Rain is one thing, but add blustering winds into the equation and it could make that 4 hours on the golf course feel twice as long.
Wind jackets, otherwise known as windbreakers, are crucially important to helping your body maintain a constant core temperature. They’ll keep you warm and protected from the elements at all times.
These jackets don’t restrict movement, meaning you can swing your club freely and perform the best you can.
So, if you’re wanting to keep warm and say no to those pesky winds, we’ve made this handy buyer’s guide just for you.
Below each product you’ll find a link which will take you to where you can buy each wind jacket from. And the best part? They’re all available online, so you don’t have to venture out to pick them up.
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The best golf wind jackets
FootJoy Hybrid golf jacket
The FJ Hybrid Jacket is made from jersey knit and woven quilt, lined with stretch jersey fabric for body heat retention and comfort.
Complete with a water resistant DWR finish that will keep you dry during light rain. A woven section cut in over the shoulders created for added freedom of movement will allow you never to feel restricted.
Featuring an extended high collar for added wind protection, full zip construction perfect for a easy on/off as the weather changes Finished with zippered hand pockets for extra storage and FJ logo detail to collar
Key Features:
- Full-zip construction allows for easy on/off as weather conditions change
- Extended high collar for added wind and cold weather protection
- Woven section cut in over shoulders for added freedom of movement
- Water resistant DWR finish (woven panel) keeps you dry in light rain
- Stretch jersey lined jersey fabric for body heat retention and comfort
Ping Dover Windproof golf jacket
The PING Dover Windproof Golf Jacket is a superb new offering that will protect you from the elements on the colder days this autumn.
Featuring their Sensorwarm technology, this jacket traps warm air inside and allows you to retain more of the heat your body generates.
It is wind-proof and water resistant and will keep the rain off should you get caught out in a passing shower. When the weather does turn colder, it is important to retain complete freedom of movement so you can continue to play at your best level.
The PING Dover Windproof Golf Jacket has been constructed with stretch properties ensuring you can continue to swing freely. It also benefits from insulated front stylings and a brushed back fleece that has been specifically designed to keep you warm.
Key Features:
- PING Eye heat transfer logo to front shoulder and Eye Mark logo to back neck.
- Brushed stretch-fleece at back body and sleeves for freedom of movement
- PING binding to hem and cuffs.
- Ultrasonic quilted thermal PING golf jacket.
- Insulated quilted front panel in a style pattern
Mizuno Winter Stretch Full Zip golf jacket
A mid weight jacket in bold pixelated camouflage print. The outer stretch layer delivers exceptional movement and quietness through the swing. With a 4 way stretch Move Tech lining, which wraps snugly around the body for superb heat retention.
Key Features:
- Move Tech and stretch fabric for freedom of movement
- Runbird on chest
- Mizuno Thermal Plus for heat retention
- Full Zip
Puma Golf CLOUDSPUN WRMLBL Jacket
Experience the best of both, with this incredibly warm and soft playing jacket from PUMA Golf. Constructed with ultra-soft CLOUDSPUN fabric, with Primaloft Gold Quilting to keep you warm and comfortable as you perform.
The design features a full-zip opening, Dassler-inspired quilt pattern, and has a brushed interior for extra comfort. It has zip hand pockets and is highlighted with reflective Cat branding for authenticity.
Key Features:
- CLOUDSPUN Fabric
- Primaloft Gold Quilting
- Stretch Performance
Under Armour ColdGear Reactor Hybrid Vest
Gear up for the cold, with this lightweight and water repellent outer layer from Under Armour. Constructed with a lightweight and durable ripstop woven fabric, with ColdGear® Reactor intelligent insulation, for maximum cold weather protection.
UA Storm technology further enhances your protection, this water repellent finish repels water away from the fabric surface, without sacrificing breathability.
The design includes a unique quilting pattern with fleece sides, and stretch back panels for greater mobility. Finer details include a full-zip opening, tapered collar, plus features secure hand pockets for additional hand warming or storage.
Key Features:
- ColdGear® Reactor Insulation
- UA Storm Technology
- Lightweight & Extremely Durable
Oscar Jacobson Redfern zip neck windproof
The Redfern is a half zip jacket which provides all round weather protection and unrivalled durability and comfort.
The jacket is constructed with a breathable fused membrane that provides windproof protection and a lightweight feel to enhance performance.
The front and side water resistant pocket zips also offer extra protection. The Redfern also features a modern collar design with matching contrast colours to the cuff band. Oscar Jacobson logo left chest, right wrist and back.
Key Features:
- Water resistant
- Windproof
- Zippered waist pockets
- Water resistant zips
Adidas Frost Guard zip neck jacket
The Frostguard Insulated Quarter Zip is brand new this season from adidas. This jacket features a quarter zip neck, front pockets and a quilted front panel.
It has stretch side and back panels in a polar fleece fabric and raglan sleeves for improved range of movement.
This top is water repellent to keep you protected from the elements. The signature adidas logo is on the back neck.
Key Features:
- Quarter zip neck
- Front pockets
- Quilted front pocket
- Water repellent
- Raglan sleeves
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