Field Notes
Golf Accessories for Beginners: What to Buy First
The golf accessories every new golfer needs first — what to buy, what to skip, and how to build a functional starter bag without wasting money.
Start With Consumables
New golfers lose a lot of balls and break a lot of tees. Start with a sleeve of decent balls (not tour balls), a pack of 50 bamboo tees, and a golf glove. That is the working set for the first 10 rounds.
The Accessories That Actually Help
A ball marker (so you do not have to use a coin), a divot tool (course etiquette from day one), and a clip-on towel (keeps grips dry). These three items cost under $30 combined and make you look like you have played before.
What to Skip Early
Skip laser rangefinders until you know the game. Skip expensive headcovers. Skip novelty accessories. They gather dust after 3 rounds.
WYX Pick
The WYX starter bundle: bamboo tees, a cabretta glove, a microfiber towel, and a ball marker set. Under $80 combined. Use WYX10 at checkout.
Continue with WYX golf essentials or read The Long Game.