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title: What's it Like to Wear a $695 Golf Jacket? - FORE Magazine
description: Popular Swedish outerwear maker Galvin Green recently raised a few eyebrows when it debuted a $695 golf jacket. The full-zip Argon features breathable, moisture-wicking Gore-Tex fabric that provides 100 percent protection from the elements — rain, cold and wind. Its C-KNIT backer is an inner lining designed to “slide and glide” over any inner clothing layers you’re wearing, to reduce movement restrictions during your swing. The jacket also sports a high, rubberized collar; zippered cuffs that are shaped to allow water run-off; and Velcro fasteners under the arms so that you can tailor the fit to be more or less […]
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# [What's it Like to Wear a $695 Golf Jacket? - FORE Magazine](https://fore.scga.org/equipment/whats-it-like-to-wear-a-695-golf-jacket)

 Written by [Scott Kramer](https://fore.scga.org/author/scott-kramer) | Apr 24, 2017 7:00:00 AM

Popular Swedish outerwear maker Galvin Green recently raised a few eyebrows when it debuted a $695 golf jacket. The full-zip Argon features breathable, moisture-wicking Gore-Tex fabric that provides 100 percent protection from the elements — rain, cold and wind. Its C-KNIT backer is an inner lining designed to “slide and glide” over any inner clothing layers you’re wearing, to reduce movement restrictions during your swing. The jacket also sports a high, rubberized collar; zippered cuffs that are shaped to allow water run-off; and Velcro fasteners under the arms so that you can tailor the fit to be more or less snug. The jacket is impressively lightweight, as well.

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I’ve worn the Argon several times now. It’s kept me surprisingly warm on cool mornings and evenings, considering how thin it is. And it’s very comfortable. I did notice that it’s not whisper-quiet, like other high-end golf jackets I’ve worn. It isn’t too noisy or distracting during a swing, but I hear the material rubbing. The Argon has a really nice, modern look — much like many of Galvin Green’s garments. Even my wife commented that it doesn’t look “too golfy” — believe me, that’s a compliment. Being we’re in Southern California, we don’t worry about rain very often. But this will be my go-to cover-up when I do find myself in a downpour.

 

*Veteran golf writer Scott Kramer has covered the golf equipment market full-time since 1990. His career has spanned senior editor positions at both Golf Pro Magazine and GOLF Magazine. He now works on a freelance basis for many consumer and trade publications, including the SCGA’s FORE magazine.*

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