Don’t let spring showers sour your next round of golf. Be prepared by keeping a set of rain gear in your trunk or locker.
With weather being so unpredictable for much of the country during spring and summer, now is a good time to invest in rain gear. All it takes is one water-logged round for you to do everything within your power to avoid it the rest of your life.
Golfweek has compiled a list of some of the best rain pants the golf industry has to offer. Whether you’re a club champion, a weekend warrior or are completely new to the game, we have found an option for you.
If you’re needing rain pants, you might need a jacket to go with it. Check out our best rain jacket for 2023, where you’ll find both long and short-sleeve options to keep you dry all spring and summer long.
DryJoys Select LS Rain Pants (FootJoy)
Price: $350
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: A go-to for FJ’s Tour pros, the DryJoys Select LS rain pant is high quality and can take a rain-packed punch. Waterproof protection doesn’t have to mean stuffy as these pants are breathable and lightweight to help you keep making birdies.
Shield Pull-On Rain Pant (Peter Millar)
Price: $200
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Engineered from a highly technical 2.5 layer performance fabric, the Shield Pull-On rain pant offers incredible protection. Made with premiere materials, these pants are so comfortable, you may even want to wear them when the sun is out.
Nike – Storm-FIT ADV Men’s Rain Pants (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $155
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Whether you’re dew sweeping or are stuck in the middle of a surprise spring shower, these Nike rain pants are a solid choice. Nike’s Storm-FIT technology will keep you dry all round long.
RAIN.RDY Golf Pants (Adidas)
Price: $180
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Any weather is golf weather with these rain pants from Adidas. Be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws your way with Adidas’ RAIN.RDY technology.
Under Armour – Elements Golf Rain Pant (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $110
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Under Armour’s Elements golf rain pant is what UA pros like Jordan Spieth wear when weather gets a bit dicey. Whether you’re combating rain or wind, these pants are a great choice.
SUNICE – Richard Zephal Rain Pant (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $170
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Breathable, lightweight and flexible, these pants from SUNICE are a top-tier choice for under $200. If you’re able to spend a bit more, these are darn close to Tour quality.
Frogg Toggs – Toadz HD Pants (Cabela’s)
Price: $74.99
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Frogg Toggs may be the best bang for your buck on this list. Their Toadz HD pants may not be the most golf-forward product, but we can assure that you’ll be dry all round long.
Outdoor Research – Helium Rain Pant (Backcountry)
Price: $129.95
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: These Helium rain pants from Outdoor Research will take a beating so you don’t have to. Easily packable, these pants should have a home in your trunk or golf bag.
Little Donkey Andy – Waterproof Lightweight Rain Pants (Amazon)
Price: $59.99
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Like every other item on this list, these pants from Little Donkey Andy will keep you protected from the elements. What sets these pants apart from some of the other items on this list is their zippered pockets to keep your golf items out of the rain but also easily accessible.
Galvin Green – Andy Gor-Tex Lined Rain Pant (PGA TOUR Superstore)
Price: $350
Why you’ll love it AND stay dry in it: Gor-Tex is the premiere material when talking about weatherproof apparel. These pants from Galvin Green take the best feature from other top brands and combine them into one pant. If you want to go big, go with these pants from Galvin Green.
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