These days, I’ve got music going during most of the rounds of golf I play.
I’m a casual golfer.
I mean, I golf a lot. But casually.
I very rarely play tournaments, there are usually a couple beers involved, and aside from my duties reviewing products for Breaking Eighty, my whole goal with golf is to have fun.
And music helps with that.
I get it, music on the golf course isn’t for everyone. But if you’re a fan of Breaking Eighty, chances are you don’t take things too seriously, and you also enjoy some tunes on the course.
So today we’re looking at the best bluetooth speakers for golf.
Whether you’re looking for a golf cart speaker or one you can clip to your bag, we’re going to cover the best options out there, and I’ll give you some insights into my personal favorite golf Bluetooth speakers.
Ready?
Let’s go.
Best Golf Cart Speaker: Blue Tees Player+
It’s kind of ironic that my previous favorite golf cart speaker, the Blue Tees Player, is one that doesn’t even have a lot of the extra GPS features that define most golf cart speakers.
But its success came in its simplicity.
Well now, Blue Tees has released the follow-up to the Player: The Player+.
The Blue Tees Player+ is hands down the best golf cart speaker I’ve ever used. Other brands have dabbled in this market and made some cool products, but this is the first one that puts it all together in a way that is truly enjoyable to use.
Not only is the Player+ among the loudest and best-sounding speakers out there, it’s touch LCD display makes it more user-friendly and enjoyable to use than anything else I’ve tested.
The downside? In order to access all of the features like “drive distance” and hazard yardages – you’ll need to get the Player+ Premium membership for $49.99 a year (the first year is free).
Even without it, it’s the best speaker on the market, but with it, despite the annoyance of another subscription, it’s truly next level when compared to anything else out there.
Read our full Blue Tees Player+ Speaker review.
Blue Tees original Player Speaker has been my favorite golf speaker since 2022. Now, with the updates in the Player+, it's even better.
Most Versatile Golf Speaker: Precision Pro Duo
Precision Pro’s original speaker, the Ace, was fine.
It followed the model that the Bushnell Wingman laid out, giving audible GPS yardages, but the Ace was the first golf speaker I know to have a digital screen for yardages as well.
But the sound isn’t the best, and there isn’t a great option to make it usable for the walking golfer.
Their new model, the Duo however, has carved the perfect place for itself in the world of golf speakers.
It’s affordable at $99, but more importantly, it’s equally usable for both golfers who walk as well as those who want a golf cart speaker.
It’s smaller than other speakers, and the built-in carabiner allows you to easily attach it to your golf bag.
Ride in a cart? The strong built-in magnet will attach to a cart bar easily.
The sound isn’t quite on the level as some bigger models like the Player+ or Wingman View, and there’s no built-in screen, but what it lacks in those departments, it makes up for in its versatility.
If you’re someone who both walks and rides on a regular basis and you want one speaker that can do both well? This is one to consider.
Oh, and did I mention there’s a removable faceplate for added customizability?
Are you someone who likes to listen to music on the course, and you switch off between riding and walking your rounds? Then this is the golf speaker for you.
Most Convenient Golf Speaker: Bushnell Wingman View
Bushnell essentially invented the “golf speaker” product category with the original Wingman.
But their latest model, the Wingman View looks to improve upon it in every way.
It has a built-in screen now, so you can get both audio and visual GPS distances.
The design of the speaker, also helps project sound to the sides of your golf cart, so you can better hear it from different areas of the course.
But the one area where the Wingman View has a leg up over the Player+ is the included remote.
You just pop it out of its built-in nook on the top of the speaker, hit the button, and you’ll get yardage readings from the speaker’s location.
So if you’re standing over your ball 30 feet away, and want to double-check the distance to the front of the green? It’s simply a touch away.
The downside is that while the screen is a nice addition, it’s not backlit, and after using the screen on the Player+ – it’s hard not to feel a little bit let down by the screen here.
The Wingman View is a big step up over the original Wingman. It sounds great, the GPS screen is handy, and despite a few minor issues, it does exactly what it says it'll do.
Best Cheap Speaker for Walkers: JBL Clip 3
While the JBL Clip 3 wasn’t specifically made for golfers, it might as well have been.
This doesn’t have all of the extra golf GPS features as the previous two devices we mentioned, but it does have two very good features going for it:
Size and Price.
The Clip 3 is tiny, and as the name suggests, it has a carabiner built into the design which allows you to clip it to…well, anything!
If you’re a walking golfer who carries their clubs, this is an extremely lightweight and unobtrusive Bluetooth speaker that works perfectly, without the added complication of having to pair it to an app.
There’s a newer version out in the Clip 4, but considering you can get the 3 for under $50? I’m not sure there’s a huge reason to upgrade.
Our review: The JBL Clip 3 is the Best Speaker for Walking Golfers.
It may not techncially be a "golf speaker" but it might as well be. No speaker has the same combo of sound quality, convenience for golfers, and price, as the JBL Clip 3. This is a no brainer.
Another Solid Option: Bushnell Wingman 2
The original Wingman was the product that started the entire “golf speaker” product category, but it had some issues.
Fortunately, with the release of the Wingman 2 – they solved all of those issues. The new model is more reliable, has added quality of life features, and has great sound to boot.
It’s a little bit cheaper than the Player+ or Wingman View because it doesn’t have a built in screen.
So if you want all of the performance of those units, don’t care about a screen, and want to save a few bucks?
The Wingman 2 may be the golf cart speaker for you.
Our Review: Bushnell Wingman 2 Review
A perfectly capable "golf" GPS speaker, with some nice quality-of-life updates over he original. But for my money, I'd go with one that has a built-in screen.
Best Golf Headphones: TecTecTec Team8 E
Prefer solo rounds and not letting the rest of the course (or range) in on your listening preferences?
Then the TecTecTec Team8 E golf headphones may be a good fit for you.
Yes, this seems like a bit of an odd device since so many of us have airpods or something similar. But if you love the idea of getting accurate GPS yardages from anywhere on the course with the push of a button, and doing it all in the comfort of your headphones – then this may be just what you’re looking for.
Our Review: TecTecTec Team8 E: Do You Really Need Golf Headphones?
If you play a lot of solo rounds and want the convenience of high-quality tunes and GPS yardages? This might be exactly the product for you.
Finishing Up
Obviously, there are dozens of Bluetooth speakers out there.
And you can certainly take your standard Bose, or even Sonos speaker, throw it in your bag, and use it on the course.
But if you’re looking for added versatility specifically for making music easier to enjoy while golfing? These are the speakers I’ve found to be the best for that.
Do you have a favorite? Let us know in the comments!
Recent Updates
December 15th, 2024: Added the TecTecTec Team8 E. Added video review of Blue Tees Player+. Updated dates and pricing for accuracy.
July 1st, 2024: Added the Busnell Wingman 2. Removed the Precision Pro Ace.
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