Golf Monthly Verdict

The CSARA Rava jacket is a chic, high street inspired piece that perfectly bridges the gap between technical performance and modern style. Made in a soft, four-way stretch fabric, it's a comfortable fit and the piping gives it a slimming effect for a flattering look. A versatile course-to-coffee essential for a modern golfer's wardrobe.

Reasons to buy

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Soft fabric
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Flattering fit
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Easy to wear

Reasons to avoid

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No pockets

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By Alison Root

published 30 April 2026

I’ve been following CSARA since they launched in 2025, and it’s a story that’s not uncommon among female-led golf brands. Founder Claire Griffiths started the label out of pure frustration; after taking up the game three years ago, she simply couldn't find anything to wear that felt like her.

The result is a chic, concentrated collection that looks like something you’d find on the high street, but with all the technical performance you actually need on the course. It’s a tight, well-thought-out range covering all the essentials, including tops, trousers, shorts, base layers, and dresses, that all mix and match to form some of the best women's golf clothes.

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For me, the Rava zip-through jacket is the standout. It’s made from a premium four-way stretch fabric with a sophisticated, silky exterior and an incredibly soft brushed interior. While the sweat-wicking definitely kept me dry, I was most impressed by the silhouette.

The curved contrast piping on the front and back creates a clever slimming effect, and the cut sits neatly at the top of the hip for a modern, sharp look. Because of that shorter cut, I worried it might ride up during my swing, but I was pleased to find it stayed in place and provided an effortless range of motion.

It’s fair to say this is a very fitted jacket, so I’d advise going up a size. I’m usually small, but I wore a medium comfortably with a base layer underneath. The only real downside is the lack of pockets, but that’s a small sacrifice for the overall look and performance. The jacket is finished nicely with an embossed logo on the chest and ‘CSARA’ written down the right sleeve.

It comes in mocha, black, or white, and looks great paired with their Jayne Crossover trousers for a fully coordinated look. If you’re after a versatile jacket that fits a modern wardrobe, one you can happily wear to the gym or out for lunch after a round, this is definitely one to consider.

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Alison Root has over 25 years experience working in media and events, predominantly dedicated to golf, in particular the women’s game. Until 2020, for over a decade Alison edited Women & Golf magazine and website, and is now the full-time Women's Editor for Golf Monthly. Alison is a respected and leading voice in the women's game, overseeing content that communicates to active golfers from grassroots through to the professional scene, and developing collaborative relationships to widen Golf Monthly's female audience across all platforms to elevate women's golf to a new level. She is a 16-handicap golfer (should be better) and despite having had the fantastic opportunity to play some of the best golf courses around the world, Kingsbarns in Scotland is her favourite.