Best Golf Towels for Wet Weather 2026: Our Top 5 Picks

★ #1 Top Pick
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Best overall: Titleist StaDry Performance Golf Towel

Towels · Rain hood · Fits all bag types

The StaDry is two accessories in one: a waterproof rain hood on one side and a proper terry towel on the other. It is the only towel in this group built to keep the towel itself dry.

Rain hood and towel20 x 20 in Waterproof membrane Bleed-free

£35.95Inc. VAT · Free delivery over £30

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Why it earned the top spot

Most towels fail in the same way. Once they are wet, they stay wet, and a wet towel just moves water around. The StaDry tackles that head on. One side is water-repellent nylon, and inside sits a waterproof membrane that protects the microfibre from getting soaked.

In practice, drape the nylon side over your club heads to keep the grips and top cuff dry. When you need to wipe a club, flip it over and the dry towel side is waiting. That flexibility is why it takes the top spot.

Key features and who it suits

The exterior is sheared velour terry, and the StaDry is bleed-free, so colour will not run onto pale bags or gloves. At 20 x 20 inches, it is large enough for every type of bag. It suits golfers who play in all conditions, walkers who carry and trolley users alike, and anyone tired of soggy grips. Check out the wider Titleist range for matching accessories.

At £35.95, it is the most expensive towel here, and the price is fair for what it does. If you play twelve months a year in the UK, the cost per round is tiny.

Runner up
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Runner-up: Ping Tour Golf Towel

Towels · Microfibre · Large format

The Ping Tour towel is big, absorbent and easy to hang. If you would rather soak up water than shed it, this is the one.

Microfibre waffle Approx. 100 x 43 cmCentre slitEmbroidered logo

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A big microfibre workhorse

Where the StaDry shelters, the Ping Tour absorbs. It is made from super-absorbent microfibre with a waffle texture that lifts dirt and moisture with very little effort. Unfolded, it measures roughly 100 x 43 cm, so you always have a dry section to grab, even late in a wet round.

A centre slit lets you hang it over the clubs in your bag, which keeps it handy without dangling. Ping describes it as updated for tour professionals and everyday golfers, and the embroidered logo gives a tidy finish. See more from Ping if you like matching accessories.

It suits golfers who want a single, generous towel for gripping, wiping and cleaning clubs in muddy conditions. The large size helps in wet weather but can feel bulky on a very small pencil bag.

At £22.50, it sits comfortably in the middle of the group and offers excellent coverage for the money.

Best value
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Best value: Callaway Tri-Fold Towel

Towels · Tri-fold · Everyday use

Callaway’s Tri-Fold is a dependable towel at a friendly price. The multi-textured surface and quick snap make it a great everyday choice.

Multi-textured · 16 x 21 in · Quick snap · Lightweight

£16.95Inc. VAT · Free delivery over £30

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Dependable everyday performance

At £16.95 the Callaway Tri-Fold gives you a generous 16 x 21 inches of cloth. It is the best value pick because it does the basics well, with a larger surface and better texture variety than the price suggests.

The surface uses different textured sections, so one part can handle wiping moisture while another removes dirt from the clubface. That matters in autumn, when mud and wet grass collect in grooves. The tri-fold design stays neat when attached, then opens to a useful size when you need it.

A quick snap attachment fixes it to your bag in seconds, and it is light enough not to add weight to a carry bag. Callaway fans can find more in our Callaway collection.

It is not waterproof, so in a real downpour you will want a second, dry towel. For the price, though, that is an easy fix, and PowaKaddy’s Velour below is even cheaper if you want to spend less.

Budget rain hood
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Best budget rain hood: Masters TourDri 2-In-1 Bag Hood & Towel

Towels · Bag hood · Wet weather range

If the Titleist StaDry is out of budget, Masters gives you the same two-in-one idea at a much lower price.

Waterproof coverAbsorbent towelHanging clipTwo-in-one

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Two jobs, one accessory

Masters TourDri is a range built for the worst conditions, and this Bag Hood and Towel shows why. One side is a waterproof cover that protects your equipment, and the other is a super absorbent towel for cleaning. It clips onto the top strap ring.

At £18.99, it costs roughly half as much as the StaDry and does the same headline job of covering the top of the bag. That makes it a smart buy if you keep gloves, grips and club heads dry by habit. A good hood also pairs well with a waterproof golf bag for full coverage.

Do note that the listing gives fewer technical details than the Titleist, so think of it as a simple, practical tool. It will not match the premium feel of a StaDry, but it will still keep the worst of the rain off your grips.

Also great
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Also great: PowaKaddy Velour Bag Towel

Towels · Velour · Trolley friendly

PowaKaddy’s Velour towel is the cheapest here, and its brass ring and black finish match any trolley or bag.

VelourBrass ringBlack with logoLowest price

£13.95Inc. VAT · Free delivery over £30

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Simple, tidy and affordable

Not every golfer needs a technical towel. The PowaKaddy Velour Bag Towel is a high-quality velour tri-fold with a brass ring that fits any golf bag. It helps clean the grooves and face of your clubs, which keeps strikes consistent. At £13.95, it is the cheapest towel in this group.

The black finish with a PowaKaddy logo matches all PowaKaddy trolleys and bags, so it looks smart on a trolley rig. If you use a PowaKaddy or Motocaddy bag, this is an easy accessory to add.

It is better thought of as a good spare than a rain-proof solution. Velour is soft on the hands, but like any standard towel, it will need wringing or swapping once it is soaked.

Need expert advice? Not sure whether a rain hood or a standard towel suits your bag? Our PGA professional team is happy to help. Call us free on 0800 3681097 or email sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk

Size, material and how it attaches.

A larger towel stays useful for longer, microfibre and terry absorb well, and a clip or ring keeps it in reach. A waterproof hood side is a bonus if you want to shelter your grips as well as dry your hands.

It depends on the problem you want to solve.

A hood towel, like the Titleist StaDry or Masters TourDri, keeps grips dry before you play. A standard towel, like the Ping Tour, soaks up more water. Many golfers carry one of each.

Two is the sensible minimum.

Keep one towel for wiping clubs and a second, dry one for your hands and grips. A rain hood towel can cover the second job by staying dry on the inside.

Around 16 to 20 inches across is a good guide.

Bigger towels give you more dry corners in a downpour, but they can feel bulky on a small carry bag. Choose the largest size your bag and habits will comfortably accept.

Rinse, dry and wash it regularly.

Shake out grit after each round and let it dry fully at home. Check the care label before machine washing, and avoid fabric softener on microfibre, as it reduces absorbency.

Yes, within 60 days.

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Titleist StaDry £35.95 · Ping Tour £22.50 · Callaway Tri-Fold £16.95