Golf Accessories
Gloves, gifts, training aids, push carts, and the small purchases that quietly make every round better — ranked by real value per dollar.
Accessories that punch above their price tag
Golf accessories are the most overlooked part of equipment shopping. People will spend $500 on a new driver to gain three yards, then refuse to spend $25 on a glove that grips properly in the heat. The category is full of cheap upgrades that genuinely improve your round, and full of $80 gadgets that promise miracles and deliver nothing.
This hub is organized by what the accessory actually does for your game. Performance accessories — gloves, push carts, walking shoes, training aids — change the physical experience of playing. Maintenance accessories — divot tools, towels, club brushes, ball markers — keep your gear and your manners in good shape. Gift accessories — Father's Day picks, holiday gifts, gifts for golfing couples — are organized by recipient because that is the actual problem you are trying to solve when shopping.
Every accessory ranked on this site is tested over real rounds. Gloves are worn through at least 8 rounds before being scored on durability. Push carts are used over 10+ rounds on hilly courses where the wheel quality actually matters. Training aids are used at home for 4–6 weeks before being ranked — because the gimmicky ones reveal themselves once the novelty wears off.
The accessories worth your money fall into two categories: cheap upgrades that improve your round disproportionately (a $25 putting mirror saves more strokes than a $400 driver), and expensive purchases that last long enough to justify the price (a quality push cart at $200 will serve you for 5+ seasons). The accessories that are not worth your money — most "swing tempo" gadgets, most weighted clubs, most putting alignment lasers — are flagged in our guides so you stop seeing them in your Amazon recommendations.
All accessories ranked here have been tested by me, Ryan O., over at least one full golf season. The full testing process is documented at how we test.
Best accessory by price tier
If you are starting a kit from scratch, here is the order I would buy in. Under $15: a divot tool with a ball marker — it is the entry-level accessory every golfer should own, and the one many never bother to buy. $15-30: a microfiber towel that clips to your bag and an alignment stick set (alignment sticks are the most under-bought training aid in the game). $30-60: a quality glove that fits your hand, plus a putting mirror for practice. $60-150: a basic rangefinder if you do not already own one, or a quality push cart if you walk.
Skip the gimmicks at every tier. The "swing analyzer" attachments that clip to your club, the "tempo training" weighted handles, the laser putting alignment systems — none of them earn a spot in the bag for the average weekend golfer. If you want a deeper breakdown, our accessories under $50 guide ranks the 12 most useful items at that price point.
FootJoy WeatherSof Glove — ~$18
The glove I have used for multiple seasons running
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Related sections
Looking for the big-ticket gear like drivers and rangefinders? The gear reviews hub covers ranked buying guides for everything that goes in the bag. For tech-side accessories like golf apps, swing analyzers, and shot trackers, the golf tech hub has dedicated reviews. And if you want the practice routines that actually use these accessories well, see the improve your game hub.
Accessories FAQ
What is the single best accessory under $25 a weekend golfer should own?
A divot tool with a built-in ball marker. It costs under $15, lasts forever, and every player ahead of you on the green silently appreciates it. After that, the next best $25 buy is a microfiber towel that clips to the bag — keeps your clubface clean, which adds spin and consistency to your iron shots more than most people realize.
Are expensive golf gloves actually better than cheap ones?
Sometimes, but not in the way the marketing suggests. A $25 cabretta-leather glove like the FootJoy WeatherSof feels better on hand and grips slightly better in light moisture, but it also wears out faster — typically 8–15 rounds depending on grip pressure. A $10 synthetic glove lasts 25–30 rounds and grips fine in dry conditions. If you play once a week, the cheap glove is the better economic call. If you play three times a week and care about feel, splurge.
Do training aids actually work, or are they all gimmicks?
About 30% of them work as advertised; the rest are gimmicks. The ones that actually do what they claim: alignment sticks ($15), putting mirrors ($25), a weighted swing trainer for tempo, and a basic chipping net for the backyard. Anything that promises to "lock your wrists" or "fix your slice in 60 seconds" is selling you a placebo. Our <a href="/best-golf-training-aids/">training aids buying guide</a> separates the useful from the gimmicky.
How often should I replace golf grips?
Every 40-60 rounds, or once a year for the average weekend golfer. Worn grips force you to grip the club tighter, which destroys swing tempo and adds tension to the wrists. Re-gripping a full set runs about $80-120 at a shop and is the single highest-ROI maintenance task in golf — it produces a noticeable feel difference within one or two rounds.
Are golf push carts worth the money over carrying a stand bag?
If you walk more than 10 rounds a year and you are over 35, yes. A push cart eliminates the shoulder and back fatigue that turns the back nine into a survival exercise. Three-wheelers are easier to push than four-wheelers; spend the extra $50 to get one with a parking brake and a phone holder. You will use the phone holder every round.