Best of 2023: Our top golf apparel lists of the year

Check out Golfweek’s most viewed apparel lists throughout all of 2023.

As we look back on 2023, it’s been another busy year within the golf world.

Jon Rahm had a profitable start and finish to his year, Rose Zhang captured the imagination of young golfers everywhere, and both the Solheim and Ryder Cups left the Europeans on top of the world.

While there was plenty of news on the course, many developments in golf apparel had golf fans decked out and ready to hit their local courses.

Here’s a look at the top 15 golf apparel stories, as clicked on by you, the Golfweek reader.

Don’t forget to check out some of Golfweek‘s other top stories of 2023: Golf Equipment stories | PGA Tour stories | Golf Courses stories | Golf instruction stories

Puma Golf introduces new Made For This collection

Puma Golf introduces a line of performance apparel, blending functionality and style to shield golfers from the elements .

Puma Golf has introduced a line of performance apparel, blending functionality and style to shield golfers from the elements just in time for the fall and winter golf seasons.

Crafted with advanced weather-proofing technologies, the Made for This collection caters to golf enthusiasts in any weather condition with its versatile properties. This inclusive collection is available for both men and women who share a year-round passion for golf.

This new layering lineup encompasses the WRMLBL and DRYLBL families, featuring a range of options, from mid-weight sweaters and vests to windbreakers, rainwear and insulated cold-weather jackets.

“Puma Golf is fully committed to the layering and performance technology category,” said Juston Tucker, head of product design at Puma Golf. “We’ve put together a technology-driven collection with style. We call it, Made for This because regardless of wind, rain, dry or cold conditions, well… we made it for this.”

Made For This by Puma Golf new collection
Made For This, Puma Golf’s new collection. (Puma Golf)

For those tackling wind and rain, Puma Golf’s DRYLBL lineup offers waterproof and windproof pants and jackets with fully seam-sealed, stretch fabrics and practical details. The DRYLBL line utilizes Sympatex material, delivering 100 percent windproof and waterproof performance with exceptional durability.

If wind and cold are the primary challenges, Puma’s WRMLBL lineup provides the solution. Featuring a wide variety of options, including quilted vests, jackets, fleece, cashmere sweaters, wind-blocking sweaters, hoodies and quarter-zips, the WRMLBL line ensures player comfort and unrestricted movement on the course.

“You came to play, not worry about the weather. We all share a passion for the game that inspires us to practice and play year-round,” said Mike Diaz, marketing director at Puma Golf. “Puma Golf can fully outfit all types of players in any weather condition, with premium apparel that looks, fits, and performs exceptionally well.”

You can shop and learn more about The Made For This collection by Puma at pumagolf.com.

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FootJoy has released new and improved HydroSeries rain gear pieces

The HydroSeries rain jackets are designed to safeguard golfers in a spectrum of conditions.

FootJoy, one of the more popular outerwear brands in golf, is enhancing the playing experience in all wet conditions with a new and improved comprehensive rainwear lineup.

Embracing the challenge of unpredictable weather, the HydroSeries rain jackets are designed to safeguard golfers in a spectrum of conditions, ranging from gentle mists to torrential downpours. 

Powered by DryJoys waterproof technology, the HydroSeries emerges as the ultimate armor, ensuring protection for every golfer, regardless of the environment or course location. Every jacket from this series comes with a two-year waterproof warranty.

FootJoy’s outerwear seems constructed to last and these could be investment pieces that will stay with a player for years.

FootJoy DryJoys Select
FootJoy DryJoys Select. (FootJoy)

Elevating the HydroSeries, FootJoy is introducing the DryJoys Select, a waterproof and breathable rain jacket. This tour-proven piece sets a benchmark in golf outerwear, utilizing a crafted 2.5-layer fabric that not only reduces weight but also offers unrestricted mobility while delivering peak waterproof resilience. This fabric allows for a 4-way stretch shell with Xtreme DWR Finish and a waterproof rating of 25,000mm. This is FootJoy’s most technical jacket coming in at a price of $450.

“The new DryJoys Select is for the player who requires elite, all-weather protection,” said PJ Skurla, Director of Design, FJ Apparel. “This premium jacket offers thin, lightweight stretch that doesn’t impede your golf swing, with a soft, quiet and flexible feel.”

HydroLite X Women
FootJoy HydroLite X Women. (FootJoy)

Among FootJoy’s latest additions is the HydroLite X, a push for outerwear comfort, fashioned to cater to warmer playing conditions. The HydroLite X not only guards against summer rain but also has strategically placed knit panels on the arms and back, amplifying the ability to move and stay flexible during your golf swing. The X has a waterproof rating of 20,000 mm and is priced at $195.

Completing the HydroSeries lineup are the HydroTour and HydroKnit rain jackets. Engineered from advanced materials, both these offerings guarantee 100% waterproof and breathable coverage.

FootJoy HydroTour
FootJoy HydroTour jacket. (FootJoy)

The HydroTour has adjustable waterproof cuffs, DrySeal technology and is seam sealed which allows for a waterproof rating of 20,000 mm. The HydroTour is priced at $295.

The HydroKnit features a 3-layer fabric that balances the attributes of a high-performance rain jacket with the comfort and feel reminiscent of a mid-layer. The super stretch knit shell with DWR finish and waterproof front zipper half-zip construction gives the jacket a waterproof rating of 15,000 mm. The HydroKnit is available for $240.

“Every golfer deserves a rain jacket that thrives amidst the elements, and we leave no stone unturned in perfecting every detail to ensure every day on the course remains an enjoyable experience,” said Chad Crocker, Director of Product Management at FJ Apparel.

Explore FJ’s Outerwear Selector, guiding you toward the jacket that perfectly aligns with your climate conditions. www.footjoy.com/outerwearfinder.

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Best golf rain gear 2023: Rain jackets

Stay dry through spring and summer showers with our list of best rain jackets for 2023.

April showers bring May flowers but they also bring delayed tee times. However, you’re not one to let a little bit of rain keep you from the game you love.

Whether you’re a scratch player, a weekend warrior or just starting out, you’re going to want some solid rain gear. All it takes is one wet round without a rain jacket, and you’ll never make the same mistake again.

When it comes to rain gear, especially for the summer months — breathability and flexibility are the top two factors. There’s no point in putting on a jacket to stay dry if you’re going to sweat right through it.

Of course jackets aren’t the only thing you’ll need to play through wet conditions. Be on the look out for our upcoming lists featuring the best rain pants, rain shoes, rain accessories and more.