Golf in the rain… Not everyone is a fan of it, especially when the wind is also hammering the golf course, but there are a number of ways to combat it.
Often, when playing in the rain, you will find your clubs and grips will get wet and it can be difficult to hold onto them, let alone swing with them. However, in this piece, we have taken a look at 12 ways to make playing in the rain as easy as possible, from protecting your equipment, to making sure you are as prepared as possible before your round gets underway.
Often the rain will fall in winter conditions, unless you live in the UK when it’s all year round… but we have also covered how to play golf in cold weather (opens in new tab), as well as explaining why winter golf is easier than you think (opens in new tab).
1. When to use an umbrella
It may sound like we are stating the obvious here, but using an umbrella in rainy conditions is one of the best ways to keep yourself and your equipment dry when out on the golf course.
However, if you are faced with windy conditions, it may be best to ditch the umbrella. If you decide to use one though, then a handy bit of advice is to put a dry towel under the canvas. Whether you hang it or tie it over one of the stretchers, it is one of the best ways to guarantee a dry surface to wipe and clean your hands or golf grips.
2. Attach your bag’s rain hood before heading out to play
All the best golf bags (opens in new tab) come with a protective rain hood that will keep your clubs and valuables dry from the persistent conditions. If you know the weather is bad, then it is worth attaching the rain hood to your golf bag before you go out to play.
Whether it is in the house before you leave for the course, or the changing rooms of your golf club, by attaching the hood in dry conditions you don’t need to worry about fiddling around trying to clip or fasten the hood in place.
A good pair of waterproofs is crucial for golf in the rain
(Image credit: Tom Miles)
3. Speed up your play/Reduce your pre-shot routine
We’ve all been in that situation where we want to be in the comfort of the bar as the rain takes a turn for the worse. Now, some may disagree with this point, but reducing your pre-shot routine and speeding up play is a very good way of keeping equipment dry.
Obviously this doesn’t mean rush and go at a million miles per hour, but maybe take one less practice swing before you strike the ball. In fact, by taking less time over the ball you may seem some improvement….
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