The best umbrella overall is the Davek Elite. Our travel and outdoor writer also tested nine other expert-recommended golf, compact, and travel umbrellas.

With its 62-inch oversized canopy, sleek all-black design, comfortable EVA grip and sturdy frame, this ACEIken Golf Umbrella can protect you from strong wind, heavy downpours or simply under the sun.

It currently has fast-shipping stock of the excellent Ninemax Large Golf Umbrella in a wide range of colours and sizes, with prices ranging from £21.99 to £25.99 depending on what you select.

ACEIken's Golf Umbrella, a number one best seller in golf umbrellas on Amazon, currently costs £23.99 for a 62-inch version in all black, and £29.99 for the 68-inch model.

Golf balls, on the other hand, can behave very differently when they are covered in rain. The grooves of an iron cannot dig into or grab the cover of a wet ball as easily as they can a dry ball.