When the rain sets in, this is what keeps your gear sorted. Quick to throw on, easy to pack away, and does exactly what you need it to.

Built for those changeable days, these covers keep your clubs and pockets dry without slowing you down. Light enough to carry every round, but reliable when the weather turns.

Types of Rain Cover

Most golfers choose between two styles. A hood-only cover clips over the top of your stand or cart bag, protecting your grips and club heads while leaving the rest of the bag exposed. Quick to grab, quick to fit, and ideal if you're only expecting a passing shower. A full bag cover wraps the entire bag, offering complete protection for longer spells of rain or when your bag is sitting in the back of a cart. Some players carry both: a hood for quick showers, a full cover for when the forecast looks grim.

What to Look For

Look for a genuinely waterproof rather than water-resistant fabric, a drawstring or elastic closure that stays put in wind, and enough room to fit over your bag without a fight. If you're regularly out in wet or windy conditions, a slightly heavier-duty cover will outlast a cheap one many times over.

Pair one with your golf bag, or step up to a fully waterproof golf bag if you play through winter regularly. There's more in our wet weather gear and golf accessories ranges, including golf umbrellas and rain gloves.

One of those things you don't think about until you really need it.