Best of 2021: 5 essential items golfers need for every round

When it comes to finding the best golf products, every golfer needs a little guidance. Don’t sweat it, we got you covered. For our 2021 Best of Everything series, we’ve canvassed the golf accessories, apparel and game-improvement space to identify the very best stuff for your game. Think of us as your personal shopping assistant. For more of our Best Of lists, visit our Pro Shop.
The best essential items for the golf course
Not every round is the same, but in order to be prepared for everything, we have the essentials. The things that everyone should have so they’re ready for anything: the solo round, the casual round listening to music, the no-warmup round, etc. The best thing about the essentials is that they’re one-time purchases. You don’t need to reload on more of them if you haven’t been playing well. They won’t wear away. Check out the most essential of the bunch below.
A pair of tech-forward earbuds
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Bose Quiet-Comfort earbuds
A go-to water bottle to stay hydrated
YETI Rambler Elements Collection 20 oz Tumbler
$34.99
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An always-reliable rangefinder
Bushnell Pro XE
$499.99
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A warm-up speed stick
SuperSpeed Golf Training System
A set of head-turning headcovers
Seamus Golf Wood Headcovers
For more of GOLF’s Best of Everything guide, check out the November/December 2020 issue of GOLF Magazine, or visit GOLF’s Pro Shop here.
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