What is a Golf Jacket? Find Out if You Need One


Two men and one woman are walking on a windy golf course wearing golf jackets, golf hats and one of the men is wearing a padded vest. They are carrying their golf clubs in a over the shoulder bag.

It’s easy to think of a golf jacket as just another piece of athletic outerwear - something to pull on in rainy or cooler weather. But a good golf jacket is much more than a simple coat: it’s a staple item in any golfer’s wardrobe, thanks to its functionality and practicality. Read on as we outline what makes a golf jacket unique, the different types of golf jackets out there, and what to look for when choosing yours.

What is a golf jacket?

While the Green Jacket is one of the most revered prizes given to winners of the Masters Tournament, it is also an example of how the term ‘jacket’, in fact, carries different meaning depending on where you happen to be in the world. For the British, Scottish, and many other former Commonwealth countries, a jacket is what Americans would call a blazer; indeed, the esteemed Green Jacket bestowed on Masters Champions is a single-breasted, three-button blazer with gold buttons. 

While other tournaments include similar prizes - for instance, a red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational or the plaid jacket at the Charles Schwab Challenge - none of these are a true golf jackets for men. Instead, a golf jacket is a lightweight outer garment designed specifically for golfers.

A golf jacket offers protection against wind, rain, or cooler weather without impacting or restricting the player’s range of motion



Different types of golf jackets 

Golf jackets are typically defined by the following characteristics: 

  • They tend to be made from breathable, water-resistant, or moisture-wicking fabrics.
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  • They often feature a sleek, minimalist design.
  • They should be fitted, with roomy armholes and a stretchy inner layer or one that allows enough freedom of movement. 
  • Additional features usually include functional details—think zippered pockets, adjustable cuffs, or elastic hems. 
 


What material should you choose for your golf jacket?

Like most coats, what you choose depends largely on a couple of key factors: what style you like and what you need it for, including what types of occasions, if applicable, and type of weather you’ll be wearing it in. When it comes to choosing a golf jacket, the same factors ring true, although the occasion is, of course, to play or watch a game of golf. Here are the main materials for golf jackets. 

Two people are walking fast on a cloudy golf course. They are wearing matching golf rain jackets and waterproof pants in navy and white. The man on the left is wearing a waterproof bucket hat and the woman on the right is wearing a Gore-tex cap.

It's a close up on a male golfer that is preparing for his next shot. He is wearing a waterproof navy bucket hat with a Galvin Green logo on and a navy golf rain jacket with red and white details.


Anton Waterproof golf jacket

2.999,00 kr
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 review
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Lyndon Windproof and water repellent golf jacket

1.999,00 kr
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 reviews

Ames Waterproof golf jacket

2.899,00 kr
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews
S M L XL XXL

Layton Windproof and water repellent golf jacket

2.399,00 kr
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 review
Two golfers on a windy golf course that's located on the shore. The man in the forefront is a bout to hit his ball and is wearing an insulated golf hat with stripes and a gray and black golf windbreaker. The man in the background is watching his friend. He is wearing a light blue golf hoodie, a navy windproof golf vest, and navy golf pants.

A female golfer is holding the flag in her right hand and is looking to her left. She is wearing a white and grey golf jacket that is partly padded, a black stretchy golf skirt and a white golf shade.

There is a man on a golf course that's located right next to the ocean. It looks windy. He is wearing a short sleeved golf jacket in navy, a white base layer shirt, and white golf pants. He is carrying a golf bag with a Galvin Green logo.

XS S M L XL XXL

Larissa Windproof and water repellent golf jacket

1.899,00 kr
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews
XS S M L XL XXL

Alice Waterproof golf jacket

2.299,00 kr
Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 15 reviews
XS S M L XL XXL

Larissa Windproof and water repellent golf jacket

1.899,00 kr
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews
XS S M L XL XXL

Larissa Windproof and water repellent golf jacket

1.899,00 kr
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews
XS S M L XL XXL

Larissa Windproof and water repellent golf jacket

1.899,00 kr
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 4 reviews

Summary

If you’re looking for a men’s golf jacket, women’s golf jacket, or a junior golf jacket for your child, finding a style that suits the weather conditions you’ll be playing in is key. Whether you end up wearing it every time you’re on the green or it only comes out when it’s really pouring, it’s guaranteed to become a key item in your golfing wardrobe.

Have other questions about what to wear for a game of golf? Check out What to Wear Golfing for Men and What to Wear Golfing for Women.