Conor Keenan
Golf carts are purely designed to make a golfers life easier. They are all about convenience in terms of making things painless on your body, saving time and just giving you the ability to enjoy the game, (and the walk), more
But we can go a step further here too because the best golf carts have a wide range of accessories that aid convenience and add to your experience on the golf course. Most cart brands these days create accessories to help you have a more bespoke and personalized feel out on the fairways.
From umbrella holders, to winter wheels, below we have taken a look at some of our favorite golf cart accessories. If you are in the market for a golf cart then take a look at our guides on the best push carts, or best golf push trolleys if you live in the United Kingdom.
Best Golf Cart Accessories
Motocaddy are known for the high quality golf trolleys they produce, so you know rightly that their accessories will carry on that theme of quality. The Motocaddy Hot Mitts will keep your hands warm on those colder days out on the links, be that early morning rounds in spring or fall or even those mid-winter rounds for the golf addicts out there not afraid of layering up. The heat produced is equally spread within a fleece insulate so warmth is spread to every area of your hands, whilst the controls for the three different heat settings are easy to use, meaning you can regulate the temperature as you please.
The Desert Fox Phone Caddy keeps your mobile device safe and secure on the course, meaning you won't miss any important messages that land your way during your 18 holes. A unique level of personalization is also on offer here for those who want to add a bit of flair to their cart setup, including a range of different colors as well as funny quotes that you can adjust accordingly.
A unique but well thought out device, the Mr Heater golf cart heater does exactly what it says on the tin. Thankfully, it's wind resistant so can still be useful on blustery days out on the golf course. The smart design allows it to fit perfectly into most cup holders and a safety tip over switch means it won't ever turn itself off without you asking it to when driving on bumpy or uneven cart paths.
Fit this onto your Sun Mountain cart to stay hydrated. If you have a good score going, do not let lack of water, beer, or whatever beverage you are drinking, be the reason you lose energy and fall short of victory. This holder can fit a 12-ounce can or a small diameter drink bottle and is usually easy to instal on your golf cart so it is easy to access during the round and when walking with your push cart.
This Titleist golf handwarmer is perfect for the avid winter golfer, keeping your hands warm and comfortable whilst also making you feel like an NFL quarterback during the latter end of the season - any time I use this I feel like prime Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field.... just me? Ok. Anyways, simply strap it around your waist and slip your hands in there during shots. You can even buy an electric one that automatically heats up when you turn it on.
Want to cross off four things instead of one when it comes to cart accessories? Well Motocaddy, a brand with some of the most compact golf trolleys in the game, has got you covered with this essential 4-in-1 accessory pack - which contains a device cradle, a drink holder as well as an umbrella and scorecard holder. Truly all the bases are covered here.
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This is a no frills product that won't excite anyone, but will be appreciated nonetheless as your clubs and bag remain bone dry even in the worst of rainy conditions. There are few things worse than wet grips whilst playing golf, so equipping the Sun Mountain Cart Rain Cover means you can avoid just that. The E-Z flip hood adds another layer of quality to this product, meaning you can access your clubs when needed with little fuss.
A very strong magnetic phone holder that works well for both electric trolleys and for those who ride in carts. Although some people prefer to play golf without their phone being present, they can now double up as a golf GPS system via some of the newer apps and thus can prove very useful during your round - so getting a solid phone holder can help amplify that. Available in a multitude of colors as well.
Those who play in-land course throughout the winter know that, because of rain, they can become quite soft and muddy underfoot. To counter this, Powakaddy's winter wheels mean your cart will never get stuck and instead will provide even more grip to counter the often-tricky surfaces. The design helps minimize ground contact, making it easier for users to push through wet grass. We also think they look very cool!
How we test golf gear
At Golf Monthly we test golf gear with the same ethos in mind - testing products properly and extensively to see if they are actually worth buying, and then passing on our findings onto you, the reader. That way, we can produce extensive reviews that help you make an informed decision regarding possibly buying a certain model.
The Golf Monthly team are all regular golfers and with decades of experience, we look to understand new technology and design features on products. The best way of doing this is by simply using them regularly, especially when it comes to golf accessories.
The team tests the models out on course for a number of rounds, learning what it is like to truly live with the product over a number of weeks and number of rounds to truly understand the product.
How to choose a golf cart and accessories
What factors should you consider when thinking about buying a golf cart and therefore accessories? We take a look below.
Electric/Push
Obviously the first thing you want to think about is whether you want an electric model, or a push cart. Electric designs are obviously more expensive but come with a lot more features and require less effort to maneuver. Push carts are cheaper, usually lighter and very easy to use. An added element here is the remote golf cart, which have become more popular of late. Knowing this will then inform you what kind of accessories to buy because certain accessories only work on specific carts.
Features
As we mentioned above lots of different models come with a wide range of features, and some look to simply perform as a trolley. For example some electric models come with GPS functionality, remote controls, shot-tracking and large LCD screens. Push carts also come with features like storage compartments, drinks holder, adjustable handle and so on. Therefore you should think about what extra features would be important to you when using a golf cart.
Ease of use
The whole point of a golf cart, and its accessories, is to make life easier on the golf course when moving from shot to shot, so a cart that isn't easy to use is pointless. They have to be easy to maneuver on the course and getting it out of the car, and most designs fold away too so this foldable process has to be simple to put up and fold away as well. The accessories should also clip on or off easily, and should also be easy to use on the course.
Storage
Us golfers accumulate a lot of stuff whether it be tees, balls, scorecard, phone, wallet and so on and so forth. Sure it is easy to store this in the golf bag on the cart but for ease of access it is good to store things in the cart itself too. As a result pretty much all carts come with storage compartments these days with some being larger than others. Some accessories also allow you to store things like umbrellas, or drinks on the cart themselves too.
Durability
A golf cart, and the accessories you can get with it, can be a large investment so it has to be able to last a long time, as well as deal with the rain, mud, and whatever general use gets thrown at it on the golf course. As such we recommend looking at models that are made from strong materials like aluminum. When it comes to accessories, we think the same or stronger plastics.
Price
With so many brands making golf carts these days there is a model for everyone at every price point. If you want to go for the cheapest option which will just act as a cart, you can. Or if you want all the bells and whistles on an electric design, you can do that too. It is all a question of how much you want to spend.
FAQs
How can I make my golf cart look cool?
Whilst cool is a subjective word, what's cool to someone might not be for someone else. But regardless we have found some accessories do elevate how your golf cart looks, such as new wheels, different colored carts, or clip on accessories for your phone or golf speaker.
What are some of the finest golf cart accessories?
We think this guide is full of the best golf cart accessories from well-known and well-trusted golf cart brands like PowaKaddy, Motocaddy and Bag Boy. These accessories all seek to enrich the golfing experience whether that be making the game more fun, more efficient, or more comfortable.
If you enjoyed this guide on the best golf cart accessories, then why not take a look at other guides we have created, such as the best golf training aids or best golf travel bags.
