10 Best Cars for Golfers

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Looking for the ultimate ride to hit the links? The best cars for golfers have plenty of room to accommodate a foursome and a cavernous trunk to carry their clubs. Needless to say, we avoided the compacts. These larger sedans provide the space they need to stretch out their legs after a long day out on the links. Golf is best played in fours. While station wagons are extremely well suited for golf outings, we focused exclusively on sedans in this article. We’ll take a look at the best wagons, SUVs, and crossovers for golfers in a subsequent piece. Auto manufacturers love to sponsor golf events. The IEG Sponsorship Report states that the automotive sector is “4.4 times more likely to sponsor golf than the average of all sponsors.” With that in mind, we’ve included information on each manufacturer's involvement with the sport.

2016 Lexus ES 350

The Lexus ES 350 was one of the most popular sedans at the golf courses we visited while researching this article. Golfers will appreciate the ES 350’s luxurious seats with 10-way power adjustment, including lumbar support. Take it up a notch with the Luxury package to add climate controlled seats, or go for the highest level of comfort with the Ultra Luxury package, which includes embossed semi-aniline leather upholstery, as well as a driver's seat cushion extender. Your aching thighs will thank you. The Lexus ES 350’s cargo capacity is 15.2 cubic feet. Lexus is a long-time sponsor of the USGA. In addition, the company has sponsored the Champions for Charity golf tournament series since 1987.

2016 Cadillac CT6 Platinum

Want to earn your golf buddies’ lifelong appreciation? Treat them to a ride in a 2016 Cadillac CT6 Platinum. Forget about calling shotgun. Your pals will fight over who gets to ride in the magnificent climate controlled reclining back seats, with multiple-zone massage and individual infotainment displays. With the 404-horsepower 3.6-liter twin-turbo V6 on tap, your crew will ride a rocket ship to the links. The 34-speaker Bose Panaray audio system brings a remarkable level of fidelity to the library-quiet cabin. The Cadillac CT6’s cargo capacity is 15.3 cubic feet. Cadillac currently sponsors the World Golf Championship.

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2016 Audi A7

The Audi A7 brings unmistakable style and luxury to the golf course, with a startling abundance of room to haul your foursome and their golf bags. Need to get to the course in a hurry? The A7 covers the 0-60 MPH sprint in 5.2 seconds, the S7 in 4.5, and the RS7 in just 3.7 (with a top speed of 174 MPH). Driver assistance options include the Audi Parking System Plus to ease chores in the country club’s parking lot and Night Vision Assistant to keep an eye out for the critters when you roll home after dinner in the clubhouse. The Audi A7’s cargo capacity is a positively enormous 24.5 cubic feet.

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2016 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo may not be one of the most popular cars for golfers, but it’s surely one of the best suited for the task. The Gran Turismo’s fastback roofline allows for more interior space than the 5 Series sedan (although slightly less cargo capacity). While we’d prefer a wagon, BMW doesn’t offer the 5 Series wagon (aka the Saloon) here in the States. There’s no excuse to be late for tee time with the range-topping all-wheel drive 550i xDrive Grand Turismo’s 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8’s 445 horsepower on tap. The BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo’s cargo capacity is a generous 17.7 cubic feet. BMW is the largest corporate golf sponsor worldwide, according to the IEG Sponsorship Report.

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2016 Hyundai Genesis

The redesigned 2016 Hyundai Genesis offers exceptional luxury, comfort, and style for golf enthusiasts. The 12-way power front seats include 4-way power lumbar and seat heating, with ventilation and heated rear seats included in the all-wheel drive version. The generously sized cabin provides 123 cubic feet of total interior volume. The cargo capacity of the Hyundai Genesis is nicely sized at 15.3 cubic feet. Hyundai sponsored the PGA Tournament of Champions, at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui, HI for the past six years. In 2017, Hyundai will sponsor the PGA Tour’s tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

2017 Ford Fusion Sport

The all-wheel drive Ford Fusion Sport is an excellent choice for golfers in search of a stealthy sedan with a surprising level of performance. The 2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost engine delivers 325 horsepower and 380 pound feet of torque. Value luxury over performance? Choose the Fusion Platinum for its gorgeous diamond pleated leather seats, with heating and ventilation. The Ford Fusion is also available as in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, for the utmost fuel economy. Unfortunately, these models have significantly less trunk space. The Fusion Hybrid is EPA rated at 43 city, 41 highway miles per gallon. The Ford Fusion has ample cargo capacity, with 16 cubic feet of storage space. Ford sponsored the Ford Championship at Doral, from 2003 through 2006.

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2016 Honda Accord Hybrid

The Honda Accord is a popular choice among value-conscious golfers and the Accord Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient sedan on our list, with an EPA rating of 50 city, 45 highway miles per gallon. The Accord Hybrid EX-L’s interior is appointed with leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats, and 10-way power adjustment with power lumbar support for the driver's seat. The Honda Accord Hybrid’s cargo capacity is a bit limited, at 12.7 cubic feet. Honda has sponsored the Honda Classic since 1982, which makes it the longest running title sponsorship on the PGA Tour. The event is played at PGA National, in Palm Beach, Florida.

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2016 Chrysler 300C Platinum

The 2016 Chrysler 300C Platinum is a great choice for golfers that crave classic American luxury. The top-of-the-line Platinum model features a gorgeous leather-trimmed interior with heated and ventilated front bucket seats. The driver’s seat provides 4-way power lumbar support. A dual-pane panoramic sunroof delivers an open airy feel and the 19-speaker Harman Kardon sound system is an absolute delight for the ears. Heated rear seats are available with the Luxury option package. The Chrysler 300’s cargo capacity is a generous 16.3 cubic feet. Chrysler is best known in the golf world as sponsor of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Desert, California from 1986 through 2008, as well as the Tampa Bay Classic at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Florida from 2003 through 2006.

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2016 Kia Optima

The 2016 Kia Optima is one of the best cars for golfers, with a roomy interior brimming with amentities, a spacious trunk and a range of economical models. The Optima Hybrid is EPA rated at 36 city, 40 highway, 38 combined miles per gallon, while the turbocharged 1.6-liter equipped Optima is rated 28 city, 39 highway, 32 combined. A Plug-In Optima Hybrid will be offered in 2017. The 2016 Kia Optima’s cargo capacity is 15.9 cubic feet. Kia is an official automotive partner of the LPGA. The Kia Classic is held in Carlsbad, California.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz E350

The Mercedes-Benz E350 one of the best cars for golfers and was well-represented in our country club parking lot research. A comfortable ride home is assured with infinitely adjustable 14-way power front seats that provide power lumbar support. Heated front seats are included with the Premium option package, which also features a harman/kardon LOGIC7 audio system. Desire a higher level of fuel economy? The E250 BlueTEC’s 2.1-liter twin-turbo diesel delivers 28 city, 42 highway miles per gallon. The Mercedes-Benz E350’s cargo capacity is a tad tight, at 12.9 cubic feet. Need more cargo capacity? Opt for the E350 Wagon. Mercedes-Benz is an official patron of the PGA of America and a global sponsor of the Masters Tournament.

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