What are the best waterproof jackets of 2019?
Best golf waterproofs 2019: FootJoy Hydrolite v2
Totally waterproof – not even a downpour in Troon could penetrate it – and extremely lightweight. It honestly feels like you’re wearing no more than a long-sleeved t-shirt. I was astonished by the lightweight vs. waterproof ratio. Two big front pockets and adjustable cuffs are also a plus point for me although that is where the adjustability ends so be sure to try before you buy. The price is also very reasonable compared to its competition. The only downside for me is the colour. While I like my Hydroknit in blue and green, the bright green in the jacket is a little too much. However, it does come in a nice black and grey colour.
Style: 3
Comfort: 5
Performance: 5
Price: £170
More information: FootJoy website
Best golf waterproofs 2019: Galvin Green Anthony
Galvin Green continue to excel on this front. I tested the Anthony jacket in black, white and red and found it ticked all the boxes. Not only did it keep me completely dry despite battling through 18 holes in the rain, but I found it very comfortable. On top of this, I didn’t feel like it had any impact on performance. I tend to find most waterproofs hinder the movement in my swing but this model is very light so I had no concerns about putting it on when the time called for it. Finally, Galvin Green offer great adjustability with straps on the cuffs and chest as well as elastic in the waist so these areas can be altered to each individual’s preferences. The one drawback for me is that I found the length to be on the small side and I’d be lying if I said it was a perfect fit.
Style: 4
Comfort: 4
Performance: 5
Price: £270
More information: Galvin Green website
Best golf waterproofs 2019: Galvin Green Ashton
Hands down the lightest jacket I’ve ever worn on the golf course. And despite the weight, it is Gore-Tex and therefore, completely waterproof. At first glance, this looks so different from anything I’ve seen before from Galvin Green but it does look better when it’s on. And although the style is not exactly to my liking, the fit is great and I didn’t have to make any adjustments to it which is nice. Adjustments to the waist are possible on both sides though. The performance is phenomenal. It is so lightweight it genuinely felt like I wasn’t wearing a jacket at all.
Style: 3
Comfort: 4
Performance: 5
Price: £290
More information: Galvin Green website
Best golf waterproofs 2019: Galvin Green Andres
A classic looking waterproof and performance to match. I’ve had it out for a number of rounds now and have enjoyed wearing it. It seems to be in that middle ground of not too light but not too bulky and still performs well even though you know you’re wearing a jacket. It was a little wide but after adjusting the straps on the chest, I found a fit that was good for me. It looks like a Galvin Green jacket which is in its favour as they rarely design a poor looking jacket and I can’t complain with the comfort. The Andres doesn’t have front pockets which I prefer to have but other than that it ticks all the boxes. It’s in the higher price bracket but with Galvin Green you know you’re getting quality.
Style: 5
Comfort: 4
Performance: 5
Price: £290
More information: Galvin Green website
Our best golf waterproofs 2019 rundown continues on the next page, including a contender for top billing…
Andrew Wright
NCG's instruction editor. Terrible student so trying my hand at passing on some of the best advice I've never listened to. Member of Royal Troon. Favourite golfer is two-time major winner and hall of famer, Retief Goosen.
