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Top 10 Must Have Golf Cart Accessories for Playing Golf
We have had many golf carts over the years. We have used them for camping trips, hunting, neighborhood rides, property maintenance just to name a few. We had never used our own golf cart for actually playing golf. Now that has changed. We have been using our Club Car Onward for playing golf for over a year now and it has been an eye opening experience. In the past our golf carts were always lifted with oversized wheels and tires. Many had rear seat kits, extended roofs, and other accessories that are not typically seen on the golf course. With our experience using our golf cart on the course, we wanted to present to you the Top 10 Must Have Golf Cart Accessories for Playing Golf with your own cart. These are not make/model dependent… just items we feel enhance your round of golf.
#1 – Golf Cart Club Cover
You really should consider a golf club cover for your golf cart if you play any golf at all. There is nothing worse than getting caught in the rain while playing golf and getting your clubs and bag get rain soaked. Golf cart club covers fold up out of the way when not in use and quickly fold down to protect your golf clubs when needed. Most feature a clear panel in the back so that you can see behind you when backing up. See the golf cart club cover in the video above to see just how easy they work. They are easy to install and generally come in tan or linen color to match your golf cart roof. CLICK HERE to see what colors are available. Don’t get caught in the rain without one!
Golf Cart Club Protector
ALI’S #1
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Carts
#2 – Golf Cart Sand Bottle / Sand Bottle Holder
Being a consciences golfer is as import as the score you shoot. A big part of that is filling your divots. CLICK HERE to learn the proper way to fill your golf divot. This is why we feel that golf cart sand bottles and sand bottle brackets are such an important golf cart accessory if you use your golf cart on the golf course. Most sand bottle holders are universal and will hold bottles with or without handles. At our club we do not refill our own bottles. We just swap our empty sand bottles out for full ones at the club house and as several locations around the course. Don’t skimp to save 2-3 dollars on this item. We have found some of the cheap holders rattle really bad. CLICK HERE to see some of good quality. In the golf cart accessory video above you will see just how easy sand bottles can be mounted on your golf cart regardless of make or model. They brackets can be mounted wherever you find them most convienient.
Golf Cart Sand Bottle / Bracket
ALI’S #2
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Carts
#3 – Golf Cart Cooler / Cooler Bracket
Make sure you always have a cold beverage on hand while you are playing golf. A golf cart cooler and easy to install universal is a must if you use your golf cart on the course. The black and white cooler with the integrated mount molded right into the back of it is definitely our top choice. It is easy to install, durable, never rattles or falls off, and is so easy to install. The “V” shaped bracket is universal and super easy to install. This cooler with bracket is designed to be installed on any flat surface on your golf cart where you have room for the cooler. As shown in the video above, this cooler is a great option to keep your drinks cold while on the golf course. We find this much better than a golf bag with integrated cooler.
Golf Cart Cooler / Bracket
ALI’S #3
Must Have Accessory for Golf Carts
#4 –Â Golf Cart Mounted Golf Club / Ball Washer
If you play on a golf course without golf club / golf ball washers on the course, you should strongly consider a golf cart mounted club / ball cleaner. These are very handy for keeping your gear clean while playing on the course. Keeping your golf clubs clean between shots makes for better contact with the ball and will also reduce wear and tear on the face of your golf clubs. Club and ball cleaners for golf carts come with several mounting options. CLICK HERE for ones that are designed for flat or vertical mounting on your golf cart. They work great and we generally change the cleaning solution in the ball / club washer every week or two. They have a drain at the bottom to make quick work of draining out the dirty cleaning solution.
Golf Club / Ball Washer
ALI’S #4
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Carts
#5 – Golf Cart Windshield
Putting a windshield on your golf cart is beneficial in several ways. Some apply to playing golf with your cart more than others. The first advantage to a windshield on your golf cart is to help protect you from a golf ball coming at you. If you play on a golf course where fairways run beside each other but in opposite directions, it is always a good idea to put your golf cart windshield up on those holes. Don’t let someone’s slice ruin your day. Various golf cart windshields offer different levels of protection but all are better than no windshield at all. CLICK HERE to read about the different styles. Secondly, a golf cart windshield helps keep you a little warmer on a brisk morning. Next, a windshield on your golf cart can really go a long way towards keeping you dry if you are driving in the rain. Lastly, a tinted windshield really helps to block some of the sun. This can actually make it easier to keep an eye on the golf ball when one of your buddies hits that super long drive.
Golf Cart Windshield
ALI’S #5
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Cart
#6 – Golf Cart Fan
If you play golf in the summer time you know it can get hot! Although there are not really any reliable golf cart air conditioners, there are many cooling fans that work great to provide a breeze between shots. There are oscillating fans that mount to your golf cart roof struts or dash. There are fans that mount under the dash of your golf cart, and there are fans that mount under your golf cart roof. We have a complete article that presents all of these options and discusses them in detail. CLICK HERE to read about the best options for golf cart fans.
Research the perfect golf cart fan for your application. Choose from dash mount, strut mount, or roof mount golf cart fans.
Golf Cart Fans
ALI’S #6
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Carts
#7 – Bushnell Wingman Golf Cart Bluetooth Speaker / Rangefinder
The Bushnell Wingman is one of the coolest accessories you can put on your golf cart for playing golf. It is portable so you can even take it with you if you go play golf on other courses. It is a great sounding golf cart bluetooth speaker. Paired with the free app, the Wingman also acts as a range finder, providing distances to the front, middle, and back of the green. It also provides distance to water. The Wingman app has great graphics that show you the layout of the golf hole that you are playing. We were so excited about this product, we have an entire article with video discussing and reviewing the Bushnell Wingman. CLICK HERE to read more about this exciting product.
The Bushnell Wingman Rangefinder / Bluetooth speaker is a must have for your next round of golf. Sounds great and functions even better!
Bushnell Wingman
ALI’S #7
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Carts
#8 – Golf Cart Phone Holder
Whether you are using the Bushnell Wingman App we discussed above or some other golf app, it is highly likely that you need a secure and convenient phone holder for your golf cart. We have tried many of them and have zeroed in on two golf cart cell phone holders that we really like. Both are portable cell phone holders so you can use them on your personal cart or take them with you to another golf cart. First is the golf cart cell phone holder shown below that fits in a cup holder. Once inserted into the golf cart cup holder you turn the knob to tighten it up. This makes it a very convenient and secure option for holding your cell phone on your golf cart. The second golf cart cell phone holder that we recommend is the TopGo. It locks onto your golf cart roof strut at any height you desire and is also a very secure mount.
Golf Cart Phone Holder
ALI’S #8
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Carts
#8 – Golf Cart Floor Mat
A golf cart floor mat serves three major purposes. First is that they look great and give your golf cart a more custom look. Custom golf cart floor covers lay right on top of your golf cart’s existing, build in rubber floor. They come in many designs to match your style. You can get diamond plate pattern golf cart mats, grooved golf cart floor covers, and many others. CLICK HERE to find a style that fits your taste the best.
The second reason to add a golf cart floor mat to your golf cart is to protect the stock floor. When you decide to sell the cart it always looks better when the stock floor looks less worn. The last and possible most important advantage to a golf cart floor cover is the ease of keeping it clean. If your golf cart floor gets full of sand or grass, simply pull out the golf cart mat and shake it off. If it is muddy, wash it with a hose, let it dry, and lay it back in your golf cart floor… so easy to keep looking great!
Protect your golf cart floor and give your ride a custom look with a golf cart floor mat. Many styles and designs available.
Golf Cart Floor Mat
ALI’S #9
Must Have Accessory for Honda Pioneer
#10 – Golf Cart Dash Tray
Adding a golf cart dash tray provides tons of additional storage, extra golf cart cup holders, and lockable storage. Looks great and is a great place to carry your golf tees, golf balls, golf glove, golf towel, or any other items that you want easy access to when playing golf. Also known as a beverage tray or dash organizer, this item constructed of durable polycarbonate plastic and installs securely to the front roof struts of your golf cart. They are available in black, carbon fiber, wood grain (woodgrain), titanium, regal burl, and other finishes. CLICK HERE to take a look at available finishes for the golf cart dash trays. Mounting to the inside of the front roof struts means the beverage tray does not interfere with your golf cart windshield.
Add more storage to your golf cart quickly and securely with a golf cart dash organizer.
Golf Cart Dash Tray
ALI’S #10
Must Have Accessory for Personal Golf Cart