Golfing in the rain.

Donal55

Plenty of rain forecast this B/H weekend and plenty of golf to be played also. Apart from good raingear and keeping the clubs dry, could any other posters on here share some tips on how they combat playing in deluges!

Seve OB

Donal55 wrote: »

Plenty of rain forecast this B/H weekend and plenty of golf to be played also. Apart from good raingear and keeping the clubs dry, could any other posters on here share some tips on how they combat playing in deluges!

when the deluge comes it is usually met with 3or4 sets of eyes looking deep into each others, all with the same thought, but who is going to say it first..............:eek:

ForeRight

If I need an umbrella I don't play. I don't mind a light drizzle but I've no desire to walk around in a monsoon for 4 hours

AnneFrank

Yes i don't mind the odd shower, but i'm too old to play in constant rain these days,
Would much rather walk to the 19th

jimjim12

Rain gloves are a must, to avoid the club slipping out of your hand.

Mantis Toboggan

I generally check the weather before playing, no prizes for getting drenched.

Failing that always handy to have a wetsuit in the bag.

wardides

As a sidenote to this, why the hell is raingear so expensive? Any cheaper alternatives online?

levitronix

good rain gear is one of the best buys you can make

Tom.D.BJJ

wardides wrote: »

As a sidenote to this, why the hell is raingear so expensive? Any cheaper alternatives online?

For me "Buy cheap, buy twice" is the best piece of advice i ever received (particularly for shoes)....however, is there really any difference between Galvin Green and Sunderland at half the price?

Ronney

Tips for the rain:

Hang your towel inside the Umbrella

Wear a cotton t shirt, modern Lycra stuff is great on hot days but useless for drying a grip etc.

And good wet gear is priceless, for years thought my Addidas Wind sheeter/sleevles rain top was sufficient. One particularly wet day on the links I came in to find every inch of clothing under soaked through, friend with proper gear was bone dry

red ears

I play in the rain at this time of year no bother as its mild. If its a complete washout i won't go out but a bit of drizzle or showers no problem. I won't play in the rain from November to mid March though, pure misery, cold, hands numb etc.

Seve OB

Actually I got one of those brolly holders for the cart. they are great and well worth the few quid

Webbs

I have a FJ waterproof top and Ping waterproof trousers, have had them for past 5 years or so, I would have paid 4 or 5 times less than Galvin Green.
In all that time I can think of twice where I have been wet through to T shirt underneath. Like a lot here, if its bucketing down I'm not playing. There is no doubting the quality of GG but it is ridiculously expensive for the odd time out in really bad weather.

callaway92

I don't play in the rain, nor when it's too cold.

I usually pack it in from late October Until mid February

charlieIRL

Played 9 hole competition in the rain last night, good wet gear and its no problem at all.

Like Seve above, I have an umbrella holder on my trolley and it keeps everything dry.

Rain cleared off after a few holes and it was a grand evening for it.

Seve OB

I have had footjoy trousers for years, pretty damn good. they are kind of heavy, so any warmth in the day, you really don't want them over your trousers or you'll just melt (I normally just wore shorts if i was going to need them) but they were excellent, normally a bit of leakage around the waist on heavy rain days, but thats it really. my tops have been mostly sunderland/proquip ryder cup stuff (i have a few of them :rolleyes:) 2012 gear was proquip and the best i'd had, but with them all, you were always going to get at least a bit wet underneath with a heavy downpour.

but last years gear was GG goretex full set, trousers and top - -wow the difference, definately better at keeping the rain out, without question or doubt. much much lighter, so great for wearing over your stuff if you need to take on and off and you won't sweat up. no pockets in the top though

would i pay for it???? yea if i played the game at a serious level, without question. otherwise unless you are loaded, i personally don't think it's worth it for the average golfer. would be a good idea though for chrimbo pressies etc

BigChap1759

+1 for the brolley holder on the buggy, makes a huge difference. A good waterproof hat, preferably breathable also makes a big difference

Seve OB

BigChap1759 wrote: »

+1 for the brolley holder on the buggy, makes a huge difference. A good waterproof hat, preferably breathable also makes a big difference

Yes indeed, I find those fisherman type of hats very good because you get a peak sticking out at the back, it means the water drips away from your neck and less likely to run down the inside of your top. A normal baseball hat is not really great in the rain

lmhall

For hands - keep a few pairs of old worn out gloves in the bag. Other than that if it is v heavy rain a pair of Marigolds are great. The grip is excellent for the club and they are not too thick (material wise). Buy a pair in black (versus the pink or yellow ones) and no one will notice you are wearing a pair of washing up gloves.

ChippingSodbury

Seve OB

lmhall wrote: »

For hands - keep a few pairs of old worn out gloves in the bag. Other than that if it is v heavy rain a pair of Marigolds are great. The grip is excellent for the club and they are not too thick (material wise). Buy a pair in black (versus the pink or yellow ones) and no one will notice you are wearing a pair of washing up gloves.

I've heard it all now

lmhall

Don't knock it till ya try it. Whatever works is good by me.

Jawgap

If not already mentioned.......rain gloves......absolutely brilliant.

Other than that, it's worth spending the money on good rain gear. I tend to go with a good rain hat instead of an umbrella because on the links the wind often makes it an impractical proposition.

Montgolfier

Tips: Wet driver face and ball can reduce distance make sure face is dry. Or use a 3 wood more loft more spin longer than a driver in very wet conditions.

Hoboo

+1 for rain gloves. Wetter they get the more they grip. Definitely gonna try the marigolds for the craic, bright yellow all the way.

Wichita Lineman

I play in all weather conditions and have even been known to play well in heavy rain. I just get on with it. You can always get dry afterwards.

Best bit of golf clothing I have bought though was a pair of Sunderland waterproof trousers. They really are the business and do exactly what they are supposed to do - even in a downpour. I'll never scrimp on that part of my attire again.

Unfortunately most golf shoes do not seem to have been designed with the Irish weather in mind!