The ifrothgolf review
These are Galvin Green's lined winter version of their waterproof trouser, built on a 2-layer GORE-TEX construction with an added inner lining and fleece-lined front pockets. They are designed as over-trousers, so you pull them on over your normal golf trousers or a base layer when the weather turns. You get the full waterproof and windproof package plus a trapped layer of warm air that the lining holds against your legs.
What's great
The waterproofing is the real deal. GORE-TEX means you stay dry in sustained rain, not just a passing shower, and the seams and finish are built to last seasons rather than months. The lining is what sets these apart from a standard rain trouser: it adds noticeable warmth on raw, windy days without you needing a separate thermal layer underneath. The elastic waist and drawstring make them easy to throw on at the turn, the split inseam stops the fabric wearing through where your legs rub, and the adjustable hem keeps them off your shoe spikes. Build quality is genuinely premium and the size range, including three leg lengths, means you can actually get the right fit.
Worth knowing
The honest downsides: the lining adds bulk and warmth, so on a milder, merely damp day these can run too hot and feel heavier than a thin rain trouser. As over-trousers they sit over your existing kit, which some players find adds a slightly stiff, layered feel rather than the natural movement of a single pair. They are expensive even on sale, and stock at the brand site is patchy, so colours and sizes sell out and you may need to chase a specialist retailer. There is also a faint rustle to the fabric that fully soft-shell trousers avoid.
The verdict
If you genuinely play winter golf and hate being cold and wet, this is about as good as a lined waterproof trouser gets, and the GORE-TEX longevity justifies the outlay over time. If you only see the odd rainy round or play in milder conditions, a lighter unlined rain trouser will be more comfortable and a lot cheaper.
