Up here, in the northeast, there are certainly times in spring and fall when it can be a bit too cold for golf. While adding more layers can help us tolerate the chill on the course, those cold days don’t always provide the enjoyable golfing experience we seek. Staying warm while maintaining a free swing is a balancing act many of us strive for when playing in colder conditions.
Today, we will explore a couple of options from Venustas, a leading brand in heated apparel, to determine if they are suitable for the golf course.
Who is Venustas?
Venustas was founded in 2018, when the idea for heated apparel came to mind during a vacation in the Rocky Mountains. As the story goes, Venustas’ founder, Michael, was out in the mountains with his wife when the weather turned rather cold. Having properly prepared for such occasions, they had already layered up to deal with the elements.
Over time, battling the conditions and wearing so many layers had caused such fatigue that it was noticeable when Michael’s wife stopped enjoying herself. Based on this experience, the idea led to a prototype heated jacket that would allow for fewer layers, enabling freer movements, while providing even more warmth. After several versions, the Venustas heated jacket became the brand’s number one-selling product.
Since then, Venustas has expanded its product offerings beyond jackets to include hoodies, vests, scarves, gloves, socks and hand warmers. If you’re looking for apparel to keep you warm in cold weather, they likely have you covered.
While their target demographic isn’t specifically golfers, their products can certainly appeal to them. For instance, many who are familiar with the THP Community may remember our 2025 THP Staff Retreat, where we all endured cold, wet, and miserable playing conditions.
If we had taken the rain out of the equation, some Venustas options would have made our cold-weather golf experience much more enjoyable. To better understand the brand and the quality of its products, Venustas provided us with a heated hoodie and a pair of heated socks.
Venustas Pullover Heated Hoodie
Whether you love it or hate it, the hoodie has become increasingly popular in golf fashion. I firmly stand in the pro-hoodie camp, and the idea of finding one that actually provides warmth is quite attractive.
The heated hoodie takes the chill out of early morning rounds without requiring multiple bulky layers.
Let’s start with the basics. This hoodie is made from a blend of cotton and polyester for the outer material, providing a soft feel, while the lining is 100% polyester. Venustas describes the fit as regular, which gives it a more boxy shape. When it comes to sizing, it offers a generous fit, but not enough to recommend going down a full size.
This hoodie features five strategically placed heating zones for maximum comfort. The heating elements are positioned on the left and right chest, at the center of the back, and in both the left and right pockets.
It is powered by a 5000 mAh external battery that conveniently fits in a zippered pocket on the left side of the hoodie. The battery weighs only 6.5 ounces, making it lightweight and easy to carry without feeling cumbersome. The battery features four indicator lights to show the remaining charge, as well as a USB-A port that allows users to charge their phones while the heating elements are in use.
When equipped with the standard battery, the sweatshirt provides different heating durations: up to 10 hours on the low setting, 6 hours on medium, and 3 hours on high. The temperatures for these settings are 100°F (low), 113°F (medium), and 131°F (high).
A single button located on the left chest controls the heating feature. When activated, the button’s logo will display one of three colors to indicate the setting: red for high, white for medium, and blue for low. To turn on the heating mode after putting on the hoodie, press and hold the button for 3 seconds, and you’ll feel the warmth in no time.
Is the Venustas Heated Hoodie a good option for the golf course? Some may find it too heavy to wear comfortably while playing, but it can definitely help take the chill out of the air during early morning rounds. If you’re a golfer who faces cold mornings or, like me, prefers to golf as late into the season as possible, it’s definitely worth considering.
Venustas offers the Pullover Heated Hoodie in four colors: Navy, Black, Grey, and Dark Grey. It comes in sizes ranging from XS to 4XL and is regularly priced at $199.99, but is currently on sale for $129.99.
Venustas Heated Socks
Finding the right pair of socks for various cold-weather activities can be tricky, depending on personal preferences. Anyone who has been skiing, snowshoeing, or engaged in any other outdoor activity during the frigid season will tell you how important it is to keep your feet dry and warm. Once that cold creeps in, you are in for a much shorter day than anticipated.
Similar to the hooded sweatshirt, the socks must be connected to a battery pack to power the heating elements. Each sock is clearly labeled with which foot it’s designed for, and part of that reasoning is to ensure the battery pack resides on the outside of the leg. Just below the cuff is a pocket that fits the battery pack easily.
Wearing these socks with the battery pack took some time to get used to, primarily because of the battery pack’s physical presence rather than its weight. Each battery weighs just over 3 ounces, which raised some initial concerns about whether the socks would stay in place. Fortunately, during my time wearing them, I did not experience any noticeable slippage. In fact, they fit snugly around my calves.
On the outside of the battery sleeve are the power button and seven lights. The three lights immediately below the power button indicate the heating level you’ve chosen. Underneath those three are four additional lights that help signify how much battery life remains.
The battery life from a full charge depends on the mode they have enabled. As expected, when running at its highest temperature (131°), the battery life is expected to last 5 hours. At medium heat (122°), users should get 7 hours of heat, while the longest heating duration is on the low (113°) setting, which offers 14 hours. Once the battery is fully depleted, Venustas mentions that a full charge will take 2.5 hours via USB-C cable.
Venustas currently offers two pairs of socks on its website: one with half-foot coverage, focusing on the middle of the foot and the toes, and the other with full-foot coverage. We received the latter, and when powered on, it provided plenty of warmth that can be felt across the bottom of the foot. I do see them as a suitable option for the golf course if playing in super cold conditions, but honestly, the thing I look forward to the most is wearing them the next time I go skiing.
Venustas Heated Socks are currently on sale for $99.99, which represents a $20 savings from their typical price.
Final Thoughts – Venustas Heated Apparel
Venustas offers an impressive range of heated apparel, and I was truly impressed with the two items we received. While some people might hesitate to wear a heated hoodie or heated socks while golfing, I believe that a heated vest or hand warmer should definitely be considered essential gear for cold-weather golf. Beyond the golf course, I can think of many occasions when the hoodie and socks will be extremely useful, and I am really excited to use them.
Have you ever considered adding heated apparel to your collection?
Explore all of Venustas’s offerings at www.venustas.com and let us know which piece of apparel best suits your needs.
