Golf accessories that sell well around golf apparel include hats and visors, gloves, socks, towels, tote and cooler bags, ball markers and small gifts. Boutiques source them from wholesale marketplaces, golf brands that sell to retailers and golf trade shows. Start with a few low-risk add-ons that match your apparel, then expand into gifts and bags once you see what sells.
I'm Carina Hatton, boutique owner since 2013 and ecommerce coach since 2019. This guide is about the merchandise around golf clothing. For the clothing itself, read wholesale golf apparel for boutiques. For the business setup, see how to start a golf apparel boutique.
Who golf accessories work for
Golf accessories fit more than dedicated golf shops. They can work in a women's apparel boutique with golf customers, a country club or course shop, a resort boutique, and a gift or lifestyle store near courses. The mix changes by store: a club shop may lean practical, while a lifestyle boutique leans toward gifts and style pieces.
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| Category | Role | Buying note |
|---|---|---|
| Hats and visors | High-visibility add-on with little fit risk | Match colors to the apparel you carry; adjustable backs reduce sizing issues |
| Gloves | Replaced often by regular players | Sized items, so start with a narrow range and track what sells |
| Socks | Easy checkout add-on | Fun prints can sell as gifts as well as practical pairs |
| Towels and headcovers | Personal-style and gift items | Prints and colors that match your store's look sell the story |
| Totes, cooler and shoe bags | Higher ticket accessory | Test a few styles before buying depth |
| Ball markers, divot tools and small gifts | Register and gift-basket items | Great near checkout and for holiday and Father's or Mother's Day gifting |
| Sun protection | Sunglasses, arm sleeves and similar items | See the wholesale sunglasses guide for eyewear buying |
Equipment like clubs and balls is a different business with its own distributor relationships and pricing, so most apparel boutiques leave that to pro shops and golf retailers.
How much golf accessory inventory to buy
Treat accessories as support for your apparel, not the other way around. Start wide and shallow: several styles in small quantities, with money held back for reorders. Sized items like gloves need more care than one-size items like towels or markers, so keep glove depth light until you know your customers' sizes.
Golf is seasonal in many markets, so time accessory buys with your apparel buys. The seasonal timing method is in golf apparel inventory planning, and the budgeting method is in open-to-buy for small boutiques.
Where to buy golf accessories wholesale
- Online wholesale marketplaces. Good for testing small golf gift and accessory brands in one order. I use Faire for this kind of small mixed order. Search the golf category to see which brands are currently available, and check each brand's minimum.
- Golf brands that sell to retailers. Many golf apparel brands offer matching hats, visors and accessories. Ask your apparel vendors what they carry.
- Golf trade shows. Useful for seeing many golf brands at once. See wholesale trade shows for boutiques for how to plan a show trip.
- Custom and logo suppliers. Courses and clubs often want logo hats and towels. Confirm minimums and lead times directly with the supplier.
For more general accessory sourcing, see wholesale accessories for boutiques and the best wholesale websites for boutiques. For apparel to pair with these, see women's golf apparel brands on Faire.
How to sell golf accessories alongside apparel
- Style every golf outfit with a hat or visor and a matching accessory.
- Build gift sets for tournaments, league prizes and holidays.
- Keep ball markers, socks and gloves near checkout.
- Reach out to local leagues and clubs about tournament gifts and prizes.
Pricing golf accessories
Hypothetical example: a visor lands at $12. At $28 retail, margin is ($28 − $12) ÷ $28 = about 57%. Your numbers depend on your vendors and market. Use retail pricing and markup vs margin to set prices you can defend.