Nothing kills consistency and confidence faster than the feeling of a golf club slipping in your hands. On a rainy day, a secure grip can feel impossible to maintain, turning what should be a fun challenge into a frustrating battle against the elements. But contending with wet weather is mostly about having the right plan and the right gear. This guide will give you a complete playbook, from what to do before you leave the house to a disciplined on-course routine that will keep your grips dry and your swings in control, no matter how much it's raining.
Success in the rain begins long before you feel the first drop. What you do at home can set you up for a much more manageable round. Think of this as building a foundation, without it, all your on-course efforts will be ten times harder.
This is a non-negotiable step that many golfers overlook. Over time, your grips accumulate a layer of sweat, sunscreen, oil from your hands, and dirt. On a sunny day, you might not notice it. When moisture is introduced, this buildup transforms into an incredibly slick, greasy film, making it impossible to hold onto the club.
Give your grips a good scrub the day before you know you'll be playing in wet conditions. Here’s a simple way to do it:
You’ll be amazed at how much tackier and more secure a perfectly clean grip feels, especially in the rain.
A worn-out grip is your worst enemy in wet weather. A grip a that is old becoming hard, shiny, and smooth has lost all its texture. No amount of wiping will bring it back to life, and it offers zero friction when wet.
Take a look at your most-used clubs - your driver, your wedges, and your 7-iron. Do the grips look shiny? Can you see patches where the pattern has been worn completely smooth? Do they feel hard and plasticky instead of soft and rubbery? If the answer is yes, it's time to regrip. Playing with fresh, tacky grips is one of the single biggest advantages you can give yourself in the rain.
Walking onto the course unprepared for rain is a recipe for a bad time. Having a few specific items in your bag makes a massive difference. Here’s your shopping list for a solid rain-day setup.
One towel is not enough. For a wet round, you should have a minimum of three towels, and four is even better. Here’s how you’ll use them:
We're not talking about your regular leather golf glove. Specialized rain gloves, like the popular FootJoy RainGrip models, are made from a synthetic material that actually becomes tackier the wetter it gets. It sounds counterintuitive, but it absolutely works. They give you a sense of security that is impossible to achieve with a wet leather glove or bare hands.
Pro tip: Always buy rain gloves in a pair (for both left and right hands) and consider bringing two full pairs to the course. You can wear one pair for a few holes while the other air-dries by hanging it from the scaffolding of your umbrella.
A good quality waterproof golf bag is a fantastic investment if you play often in wet climates. But for most golfers, a reliable rain hood is perfectly fine. Before your round, test it to make sure it fits your bag correctly and that the zippers work smoothly. Ease of access is important when you're fumbling in the downpour.
Your umbrella is equally as important a piece of a equipment to not just to stay dry, but to shield the opening for the golf bag. A large, sixty-two inch double canopy umbrella which is designed to to withstand inversion in gusts of wind so your equipment doesn’t end up soaked.
With your gear prepped, it's all about execution on the course. This demands discipline and commitment to a simple routine for every single shot.
This is where most players fail. Your golf bag is their only shelter. Use your umbrella and rain hood as a shield for the opening to your golf bag where your grips are located.
Discipline here is separation of what makes a good round when its ran-swept, and one thats pure misery, Follow these steps religiously.:
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