best golf headphones
Practice makes perfect in golf. But have you ever considered honing your hitting skills with a little background music? Putting yourself a pair of headphones can really help you focus. After all, who hasn’t been to a shooting range and their rhythm disrupted by screaming kids, blaring bells and annoying chatter in the bay next door?
That’s why we’ve rounded up the best golf headphones. All of the pairs listed below are wireless in-ears because we think they’re best for practice thanks to their secure fit and versatility, a bit better than the best golf speakers. Wired headphones can get you tangled up, while circumaural headphones are bulky and can slide around when you’re rocking.
All of the pairs listed below also offer solid battery life and great sound quality, so you can listen to your favorite tunes and really get into the swing beat. Read on for our picks for the best golf headphones, or check out our guides to the best golf training aids or the best portable launch monitors to really make the most of your practice time.
best golf headphones
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The best golf wireless headphones
Noise reduction: Yes
Transparent mode: Yes
Battery: Up to 5 hours, 24 hours from case
Protection class: IPX4
+ good noise reduction
+ fit
– can relax during exercise
The AirPods Pro have a customizable fit, provide all-day comfort and active noise cancellation, are a joy to use (we own them ourselves), and while not exactly golf-specific, are easy and comfortable to wear while practicing range or at the golf club.
The extra microphone provides powerful noise cancellation, as well as a useful Transparency mode, which really lets in the outside world. It’s a well-implemented feature that slowly fades the world in and out when transparency mode is turned on. Overall, if you want some good-sounding headphones with good noise cancellation, these are a great choice.
Technics Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds
Noise reduction: Yes
Transparent mode: Yes
Battery: 7.5 hours, after 25 hours
Protection class: IPX4
+ great sound quality
+ excellent noise reduction
loosen slightly when running
We found these Technics headphones to be great for practice sessions as the quality of the noise canceling technology is top notch. Plus, the sound quality is excellent, while the eartip design stays firmly in place during your golf swing (although they do occasionally loosen a little when you’re running).
They connect quickly using Bluetooth, charge seamlessly, and come with a premium charging case that really feels premium. Finally, you also get a ton of eartip sizes to fit all ears, and we love that these come in different colors, from black to blue to gray.
Noise reduction: Yes
Transparent mode: Yes
Battery: 6.5 hours (BT and ANC), 13 hours from case
Protection class: IPX4
+ funny sounds
+ excellent noise reduction
No fin tips to aid fit
Panasonic doesn’t have much pedigree in the headphone world, so the golf-friendly RZ-S500W might make this list a bit unexpectedly. But take it from us, these wireless earbuds excel at everything. There’s noise-canceling technology, an ambient mode, and a battery life of 6.5 hours (plus 13 hours with the charging case). It’s easy to pick up with responsive and easy-to-use touch controls.
And the noise cancellation and sound quality are great value for money. Music sounds clear, delivering plenty of deep, detailed bass to keep you interested during long practice sessions. A great option for golfers on a budget.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Noise reduction: Yes
Transparent mode: Yes
Battery: 6 hours (BT and ANC), after 18 hours
Protection class: IPX4
+ excellent noise reduction
+ great sound quality
– a bit bulky
If your budget can stretch, we have no hesitation in recommending the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds as a great headphone for golf. Thanks to the combination of a lightweight design and soft ear tips, they are comfortable to wear and easy to use, while providing next-level noise cancellation. You can tweak them in the companion app, and you can customize the touch controls for each earbud.
Battery life at around 6 hours per charge is decent, but the heady sound will keep you coming back for more. QuietComfort Earbuds emit music with power and energy, and their enthusiasm encourages you to keep rocking.
Noise reduction: No
Transparent mode: No
Battery: 10 hours, plus case 10 hours
Protection class: IPX4
+ compact and comfortable
+ balanced music sound
– No noise reduction
Another cheap wireless golf headset for those on a budget. Without any noise cancellation, it’s hardly shocking at this level, but these Sony’s tick all the boxes you’d expect at the price point.
Battery life is rated at 10 hours, with an additional 10 hours from the charging case, and they work with Sony’s own Headphones Connect app, so you can fine-tune its built-in controls. An IPX4 rating means they’re also splash-proof. They’re also a sound-balanced pair of earbuds for playing your favorite tunes in a natural, fair way. Definitely a couple to audition for.
Noise reduction: Yes
Transparent mode: Yes
Battery: 8 hours (BT and ANC), after 16 hours
Protection class: IPX4
+ amazing sound quality
+ long battery life
– limited choice of earplugs
If you like the looks of the aforementioned Sony, but want extra features like noise cancellation and a big boost in sound quality, then we recommend taking a look at the WF-1000XM4.
They’re not cheap, but they’re excellent all-rounders, and justify their higher price tags with great sound quality and a solid set of useful features. For example, Speak-To-Chat allows you to carry on a conversation without removing the earbuds, so you don’t even need to remove them while in range. There’s also touch controls and a powerful sound processor, which takes everything the WF-C500 was good about and manages to do better.
How to Choose the Best Headphones for Golf
Battery Life
One of the important things to consider is battery life. You don’t want your headphones to die before practice is over. Thankfully, all the pairs on this list lasted at least six hours, and some even topped out at ten hours. That’s before you charge them with the included charging case.
noise reduction
The isolation you get from an average pair of in-ears tends to be pretty good. However, if you want to block out any and all external distractions and focus on your golf swing, then noise-canceling headphones are just what you need. Most pairs that offer this feature also offer a Transparency mode, which allows some external noise if you wish.
comfortable
Everyone’s ears are different. That means finding the right pair for you can be tricky. So you might want to try a few different pairs to see which ones you use in that range. Don’t forget to try out different eartips from the manufacturer to make sure you get the perfect seal. Otherwise, bass performance will suffer.
Budget
In the world of headphones, there seems to be a model for every price point, so we definitely recommend keeping a number in mind, or knowing how much you want to spend.
common problem
Can You Wear Headphones While Playing Golf?
In casual gaming, yes, you can wear the headset while golfing, and it’s fine during competition, but there are a few caveats. First, rule 4.3a (4) covers this, which basically says you can listen to the audio or watch the video as long as it’s not related to the game. For example, new reports or background music are fine. However, you should watch out for playing too loud music to distract other players, and playing golf in headphones means you may not hear FORE shouts etc.
Why Do Professional Golfers Wear Headphones?
We’ve seen a lot of tour pros wearing headphones lately, and that’s during practice so they can block out noise and distractions while polishing their game. Many players also simply enjoy listening to music or podcasts, so it can also get away from monotonous practice sessions.
