7 Golf Ball Washers That Always Keep You Clean

Did you know that hitting a shot with mud on your golf ball can result in shots that stray 30 yards or more from your intended line, and 20 or more yards short? What’s worse is that those numbers are unpredictable. One so-called mud ball could fly 30 yards to the right, and the next might go much straighter.

No, you can’t remove mud from your ball before hitting an approach shot (unless course conditions call for lift, clean, and place or preferred lies to be in place), but you can wash your balls before you tee off, and once your ball is on the green.

The issue is, that the time of year when weather conditions are ripe for mud balls is also the time of year golf courses take the water out of all their golf ball washers so they don’t freeze.

If you want to take matters into your own hands, there are plenty of golf ball washers you can choose from from handheld options to cart-mounted washers that can keep your golf balls clean every time you play. You can even install your own golf ball washer at home if you want your backyard to feel a little more like a golf course.

Your golf balls aren’t the only thing you need to keep clean during a round of golf, especially on soggy, muddy days. That’s why this club and golf ball washing bag tops our list of our favorite golf ball washers. Wet the inside before your round and clip it to your bag, and you’re never more than steps – and a few seconds – away from perfectly clean golf balls and clubs all day.

Some estimates suggest that 300 million golf balls are lost each year in the United States alone. If you’re one of the people who likes to hunt for lost golf balls, either to play them yourself or sell them on the second-hand market, maybe it makes sense to have your own golf ball washer at home. It’s also a cool accent piece if you want to bring a golf course feel to your backyard. This Par Aide ball washer is the quintessential golf course washer, you’ve probably used this model a thousand times in your life already.

If you have your own golf cart, this cart-mounted club and golf ball washer is one of the first accessories you should add to it. These are standard on carts at courses these days, and this model fits Yamaha, EZ-Go, Club Car, and Star EV carts. Even if you’re not much of a DIY-er this unit is easy to install.

This nifty golf ball washer sits in the golf cart (or push cart) cup holder and cleans just as well as a full-size washer. The cleaning solution that comes with it combines with water inside the unit to get golf balls looking like new again. We also love that this one is made in North America.

The Birdie Bath ball washer replicates traditional on-course washers with the same up-and-down pumping motion, yet fits perfectly into your cup holder or straps to your golf bag. With no special solution needed, the Birdie Bath uses only water and high-quality bristles to get golf balls clean.

Are you looking for an efficient golf ball washer? With a four-ball capacity, this classic ball washer gets the job done in less time than a traditional single-ball model. This unit comes in seven different colors, including the most traditional green and red options, and mounts on a standard 2 3/8-inch post.

Here’s a golf ball washer that costs less than the balls it washes. At around $10 for a five-pack, this is easily the best-value golf ball washer we can find, yet customers who use it are gitty about the performance. This is as straightforward and as simple as it comes, just wet the inside of the pouch and use it to clean your golf balls as needed. Just be aware that it’s not waterproof, so you may want to avoid keeping it in your pocket.