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Welcome back. Play well and be safe.

ADK Upstate. We're open now.

NYS public courses are back open under strict orders.

We're able to play in North Carolina. Cups have been altered from 2" noodle in cup, to cup being flipped upside down. Some courses implement 1 person per cart. Most snack bars are closed. Walked 9 at local muni & playing tomorrow. Hope you guys that can't play get to play soon!

I've played a bunch in central Indiana over the last two weeks. Since Indianapolis and Marion county have closed their courses, business is brisk in the surrounding counties. The pro at Hawk's Tail in Greenfield said he set a record for bookings last Saturday, and he isn't opening until 10am! 

Center of the green green never moves

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So far we can golf in Ohio, but the courses have instituted a number of protocols: only one person in a cart, no pins (elevated cups), etc.


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I live in rural upstate New York. Initially we could golf but now our Governor has decided that golf is dangerous and has forced the courses to close. It seems ridiculous to make rules for the whole state based on the tragedy COVID19 has caused in  New York City. What is your state doing? Can you still golf and what are the specific rules being used to promote social distancing?   

I love the humor these guys ad to their review. Thank you for the information.

I love the humor these guys ad to their review. Thank you for the information.

I love the humor these guys ad to their review. Thank you for the information.

And we're off to an excellent start

Oh man, I'm really hoping somebody on the review team has the guts to take video walking their Galway Bay gear through the car wash! Sounds like a job for the silver backed gorilla to me. Also, very nice Stage 1.

Greetings!   My name is Doug, aka Sluggo42, and I am addicted to golf. Started flogging at the tender age of 8, pretty much the same time some floppy haired kids from England took the world by storm.  So in dog years, that means I’ve been swinging the stix for around 55 years... woof... I grew up in Washington state, just north of Seattle where it always rains. Decided to come to California so I could golf, fish, and rock endlessly, because it never rains here. Turns out it does rain here, but much less often than it does in Seattle.  The Los Angeles/Santa Barbara stretch is pretty well as nice an area as a person could ever find to live, although it’s expensive to live here.   I never have been a competitive golfer which is strange as I was always a deeply competitive ball player. But I’m starting to meet some of the guys at the new club, and I intend to start playing in some of their “skins” games soon.  I love this game just as I love every other game I play. I was blessed to have been born with good physical coordination, and have always been a good player at most everything. Executing a good swing, making a solid contact, and knocking the little white ball to an area of your choosing, just feels good. Managing these shots throughout the entire round and putting a decent score on a track is a very satisfying experience, a feeling that never gets old. Living here in “Gods Country” has been called the best climate, year round, in the world. I think it’s an average temp of 71°, with super low humidity. I can see the ocean from a few holes, as well as mountains on the other side. We’re finally getting a real winter after what seems like a 10 year drought, and it’s nice to see the rains again. Although as much as we need the rain to refill our reservoirs, I must admit I would like to see the sun again.     With that Drought, it’s not like I had to suffer through many rainy golf sessions of late, so my current golf gear really consisted of an old “Snake-Eyes” pullover.  The SnakeEyes pullover is designed for golfing, but it doesn’t really allow a swing with zero restrictions like the new advanced rain gear provides. The main problem in my eyes with my current rain gear is that they don’t “breathe”. It seems to turn into a sauna with hardly any activity, and that’s just not comfortable.  I’ve had more “wet” rounds in the last few months than the previous 10 years combined. Since it appears the drought is over, the rains are steady, week after week, so I’ve had to play in wet conditions every week for what seems like a few months in a row now. With the lack of any decent rain gear, my tolerances are pretty low for playing when soaking wet. Also being an “older” gentleman, I also cannot take silly chances with getting soaked and cold for extensive periods, because getting pneumonia at my age can be a fatal mistake. When I go bass fishing in the rain, I’m wearing serious heavy rain gear that’s also insulated, with layers for warmth. So, I’m not bothered by that in the least. I’ve added 4 strokes on my handicap in the last two months due to “wet golf”. Also a new track, and new clubs can be included in the calculation, but the wet track has definately contributed to a few extra strokes. A long track plays even longer without any roll. The worst rain I ever played in was probably 2 years ago while playing a few rounds while my wife was a work seminar. I was in Riverside, California, and had been planning of this trip for a few months. I had to find some random golf shop to find that pullover rain jacket, and just went for it, verses sitting in some dumpy hotel or a bar for the day. Fortunately there were numerous large trees that I could park under during the heavier downpours, and the cart was pretty good shelter too. But, by the end of the second round, I was pretty well soaked to the bone. Some people would call that “stubborn stupid”. I would have to concur...   So needless to say, I was pretty happy when this guy rolled up...  
I was actually expecting a larger box, especially as it was a pants and jacket combo, but it’s thin and light, so no problem.
Ill leave you with a few teaser photos until the actual product review, which will be quite interesting, especially if you’re needing some rain gear...
So for now, cheers!

 
 

Hey MGS members! My name is Adam, I am a 31 year old male. I am 6’3” and 243lbs. For reference, I played 19.5 years of football including college and a brief stint in the IFL. I’m built like a brick house with a whole bunch of junk in the trunk. Why is that important? Because I am testing Galway Bay Rain Gear. I can imagine I’m not the only dude on here that has trouble finding pants that fit due to the size of my thighs/booty. More to come on that in a bit.
 
            I am a WA resident living North of Seattle. I have been golfing for two years now. I started when I left my previous employer and was forced to sit out six months due to my non-compete agreement. Six months, full pay, no work…might as well find something new to do! Golf was it…took a few lessons, played a few rounds, got a few pars, a couple birdies and I was fully hooked! I started 2018 with a 23 handicap and I am currently sitting at 13.5. I played 42 rounds of golf last year and currently have 17 rounds in 2019. I play a lot of Winter golf and in the PNW, that means soggy/wet conditions both in the ground and coming from the sky!
 
            My current rain set-up was a $110 Nike jacket/pant set from RockBottomGolf.com. I looked high and low and couldn’t bring myself to spend $150-200 on just a pair of pants. So, once I found the Nike Hypershield at that price, I snatched it up. I got XXL in both the jacket and pants to ensure they fit over my golf clothes. The pants were a bit too long and look like MC Hammer pants, but they get the job done. My only complaint is that neither the jacket nor the pants breathe well. As someone who walks every round, I sweat A LOT, even in the cold temps. So wearing rain gear that breathes as well as a trash bag is a bad look/feel by the end of the round.
 
            Upon receiving the Galway Bay Unlined Pants and Jacket, I was very pleased by the packaging that the set arrived in. A vivid teal box with a raised texture that resembles the look of rain drop on the outside. The product was sealed in plastic zip top poly bags. The quality of the product is leagues beyond the Nike gear I have been using. The material feel definitely provides a more high-end fabric experience. The seam tape along the jacket pockets are nice to ensure no water leakage. As I described earlier, my booty and thighs make me tend to order a larger waist size in pants to ensure they aren’t too tight. My jeans and golf pants are 38x34 but my actual waist is a 36. I ordered the pants in a 38x32 as you don’t need to layer them, but the pockets were screaming for help with how tight it was across my back side. Galway was quick to send me a 40x32 and that size fits very well. I will have to wear a belt cinched pretty tight to snug up the waist. The jacket is a XXL to ensure it fits over my silver back gorilla-sized shoulders. The jacket fits very well but just barely goes over my belt line. 
 
            I can say that I have started wearing the jacket as a normal rain coat and it does a great job. Not just on the course but even around town. The first thing my wife asked when I put it on was, “when will you be riding your Harley Davidson?”…she’s got jokes! Unfortunately, we haven’t had too much rain since I have received the pants. When Spring comes, we will definitely get our fair share and I can’t wait to put these pants to good use. I can promise it won’t just be on the course but to see how else I test them, well…you’ll just have to stick around to see!

 

Introduction:
First of all let me say how excited I am for the opportunity to review the Galway Bay rain gear!  
A little about me,  I’m in my early 50’s, but didn’t pick up the game until after college and over the last 25 years have played resort, country club and muni golf all over the country.  I currently reside in the southeast & play to an 18 HCP. Shoulder and elbow injuries suffered over the last few years have limited my ability to get out consistently. Healthy for the first time in many years, I’m really looking forward to this golf season and getting my index back down. 
While golf is my main hobby I also enjoy motorcycling and bikers have a saying “If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride!” It’s the same with golfing in the southeast, where we have daily pop-up showers that turn into torrential down pours during the summer-so if you don’t golf in the rain, you don’t golf! I’ve always wanted a coordinated rain suit, but never invested in one, instead keeping a pair of nylon pants from an old tracksuit in my bag and paired it with a pullover windbreaker.
Suit Selection & Sizing: 
I had my wife take all the measurements suggested by Galway Bay on their fitting chart, for reference I’m 5’10”, 175 lbs. Selecting the unlined pants was pretty easy I just took my pants size and added 2” to the waist so they would easily slide over golf slacks and used my true inseam size. The jacket was a little tricky, as I have a very wide back which bumps my chest measurement from medium to a large, but I have narrow shoulders and a thin waist. Their literature suggested jump up one size if unsure on the jacket so I selected the large lined jacket. 
I liked the look of the all black suit with aqua blue accents so I sent my selection and sizes to the company. Galway Bay responded to my e-mail immediately and I had my rain gear the very next day! It help’s to live approximately 2 hours from the company! The original review was supposed to be for unlined pants & a lined jacket. Unfortunately, they don’t have a lined jacket so I was ecstatic when Galway Bay sent me a base layer vest as well! They sent me a medium vest informing me that they run a little large. So far customer service is exceeding expectations!!!
First Impressions:
The packaging is first rate with a box inside a box holding my hand selected rain jacket! The box has nice branding with the Galway Bay logo with the tag line “Never Quit” 

I’m hard to fit and rarely do all the clothes I buy online ever work out, but the custom sizing chart appears to be quite accurate. I’m glad I went one size larger on the jacket, as swinging a club with it on proved the medium would have been too restrictive. 
The pants fit well, both in the waist & inseam, and were easy to pull on & off over my jeans and with a belt they can be worn sans pants. The vest also fits well and is very comfortable.

The material for the jacket & pants is lightweight & comfortable yet appears very rugged. The zippers all have pulls so if you are wearing rain gloves you can easily get into the pockets. That being said, the zippers were quite tight to pull open, not sure if that’s a function of the weatherproofing or just new zippers that will take a while to loosen up. 

The vest uses totally different materials and is more of a base layer than rain gear. It has two interior pockets, which are great for storing your phone & wallet. I would have actually liked to see an interior pocket or two on the jacket for warmer days when the vest is not an option.

Galway Bay claims their rain suites are 100% waterproof and 100% breathable fabrics that won’t leave you sweaty & stinky like other rain gear. They also claim their jackets and pants are tailored to be as comfortable to wear in the rain as they are in the sunshine. Looking forward to putting those claims to the test over the next few rounds and practice sessions. I can honestly say I have never before wished for rain on days I’ve had a tee time, until NOW! Stay tuned!

Introduction

 
First, I would like to say thank you to MyGolfSpy for the opportunity to test the Galway Bay rain gear. I am a very avid golfer and golf is a part of my family. I started golfing at the age of 3 with my father at our little public course in Pennsylvania. From there I took to the game and decided I wanted to play golf over baseball and basketball, this was not a bad decision being 5'10”, slow and right handed. As I got into high school, I played more competitive golf and was able to play well enough to earn a scholarship to play golf at St. Bonaventure University. I played all 4 years in the starting 5 and I still have some records on the books at SBU (Most wins 5 & lowest stroke average for a season 73.0)
 
I am now living in the Champaign, IL area with my wife and two children. We belong to a local club and we all golf. I have been fortunate enough to one, have a family that likes to golf and two, have a job that lets me get out and practice. With that I have been able to keep my handicap down where I like it and I am currently at a +3.2.
Being in the Midwest we have wet springs followed by very hot and humid summers. We usually get a lot of storms from May through June and we will almost for sure have at least 2 tournaments that get rain, so testing out this rain gear in competition will happen.
 


 
Rain Gear
I am currently using FootJoy rain gear. I have a vest, coat and pants. My vest I have had since college, and the coat and pants are about five years old. I have stuck with FootJoy because I know it will last and protect me in the elements. I play in poor weather at least 5 times a year in tournaments. Our club championship the last 2 years has been affected by weather each of the last 2 years. I like playing in foul weather as this eliminates a lot of competition. In poor weather, you can expect to lose 2-3 shots a round if you let it get in your head. If I can keep my grips and hands dry then I fell I have a leg up. The worst weather I have ever played in was in 2005 at the Atlantic 10 Championship. Wind, rain and snow at Newport National Golf Club in Middletown, RI. The tournament was cut to 27 holes and it was just not fun.
 




 
First Impressions
I am always skeptical of change. No difference here. I got the package last week and it was very nicely packed. No damage and a very sturdy box. Upon opening, I was pleased to see the coat nicely packaged and the pants in their own box. Immediately I could tell by feeling the coat (size L) that it will protect you from the rain. I put the coat on and it fit just as I had hoped it would. Not tight, not too loose. You can make a good swing in this and that is key. The pants (32 X 30) are the same material and fit very nice. I got the un-lined pants and they fit great. I do not like to layer my pants and with these, you cannot do that. A great fit indeed. I chose the black and blue combination of pants and coat. Black being my favorite color I never considered the other options. I have gotten one round of golf in with the pants and one practice session with the coat. I will be testing these out more and more each week and I might even have a few tricks up my sleeve once we get some warmer weather.  I can tell you it is very easy to swing in the coat.  The pants from my first round were warm.  I could tell I was sweating and it was only 52* out.  I am glad I got the unlined version.  And the pockets on the pants are perfect.  They are deep, they are a different material, wet hands will not stick in them. We will put this rain gear to the test.