Best Golf Carts 2025

Golf carts have surged in popularity in recent years. Also known as 'trolleys' in the UK, golf cats course easier and help conserve energy—making 18 holes far less exhausting than carrying your clubs.

Today, there's a range of options available on the market. Brands such as Motocaddy, PowaKaddy and Stewart Golf have developed push carts, electric carts and even remote-control models to make walking the course more convenient, enjoyable and ultimately: easier on the body.

As a result, there's now an overwhelming amount of different models and varying factors to consider when purchasing a new golf cart. To simplify things, the Golf Monthly team has tested a whole range of golf carts ranging from the ultra-premium models down to more budget-friendly designs.

We've split this guide up into three sections: push, electric and remote carts. Naturally, electric carts come at a more premium price point but the power assistance means minimal stress on your body during a round of golf so you can walk freely on the open links. Then the next upgrade is remote carts which—as you'd expect—can be controlled with remote devices.

Although push carts are significantly cheaper than their electric counterparts, they still come with plenty of accessories and technology to improve your overall experience on the course. These are excellent options if you're looking to invest in a golf cart and play on a relatively flat golf course. With that in mind, it's important to both a budget and what type of courses you'll be playing on.

This guide should give you an idea on some of the best in the business in the remote, electric and push categories. If you want to be more specific then take a look at our guides on the best remote control trolleys, best electric golf trolleys and best push carts as well.

The Quick List

Best Golf Carts

Top pick

You may not be familiar with Bag Boy but don't let that put you off. The Nitron Push Cart is replete with performance and technology. The lightning fast unfolding mechanism and secure build makes this a fantastic option for golfers of all levels.

Crucially, it's extremely lightweight and, when folded down, it’s very compact too making it easy to store in a trunk or closet. Although it doesn't feel as heavy or bulky as other products, it still remains strong and robust enough to cope with any demands rigorous activity around the course.

We also enjoyed other thoughtful features such as a scorecard console with integrated beverage holder, mobile device holder and golf ball storage, handle mounted parking brake and bungee straps to secure golf bag with ease. We were really impressed by the price point too—you can find this model at a much lower price point than other competitor models, and it is regularly on offer as well so you can save even more money too. This is why we included it in our guides on the best affordable golf carts, and best value golf push carts as well.

• Read our full Bag Boy Nitron Push Cart Review

Best electric

At the top of Motocaddy's lineup sits the M5 GPS cart. Not only does it look fantastic, the hi-res 3.5” LCD display that can be controlled in all weather conditions—even when wearing a glove. The screen can also give yardages, track scores and the time of your round.

Thanks to the 3.5” LCD display, users can monitor time and battery life without hindering the ability to see the GPS distances and a view of the green. Plus, you can also move the pin position on the green so you can have greater confidence in choosing the right club. The drive system is efficient, reliable and incredibly intuitive to use.

Importantly, the cart folds down to a compact size which is assisted by the ability to invert the wheels and the front wheel automatically folding underneath. The assembly process requires two latches to be undone, and while they can be quite stiff, with practice the trolley can be erected in under five seconds.

• Read our full Motocaddy M5 GPS Cart Review

Best remote

At first glance, those familiar with Stewart trolleys will recognize many similarities, along with a few refreshed design elements. With its thoughtfully-designed 2 step folding system, the Vertx folds up to a surprisingly compact size, espcially when considering its overall size.

In testing, the new Active Terrain Control's (ATC) ability to tackle any sort of terrain or gradient on the golf course really stood out to us. It tackled some demanding gradients with total ease. We also thought the two wheels at the front performed well in terms of stability and maneuverability too.

Two points worth mentioning are the remote is a bit bulkier than its rivals, but it's still an ergonomic and easy-to-grasp design. Additionally the only thing that the Vertx is lacking versus its competitors from this year is the embedded GPS in the handle.

• Read our full Stewart Golf Vertx Remote Trolley Review

Most compact

The Motocaddy is a top-notch cart that offers superb maneuverability on the course and also features easy to use two-step folding system—no surprise that it's featured in our best golf push trolleys guide.

Our favorite feature was actually the well-placed carry handle that makes it easy for anyone to carry when it’s folded up. Crucially, it stayed folded when we were carrying it too. Our only concern is that, at just 6.8kg, it might feel too lightweight. We’d advise caution on side slopes, though, to be fair, this applies to most push carts.

Any bag sits nicely and is held in place with adjustable bag supports at the top and bottom. The footbrake is easy to use and there’s plenty of storage too, so you don’t have to fill your pockets or be diving in and out of your bag all the time

• Read our full Motocaddy Cube Push Cart Review

Most lightweight

You just can't ignore the Big Max Blade's folding mechanism. It just takes a few seconds to erect; simply hold the handle into the chassis then pull the main component inwards. Simple.

Although it only weighs 6.7kg (14.7lbs), premium materials have been used throughout the chassis and handle area. With the XL mesh net, there's more than ample storage too—plenty of space for golf balls, rangefinders and GPS. The combined result is a push cart that performs remarkably well on the course, the Blade Trio just glides over all kinds of terrain. Sure, its wheelbase isn't that wide, but we found there's still plenty of stability on even the more rough and bumpy terrains. That said, some of the heavier tour bags might not be best paired with the Blade Trio.

One final thing, while this particular model is only available in the US and continental Europe, those in the UK can benefit from a very similar folding system on the Big Max Blade IP push cart.

• Read our full Big Max Blade Trio Push Cart Review

Best looking trolley

The CT8 GPS is jam-packed full of features and offers one of the largest touch screen GPS displays on the market while keeping an impressively compact chassis. It's safe to say we're big fans of the CT8...

In testing, we found the 3.5" full color display to be one of the most responsive we've ever tested. The screen worked well in wet and bright conditions and it even works with a golf glove too. PowaKaddy has also updated the graphics on the GPS system—the New Advanced Green View provides you with the exact shape of the green you're approaching with surrounding bunkers and hazards also mapped out. With a directional approach arrow and drop pin feature, calculating exact yardage is effortless, so much so that we didn’t even miss using a traditional rangefinder.

But this powerful GPS system doesn't compromise the portability of the chassis. At just under 10kg/22lbs, the CT8 is lightweight and easy to pack down with its handy two fold system. In fact, it folds up 20% smaller than the previous C2i model and 35% smaller than its closest competitor in the compact electric trolley market. Our only qualm it that you need an allen key to adjust the handle height and that's not something you can do quickly out on the course.

In terms of aesthetics, the PowaKaddy looks incredibly sleek, stylish and visually appeasing—it definitely feels like you're getting every penny worth of your investment.

• Read our full PowaKaddy CT8 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Excellent GPS

This is an upgrade on its predecessor the M7 Remote, with a new GPS system embedded into the handle. And if you're used to some of the other excellent Motocaddy models featured on our best electric golf trolleys guide, then you'll certainly enjoy this stunning looking model. As standard you get a 3.5" touchscreen, the device delivers front, middle and back distances to the green, dynamic green view with drag and drop pin placement, yardages to hazards, shot distance tracking and a scorecard tracker. It's a seriously comprehensive piece of kit that we loved playing around with.

So how does the trolley perform on the course? Well, let's start with the remote functionality, which is seamless to use. It is controlled by a small ergonomic remote which is responsive and easy to use, making this one of the best remote control golf trolleys. You can walk behind the trolley which has standard Down Hill Control that will keep the trolley going steady up and down the golf course. The trolley is very compact and easy to fold up too and can hold its own against some of the most compact trolleys on the market. If you're limited on space then this is a really good option to use, with the wheels folding under the chassis making it very easy to stash in the trunk of your car.

• Read our full Motocaddy M7 GPS Electric Trolley Review

Most compact remote

The Zip Navigator is very stable across all terrain and we quickly grew confident that, whatever part of the golf course we sent it scurrying across, we’d arrive next to our ball with our trolley and bag waiting.

The excellent stability is in part thanks to the rear 4th wheel which keeps the trolley from tipping backwards if it goes up a steep incline. It also features downhill speed control – a feature that stops it going too quickly down steep hills – which adds to the confident stability of the trolley. The remote has a ‘lock’ button that stops any buttons being unwillingly pressed while in your pocket and you can invert the wheels when folding it down to save on storage space. All in all, it's a very well rounded offering at a competitive price.

• Read our full MGI Zip Navigator Remote Electric Trolley Review

How we test golf carts

We test carts with the same ethos as all other golf gear - rigorously and comprehensively. If we say we have reviewed a golf product then we have done so out on the golf course, in different conditions. This is particularly important for carts because you want your model to perform as well in the winter as it does in the summer. The entire Golf Monthly team plays golf regularly so can put golf gear to the test with ease and it should be acknowledged that no manufacturer can buy a good review. Our team tells it how we see it.

What to consider when buying a golf cart

What factors should you consider when thinking about buying a golf cart and how do you choose the right model for you? We take a look below.

Electric/Push

Obviously the first thing you want to think about is whether you want an electric model, or a push cart. Electric designs are obviously more expensive but come with a lot more features and require less effort to maneuver. Push carts are cheaper, usually lighter and very easy to use.

Features

As we mentioned above lots of different models come with a wide range of features, and some look to simply perform as a trolley. For example some electric models come with GPS functionality, remote controls, shot-tracking and large LCD screens. Push carts also come with features like storage compartments, drinks holder, adjustable handle and so on. Therefore you should think about what extra features would be important to you when using a golf cart.

Ease of use

The whole point of a golf cart is to make life easier on the golf course when moving from shot to shot, so a cart that isn't easy to use is pointless. They have to be easy to maneuver on the course and getting it out of the car, and most designs fold away too so this foldable process has to be simple to put up and fold away as well.

Storage

Us golfers accumulate a lot of stuff whether it be tees, balls, scorecard, phone, wallet and so on and so forth. Sure it is easy to store this in the golf bag on the cart but for ease of access it is good to store things in the trolley too. As a result pretty much all trolleys come with storage compartments these days with some being larger than others.

Durability

A golf cart can be a large investment so it has to be able to last a long time, as well as deal with the rain, mud, and whatever general use gets thrown at it on the golf course. As such we recommend looking at models that are made from strong materials like aluminum.

Price

With so many brands making golf carts these days there is a model for everyone at every price point. If you want to go for the cheapest option which will just act as a cart, you can. Or if you want all the bells and whistles on an electric design, you can do that too. It is all a question of how much you want to spend.

FAQs

If you enjoyed this guide on the best golf carts, why not take a look at some of our other buying guides, such as the most compact golf trolleys.