We spend all year testing golf equipment here at MyGolfSpy but we also want to know what golfers love using. Usually, that means asking our staff, our Forum members and our readers. This time, we went straight to the testers, the golfers who try every piece of equipment we review in a year. We asked one question: What’s the $20 golf gadget you wouldn’t want to go without?
Here’s what they said.
Cell phone magnet/holder for the golf cart
Golf cart cupholders just don’t cut it for keeping your phone in the right spot during a round. The one I use on my own cart is the Stripebird Magnetic Phone Holder. It runs about $20, comes in a few colors and the magnet is strong enough that I trust it. I feel that way about all of Stripebird’s magnetic products.
Grooveit Mini Brush
A clean groove is one of the cheapest ways to get a truer strike and more consistent spin. The Grooveit Mini G ($19.99) is the small, dry version of the full-size Grooveit. It has the same strong magnetic attachment and stiff nylon bristles but it clips to your bag without hanging off it like a bulky brush. It’s always a great option.
Golf glove
Golf gloves aren’t going to last you all season so finding one under $20 can be a great benefit. Gloves wear out which is why this category is better when it’s cheap. From our 2026 glove test of 55 gloves:
- Infinity Golf Glove: Best Value in the test. At that price you can keep several in the bag.
- MG Golf DynaGrip Elite: One of the most breathable gloves in the 2026 test so it’s a strong pick if you play in the heat.
- Palm Golf All Weather Synthetic: Another good option for sweaty hands and humid days with a little more style than the others.
If you want to spend a little more, our best-overall winners were the PING Tour, PXG Players and Titleist Players.
Good golf towel
If you want a magnet on your towel, the Hooked on Golf Magnetic Golf Towel is a cheaper take on the better-known Ghost Golf Magnetic Towel which runs a little over $30. It’s a 16″ x 24″ waffle microfiber with a strong magnet that snaps to your cart or clubs. If you don’t care about the magnet, I prefer a bigger caddie towel like the Handy Picks which is under $15. More towel means more room to clean your clubs and dry your grips when it rains.
Good socks
Comfortable feet make a long round better. Del Campo’s golf socks are the ones to try. They’re quarter-length with cushioning and arch support and they run $16 to $18 a pair. There are a ton of designs, from classic stripes to more colorful options, so you can pick one that fits your style.
Magnetic sleeve for rangefinder
The Stripebird Magnetic Rangefinder Wrap is $24 but it’s worth it. I’ve tested it and the magnet is strong. It also stays put on the rangefinder without adding bulk which is what I’d want from any strap.
A sleeve or two of the right golf balls for your game
The best ball isn’t the most expensive one. It’s the one that fits your swing speed and what you want from it around the greens. That’s why we test golf balls every year so you don’t have to guess. A few that stood out in our budget ball testing.
A custom ball marker
A good ball marker is a small way to add personality to your game. Pins & Aces sells a big lineup of heavy, cast-steel markers at $14.95 each and they attach to any magnetic surface like a hat clip or divot tool. We featured their Melting Smiley Face in our roundup of fun ball markers.
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