Best Push Carts for Casual Golfers

Carrying a golf bag for five miles gets old fast, and riding carts add up at $20+ per round. A push cart pays for itself quickly and makes walking golf genuinely pleasant — which is why they have gone from "retiree gear" to standard equipment for golfers of every age.

Three wheels vs. four

Three-wheel carts are lighter, cheaper, and easier to steer. They are the default choice for most golfers. Four-wheel carts are more stable on hills and often fold into a more compact cube for small car trunks.

Features worth having

• One- or two-step folding — you will fold and unfold this thing hundreds of times.
• A hand brake — essential on any course with slopes.
• Storage — a console for balls, tees, phone, and a drink holder.
• Adjustable handle height — matters more than it sounds if you are tall or short.

What you can skip

Electric follow-me carts are fun but expensive. For casual play, a well-built manual push cart does the job for a fraction of the price. Check that the folded size fits your trunk before you buy — that is the most common complaint in reviews.