Golf towels might not seem like a big deal … until you’re standing in the rain with a soaked microfiber square that can’t dry your grips or clean your clubface.
Sometimes a cheap towel makes sense.
Microfiber options are affordable, easy to wash and perfectly fine for casual golfers who want something small to clip to the bag. But when you play more often, you start to appreciate the towels that do a little more, ones that hang right, dry quickly and can handle both club cleaning and rain protection.
The top 3 best-selling golf towels on Amazon
When we checked Amazon’s “Best Sellers in Golf Towels,” these three came up at the top. Both the Handy Picks and LUSTEMBER options are solid low-cost solutions. They are easy to clean, quick to dry and reliable for light use.
Handy Picks Microfiber Golf Towel
- Small, affordable, and made for golf.
- Waffle-pattern microfiber design in a 16″ × 16″ size.
- Pack of three with carabiner clips and hook-and-loop straps.
YQXCC Cooling Towels (4-Pack)
- Fine for workouts and running, but not a complete golf towel in function.
- Although this is a top seller for golf towels, it’s unclear if golfers are buying them for actual club cleaning or just as cooling towels.
LUSTEMBER 3-Pack Golf Towels
- Large 16″ × 24″ tri-fold waffle-pattern microfiber towels.
- Include aluminum carabiner clips and reinforced edges.
- True golf design that removes dirt and sand from grooves, with great value for the three-pack price.
The 3 towels I’d actually buy
This part comes down to preference and experience. I’ve owned every type of golf towel over the years from cheap clip-ons to full-size caddie towels. The difference is noticeable once you start playing in all conditions.
There’s something great about having a large, absorbent towel that can clean your clubs and keep your grips dry when you get caught in a quick rain shower.
Here are the three towels I’d actually buy.
Ghost Golf Magnetic Towel
- Built-in industrial-strength magnet easily snaps to clubs, carts or bags.
- Dual-texture waffle microfiber offers separate cleaning and drying zones.
- Premium feel, quick-drying and one of the most practical designs on the market.
The Tour Towel by Golf Guys
- Large 19″ × 44″ cotton terry cloth with classic caddie stripes.
- Center-cut hole hangs perfectly from your bag or cart (no clip needed).
- Soft, durable, traditional.
Devant Sport Towels Pro Edge Microfiber Caddy Towel
- Oversized 16″ × 40″ microfiber blend trusted by Tour pros and top courses.
- 80/20 polyester–polyamide fabric provides strong absorption and long-term durability.
- Made in the U.S.A. and customizable.
Steve P
8 months ago
The StickIt towel is the original magnetic towel and is the BETTER option as the magnet is removable so you can put it in your dryer after washing it.
The towel isn’t fancy but the magnet is super strong.