When it comes to elevating your game from good to great, every detail counts - and that includes your choice of golf towel.
It's not just about keeping your clubs clean; a top-notch golf towel is a fusion of form and function - a subtle nod to the sophistication of the sport itself. Sure, you could bring along any old towel from home. However, choosing a stylish and high-performance golf towel elevates the experience from start to finish.
Material-wise, microfibre leads the pack. It's not only lightweight and highly absorbent but also quick-drying, which are essential qualities for those unpredictable British weather conditions. The density of the microfibre, often measured in GSM (grams per square metre), will give you a clue about the towel's quality. Simply, the higher the GSM, the more luxurious and efficient the towel.
But that doesn't mean you should overlook cotton, the classic choice. A heavyweight cotton towel can be just as absorbent and even more durable. It's the traditionalist's pick, offering that comforting, soft touch after a rigorous round.
Other features to consider? A waffle weave pattern is more than just aesthetically pleasing, it's also designed to clean grooves more effectively and trap debris without scratching your equipment. And for those who value convenience, a towel with a built-in scrubber patch can make quick work of dirt and grime.
A carabiner or clip is another small but mighty addition, ensuring your towel is always within reach, attached securely to your bag. And for those drizzly days on the green, a waterproof layer could be a game-changer, protecting your grips from moisture.
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Wilson Staff Microfiber Trifold Golf Towel
The microfibre fabric of this golf towel is lightweight, durable and somewhat water-repellent, which makes it the ideal accessory to take to the green. Its trifold design opens out to a size of 16" x 21" to ensure you have more than enough room to clean and dry your equipment. The towel has embroidered logos and has a handy carabiner clip attachment for ease of use too.
Buy now £9.99, American Golf
Cobra Snake Camo Golf Towel
Engineered from high-performance microfibre, this Cobra Snake Camo Golf Towel manages moisture on the course in short order. With a handy centre slit for effortless hanging on your bag and sporting a sleek camo design, it effortlessly blends practicality with fashion. Perfect for adding a touch of style to your game, it's a great partner for all kinds of golfing escapades when both style and function are important.
Buy now £28.99, American Golf
CrewGolf Personalised Golf Towel Black
Step things up a notch with a personalised golf towel. Perfect if you're golfing in a larger group where kit can easily get mixed up, the subtle yet stylish addition of initials on this towel means you'll never struggle to locate yours after a long morning hitting the links. Made from luxury cotton velour, it's also a little thicker and more premium-feeling than many other options around. Its compact design also means it fits easily into all kinds of bags.
Buy now £14.99, Amazon
PING 214 Trifold Golf Towel
This soft all-cotton towel is perfect for drying and cleaning as you play golf. Designed to fulfil the requirements of golfers at all levels, it has a compact size and soft and absorbent material to ensure a better performance. The 18-hole essential features a webbing loop with a snap for easy connection to your bag and is embellished with a horizontal colour block design and PING’s logo for authenticity.
Buy now £19.99, American Golf
Ogio Golf Towel - Aloha Palms
Take your golf experience to new heights with this OGIO Golf Towel. Combining functionality and style, this playfully printed towel ensures your clubs remain spotless with its ultra-absorbent microfibre waffle texture, all while making a statement on the course with its distinctive design. If you're looking for something a little different - or you're heading off for a golfing trip abroad - this towel is a top contender.
Buy now £26.99, Golf Gear Direct
Callaway Golf Trifold Towel
As well as coming in a range of colours to suit all tastes, the Callaway Golf Trifold Towel is a popular choice among golfers for a handful of form-focused reasons. It features a multi-textured surface that caters to all cleaning needs, making it versatile for drying hands, cleaning clubs and wiping golf balls and it also features an impressive quick snap attachment, which allows for easy affixing to your golf bag. It's large enough to handle any job, yet folds neatly for storage, too.
Buy now £9.99, Amazon
Motocaddy Deluxe Trolley Towel
The perfect add-on for your trolley, this Deluxe Trolley Towel is ideal for cleaning clubs and accessories. It easily clips onto your golf trolley or golf bag to provide easy access when you need it and is made entirely from cotton so is highly absorbent. It's both durable and hard-wearing and is the perfect size for drying and cleaning without taking up the entire bag.
Buy now £12.99, Scottsdale Golf
Titleist Players Towel
This highly durable tour-size golf towel is large and makes for easy cleaning during your golf game. The piece has been constructed with a soft and absorbent terry cloth material with a woven ribbed pattern that features a pro-inspired design including a subtle branding. While it's a minimalistic design, it adds just the right amount of colour to stand apart from other towels, allowing for easy organisation.
Buy now £14.99, American Golf
Golf Rags signature Multi Colour logo towel
This Golf Rags multi-coloured towel perfectly complements any golf bag, matching any individual style whether it’s vibrant or pared-back. Its 80 per cent polyester and 20 per cent polyamide blended material is soft, lightweight and absorbent, which makes it the perfect all-around towel for every golfer. A great gift for the golfer in your life who doesn't hold back with the prints and colours, it's most definitely a unique addition to your kit.
Buy now £24.99, Scottsdale Golf
Mizuno RB Tour Golf Towel
Made from super absorbent materials that offer a large surface area, this Mizuno RB Tour Golf Towel is a top choice for both cleaning and drying. Designed to be draped over the top of your bag, it is available in four sleek colours.
Buy now £26.50, Golf Gear Direct
Verdict
A popular choice when it comes to the best golf towels, the Wilson Staff Microfiber Trifold Golf Towel is a staple choice that promises to keep equipment clean and scratch-free, without waving goodbye to design.
