The push cart has had a very interesting and innovative history, with the first one being designed back in 1947 and made from lawn mower wheels mounted on a spring-suspension chassis which miraculously could sustain the weight of a golf bag. Over the years, the look and style of push carts hasn’t changed much since these early days, but there is nothing wrong with simplicity, as long as it gets the job done, and they do it well.
While push carts by design have always been very easy to use and have never required much effort, someone along the way decided to make it even easier to use and added a motor, and now, there are some carts that require little to no force whatsoever, since they’re electric. Other innovations have come in the way of pouches for your phone, your keys and all the other contents of your pockets, of which we seem to have a lot nowadays, but thankfully the push cart has evolved to keep up with the times.
Overall, try to think of them as less than an accessory that carries the bag that carries your clubs, and more of a companion, because without the push cart, we might still be in the dark ages of lugging our bags over our shoulders. That is the quickest route to exhaustion and you need all the energy you can get to keep those swings flying high and those scores nice and low. They are your best friend on the course, your personal caddy, and picking the right one is a lot more complicated than pushing it around the shop floor to get the feel for it. Does it fit your golf bag? Can you fit it in the boot? So many questions, and luckily, we have the answers.
Here is a comprehensive guide to the best golf push carts available to buy right now, all of which offer some or all of the features mentioned above. What you can be guaranteed of from any option, however, is a much easier trek around the green.
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1/13Bagboy
Being in the business of push carts since 1946, Bagboy knows there’s more to them than just carrying your golf bag around. They revolutionised push carts by designing the first model that allowed golfers to track their distance travelled and get an accurate measure of drive length. This kind of innovation has followed them throughout the decades and today they have fully directional remote controlled electric carts, swivel technology that allows 360-degree movement for maneuverability, and a whole range of other accessories including seats and bags.
2/13Sun Mountain
Designed to prioritise convenience when moving from hole to hole, Sun Mountains push carts pay attention to those little details that make that trek as comfortable as possible, such as special holders for umbrellas and even your phone, mesh baskets and pouches for any other accessories like your keys, and even adjustable frames. No one cart is ever the same, with remote controlled carts, four-wheeled, three-wheeled, carts that compact for easy storage and dual handle carts.
3/13MGI
Australian owned and operated, MGI are best known for their motorised carts that make use of the very best technology and smart design. Powered by lithium batteries that ensure long-lasting reliability, these carts utilise technologies such as calibrated motors that keep the cart on track over any terrain and controlled distance function that automates distance control. Combine this with functional and comfortable design features such as ergonomic handles, large, rugged wheels that can traverse anything, and fully foldable frames.
4/13Big Max
Hailing from Europe where they were the best kept secret when it came to push carts and other golf accessories, Big Max decided to share their knowledge and entered the global market in 2014. Priding themselves on compact and simple easy to use design with adjustable release and bag bracket systems, straight axle construction for stability, multiple organiser panels for your personal belongings, multiple holders for umbrellas and other accessories and easy to access foot brakes by the rear wheels.
5/13Clicgear
The lead designer for all of Clicgear’s push carts and accessories, Kevin Kimberley, has years of experience as an industrial designer in multiple fields of engineering including, petroleum, mechanical, and industrial. So they are bringing that extensive knowledge into the design of their push carts and it shows with aircraft-grade aluminum tubing, solid airless tires, silicone bag straps, adjustable upper saddle straps to fit any size golf bag, hand brakes and various bags and pouches for personal use to add that extra layer of comfortability.
6/13Caddymatic
With the word ‘caddy’ in their name, it’s no surprise that Caddymatic have made push carts their expertise and the wide range of their products are nothing but quality and affordable. Sporting tri-wheel designs, sturdy but lightweight frames, holders for your scorecards, pencils, golf balls, tees and other personal accessories complete with durable nylon straps and snap lock buckles. Be sure to check out the Pro Lite series for the best in the range.
7/13TGW
The Golf Warehouse is home to the best selection of golf equipment and the push carts on offer and their in-house products are among the highest in quality and an emphasis on comfort. With a choice between three and four-wheeled carts, all including oversized pouches that you can fill with everything you’ve brought with you to the course, and their TGW Tour series even includes a cooler within the pouch so that you can keep your bottle of water cool no matter what hole you are at.
8/13Tour Trek
If you are looking for variety when it comes to your push carts and are looking for a wide range that offers functionality and comfortability so that you are not forcing those wheels over the green, then Tour Trek has what you are after. With carts that have large pouches, such as the 360 series, and carts that make attaching your golf bag an easy and non stressful process such as the One-Click series.
9/13Ram Golf
As a brand, Ram Golf have always focused their efforts on creating equipment for the entry-level golfer, that first time player that might get bogged down by the huge amount of equipment that is available on the market today. They have approached their pushcarts in the same way, keeping things limited but not sacrificing on quality as seen in their Golf Push series that includes a 360 degree range of movement and quick and easy fold system.
10/13MacGregor
Founded in 1897, MacGregor have lived and breathed golf for generations, and whenever a brand has a hundred year plus history, you know that their products are some of the best around. The push carts available are no different and with their knowledge and history, MacGregor knows what you are going to face out there on the course and they have designed their carts to overcome anything, including their Flat Fold series.
11/13Pinemeadow
Hauling your clubs around can be exhausting, and most golfers aren’t out on the green to exercise and pick up a sweat. Pinemeadow understand this basic fact of reality and have created the Courier Cruiser 3-wheel push cart that features an easy to use two-step folding design, an adjustable handle with special slots for your golf balls so that they are easily accessible, and even a removable front wheel for easy storage and better stability for when you are setting up for that next shot.
12/13Jef
With a push cart available for all budgets, Jef has made sure not to double-down on the quality and make their push carts some of the most comfortable to roll around on the course and make sure there is nothing in the way of you getting that low score. The Deluxe comes in on the lower-end, with its lightweight steel frame and clips that make slipping on your golf bag a no-fuss process. The EZ Fold 360 comes in on the higher-end and includes an ergonomic handle and all round maneuverability to make that trek between holes a comfortable one.
13/13Izzo
Designed and built with the weekend warrior in mind, Izzo’s push carts were made to be easily stored in the boot of your car and set up within seconds out on the course. With their Rover series of push carts, they have created a product that prioritises maneuverability but not without the comfort and ease needed to move about the course, including a foam handle, lightweight, aluminum frame, multi-function holders for scorecards and even umbrellas, and a wide upper bracket that can fit almost any size of golf bag.
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