Best Golf Speakers 2024
Soundtrack your round with any of these excellent options among the best golf speakers
Best Golf Speakers: Quick Menu
1. The list
2. How we test
3. How to choose
4. FAQs
The idea of taking a whopping great speaker out onto the course is sacrilegious for the golfing purists. While many golfers prefer the soundtrack of birds, rustling leaves and other golfers yelling 'fore right' to accompany their round, for others a round of golf can be a major social event with a party-like atmosphere. If that's your preference then a high-quality speaker can definitely enhance your golfing experience by adding to the atmosphere out on the course. This makes a speaker one of the best golf accessories and as such some of golf's biggest brands have cottoned on to this trend and have now started to offer some high quality products for the golfer who likes some musical accompaniment out on the links.
There are some staple requirements you'll need in a good speaker. It needs to be waterproof; have a strong sound that travels relatively far; maintain a good Bluetooth range and also be portable. Below, we've compiled a list of the best golf speakers out there right now, ranging in price, size and color to offer a wide range of options to cater for all requirements. Be aware though, regardless of how good you think your taste in music is, always check before your round whether you're playing on the kind of golf course where it is appropriate to be blasting music out - and it is hugely important to make sure not to distract other golfers around you.
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Sound: 360-degree sound
Battery: 12+ Hours
+ Strong battery life
+ Built-in GPS functionality for 40,000 courses
+ Color touchscreen display
- High price point
The brand new Player Plus speaker by Blue Tee, is a stunning option for any golfer who likes a gadget as it is one of the most technologically advanced golf speakers on the market. Fitted with built-in GPS technology, it has auto-hole and course recognition features spanning over 40,000 courses around the globe. A 2.4-inch color touch screen will display yardages to the front, middle and the back of greens.
It is a powerful unit boasting 12 hours of battery life and can also act as a power bank to charge up a phone or any of your devices such as a GPS Golf Watch or Range Finder. The Bluetooth functionality on this speaker is excellent, offering 100ft of range and also allowing more than one player to be connected at any time, which is handy. It is also waterproof so even if you get caught in a heavy shower will not affect the unit's performance.
This is one of the most exciting speakers on the market right now and features on our Editor's Choice awards for 2023.
Sound: 360-degree sound
Battery: 10 hours
+ 10 hours battery life will last multiple rounds
+ Distances available via LCD screen or audio
+ High quality sound system
- The speaker is larger than others on the market
A nifty option for those who want to listen to music on the course but also require the benefits of a GPS device. The Bushnell Wingman is ergonomic and fun to use. It's magnetic so can be clipped to a golf cart or trolly and it delivers a high-quality sound. It takes over from the popular Bushnell Wingman GPS speaker and has an LCD screen that delivers yardages, while the speaker will continue to read out any distances if you prefer not to look at the screen. A microphone in the speaker even allows you to make a hands-free call on the course, while. the removable remote may be one of the smartest features here. You carry it in your pocket and it allows you to get yardages, adjust the volume on the speaker or even change song. In terms of battery life, it's excellent, giving around 36 holes of use before it needs recharging. The speaker is also water resistant and highly durable, making it one of the best golf accessories around.
Read our full Bushnell Wingman View Speaker Review.
Sound: Directional
Battery: 10 hours
+ Affordable and has many great features
+ Great sound quality even when turned up
- Using the same button for several functions can be frustrating
The Team8 GPS Speaker from TecTecTec is small and lightweight and adds a lot of fun to your rounds. It's portable but packs a real punch and is one of the louder option for anyone who likes to listen to music on the course. In our testing we found the set-up to be easy and stress-free. We especially enjoyed the magnetic clip that allows you to attach it to any metal structure. It reads out yardages to the front, back and middle of the greens but you do have to be within 15 yards of the speaker with your phone for this to work. This shouldn't really be an issue though.
Downloading the TecTecTec app will also show you those yardages on your phone as well as providing distances to hazards and layups. A slight criticism is that we felt that using the same button for several functions is a little complicated, but the overall usability here is excellent. If you prefer you also have the option to clip the speaker onto your back pocket and use the built in microphone to make calls. The device is charged by a USB-C cable and has enough battery life to get you through two rounds.
Read our full TecTecTec Team8 GPS Speaker Review
Sound: Directional
Battery: 10 hours
+ Built-in GPS adds even more functionality
+ Compact and lightweight
- Larger speakers will pack a more audible punch
One of the more small and compact options out there, the Wingman Mini from Bushnell is aimed mainly at golfers who carry their clubs rather than those who ride in a buggy. It weighs just 6oz in total and its compact shape fits snugly into the palm of your hand. Despite its size, the Wingman Mini delivers a really clear sound that carries well on the golf course, so your fourball will be able to enjoy the music without interfering with other golfers on adjacent holes. It also comes with a carabiner clip to attach to the accessory hook on your bag as well as Bushnell's Bite magnet technology if you have a push cart or a buggy.
The Mini comes with GPS capabilities when you connect it to the free Bushnell app. It lacks the screen that the Wingman View offers but it does have the ability to read out the distances to the front, middle and back of the green. It's a great price too and you can get one for around 100 bucks right now.
Read our full Bushnell Wingman Mini Speaker Review
Sound: Omni-directional
Battery: 10 hours
+ Built in GPS that calls out yardages
+ Great sound quality
- Only offers front, middle and back yardages
Another offering from Bushnell who keen golfers will know for its top-of-the-range GPS and distance measuring devices. This bluetooth speaker combines Bushnell's expertise in on-course GPS technology with a powerful and well built speaker.
It comes with Bushnell's Bite technology which allows the device to be magnetically secured to any appropriate metal surface - we found it best attached to one of the metal pillars of a buggy but it works well on a trolley too. You needn't worry about the Wingman ever falling off a magnetic surface as Bite technology is incredibly strong. It has seven pounds of pulling force which means it will stay attached even when driving on bumpy ground.
Read our full Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker Review
Sound: Omni-directional
Battery: 12 hours
+ Magnet for cart attachment works well
+ Great range and excellent sound quality
- Not the most compact design
Blue Tees are best known for making some of the best laser rangefinders, but The Player magnetic speaker is an excellent offering. The premium looking Player speaker excels in terms of its range (an impressive 100 feet) and clear sound quality, which is among the best we've experienced in a golf speaker. It also comes with a magnetic strip that allows the speaker to be attached to a riding cart during play. In testing we found that the magnet held up very well during play.
This is an affordable and reliable speaker that is so easy to use and has a lot going for it. It's waterproof with an IPX7 rating, and boasts an impressive battery life of over 12 hours. It's worth mentioning that there are indoor and outdoor modes available to choose from, which will give you optimal sound wherever you are. Another cool feature is that it comes with a dual pairing system which allows two devices to be paired together to enhance the sound experience.
Read our full Blue Tees Player Magnetic Speaker Review
Sound: Omni-directional
Battery: 10 hours
+ Easy to set up and use
+ Impressive sound quality and range
- Sounds better outdoors than indoors
Part of the Puma/Cobra marketing strategy revolves around making golf more fun so we should not be surprised to see that the company has teamed up with Speaqua Sound to create this speaker. We should also not be surprised given Puma’s affinity for color that this device is available in some exciting colorways, including a watermelon/lime green combination. In our testing we found that this Bluetooth speaker offered substance as well as style.
The sound quality is impressive and it packs a real punch from a volume standpoint too. A silicone exterior has also been implemented in the design to improve durability and the PopTop is designed to sit in the cup holder of any riding cart. It can also be attached to a golf bag. It's waterproof and offers the functionality to be paired with another speaker which is good for indoor use. The device provides 10 hours of battery life so it will get you through a couple of rounds which makes it ideal when you have a full day of golf planned.
Read our full Puma PopTop Bluetooth Speaker Review
Sound: Omni-directional
Battery: 10 hours
+ Loads of color options
+ Integrated carabiner clip gives clip-and-go functionality
- Sound is only directional
The JBL Clip 3 speaker is ideal for golfers looking to enhance their on course experience with some music. The integrated carabiner clip makes this incredibly easy to clip on and off bags, buggies or belts depending on where you want the music coming from. While this is different to some of the magnetic options on this list, it will appeal to the worriers who would constantly be stressing about whether the speaker is going to fall off and get damaged or lost on the course.
The speaker is both Siri and Google compatible and it comes in eight color options and with a year's warranty. Throw in the fact that it is IPX7 waterproof and you have one of the best golf speakers out there right now. You will get approximately 10 hours of charge and we feel that its innovative design will look great attached to any of the best golf stand bags.
Sound: Directional
Battery: 5 hours
+ Extremely compact
+ Excellent sound quality
- Not the longest battery life
The Puma PopTop Mini Bluetooth speaker may be small in stature but it's big in performance. In our testing we felt that it delivered impressive sound quality and clarity on the golf course, as well as better range than one might expect for a small device. We found it to be very easy to pair with a phone and would say that it offers excellent user friendly functionality. The PopTop Mini is especially great for golfers who carry their bags, as it can easily be hooked onto a stand bag, and its small size makes it easy to store in a golf bag.
If you have this device though you might not want to keep it in your bag as we've found it to be very useful away from the golf course as well. The PopTop Mini is waterproof and also dust and sand proof (making it ideal for an afternoon at the beach), and the back of the speaker functions as a bottle opener (again, ideal for an afternoon at the beach!). The only downside is that the battery life is far from being the longest in this category, but it will get through a full round of golf until it needs to be recharged.
Read our full Puma PopTop Mini Bluetooth Speaker Review
How we test golf accessories
Here at Golf Monthly our rigorous testing procedure is built upon a comprehensive process combined with the knowledge and expertise of the Golf Monthly test team. Our team usually attend product launches and then when it comes to our actual testing, we test products over a period of time so that we can gauge the performance.
When it comes to testing the best golf speakers, we look to assess things like durability, waterproofing and the quality of sound, to ensure players are getting a really good overall and reliable package. As gadget lovers ourselves, we also like seeing the innovative features that some of the latest and best speakers boast. We put these features and designs to the test out on the course and try to establish how easy these features are to use, what they can offer us during our round and importantly whether we enjoyed them. It should also be mentioned that manufacturers cannot pay for a good review and we make our conclusions from the testing and our experiences. This is because we strive to give the best reviews possible so you can get a greater understanding of the products themselves.
How to choose the best golf speaker
Golf speakers come in all shapes and sizes, with many offering bags of new technology. Depending on what you're looking for, it can be a little overwhelming trying to get the right device for you, with so many great options out there. But we've set out below several key considerations we think you should keep in mind when picking out your next bluetooth golf speaker.
1. Sound
Of course the sound on your speaker has to be good and one aspect to this is whether you go for a directional, or omni-directional model. We have found that the latter is better for golf courses because the former is more limited in terms of which direction the sound is coming from. Omni-directional models provide more consistent sound performance and we think they are more immersive, which is good when out on the golf course.
2. Size
How big do you want the speaker to be and what shape? There are lots of different designs out there with many models having a tube like design that can be stored away easily, or some that have round designs. Additionally many of the models we icked above have different sizes so it is worth thinking about how big you want your golf speaker to be.
3. Battery life
Like many of the best electric golf trolleys, this is also a vitally important factor because if you only get a couple of hours of performance then the back-nine will be a quieter affair. As such be aware of models that can last for at least five hours but there is no reason to go for a low number here because many of the models we picked above can last for more than 10.
4. Connectivity
The next factor to think about is connectivity because if a speaker has bad connection, the performance of the sound is meaningless. As such we have found the best models for golf have a connection that can allow you to wander, and yet maintain its connectivity despite being more than 30 yards away.
5. Color
These days models like the Wonderboom and JBL Clip 3 come in loads of different colors so have a think about if you want a simple black design, or something that looks a little different. Of course this is also something to think about if you see yourself using the speaker at home as well so it is worth picking something versatile as well.
If you're the type of golfer who loves a gadget, then why not also take a look at our guides to the best golf accessories, best golf sunglasses or the best golf nets.
FAQs
Can I use a speaker on the golf course?
Yes, but it is best to check the club rules on whether they are allowed before you use them on the course as they can be loud and distracting to other players.
How long does the battery life on a speaker usually last for?
The battery life on a golf speaker can usually last for multiple rounds. Depending on the make and model, golf speakers can last up to between 10 and 12 hours.
Can I wear headphones on the golf course?
Yes you can! Specific clubs may have rules against using headphones but generally it is considered acceptable to wear headphones. Just keep in mind that you may want to pay attention for cries of four though, if you're using them on the golf course.
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Dan has been with Golf Monthly team since 2021. He graduated with a Masters degree in International Journalism from the University of Sussex and looks after equipment reviews and buyer's guides, specializing in golf shoe, golf bag and golf cart reviews. Dan has now tested and reviewed over 30 pairs of golf shoes and is an expert in the field. A left-handed golfer, his handicap index is currently 6.5 and he plays at Fulford Heath Golf Club in the West Midlands.
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