8 Winter Golf Gloves That’ll Keep the Sting Out of Your Fingers

If winter and golf don’t go together, then why do winter golf gloves exist? As golfers, we’re addicted to the game, and many of us look for any opportunity to play, even during long, bleak winters.

Every golfer has their own personal cutoff, the lowest temperature that they’ll even consider playing golf in. My personal number is 40, but I’ve heard of one player who braves temperatures so raw that he keeps a small cordless drill in his golf bag over the winter just to get a tee into the frozen ground. To each their own.

Whatever end of the spectrum you fall on, if you want to extend your golf season beyond early fall, you’re going to need some cold-weather golf gear. Winter golf gloves are a staple of, well, winter golf. 

To get any enjoyment whatsoever out of a winter round of golf, a solid pair of winter golf gloves is absolutely necessary. Yes, unlike traditional golf gloves, you wear a pair of winter golf gloves, and it’s best to keep them on from the first tee to the final putt, and maybe even the drive to and from the course as well.

These are the eight best winter golf gloves that will keep your fingers from feeling the sting of every fractionally thin shot.

If you understand the importance of good cold-weather golf gloves to any round of winter golf, you're probably interested in snagging a pair from the most reputable brand possible. FootJoy is that brand, and FJ's WinterSof golf gloves are a great option for your winter golf.

These glove are not only warm, they're windproof. The fleece and suede combo keeps your hands warm while providing a plenty of grip in the palm. The extended cuff gives some compression around the wrist and helps the glove create a connection with your top layer to eliminate exposed skin between your glove and sleeve.

The tee holder, typically somewhat of a lame accessory on a golf glove, is actually functional when you realize how annoying it can be reaching into your pockets with your gloves on.

Pros:

• Good grip in the palm 
• Fleece on top of the hand for warmth
• Extended cuff
• No velcro closure

Cons:

• Not available in cadet sizes

Seeing as your grip is your only connection to the golf club, we can understand if your top priority for a winter golf glove is one that feels good on your hand, and on the club. If that's the case, the Callaway Thermal Grip Cold Weather Golf Gloves just might be the best option for you.

They're thinner than most of the winter golf gloves listed here, so they feel more like a normal golf glove on the club. However, they don't lack in warmth. Despite a fleece inner lining they're not quite as warm as some of the winter golf gloves that rely more heavily on fleece for warmth, but they're great for rounds when temps are in the 40s.

Another bonus is these are available men's, women's, and cadet sizes, so pretty much any golfer can find in their size.

Pros:

• Available in men's, women's sizes and cadet sizes
• Feels more like a regular golf glove with ample warmth

Cons:

• Less durable than some other options

These Winter Tech Golf Gloves from Maxfli are another great option for maximum warmth and protection from the elements while providing plenty of connection to the club. With 3-layer construction, they keep hands warm, while the 4-way stretch provides plenty of feel and breathability.

They're wind-proof and water-resistant, and the index finger and thumb have leather tips, so you don't have to take your glove off to use a touchscreen device.

Pros:

• No velcro closure
• Touchscreen-friendly tips on index and thumb
• Offer a great blend of warmth and connection to the club

Cons:

• They run small, consider larger size if you're between sizes

For golfers who need a little extra warmth without sacrificing their connection to the club, we cannot recommend these StaSof Winter Gloves from FootJoy enough. They're just like a traditional golf glove with a leather palm, but the fleece on the top of the hand gives a boost of warmth, so you get the best of both worlds.

Unlike the FootJoy WinterSof gloves we talked about earlier, these do come in cadet sizes. They also use a velcro closure, which can help you strap them up as tight or as loose as you want.

If your cold-weather rounds are in temps in the 40s and above, these StaSof winter gloves are a great option.

Pros:

• Traditional golf glove on the club, Fleece top for warmth
• Very warm for how thin they are
• Connection to the club feels like a normal golf glove

Cons:

• Durability may not match the price
• Not ideal for rounds under 40 degrees

These gloves from Finger Ten are among the best value picks of winter golf gloves today. For under $20, the six-layer gloves keep hands warm in temperatures as low as 32 degrees.

We also love that there's a magnetic ball marker and clip on one of the gloves. No, this isn't a feature we typically celebrate in a golf glove, but any time we can avoid digging through pockets with gloves on, we count that as a win.

These gloves might be stiff at first, but they'll break in before long, and they're durable enough to get you through multiple winter golf seasons.

Pros:

• Convenient built-in ball marker
• 6 layers provide warmth in temperatures as low as 32 degrees
• Very durable

Cons:

• Stiff at first, and it can take a while to break them in

Mizuno uses a 3D printed pattern on the outer layer of this ThermaGrip winter golf glove to add texture and improve your grip on the club. On the scale of warmth to club connection, these favor warmth and are noticeably thicker than a regular golf glove — which is exactly what you should expect from a golf glove that's designed (successfully) to keep your hands warm in the winter. The fleece cuff is an excellent feature that every winter golf glove should offer (but doesn't).

Pros:

• Fleece cuff eliminates exposed skin between glove and sleeve
• Top-tier performer for warmth

Cons:

• Sizing runs on the smaller side
• Durability may not match competitors

The Nike Cold Weather Golf Gloves are a more lightweight, thin winter golf glove that leans into performance and your connection with the club in exchange for a little warmth. That makes them great for rounds in the 50s and higher 40s, but when temps drop into the low 40s, you may need something more substantial to keep your hands warm.

That said, these gloves provide some extra warmth on those mild days without sacrificing your ability to feel the club.

Pros:

• Thinner makeup results in better ability to feel the club
• Water-resistant

Cons: 

• Not ideal for rounds in the low 40s or below

If golf gloves had hair styles, the mullet would undoubtedly be reserved for these Winter Performance Fleece Golf Gloves from Orlimar.

The hands are nothing but business, with textured grip from wrist to finger-tip. The top side, meanwhile, is unapologetically rockin' with fleece to provide maximum warmth. Finally, they feature a velcro closure and an extended wrist cuff.

Pros:

• Grip on the palm side, fleece on top
• Extended to eliminate skin exposure
• Best value winter golf gloves
• Available in cadet sizes

Cons:

• Velcro closure is unnecessary for a winter golf glove

It’s not often that during a round of golf, you get to utilize the same gear that any 90s NFL quarterback relied on during those cold-weather playoff battles. You probably won’t be mistaken for Jim Kelly when you wear the Titleist Golf Handwarmer, but you’ll definitely be compared to him. But when you’re out on the golf course with warm hands during the cold winter, we doubt you’ll mind that.

If you just want to keep your hands warm between shots, and use your regular golf glove when you actually swing the club, Titleist’s Golf Cart Mitts are the perfect solution. With the micro-fleece lining, cinch closure, and inner hand-warmer compartment, your paws will stay plenty warm between shots. Plus, they’re water-resistant, so they’ll hold up in any conditions.

When I first started logging winter rounds of golf, I relied on a simple recipe to keep my hands warm. First, I used a pair of FootJoy Rain Grip gloves, just to have something on both hands, and used these HotHands Hand Warmers in each pocket to keep my hands toasty.

It worked like a charm for me, and if you plan on playing any measurable amount of winter golf, I cannot recommend snagging a box of these hand warmers enough. Heck, even if you don't use them for golf, they’ll come in handy regularly throughout the winter.