Why is it all the best golf courses tend to be in rainy areas If youre as much of a golf nut as I am, youve certainly slogged your way to many a soggy green. Fortunately, there are quite a few products to help make your wet game more enjoyable and less, well, wet!

The best gear will keep you dry and comfortable, without hindering your swing. Unfortunately, the best will cost you your driving arm if youre not careful! Lucky for you Golf Guru Guy has done a lot of the legwork for you, and found several good deals. Check out the Golf Rain Gear link to see whats what!

The obvious items a golfer in the rain needs are a good raincoat and hat. The best fabric is made of Gore-tex, but it Aint cheap. The coat alone could cost you hundreds, with the bucket hats not much cheaper (You think they would get an ugliness discount, but no). Weve seen coats going for as low as $129 that are up to the challenge, as well as some goats. Now, following is a list of a few other items you will need.

Rain-proof Bags: A bag that keeps your clubs dry, but what is even better is a bag that keeps everything dry, from your wallet to your blackberry, to the mini-bar and TV Al Czervik from Caddy Shack sported. Invest in a bag with water-proof pockets. After all, no one likes rain in their mint julep mix

Gloves: The Wetter the Better! Son, if you can’t keep a grip on your club you’re next to useless in the war against the ball! Rather than have a pair of gloves that only worsen as the weather does, invest in a pair of rain gloves. Your grip will stay sure no matter how wet it gets!

Shoes: Be sure to use waterproof golf shoes and if they get wet, most of them are guaranteed, so hold onto to that receipt and warranty paperwork because if they are still within the warranty period ” Free Pair!!!! It’s also a good idea to bring another pair of shoes to rotate amongst and allow proper drying between rounds. And lastly, extra socks in the golf bag never hurt.

Wind-Proof Umbrellas: Durable golf umbrellas are a must for players seriously considering braving the storm. What better way to keep your equipment dry than to not let it get wet the first place? If youre going to get one, be sure it has vents on the top to keep it from inverting at the worst possible moment.

Well, you can go nuts, but these are the essentials you need to keep that great round going, no matter what Mother Nature has in store for your round Decent golf rain gear is essential if like me, youre mad for golf and play all year round.

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