It’s rainy season in Seattle. Perhaps even more relevant: it’s the dark season in Seattle. But that doesn’t mean the golf season is over. It just means it’s golf season different. The days are short, there is no time to waste and says the USGA your score doesn’t count anyway, so it’s a good time to get back to the essentials. My editors asked for a few things I’m bringing to the course – here are five:
1. The best golf gloves
Most rain gloves look pretty stupid and some don’t even work that well. Get these white/gray FootJoys, which solve both problems, for just $28. These are literally a must-buy for any golfer. I cannot stress enough that if you play golf, as always, you must own these gloves. Put them in your bag, grab them when you need to. Thank me later.
Footjoy Raingrip
Essential gear for playing in the rain. RainGrip provides advanced wet-weather performance, comfort and durability so you can focus on your game, not the rain.
When we play golf in Seattle, we also have to wear a little bit of Seattle. If it rains, I’ll send you to Galvin Green or FootJoy for a rain suit; if it’s just damp or cold, grab a Radmor hoodie (I’ve become obsessed with cotton and these are the best on the market), hybrid jacket or both.
Radmor Higgins hoodie
The Higgins 2.0 is made from a lighter, looped terry knit, combining organic Pima cotton (the best in the world) and elastane for exceptional comfort, breathability and all-day performance.
Radmor Anderson – Hybrid Performance Jacket – Blue Graphite
The Anderson Hybrid Jacket is a lightweight, recycled polyester three-season jacket. Made from a blend of recycled nylon and elastane, recycled plastic bottle fill insulation and a knitted cotton/elastane back, the Anderson offers moisture and wind resistance combined with 4-way stretch comfort. There are a pair of zip pockets on each side seam, in addition to a hidden zipper on the inside chest, and Radmor’s signature ‘Ball-Rad’ pocket on the back right of the wearer. Design: 91% recycled nylon / 9% elastane front panel 100% recycled Ocean Poly Fill insulation 92% cotton / 8% elastane Knit back panel Athletic Fit BRad applique on wearer’s right chest ‘Dead Center’ heat transfer applique (right back shoulder) Hidden ‘Ball-Rad’ ball pocket (right back waist) Recycled HD damask and satin labels
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3. A simple bag
You may think you need a bag with a stand for wet conditions. I don’t know, maybe you’re right. Maybe I’m the idiot. But the Ping Moonlite is the one for me; I’ve tried a number of small bags and this one is for some reason the largest and most durable – and you can easily throw it in your trunk in a pinch.
PING 2025 Moonlite carrying case
New for 2025, the Moonlite weighs just 2 pounds. and is more compact than the original and can hold 7 to 9 clubs – perfect for a par-3 outing or a practice session at the shooting range. This sleek design has three pockets, including an insulated pocket for a water bottle and one for a rangefinder. Available in three colorways.
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4. Shoes made for work
Another Pacific Northwest brand, True, knows what they’re doing when it comes to walking a golf course. The Lux Hybrids are built for wet conditions (just check out the descriptions for each True shoe; some are built for warm weather, others are built for all weather.)
TRUE LUX hybrid
Our take on the modern, performance-oriented, sporty golf shoe: the Lux Hybrid takes the best of our LUX family styles and elevates the aesthetics, fit and function. We took our 2-year waterproof Knit upper and added a leather saddle for a more premium, classic golf aesthetic, a more customizable fit and extra midfoot stability. LUX Hybrid features our new Achilles heel cushion, our TPU heel stabilizer and a high-retention elastic heel lock system for an increased, stable fit. With updates to our signature Wanderlux® midsole compound, insert and improvements to the overall construction, this is our highest quality and most comfortable TOUR performance shoe yet. Features Worn on TOUR 2-year waterproof knit upper Stability Saddle and lacing system Improved gusset and Wanderlux® midsole compound New Achilles heel cushion Heel lock system Easy to clean TPU mudguard TOUR tested tread Natural fit Transitional drop (~6mm) Athletic Aesthetic
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5. A speaker with benefits
It’s a good speaker, it hangs on your bag, and somehow it also knows the distance? Yes please.
Bushnell Wingman Mini GPS Golf Speaker
The Wingman Mini is a compact speaker that allows you to listen to your favorite music and get audible distances on the track. Ideal for both walkers and riders! LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC AND GET AUDIBLE GPS DISTANCES The Wingman Mini has excellent sound quality. Simply connect your music source and the Bushnell Golf app for a unique on-course experience. PRESS BUTTON FOR AUDIBLE FRONT, MIDDLE, BACK OF GREEN CALLS Receive audible distance readings, from over 38,000 courses worldwide, through the Wingman Mini by simply pressing the “B” button. AUDIBLE FIRST TEE INTRODUCTIONS & CUSTOM SOUND BITES Get these by simply pressing the “B” button on the side of the device. INTEGRATED BITE MAGNETIC CART MOUNT Wingman Mini features the Bushnell franchise BITE magnetic mount, which allows you to easily mount the Wingman Mini directly to the cart bar. CARABINE CLIP Easily attach the Wingman Mini to your golf bag. TWS TECHNOLOGY This technology allows you to play two Wingman Mini speakers simultaneously with the same audio. NEW BUSHNELL GOLF APP The Bushnell Golf App provides additional product benefits, information and data to further improve your game, as well as access to easily update your GPS device (for 2021 and beyond GPS products). Built to last The Wingman Mini is IPX7 completely waterproof.
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Bonus: the stack.
This is the winter we get fast, gang.
TheStack + Stack Radar Bundle
Stack seamlessly and save over 15%. This is by far our most popular bundle and includes everything you need to start your Stack journey. Enjoy personalized speed training with TheStack, including full access to Stack Wedges, Stack Putting and the Learning Library, along with our Bluetooth-enabled Stack Radar that sends your data directly to the TheStack app as you train. Stack Radar is small, fits easily in your golf bag and has the added benefit of powering Stack Wedges and monitoring your ball speed and club distances. TheStack Hardware 5 milled stacking weights allow 30 weight combinations between 0g and 300g Dual-purpose weight case / phone stand High-quality designed training club – Adult (41.5″). For Junior sizing, see Adjusting Juniors. Stack training requires a speed device that can measure swings without ball impact. We recommend bundling with Stack Radar (Bluetooth connectivity). View all compatible devices here. TheStack App – Speed Training, Wedges and Putting Rated 4.9 with over 4,400 reviews in the App Store Includes 1 year membership to TheStack App, accessible on iOS Fully customized and adaptive speed training formulated by Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Guided workout timer for reps, sets and rest intervals Custom speed data to track your gains Bluetooth connectivity with integration devices. Hands-free data entry using voice input technology for non-integrated devices. Membership includes bundled access to both Stack Wedges, Stack Putting ($59 value), and the Learning Library. Train and track up to twenty local (i.e. family) users under one login. The app works with Family Sharing, so the whole family can easily train on separate devices. Connect to any other stacker using share codes. Stack Radar Capture swing speed without hitting a ball – perfect for Stack speed training! Direct and easy Bluetooth connection, exclusively with TheStack app. Place Stack Radar behind you on the track or court to measure ball speed. Measures: swing speed and ball speed. Calculates an estimated transport distance and smash factor. Incredibly accurate for ball speed. Powers stack wedges. Enjoy seriously fun wedge exercises that you can use indoors and outdoors, with top quality balls or not – get great data no matter your practice environment. Excellent performance indoors or outdoors. Set the speed trigger threshold to 25, 35, 45 or 55 mph! Avoid false triggers due to a fast backswing. Includes radar pouch to protect the screen during storage (available exclusively for purchases on our website). Open the TheStack app from the App Store when your order arrives. Requires iOS 15.0 or newer. Please see our FAQ pages for questions regarding membership access.
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