Best Golf Accessories 2026 - 8 items no golfer should be without

We all love to get our hands on some new clubs but often it’s the smaller and more convenient things that can add plenty to both your game and your enjoyment of it. Ultimately, the best golf accessories make our lives as golfers easier whether that be in terms of having a good laser rangefinder, a golf glove that delivers best in class grip, or other accessories like training aids and gadgets. Some even allow us to add a little more personality and flair to our setup as well.

Clearly, not only do we need accessories that help us out on the golf course, but we also need things to help make us better players, or make us feel good about ourselves.

As such we have tested a lot of accessories out there and here is a list of our favorites that you might want to include in your bag or setup. Additionally take a look at some of our other guides on golf equipment as well - such as the best golf tops, best golf shoes or the best golf bags.

Best Golf Accessories 2026

The Quick List

Best laser

The Bushnell Tour Hybrid delivers the best of both laser and GPS worlds, making it the ideal tech accessory to have in you setup. It displays accurate GPS yardages to the front, middle and back of every green right through the lens as you lock onto the flag. It’s an incredibly intuitive feature that provides the full context of every shot, helping you decide even further which club to take.

This is especially helpful for players on courses without detailed pin sheets - knowing exactly how much room you have to work with in front of and behind the flag builds the kind of confidence to hit proper shots.

Despite all the bells and whistles, the Tour Hybrid is a breeze to both setup and then use - there's no linking with apps or to do lists for users before they play, instead the GPS kicks in on its own and will pick up the course you're playing impressively quickly.

• Read our full Bushnell Tour Hybrid Rangefinder Review

Budget monitor

Thankfully launch monitors have become more and more popular in the last few years and more brands have decided to manufacture models at the cheaper end of the price spectrum as well, meaning we can all paint a better picture of our games and dive into the stats a bit more. A case in point is the LM1 from Shot Scope.

It is an exceptional entry-level launch monitor that delivers value for golfers seeking reliable data on a budget. It prioritizes essential feedback like ball speed, club head speed, and carry distance to give players the core numbers needed for game improvement. The streamlined experience makes it a highly accessible, user-friendly range or practice area tool.

The Doppler radar technology provides accurate readings that rival much more expensive units. While it excludes advanced metrics like spin rates or launch angles, it excels at the fundamentals and delivers data directly to the Shot Scope mobile app where users can also record and analyze their swings. This monitor is truly a game-changer for budget-conscious players and is comfortably one of the best cheap launch monitors we’ve used.

• Read our full Shot Scope LM1 Launch Monitor Review

Best putting aid

If you want an accessory to help you work on your golf then a putting mat might be the way to go, and one of our absolute favorites is the Perfect Practice Putting Mat, which is endorsed by Dustin Johnson. We tested the 9ft version to put it through its paces, and we were not disappointed. The mat does come in smaller sizes for those who might lack the space required for a full-sized putting accessory.

In testing the mat was quick but not silly fast, whilst the incline before the hole encourages brave, well hit putts that will install confidence in the user over time. The various lines help from a visual perspective and aid alignment technique as well. To save it getting too repetitive, there are two holes to aim at which allows the player to play mini challenges. One hole is bigger than the other, so when you aim for the smaller hole and then revert back to the normal sized hole, it feels a lot bigger than it should (in the best way). It’s a great confidence building exercise.

Despite the length of the mat coming to 9ft, it is easily stored away and isn’t too big when rolled up.

• Read our full Perfect Practice Perfect Putting Mat Review

Best training aid

A good training aid is a must-have accessory these days, and one of our absolute favorites right now is the TRS Slider. Developed by European Tour winner Robert Rock, the it is designed to correct one of the most common and destructive faults in the amateur swing: a flying right elbow and a disconnected right arm. Both of these swing issues can lead to inconsistent contact and an over the top swing path. Both also impacts power as well.

The Slider consists of a durable seat belt-style strap that connects the golfer’s torso to the trail elbow. This strap gives an appropriate range of motion during takeaway and the backswing so it isn't restrictive. Instead it gives immediate feedback, letting me feel exactly when my trail elbow strayed too far from my body line in the takeaway, a common cause of steepening the shaft.

This aid was teaching my body and arms to work un unison, creating a better takeway and swing structure in a way you can feel at the time. Overall if you are a golfer struggling with a flying elbow and overall inconsistency, this device offers instant feedback and a clear path to a more compact, powerful, and repeatable motion.

• Read our full TRS Slider Training Aid Review

Best glove

The golf glove for some is a really important piece of equipment, and with this glove it comes with a premium construction. Made with CabrettaSof leather, this glove feels really nice on the hand but comes with great aeration to stop too much sweating. The technical way these gloves are constructed allows them to be flexible and breathable, the leather offers up a great tacky grip that you come to expect, and another great aspect of this glove is its durability. The back of the glove is constructed from FiberSof material, which increases flexibility and provides great comfort. With a PowerNet mesh on the knuckles, this helps to increase the movement in the hand so it is not constricted when gripping the club.

In the webbing between the fingers, you will find neat perforations placed to help drive air into the glove and enhance breathability. The elasticated cuff on the glove also has a moisture-wicking properties, to help make the fit more comfortable and stop sweat from seeping into the glove. Should you find that your hands get very sweaty, especially in those hotter climates, then check out this guide on the best golf gloves for sweaty hands.

• Read our full FootJoy HyperFLX Glove Review

Best grip

When it comes to grips, the Golf Pride CPX grip is unlike any other we have tested before, and we think this is the top dog when it comes to the softest performance grips. With the new EXO diamond-quilted pattern tech, that this company has never used before, this grip is very soft and tacky. It features a 45-degree pattern which is inspired from BMX bike grips. With this elevation in the design, it will maximize your contact area when gripping the club. To complement this, the Golf Pride Control Core technology, located at the top of the grip, helps to maximize control where the most swing pressure is exerted. Ultimately giving you the best softness and feel, married with great control.

When it comes to playing in the wet, you would be forgiven for thinking this would turn into a javelin, but that is far from true. When it got wet, the moisture seemed to just be wicked away, and we felt these inspired more confidence in the wet than the corded grips. With the overall performance of this grip, we had to include it our Editor's Choice, we were that impressed.

• Read our full Golf Pride CPX Grip Review

Best tees

For a long time we have been fans of Pride Professional, because we feel they make great quality golf tees, with a vast variety of heights, colors and finishes.

The yellow Pro Length Pride Professional tees, have become some of the more popular tees out there. What we like about wooden tees is you can set the tee height you want for a variety of different shits to be played off the tee, and you can now stock up with a big pack of 175 tees. In testing, we found these tees to be pretty strong too, as our tester was able to go a full round with only one tee, which makes sense when they are the most used tee on the PGA Tour.

Best speaker

The latest Bushnell Wingman HD speaker is an excellent accessory, especially if you want to play music on the course but also get GPS information. It features a new 3.5-inch color screen that provides accurate yardages as well as hole flyovers and green previews. It combines reliable yardages with high-quality Bluetooth audio as well.

It's a device that caters primarily to players who tend to ride carts during their rounds with the powerful BITE magnetic strip for easy attachment to metal frames like carts and buggies. Its IPX67 waterproof rating and magnetic design make it highly versatile for use at home or in other outdoor environments.

Priced at $200, the Wingman HD delivers genuinely impressive 360-degree sound quality that rivals top audio brands. It is a worthwhile investment for social golfers looking for a durable, multi-functional gadget that performs as well in their living room as they host a party as it does on the fairways.

• Read our full Bushnell Wingman HD GPS Speaker Review

How we test golf equipment

The quality of Golf Monthly's reviews and buyers guides is built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team that has a sterling reputation in the industry, known for delivering the key points you want to know in a concise, easy-to-digest manner.

This procedure involves using the gear properly out on the golf course, in different conditions and on different types of golf course where applicable as well. We also test products in controlled environments as well to better enhance our knowledge on the performance.

We pride ourselves with our reviews, from clubs and gadgets all the way to smaller accessories like mentioned in this guide. Our reviews are conducted by golfers, for golfers. No brand receives preferential treatment over another, nor can a manufacturer 'buy' a good review - we simply call it how we see it based our experience, expertise and passion for the game of golf.

How to choose the best golf accessories

So what are some of the factors you need to consider when looking at trying to get a good golf accessory?

Think about your setup

To begin with, you need to have an idea about your golfing setup and where the gaps may be for some new accessories. Do you maybe need a training aid to make sure you get the most out of practice, or something to help you out on the course. Maybe you just want something fun to help you have a good time on the course, or brighten up your golf bag. With golf there are so many little things you might want and need, it is important to remember it is most likely out there, what ever you want.

Budget

Finally, you need to think about your budget, you need to know what you want or have to spend before you make a purchase. If you are dead set on an accessory you need, but it is out of reach price wise, then there may be a cheaper budget friendly alternative out there so always do your research as you should only spend within your means.

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If you want more buying advice, why not take a look at our guides on the best golf net, or best golf mat as well.