Stay Warm and Dry Golfing During Shoulder Seasons

Sunice Rotterdam (left) and Langford

Labor day has come and gone. The unofficial end of summer is upon us and soon the leaves will be transitioning from green to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. Temperatures will quickly plummet and snow will begin to fly across the Midwest and Northeast - leaving many golfers without their fix for months to come.

Grim outlook? Don’t get down and don’t put the clubs in storage just yet. Shoulder seasons - late fall and early spring - can offer a lot of great golf and apparel companies are well-stocked with all the gear you need to extend your year.

Puma 1/4 Zip Popover

Puma Golf knows playing a round in the cold can be a hassle - as is trying to swing in a huge jacket. To counter the bulk, Puma offers the ¼ Zip Popover for those chilly mornings.

Details of the Puma Popover:
* 100% Polyester Micro Fleece
* dryCELL fabrication for moisture-wicking properties that help keep you dry and comfortable
* ¼ Zip with stand collar for secured warmth or extra breathability
* Adjustable draw cord at hem with toggle closure to ensure best fit with every swing
* Graphic at the front
* Embroidered PUMA Cat Logo at left chest
* 18 Hole Logo at back shoulder

The Puma 1/4 Zip Popover is stylish on - or off - the course.

The 1/4 Zip Popover can be purchased at www.cobrapumagolf.com.

We know golfers are a hearty lot and will play in freezing temperatures if the course is open. So a golf shirt and Popover may not be enough. In that case, pair with the Langford full-stretch waterproof jacket from Sunice’s Tornado collection.

The Langford is a high-performance, ultra-breathable laminate jacket with a quiet and soft feel.

More details on the Langford jacket:
* Stretch Tricot Lining
* Pro Trim Waist Clinching System
* Exposed waterproof center front zipper
* New Sunice branded lock down zipper pullers
* Adjustable fabric cuff tabs
* Adjustable bungee at the hem
* 3.25-inch Sunice branding on upper shoulder

Sunice Ball-cleaner shammy

If you’re like most golfers, you can’t stand the annoying rubbing of the collar on your neck and chin. Not to worry with the Langford, because of the innovative soft-touch chin guard. An ever cooler feature ... an attached ball cleaner shammy in the right pocket.

The Langford’s “cousin” - Rotterdam - offers similar features, but in a 1/4 zip. From Sunice’s Typhoon collection, the Rotterdam jacket is made from lightweight, breathable and waterproof material. It, too, has the soft touch chin guard and shammy in the right pocket (which should become a must in all future jackets!).

Other features of the Rotterdam 1/4 zip:
* Stretch Tricot lining pro trip
* Waist cinching system
* Storm flap for extra protection
* Decorative back twill taping
* Side-entry zipper

The Rotterdam comes with a 3-year waterproof guarantee.

Check out all Sunice has to offer at www.sunice.com.

Antigua Tempest (left) and Discover

Antigua sets the bar extremely high with its Discover and Tempest jackets. Both are water resistant and wonderfully stylish - in a full- or 1/2-zip option. How water resistant? I dare a rainstorm to sneak any moisture past the Desert Dry Xtra-Lite D2XL interlock bonded membrane. The temperatures plummet during shoulder season. Don’t compound the cold by getting wet.

I’ve got a Gore-Tex coat that keeps me warm and dry in the nastiest conditions, but I wouldn’t attempt to make a quality golf swing while wearing it. Both the Discover and Tempest feel more like a second skin than a jacket. From full shots to delicate movements, Antigua has mastered the art of athletic outerwear.

Check out everything Antigua has to offer at www.shop.antigua.com.

The team at adidas Golf also boasts options for shoulder seasons, featuring ClimaWarm+.

Intended for days when the thermometer truly plunges, the ClimaWarm+ Full Zip Color Pop Jacket is equipped to deliver warmth, function, and form. The 95% Polyester/5% ClimaWarm+ fleece blend comfortably insulates against the cold, yet still allows for uncompromising movement, so you can swing with ease. Also features zippered hand pockets for further refuge between shots.
* Self-mock collar
* Two front zip-pockets
* Contrast 3-Stripes on back
* Contrast adidas brandmark on right sleeve
* 95% Polyester/5% Elastane ClimaWarm+ fleece

adidas Golf Clima Warm+ Collection

Built for those days when it’s so cold you’ll have the whole course to yourself, the adidas ClimaWarm+ 3-Stripes ¼ Zip Colorblock Training Top is an indispensable partner in the fight against frosty rounds. An amazingly warm-yet-non-restricting fleece top features a mock turtleneck collar for added warmth, a quarter-length zipper for adjustability, and contrasting body and sleeves for extra style.
* Self-mock collar
* Contrast 3-Stripes on back
* Contrast adidas brandmark on upper-right chest
* 95% Polyester/5% Elastane climawarm+ fleece

When the first tee beckons yet a damp wind blows, you need a jacket like this. Warmth, freedom of motion and sharp styling are its strong points, along with water resistance and a bungee draw-cord for a sleek fit.

* Water-resistant and wind-proof 2-layer fabrication
* Dual front zip pockets
* Open hem with bungee draw-cord
* Contrast adidas brandmark at left shoulder
* 100% Polyester 2-layer with DWR

For more information, visit www.adidasgolf.com.