Best Golf Buggies of 2023
Posted by Jamie Martin on 29th Jun 2023
Are you considering upgrading your golf buggy in 2023?
Or are you ready to dump the carry bag and become either a pusher, puller or remote controller within the buggy ranks?
With more rounds of golf being played than ever before, demand for golf buggies has never been hotter.
Motorised or manually manoeuvred, a trusty on-course conveyance makes life infinitely more comfortable on the fairways.
Whether it’s a two, three or four-wheeler, the best buggies will handle the most difficult on-course terrain with distinction and ultimately keep your most treasured on-course possessions – your clubs – safe, secure and, most importantly, in the upright position.
BEST GOLF BUGGIES OF 2023*
- MGI Ai Navigator GPS+
- Motocaddy M5 GPS DHC
- MGI Zip Navigator All Terrain
- Clicgear 4.0
- Stonehaven Glide SVL
*In no particular order
MGI Ai NAVIGATOR GPS+
The Ai Navigator GPS+ goes where no MGI golf buggy has ever ventured before.
Why? Because it’s the first MGI buggy to be fitted with a fully integrated GPS unit.
A full colour 4-inch touchscreen embedded in the handle offers precise GPS-calibrated distances for over 40,000 courses, along with scoring and stats tracking.
But the buggy has a few other tricks up its sleeve.
A new, smaller remote can steer the Ai Navigator GPS+ from over 100m away. And so can the MGI smartphone app, which offers Bluetooth-connected control of the buggy, along with a multitude of other handy golf-related applications.
The Ai Navigator GPS’s twin 230W motors are powered by a centrally located, easy-to-access 24V lithium battery, which also provides extra stability when heading uphill.
Motocaddy M5 GPS DHC
The Motocaddy M5 GPS DHC will convince even the most rusted-on pushcart devotee to go electric.
Why? Because it’s a motorised buggy and a GPS unit.
Integrated into the M5’s handle is a GPS unit that provides ultra-accurate yardages for over 40,000 courses and offers drag-and-drop pin positioning.
A handy onboard USB charging port keeps mobile devices topped up during a round, while the buggy’s DHC technology automatically regulates downhill speed for carefree cruising.
Still not convinced? The M5 GPS DHS is a real space saver; folded up, it’ll fit comfortably in the boot of a small car.
MGI Zip Navigator All Terrain
The All Terrain is the top-spec variant in the MGI Zip Navigator line-up and it’s a real warrior.
Controlled via a handheld remote, the motorised buggy is optimised to handle the rigours of the roughest and bumpiest courses on the planet.
Brawny twin electric motors propel the All Terrain up the most vertiginous terrain imaginable while the buggy’s downhill speed control and gyroscope tracking keep everything level and under control heading downhill.
The All Terrain’s dual front wheels ride on a spring suspension system for ultra-smooth operation and a 380Wh lithium battery provides enough juice to get through 36 holes.
Clicgear 4.0
The Clicgear 4.0 golf buggy is so effortlessly functional it makes a Swiss army knife appear ill-equipped.
The three-wheeled push buggy is a sturdy and stable conveyance, with its lightweight aluminium frame and simple folding mechanism making it a complete cinch to set up and pack down.
Its adjustable silicone straps secure golf bags with considerable ease while a cavernous storage compartment near the handle keeps golf-related detritus protected and within easy reach.
Clicgear’s extensive range of spare parts and accessories — such as bottles, seats and cup holders — maximise both comfort and convenience.
And there’s even a Clicgear cigar holder to keep that stogie burnin’ mid-shot.
Stonehaven Glide SVL
A 360° swivelling front wheel makes the Stonehaven Glide SVL one of the most manoeuvrable buggies in the game.
The buggy’s freewheeling nature will help golfers navigate through the undergrowth while mired in the boonies and turn on a dime in the tightest of carparks post-round.
The Glide SVL’s compact, lightweight, three-wheeled design represents the pinnacle of the Stonehaven buggy range and its integrated bottle, scorecard, ball, tee and pencil holder and in-built shot counter are all easily accessible.
Golf may be hard to master but opening and closing the Glide SVL isn’t — its straightforward one-motion mechanism is one of the best in the game.
Written by Jamie Martin
Jamie Martin is currently locked in a battle to keep his handicap hovering around the mid-single digits. Despite his obvious short-game shortcomings, Jamie enjoys playing and writing about every aspect of golf and is often seen making practice swings in a mirror.