There comes a point every fall when golfers begin lying to themselves. “There are definitely another six weeks left in the season” sounds perfectly reasonable until you’re standing on the first tee at 8 a.m., unable to feel three fingers. But we’re golfers. Giving up because of a little wind, rain or impending Canadian winter would be far too sensible. Before the clubs disappear into hibernation, we’ve rounded up eight pieces of gear worth considering for those precious final rounds—and a few that can keep your game alive once winter finally wins.
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Sun Mountain Canyon Jacket
Mother Nature can throw a tantrum; your tee time doesn’t have to care. The Sun Mountain Canyon Jacket combines lightweight stretch fabric with water repellency, breathability and wind protection, while its quiet construction means your backswing won’t sound like you’re opening a bag of chips. It’s also packable, hooded and equipped with an adjustable waist, making it an easy layer to stash in the bag when the forecast looks suspicious. Better yet, the recycled-polyester jacket has enough style to survive the inevitable post-round pint without screaming “I dressed in the parking lot.”
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Quince Performance Golf Quarter-Zip
Every golfer needs a quarter-zip, partly because layering matters and partly because apparently we all agreed this is our uniform now. The Quince Performance Golf Quarter-Zip is made from 89 percent recycled polyester and 11 percent spandex, with four-way stretch, moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric and UPF 30+ protection. A classic fit, mock collar and banded cuffs keep things tidy whether you’re striping one down the middle or quietly searching the leaves for your third provisional.
ECCO Golf Biom C5
Wet socks can turn an otherwise glorious fall round into four hours of questioning your life choices. The ECCO Golf Biom C5 fights back with GORE-TEX SURROUND waterproof protection and 360-degree breathability, plus an outsole designed to provide multidirectional traction across wet, dry, sandy and muddy conditions. ECCO’s BIOM Natural Motion technology aims to bring the foot closer to the ground for stability and walking comfort, while the BOA Fit System provides micro-adjustable fit. Translation: when the fairway gets soggy, at least your feet have their act together.
Sun Mountain ClubGlider3 Travel Bag
If winter is coming for your local course, there is another perfectly reasonable strategy: flee somewhere warmer. The Sun Mountain ClubGlider3 Travel Bag uses a patented retractable kickstand system to support the bag’s weight, making the airport shuffle considerably less miserable. Weather- and abrasion-resistant polyester ripstop, protective molded casing, heavy-duty hardware, an integrated TSA lock and internal AirTag pocket help protect the precious cargo inside. Your driver may occasionally betray you, but that doesn’t mean you should let an airline baggage carousel punish it too.
FootJoy StaSof Golf Glove
Your clubs can cost a small fortune, but the only thing actually connecting you to them is a glove—so perhaps don’t treat it as an afterthought. The FootJoy StaSof Golf Glove uses premium performance leather designed to retain softness, while APL Leather is intended to deliver moisture resistance, grip and durability across varying conditions. PowerNet mesh and perforations add breathability and flexibility, and the angled ComforTab closure helps secure the fit. No, it can’t stop a snap hook into somebody’s backyard, but your grip won’t be the obvious excuse.
Top Flite 26 XL 13-Piece Men’s Golf Set
Starting golf—or finally retiring those clubs that look like they survived three decades in your uncle’s garage? The Top Flite 26 XL 13-Piece Men’s Golf Set gives you a driver, 3-wood, hybrid, five irons from 6 through wedge, putter, three headcovers and a stand bag. The 460cc titanium-composite driver is designed around distance and forgiveness, while wide-soled stainless-steel irons and a low-profile fairway wood aim to make getting the ball airborne a little less dramatic. It’s essentially the golf equivalent of hitting “start new game”—just remember that new clubs unfortunately don’t come with a new swing.
Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Balls
Could you play a cheaper ball during leaf season? Absolutely. Could you also convince yourself that premium equipment is the missing ingredient between you and a career-best 74? Also absolutely. The Callaway Chrome Tour Golf Balls feature a Hyper Fast Soft Core, Seamless Tour Aero design and tour urethane cover, with the four-piece construction engineered around distance, control, feel and spin. Just try to keep them away from the woods long enough to appreciate all that engineering.
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JEF Golf All Play Net
Eventually, even the most stubborn golfer has to accept that hitting frozen greens in January is frowned upon. The JEF Golf All Play Net gives you somewhere to keep swinging indoors or outdoors, with shock-corded fiberglass poles, ground stakes and a nylon net with a backdrop target. It measures roughly 2.74 metres wide and 2.13 metres high when assembled, and can be set up and taken down in minutes. Your neighbours will also appreciate that you’ve finally purchased something specifically designed to stop golf balls—though we’d still give the windows some breathing room.
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