Golf might be a centuries-old sport, but that doesn’t mean your playlist has to be stuck in the past too. It’s time to add some beats to those birdies and make sure your golf cart is as pumped as your driver. Here’s how to dial up a playlist that’ll keep the grass dancing and maybe, just maybe, distract your buddies from your third missed putt.

1. Know Your Crew

Before you DJ your way through the fairways, get a vibe check. Are your friends rock legends, pop divas, or country heroes? If your group’s musical taste varies, a mix of hits can keep everyone grooving from the first swing to the last hole.

2. Set the Tempo

Start with chill vibes to keep the early-game jitters at bay-something smooth like Norah Jones or Jack Johnson. By the back nine, when spirits (and possibly your scores) are high, throw in some AC/DC or Kendrick Lamar to celebrate those clutch shots.

3. Throw in Some Golf Anthems

It’s not a golf playlist without a few classics that scream ‘m meant to be played on a golf course!’ Tracks like ”Eye of the Tiger”, for those moments you need to feel like a champ, or “Happy” because, well, we’re all just trying to have fun, even when we’re fishing our ball out of the water hazard… again.

4. Keep It Light and Fun

The key is to choose songs that are catchy but not too distracting. You want tunes that you can hum to, not complex symphonies where you lose count of your strokes trying to follow the violins.

5. Leverage the Tech

If the idea of building a playlist sounds as daunting as a 12-foot putt, let the streaming gods handle it. Apps like Spotify and Apple Music have pre-curated playlists that you can tweak. Just type ‘Golf’ in the search bar and let the algorithm tee it up for you.

6. Pre-Game Sound Check

Give that playlist a whirl at home or in the car. Does it make you want to swing a club or take a nap? Adjust accordingly. Remember, this isn’t just background noise; it’s the soundtrack to your glory on the greens.

7. Mind Your Speaker Manners

Lastly, keep the jams at a respectful volume. There’s a thin line between being the life of the course and that person who everyone secretly wishes would just hit a bunker.

Creating the perfect golf playlist is about enhancing the fun and camaraderie of the game. With these tips, your next round will be less about the pars and more about the “Wow, what song is this?” moments. So, load up that speaker, hit the fairway, and let’s make some noise (musically speaking)!