Why do you rarely get golf waterproofs with a hood?

[Wolf]

Rain jacket with a hood on a golf course just wouldn't work because of body function during the swing.

I've got a FJ waterproof bucket hat that does a cracking job, if people don't want to wear one because they think they look stupid I'd simply ask what's more important looking like a knob or keeping dry... Function over appearance everytime for me crap weather.

 

[patricks148]

Rain jacket with a hood on a golf course just wouldn't work because of body function during the swing.

I've got a FJ waterproof bucket hat that does a cracking job, if people don't want to wear one because they think they look stupid I'd simply ask what's more important looking like a knob or keeping dry... Function over appearance everytime for me crap weather.

Deff, i have a GG fishermans type sou'wester, i look a proper knob, but a dry one

 

[GolfingPastor]

Just spitballing this as plenty of showers are predicted for this weekend and it's Club Champs so not playing isn't really an option.

My waterproof jacket is old and a quite baggy so I want to pick up a newer one, I'm just finding it weird that you never seem to see a golf waterproof with a hood. Is it a dress code thing?? Because if so I think it's bit daft to expect golfers to tolerate rain down the back of the neck just for some perceived ideal of smartness. Think I've seen Jason Day and Tony Finau with a hooded one so maybe this was the reason but it's starting to change?

I use a DLX waterproof that has a removable hood. It’s better than any Footjoy, Sunderland or Lindberg waterproof I’ve ever owned, but only problem for me is I’ve lost a bit of weight so it’s now too big in XL

https://www.outdoorlook.co.uk/tresp...MIpuWPmM7S4gIVpbXtCh2JCAqbEAQYBiABEgIcn_D_BwE

 

[Maninblack4612]

Not sure how that helps avoid rain down the back of the neck?

Put it on backwards

 

[Imurg]

Or just simply don't play in the rain......problem solved!

 

[sunshine]

...because when you swing, your body turns and the jacket turns with it & the hood follows the jacket. As such, if your head stays still the hood will turn and cover your face - I've seen it happen

Surprised it took 27 replies before someone arrived at the obvious answer.

When you swing your shoulders rotate, so the shoulders of the jacket will also rotate....

 

[patricks148]

Surprised it took 27 replies before someone arrived at the obvious answer.

When you swing your shoulders rotate, so the shoulders of the jacket will also rotate....

it didn't, it was mentioned in post 3

 

[jusme]

I understand the obvious reason as to why it doesnt work with a standard hood attachment but surely in todays techy focused world someone could come up with one that works for golf......I think it would sell well

 

[Deleted member 21258]

it didn't, it was mentioned in post 3

Your probably on his ignore list

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Nike had a waterproof jacket with a hood on it that could be folded under the collar - you can’t swing a club with it , too restrictive but it’s there for general wear if needed ( my wife now has the top ) . Plenty of other ways to keep the head dry - cap , bucket hat , umbrella- all does the job and if it’s really that wet then don’t play

 

[PJ87]

Just spitballing this as plenty of showers are predicted for this weekend and it's Club Champs so not playing isn't really an option.

My waterproof jacket is old and a quite baggy so I want to pick up a newer one, I'm just finding it weird that you never seem to see a golf waterproof with a hood. Is it a dress code thing?? Because if so I think it's bit daft to expect golfers to tolerate rain down the back of the neck just for some perceived ideal of smartness. Think I've seen Jason Day and Tony Finau with a hooded one so maybe this was the reason but it's starting to change?

If it’s got a hood it is pretty much poor quality golf wise

Get yourself a decent jacket. Proquip, Sunderland of Scotland or galvin greens

The rain doesn’t get down the back of neck... because you zip the jacket up and it covers that..

Just get a waterproof hat!!!! Like £20 max

 

[upsidedown]

Have had my Benross waterproofs for 4 years now and been in some pretty foul weather and not had any rain down my neck so far and have very little hair to divert it 🤣

 

[Troymcclure]

Deff, i have a GG fishermans type sou'wester, i look a proper knob, but a dry one

Me too. Love it. But if OP concerned about the sartorial elegance of a bucket I can’t imagine the fisherman look will appeal

 

[Bigfoot]

I think bucket hats look a bit ridiculous though.

Don't tell Mike Harris that!

There was a forum meet at Beau Desert a number of years ago and it was pouring down on the first tee. Mike wore his hat with a long rear peak - like a golf sou-wester. It looked very sensible to me in that weather.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Bucket hats?...if they’re good enough for Reni they’re good enough for me 🥁!!

 

[clubchamp98]

Couple of people have been run over by cars by me because they were wearing hoods.
If you turn your shoulders in swinging the hood must go with the shoulder line.
This restriction dosnt work for golf.

I have seen golfers where a bucket hat would improve their “outfit”.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Couple of people have been run over by cars by me...

Have you considered braking😱?

 

[clubchamp98]

Have you considered braking😱?

Two points for a hoodie.

 

[Orikoru]

I understand the obvious reason as to why it doesnt work with a standard hood attachment but surely in todays techy focused world someone could come up with one that works for golf......I think it would sell well

Yeah this is kind of what I was getting at. We're talking about golf specific wear here. Surely someone could produce a hood that's cut in such a way that it wouldn't obscure the vision when you swing? I dunno. Perhaps they've all looked into it and come up with nothing!

 

[clubchamp98]

Yeah this is kind of what I was getting at. We're talking about golf specific wear here. Surely someone could produce a hood that's cut in such a way that it wouldn't obscure the vision when you swing? I dunno. Perhaps they've all looked into it and come up with nothing!

Clear plastic Mac .