One of the perks of working in the golf media space is having the chance to check out a range of new and interesting products and then share our learnings with our readers.
GOLF’s weekly I Tried It column aims to provide you with our unfiltered takes on a product we’ve recently taken out for a spin. Our editorial staff is always game to test the latest and greatest iterations of bags, shoes, clubs, accessories and more. Like you, we love the game and strive to play as often as we can, so when a product really hits the mark, we’re eager to shout it from the rooftops.
This past year was full of a number of new and worthy products, but our staff was recently tasked with coming up with a single recommended favorite to share with the masses. Below, you can browse through our picks, which range all the way from training aids and comfortable and functional outerwear to sunglasses, a great bag for walkers and even premium boxer briefs, recommended by an writer who is a self-professed underwear snob.
You can read the full reviews on these products by clicking the highlighted links below — and if you see something you like, you can even buy each item for yourself. Because if there’s one thing we wish for you as we embark upon this new year in golf, it’s to experience the same joy and satisfaction that these items have given us. Happy browsing!
I’ve worn it on real courses, in real rain. I’ve had what the kids call “lived experiences” in the jacket, and I’ve liked it. A lot. Whether I would have bought it for myself is a hypothetical I’m happy to have to answer. What I know is that now that I own it, I’m far less bothered when the sunny forecast is wrong. Read Josh Sens’ full review here.
In the months since I’ve received them, each pair has been outstanding, and I have worn them absolutely everywhere, including the golf course. They’re super comfortable, even underneath a hat. And even though I’ve dropped them dozens of times, somehow, I have yet to find a scratch. And the best part? They’re available at a price that doesn’t make them feel too precious. For the price of one “designer” pair, you can get a half-dozen or more cool styles from WMP Eyewear. Read Jessica Marksbury’s full review here.
Everywhere I’ve taken it, I’ve gotten compliments and many people were surprised to learn it was a Sun Mountain bag. I’ve used Sun Mountain bags for many years and now, but it seems the company is really trying to launch itself into the premium bag space and it’s doing very well at it. Read Jack Hirsh’s full review here.
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I’ve tried my fair share of golf training aids over the years, and while some have been total flops, there was one this year that became my best purchase of 2025: the Short Game Gains Trigon Toolkit. This simple yet effective tool has completely transformed my approach to putting, and here’s why it became a go-to in my game this season. Read Maddi MacClurg’s full review here.
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I’m no swing expert, but I have had enough lessons to know my path isn’t perfect and can get too inside-out. The Divot Board provides instant feedback so you can make adjustments on the fly. That way when you practice, you practice the right way. That’s the whole key to practice! Read Josh Berhow’s full review here.
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It does not bring me joy to report to you that I regularly endeavor to purchase undergarments with sky-high price tags. It does not bring me joy to tell you I know all about the latest and greatest in sock-and-underwear technology. But it is unavoidably true, and on Christmas this year, socks and underwear are what brought a smile to my face. Read James Colgan’s full review here.
This year, I’m on my third Higgins, which is just as good as the second Higgins, which is just as good as the first Higgins. In 2022, I picked up Higgins No. 1 and wore it everywhere, so I soon bought the gray one a few months later. This year, the first one’s tread started to wear down, so I ordered the blue one. But all are equal. Ever hear that a sign of a good restaurant is whether it can match — or exceed — what it did on an initial visit? Radmor has done that here. Read Nick Piastowski’s full review here.
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