Best Cold Weather Golf Gear in 2024

As Abbie Mitchell sang back in 1935, “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Years of four-season golf have proven the same for loops out on the course. When the weather turns, however, getting around the links isn’t quite as effortless. Old Man Winter can be a tough playing partner, the type who always quibbles about handicaps and never concedes a putt; but that doesn’t mean you need to put your clubs away once the leaves—and the mercury—have fallen.

These days, there’s no shortage of apparel and gear that can keep you feeling like June, even in the middle of January. Here, we spotlight six items that will comfortably keep you on the course all winter long.

True Linkswear Future Staples Hoodie

There are a number of outerwear pieces designed to keep you warm, just as there are plenty of options to keep you dry. Staying both warm and dry, on the other hand, is a harder task—especially if you want to do so in a manner that still allows you to comfortably swing a golf club. True Linkswear recently created the answer with its Future Staples Hoodie ($110). Not only is the sweatshirt sustainably crafted (with the majority of its materials made up of recycle polyester), the four-way stretch garment is ultra-soft, designed with a more tailored look (including concealed zipper pockets), and is water resistant. “You can be out in a torrential downpour and come inside clean and dry as a bone,” says Jason Moore, the brand’s CEO. And he should know, after all, the brand is headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., a region that Moore lovingly describes as “one of the wettest climates on Earth.” (BUY NOW)

Duca Del Cosma Castello Golf Boots

We’ll be honest: Your trusty pair of durable golf shoes will likely do the trick for most of the wintertime rounds in your future. But there are times—and courses—that require something more robust. In those instances, you’ll be well equipped with a pair of Duca del Cosma’s new Castello winter golf boots ($249). Made of Italian Nappa leather, these boots feature a soft fleece lining, which provides comfort and warmth. Better still, they feature an innovative, lightweight sole outfitted with three distinct traction nubs, which delivers plenty of traction, especially on challenging terrain. In the words of Frank van Wezel, the chairman at Duca del Cosma: “As someone who takes his golf game seriously, I know the value of having a reliable and comfortable pair of shoes.” As the new Castello model proves, such a statement is now applicable to boots, too. (BUY NOW)

FootJoy StaSof Winter Gloves and Winter Cart Mitts

When it comes to playing enjoyable golf in the cold, keeping your body warm is—of course—a necessity. But it all starts with warm hands. Anyone who’s mishit an iron in the cold knows how uncomfortable, not to mention how persistent, the resulting pins-and-needles sensation that runs through the fingers can be. FootJoy markets itself as the number one glove in golf, and when it comes to its winter offerings, such a claim is hard to dispute. The Stasof Winter gloves ($50) feature a palm made from CabrettaSof leather, while the top of the hand features performance fleece for warmth. Together, the two materials produce a winter glove that doesn’t sacrifice grip or comfort. (BUY NOW)

Not everyone is comfortable swinging a club while wearing a glove on both hands. If this sounds like you, FootJoy’s Winter Cart Mitts ($40), will offer you the intermittent warmth your hands need in between shots. Bolstered by a polyester shell for protection from light rain, these mitts feature a soft inner lining and a top pocket that can fit a disposable hand warmer if extra heat is necessary. (BUY NOW)

Little Donkey Andy Casual Fleece-Lined Pants

When it comes to dressing warmly for a winter round, you could add a tightly fitting base layer under your traditional golf pants. Or you could simply wear these insulated, fleece-lined pants ($43). Yes, Little Donkey Andy labels them as pants made for snow and skiing, but they’re still light enough in weight (and insulation) to be a perfect fit for the links—especially when temperatures dip into the low 40s or below. With side pockets and belt loops, they offer both the functionality and the style that you’ll need for the course. And because they’re treated with a water-repellent finish, they’re the only pants you’ll need to wear, even if the skies should open up. (BUY NOW)

Kjus Reach Jacket

Based on the Colorado brand’s classifications for outerwear, Kjus’s Reach Jacket ($349)—designed for “cold to very cold” climates—is the warmest piece of golfing apparel that the company produces. Most notably, the jacket’s interior is lined with graphene, which is a technologically advanced material that helps to distribute heat evenly across the entire body. The garment is also comprised of a premium, lightweight baffling material that is celebrated for its softness, flexibility, and heat-generating properties. In other words, the jacket is designed to deliver optimum warmth in a streamlined package that doesn’t interfere with the body during the golf swing. It’s the ultimate win-win. (BUY NOW)