Buying Guides: Best winter golf accessories

Winter golf can be like the marmite of golf: you either love it or really aren’t a fan.

But the reality is winter golf isn’t all that bad, especially when you have the right gear for the job.

Winters can last a long time these days, and if you’re a fair-weather player then you’re really missing out on brushing up on your skills whilst your friends are refusing to go out and play in the cold weather.

So, to help you tackle the fairways over the next few months, we’ve put together a list of the best winter golf accessories your money can buy.

From winter golf wheels to yellow golf balls, show winter golf some love, once and for all.

Best winter golf accessories

Best winter golf accessories: Powakaddy Winter Trolley Wheels

Winter wheel are one of the best winter golf accessories as they offer you a way to keep using your golf trolley this winter without risking ruining your golf course and upsetting the greenkeeper. These winter wheels will help minimise ground contact, making it easier for you too push through the wet floor and keeping a smile on the greenkeepers face.

Pros:

• Compatible with most trolleys
• Designed to prevents debris from getting stuck in wheels
• Protect the course from unsightly tyre tracks

Cons:

• Prone to getting muddy

Best winter golf accessories: Motocaddy Hedgehog Winter Trolley Wheels

Motocaddy and the Hedgehog Golf Company have brought out these Motocaddy Golf Hedgehog Winter Wheels to prevent trolley slide in the wet. These wheels have a spiked anti-skid tread with a reduced turf compression making them ideal for use in the wet. Compatible with S-Series models, plus pre-2018 (non-28V) M-Series models. Not compatible with M-Series 28V Electric Trolleys 2018 onwards.

Pros:

• Collect very little mud
• Anti-skid design
• Perfect for use in the wet

Cons:

• Prone to making depressions in the ground on flatter courses

Best winter golf accessories: TaylorMade Stainless Steel Water Bottle

This premium bottle is perfect for keeping your drinks cool as you walk the golf course. It holds 20oz of fluid and has a screwtop opening and attachment loop to secure on your golf bag. It has a sturdy stainless steel construction with black plastic details and is highlighted with the Taylormade logo for added appeal.

Pros:

• Can be used for hot or cold drinks
• Generous capacity
• Lightweight

Cons:

• Colours is a bit plain

Best winter golf accessories: Ocoopa Hand Warmers

Made of premium quality materials, the H01 series are some of the best winter golf accessories around, and are ergonomically designed and perfect for daily use, provide continuous warmth. Sit down and share the warmth with her during a date, or watch a wonderful ball game wrapped in warmth, and no longer miss any outdoor activities because of the cold.

Pros:

• Easy to hold in your hands
• Great price
• 3 heating levels to choose from

Cons:

• A bigger battery would be perferable

Best winter golf accessories: Terratherm Insole Foot Warmers

Pros:

• Stay warm for 8 hours
• Comfortable when being used
• Heat up really quickly to get your hands warm quickly

Cons:

• Other options get even warmer

Best winter golf accessories: Mr. Heater Golf Cart Heater

This 4,000 BTU liquid propane heater connects directly to a 1 lb. LP cylinder and is the perfect solution for heating in a golf cart in the winter months. The unit features a wind resistant burner and pilot system for optimal heat output in windy conditions and when the golf cart is moving. It also features a unique safety tip over switch that minimizes nuisance shut-offs when driving on bumpy cart paths.

Pros:

• Includes low, medium and high heat options
• Easy to turn on and off
• Performs well in windy conditions

Cons:

• Quite large

Best winter golf accessories: Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls

Yellow golf balls are one of the best winter golf accessories your money can buy. First released to an unsuspecting golfing world all the way back in 2000 the Pro V1 brought a hitherto unseen combination of speed, distance and control. Soon enough the golf club technology caught up, and the era of the high launching, low spinning drives had arrived. Perhaps the most amazing part about the Pro V1 golf ball was that despite its super low spin off the tee, greenside controlled remained superb meaning that for the first time ever, golfers had the best of both worlds. 

Pros:

• Excellent all-around performance
• Impressive long game distance
• High levels of consistency throughout

Cons:

• Premium price tag might be a stumbling block

Best winter golf accessories: TaylorMade TP5x Golf Balls

The TP5x Golf ball from TaylorMade features their New Tour Flight Dimple Pattern and TaylorMade’s most aerodynamic dimple pattern ever is now producing explosive carry distances. This unique design features a 322-dimple pattern engineered to deliver improved aerodynamics. It features a shallow overall dimple to reduce drag during ascent, with steep walls to trap air during descent in order to maintain lift and keep the ball airborne for longer.

Pros:

• Firmer feel
• Good stability in the wind
• Premium urethane cover

Cons:

• Only faster swing speeds will get the most out of the TP5x model

Best winter golf accessories: Golf “Birdie Juice” Hip Flask

Pros:

• Unique look
• Rust resistant
• Comes with a funnel

Cons:

• Shinier design would be even better

Best winter golf accessories: Stainless Steel Golf Scene Hip Flask

Pros:

• Lovely golf scene design
• Stainless steel really stands out
• Secure screw-top lid

Cons:

• Packaging is very basic