a 3-layer fabric to help deliver high water-resistance while also preserving breathability. Abacuss claims the Bounce has a waterproof rating of 15,000, which means it’s primed to withstand heavy downpours (the rating indicates it could soak over time, though, according to SnowandRock.com). What’s cool is Abacuss also notes the hoodie’s breathability rating, or its MVP (Moisture Vapor Permeability). The MVP rating is reportedly at 15,000, which indicates its made to handle warmer weather and sweating much better than most waterproof garments.

Check out this brand first if you want to invest in a piece of golf rain gear that you can store in your golf bag and use for years to come.

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Ecco golf shoes are some the most comfortable performance pairs the golf community loves. The Biom C4 with a BOA construction lacing system caters to those who love that secure, worry-free feel of all-day play. Quite literally, you won’t hardly have to worry about retightening your laces while playing.

Ecco went all out on waterproofing this shoe by wrapping it with a Gore-Tex liner, so you can count these as one of the best pairs for those who are playing frequently. The high price tag makes these an investment, but anyone who prefers BOA lacing, and anyone who appreciates luxury feel, needs to consider grabbing a pair.

Dollar store umbrellas never last. If you want the best golf umbrella, look to Weatherman’s 68 model. It’s made with fiberglass to prevent inverting and vented canopies to withstand winds up to 55 mph, according to the brand. The umbrella fabric is even designed with a UPF 50+ barrier to help protect from the sun, making it an essential on the course rain or shine.

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Like a waterproof jacket, waterproof golf pants can cost a pretty penny. This one from Peter Millar is certainly an investment, but when examining other waterproof golf pants out there we found there’s no other pant that upholds a high level of style with functionality like the Rain Walker pant. Peter Millar cut this pant out of stretchy performance nylon and polyester, followed by an outfitting of taped seams. At the bottom you have a zipper and a velcro closure for keeping out water.

The Rain Walker pant allows for plenty of movement. It’s actually capable of wearing as a second layer over your golf shorts, so you can toss these on the second the rain rolls in. The best feature about this pant? It matches with the entire collection of Peter Millar waterproof golf tops, allowing you to power through sub-par weather in style.

How to Read Water Resistance Rating (IP Rating)

Some of the golf gear we ranked above has an Ingress Protection rating, also known as an “IP” rating. An IP rating notes how dust and water resistant a product is, with the first number indicating its level of dust protection and the second number indicating its level of water resistance. If you see an “X” on either number, that means no data has been gathered. You usually see this on the dust rating.

For water resistance rating, zero is the lowest while 9K is the highest (you’re unlikely to see a 9K on most products because this level is only given to materials that can handle direct, high-temp, and high-pressure water).

A good water rating to look for is anywhere between 4 and 6. A 7 or higher means the product can take full water submersion.