Our Picks: 8 golf accessories our staff loves

Posted by Admin November 22, 2024 Golf

November 22, 2024

Welcome to GOLF’s 2024 holiday edition of Our Picks, where our experts are hand-selecting the items you — and your golf-loving family and friends — need on your radar. Scroll below for our latest batch of recommendations, and visit our Best Golf Stuff of 2024 hub page for more articles.

Let’s go beyond golf clubs and golf balls.

And let’s talk massage guns and towels.

Notably, the latter is popular, as various gadgets and gizmos have sprouted up with the promise to aid your game. And who doesn’t like that? That said, there’s seemingly more items to choose from than there are blades of grass at your favorite course. And that can occasionally be burdensome.

But we’re here to help.

At GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine, we see it all. The good stuff you want is on our website and in the pages of our magazine, hand-picked by our golf-loving experts who have been dialing in our best estimation of what exactly you (the reader!) wants. This holiday season, our staff put their heads together to come up with gift ideas you’ll jump at, both from our sister site Fairway Jockey and other brands across the U.S. The result? Must-have items any golfer would love — and just in time for shopping season.

Check out our picks below for must-have golf accessories, which includes items from Theragun, Hazy Sticks, Bushnell and more.

Best golf accessories

Keep scrolling for our picks of the best golf accessories you should buy.

Theragun Mini

$199

The Theragun Mini decreases muscle soreness and fatigue, releases tension and knots, speeds up recovery, relieves pain and discomfort, and increases mobility and range of motion.

This past summer, after a wonderful stretch of six-straight days of golf and some mild running (I was on vacation!), I hurt my lower back pretty badly. I’d pulled a muscle, though it felt a bit like an electric shock at the time, and the pain lingered. But the Theragun Mini was a godsend. It offered all of the wonders of a muscle massage, without going for an actual muscle massage. The three settings — slow, medium and whoa boy (my words) — are pretty great, too. — Nick Piastowski

Hazy Sticks

The Nautical

$79

100% Genuine Hickory

Length: 45″ / Diameter 3/8″

Medium-Dark Stain

Navy/White Color Combo

Gloss Protective Coating

Nickel End Caps

High Quality Golf Alignment Sticks

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When I found myself in need of new alignment sticks, the Hazy Sticks were the perfect option because not only could I sport my Nittany Lion blue and white, but I could also have our famous “WE ARE” chant engraved on them. I wrote about the endless options here. — Jack Hirsh

Bushnell V6 Shift Rangefinder

Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Laser Rangefinder

$399.99

Utilizing new and improved electronics, along with our patented, Tour-trusted Slope technology, Tour V6 Shift is the most accurate, consistent and longest ranging Tour series laser Bushnell Golf has ever released.

PATENTED, TOUR TRUSTED SLOPE TECHNOLOGY

Our Tour-trusted Slope formula gives you the most precise Slope compensated distances and is used and trusted by 99% of PGA Tour pros.

SLOPE-SWITCH TECHNOLOGY

Conveniently utilize Slope to get compensated distances around the course when you want it, and have a USGA-conforming device that is legal for tournament play when you need it.

UNRIVALED PRECISION

Utilizing new and improved electronics, the Tour V6 Shift is the most accurate, consistent and longest ranging Tour series laser Bushnell Golf has ever released.

IMPROVED PINSEEKER WITH VISUAL JOLT

In addition to feeling when you have locked onto the flag, a red ring now flashes as JOLT vibrates to give you even greater feedback and confidence to know you have locked onto the flag.

IMPROVED WEATHER RESISTANT DESIGN (IPX6)

The most weather resistant (IPX6) Tour series laser Bushnell Golf has ever made.

LENGTH:

4.5″

WIDTH:

1.6″

HEIGHT:

3.1″

WEIGHT:

8.7oz

WATER RESISTANT:

YES, IPX6

DISPLAY:

LCD

POWER SOURCE:

3-Volt Lithium (CR-2)

SLOPE SWITCH

YES

MAGNIFICATION:

OBJECTIVE LENS DIAMETER:

24mm

EXIT PUPIL:

4.0mm

EXTRA LONG EYE RELIEF:

16mm

RANGE:

5-1,300 yards

RANGING ACCURACY:

1 yard

FIELD OF VIEW:

330ft@1000 yards

FULLY MULTI-COATED:

YES

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As a former caddie (and one-time owner of a cheap rangefinder), I can say confidently: This is the Cadillac of rangefinders. It picks up pins easily. It reads yardages simply. It accounts for slope. It works seamlessly even for the shakiest hands. I can’t imagine owning a better (or another) rangefinder. — James Colgan

GolfForever Swing Trainer

$199.99

THE MOST EFFECTIVE GOLF TRAINING TOOL EVER CREATED

Driven by personalized video routines in the GolfForever app, this first-of-its-kind golf training system embodies both an at-home workout tool and pre-round warmup club to build strength, mobility, speed, and consistency in your swing.

What’s Included

44.5-inch premium resistance training bar
Light & Medium resistance band with nylon safety sleeve
2 15-inch resistance band handles
D3 swing weight ball attachment
Overloaded quick-interchange ball attachment
2 polymer carabiners
Door connector
Carry Bag
30-Day Free Trial to the GolfForever App

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For years, I was convinced it would never happen to me. But then it did. I got older and less flexible, and I lost distance. Golf forever? Not quite. But the swing trainer of the same name has helped me postpone the inevitable while getting a few yards back. It’s simple-looking: a pole with a band on one end. But attach it to a doorframe or some other convenient spot, and it allows you to perform all kinds of strength and flexibility exercises from the comfort of your own home. There’s also an app and a membership program with customized daily workouts and a video archive with tons of other classes. — Josh Sens

Garmin Approach S70

When your best times are on the course, there’s only one way to keep it. TaylorMade x Garmin Approach S70 blends the iconic TaylorMade stylings with modern smartwatch technologies, now in two colorways! It features a Metal-T on the crown enclosed by an exclusive blue or copper colored ring around the bezel, as well as advanced features to propel you on and off the course.

I have never been comfortable with laser rangefinders. I find my eyelashes get in the way, and I struggle to lock onto the target. So I never really used them, relying instead on guesstimating my distance with course markers and sprinkler heads. But this summer, I started playing a lot with my mom, whose carry distance is shorter than mine. All of the sudden, knowing the intermediate distances to hazards and the carry distances required was of the utmost importance at our penalty-area-ridden local course. Out came the Garmin, and let me tell you, it was AMAZING. So easy to use, with a full-color touch screen on the face, enabling you to choose any target on the hole for an immediate yardage. In addition to the golf features, the watch is capable of keeping biometric stats too, making it a great companion at the gym. I’m officially hooked, and now I can’t envision myself ever playing without it. — Jessica Marksbury

Tomo Koi Utility Towel

Tomo Koi Utility Towel (Blue)

$30

The Koi Utility towel offers a hidden water pocket for the ultimate club clean. No matter if it’s dirt or the driving range mat, the water retaining pocket will clean off any unwanted elements off your irons or hybrids. The towel is also made from a 3D waffle terry material to dry and polish off your clubs.

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This will be the best gift that the golf lover in your life wasn’t expecting. It’s certainly my favorite golf towel I’ve ever owned. What makes it so special? The koi fish designs (red and blue) are intricate and eye-catching; they look great hanging from my bag on either a golf cart or standing up. But it’s the fish’s mouth that makes this towel stand out from all others. It’s a deep pocket, designed to hold water for your entire round. What good does your current towel do for you on a hot, dry day? Not much. But when you can dip your irons, wedges and hybrids into water before wiping them down, grass, sand and dirt falls off easily. Most golfers already know that, but traditional towels didn’t offer much of a solution — until now. — Connor Federico

Hudson Sutler Coronado Shoe Bag

Hudson Sutler Coronado Shoe Bag – Black

$115

Protect your favorite pair of golf shoes as you travel to and from the clubhouse. Built from a DWR coated ballistic nylon for a sleek look with durability and water resistance in mind. Stay organized with a front zippered valuables pocket for cell phone, keys and wallet. Industrial webbing top carry handle. Nickel grommets located on the bottom for ventilation. Wide mouth zippered opening for easy access. Designed for the avid traveling golfer. Made in the USA.
Size Specs:

13.5” L x 6” W x 7.5” H
Medium: Perfect for a pair of golf shoes, or change of dress shoes or trainers.
Fits up to a size 14 shoe.
Zippered valuables pocket
Nickel grommets on bottom for ventilation
DWR Coated Ballistic nylon
Splashproof liner
Lightweight and durable
Industrial strength webbing
Made in the USA
Personalized products are not eligible for returns or exchanges

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As a New York City-based golfer, a shoe bag is a must-have accessory for me, and this bag is one of the best. It’s durable, waterproof, and with the handy valuables pocket, I never have to worry about misplacing my keys again. Plus, it’s compact enough to slip into any bag. I even use it on non-golf trips to keep my shoes from touching my clothes. — Maddi MacClurg

Birdicorn Divot Tool Heavy Edition

Divot Tool – Heavy Edition

$20

The Birdicorn Divot Tool Heavy Edition has 6 distinct functions in 1 sleek design to help golfers of all skills levels
Fix ball marks, draw a line on your golf ball, practice your putting, open bottles, hold your favorite birdicoin, and keep your grips dry
All tools include a neutral colored birdicoin. Tools are also designed to fit your favorite existing 1″ coin

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It’s handy, small, lightweight and something every golfer in the world can use. Plus, it’s only $12. You can also mix and match your own go-to ball markers to use with it. — Josh Berhow

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Nick Piastowski

Golf.com Editor

Nick Piastowski is a Senior Editor at Golf.com and Golf Magazine. In his role, he is responsible for editing, writing and developing stories across the golf space. And when he’s not writing about ways to hit the golf ball farther and straighter, the Milwaukee native is probably playing the game, hitting the ball left, right and short, and drinking a cold beer to wash away his score. You can reach out to him about any of these topics — his stories, his game or his beers — at nick.piastowski@golf.com.