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Credit Cards Offering Rewards and Perks for Golf-Related Spending
Several credit cards provide rewards and benefits tailored to golf enthusiasts, including cash back on equipment and access to events. Options include cards from Wells Fargo, Chase, American Express, Marriott Bonvoy, and Citi. These cards feature varying annual fees, welcome bonuses, and specific golf perks, as reviewed by CNBC Select.
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Credit cards can offer rewards and benefits for golf-related activities, such as purchases at courses, equipment, and event access. CNBC Select reviewed several options based on their methodology for selecting cards with golf perks. These include cash back categories, exclusive experiences, and travel-related benefits.
The Wells Fargo Attune World Elite Mastercard earns 4% cash rewards on select sports, recreation, and entertainment purchases, which covers public golf courses, sporting goods stores, and sporting event tickets. It also earns 4% on fitness and wellness, gardening and floral stores, pet supplies, boarding and grooming, public transit, EV charging stations, and select thrift stores, with 1% on other purchases.
The card has no annual fee and offers a $100 cash rewards welcome bonus after spending $500 in the first three months.
The Wells Fargo Attune provides up to $600 in cell phone protection when the bill is paid with the card, subject to a $25 deductible.
49% based on creditworthiness. Balance transfer fees apply, starting at $5 or 3% for the first 120 days, then up to 5% with a $5 minimum, and a 3% foreign transaction fee. The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the official card of the PGA of America.
Chase Sapphire cardholders, including those with the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, can access exclusive PGA ticket packages through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For the 2026 PGA Championship, scheduled for May 11-17, Sapphire Reserve cardholders gain additional benefits through Sapphire Reserve Experiences, such as special shopping perks and access to a reserved area on the second green with premium seating, complimentary refreshments, and private restrooms.
Chase cardholders currently have early access to 2027 PGA Championship tickets.
The card includes airport lounge access, Apple TV+ and Apple Music subscriptions, and a $300 annual travel credit. Ultimate Rewards points earned can be redeemed for flights and hotels.
