A golf ball cleaning apparatus includes a housing having an internal cavity configured to retain a golf ball and cleaning liquid. The apparatus further includes a water jet system and a power source compartment. The water jet system is in the internal cavity of the housing and includes a pump and a water jet opening through which cleaning liquid is directed to engage a golf ball placed within the housing. The power source compartment is integrated within the housing and configured for housing a power source. The apparatus may further include a pump chamber for housing the pump and a golf ball holder having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface may be in direct contact with the golf ball during cleaning. The water jet opening may extend between the inner surface and the outer surface, and may be in fluid communication with the pump chamber.