WHEN IT COMES to buying gifts for golfers, the best gift is one he would not go out of the way to buy for himself. We’ve parsed through the all the latest golf gear this year, from golf gadgets to golf apparel, to golf accessories and more, to produce this handy compendium of golf gifts to give any time of year (and yes, these picks all come with fast shipping).
No matter if it’s something low-cost (like a caddy case for small essentials) or high-cost (like a golf club sensors for tracking each shot), these 65 go-to golf gifts are sure to be a hole-in-one.
Let’s get to the list.
Best Golf Pullover to gift
Peter Millar Pine Performance Hoodie
Finding a pullover that looks as good as it wears on the course is pretty tricky. This performance hoodie from Peter Millar is buttery soft and fits comfortably over a polo. It also has great stretch and a clean look that’s going to look appropriate at a country club.
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Best Golf Gift Under $40
Platypus Golf Co. Caddy Case
This zip-up caddie case measures 10 inches by 5 inches and holds all your small essentials. You can store your tees, golf glove, ball marker, divot tools, and more.
Best Personal Golf Simulator Gift
Rapsodo Mobile Launch Monitor
This highly-rated outdoor launch monitor links up with your smartphone to provide real-time data, video replay, and shot trace to help transform your swing. If you’re a student of the game who really wants to improve your score, this portable monitor is a total game-changer.
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Best Gift for Shot Tracking
Arccos Golf Gen 3+ Smart Sensors
Now 20% Off
These smart sensors provide a data-driven approach to perfecting your swing. Simply attach the sensors to the end of your clubs and read analytics like distance tracking and swing path.
Best Golf Gift Under $200
Blue Tees Golf Player+ GPS Speaker with Touch Screen Display
The Player+ blends together two vital gadgets a weekend warrior needs: a Bluetooth speaker and a rangefinder. The speaker is big enough to give you quality tunes, yet portable enough to fit in a golf bag. On the end of the speaker is the rangefinder, which dials in your yardage to the pin with excellent precision, and then reads off the info to the small display screen. Battery life lasts up to 10 hours, so you can use this bad boy through 36 holes without a charge. Isn’t it beautiful?
Best Beginner Simulator to Gift
Phigolf2 Golf Simulator with Weighted Swing Stick
The Phigolf has gained widespread popularity due to its awesome price point and unique swing stick. It works by connecting the swing stick to either a phone, tablet, or monitor, where you can then queue up a virtual course and swing away. The sensor on the end of the stick measures data like head speed, swing tempo, club path, and more, giving you just enough info to make adjustments.
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Best Practice Net to Gift
10x7ft Golf Practice Net with Tri-Turf Golf Mat
This net opens up to a 10 by 7 foot size that’s big enough to practice driving the ball. The best part is it’s totally packable.
Best Portable Organizer to Gift
2 Layer Waterproof Golf Trunk Organizer
This zip-up bag holds two pairs of shoes in the bottom compartment, and a whole mess of apparel and accessories in the top compartment. He can throw this puppy in the trunk and carry all his gear with him to the course.
Best Club Upgrade
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Black Irons
Using swing data from millions of golfers, Callaway developed a totally optimizing (and forgiving club face) across its entire Paradym Ai set. Now you can get the top seller is a Smoke Black color. It’s the most badass upgrade you can buy him right now.
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Best Custom Golf Markers
Northwind Personalized Golf Ball Markers Set of 2
These timeless golf markers are made with fine leather and can be customized with his initials. Choose from three different leather options: Brown, Natural, or Tan (pictured above).
Best Rangefinder to gift
Bushnell Pro X3+
We’re willing to bet he has never used a rangefinder as advanced as the new Pro X3+ from Bushnell. It measures up to 600 yards out, has 7 magnification levels, and features a magnet that secures it to your golf cart. And when you connect to the accompanying app on your phone, the Pro X3+ can report wind speed and direction.
Best Multitool Gift
Ascent Golfer’s Best Tool Golf Multitool
Golfers deserve cool multitools too. This one measures 5 by 3.5 inches and features 7 tools: a ball market, brush, stroke counter, cleat tightener, club groove cleaner, a divot repair tool, and a bottle opener with screwdriver.
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Best Golf Bag to Gift
Callaway Fairway C Stand Bag
You really can’t go wrong with a Callaway golf bag, but when it comes to which one provides the biggest bang for its buck, it’s the Fairway C. The newly designed model includes boosted storage all-around, from the clubs (it can hold at least 14) to the pockets (7 spacious zippered compartments).
Best Splurge Golf Gift
Garmin Approach S70, 47mm
Our number one rated golf watch, the Approach S70 will process information like wind, elevation, swing data, and more to help you decide how to treat each shot you take. Off the course, it basically performs like a high-end fitness watch, with features like heart tracking, blood oxygen reading, sleep scores, and stress tracking.
Best Portable Golf Ball Washer to Gift
Birdie Bath Portable Golf Ball Cleaner
Now 13% Off
This portable golf ball washer clips onto the side of a bag and is no bigger than a tall boy can—which means it will also sit in most golf cart cup holders.
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Best Golf Gift Under $50
Stripebird Original Golf Magnetic Phone Holde
Now 10% Off
This magnetic phone holder is made to attach on a golf cart for hands-free use. Rotate from horizontal to vertical orientation and view hole layouts and record your shots with ease.
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Best Golf Subscription Gift Under $100
Mullybox The Subscription Box for Golf – 3 Month Subscription
For a gift that keeps on giving, offer your golfer a subscription box based on his favorite sport. Each month, he’ll get a new set of essentials for his next time on the links. Regardless of his experience level, he’ll be thanking you for this well after you give him the first box.
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Best Prank Gift
Shanker Golf Exploding Balls – Prank Balls That Explode on Impact
The exploding golf ball on the tee is one of the oldest tricks in the book. Gift him this so he can mess with his buddies—he’ll never see it coming.
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Best New Golf Shoes to Gift
Men’s UA Phantom Golf Shoes
Loaded with responsive cushioning and outfitted with a breathable upper, the Under Armor Phantom is a comfort-driven shoe he can wear straight off the course. If he’s looking for a pair of spikeless golf shoes with a sporty look, go with these.
Best Club Organizer to Gift
Golf Storage Garage Organizer
If his golf gear is all over the place, then this club will do wonders. It holds up to two full bags, plus it has shelving for shoes, balls, apparel, you name it.
Best Golf Gift Under $20
Blue Tees Golf 6-in-1 Premium Divot Tool & Ball Marker
This is not you average divot tool. Along with its main function, you also have built-in uses like a ball marker, a bottle opener, a club tee, a groove cleaner, and a putter aligner.
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Best Movie-Inspired Golf Gift
Gilmore #18 Ice Hockey Jersey
A stitched Happy Gilmore (inspired) jersey for under $50? He can throw this on when he’s practicing his putts in the basement.
Best Travel Cover for Clubs
OGIO Alpha Travel Cover Black
Golfers love to travel, bouncing around from great course to great course in places like California, Britain, Hawaii, and more. Make sure your clubs are in good hands with this stellar golf bag, equipped with ample capacity and a skid plate for added protection.
Most Comfortable Golf Belt
Groove Life Groove Belt Gun Metal
Keep your favorite golfing pants in position with this minimalistic belt from Groove Life. It’s fit with a magnetic buckle and the ideal amount of stretch to accommodate your drives, chips, and putts.
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Best Golf Gift Under $20
Caddy Splash Golf Water Brush
Now 25% Off
This nifty device makes it easy to shine your clubs up as you play. It holds up to 4 oz. of cleaner that can be squeezed directly through the brush for quick use. Best of all it’s compact and attaches to your golf bag (11″ x 5″ design).
Best Polo to Gift
TravisMathew The Heater Polo
TM polos continue to stay undefeated. The Heater is flexible, buttery soft and breathable—not to mention, insanely versatile.
Best Desk Accessory to Gift
Jishi Golf Pen Holder Desk Accessories
Only an insane golf junkie would rock this caddy pen holder (with literal golf club pens inside it). That’s why it’s the perfect desktop accessory to gift.
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Most Comfortable Tee to Gift
Life is Good Men’s Standard Vintage Casual Cotton Tee Graphic
Golf sure makes life much more enjoyable, doesn’t it? Show your sentiments on this cozy t-shirt.
Best Driver Head Cover Gift
North Coast Golf Co. Bogey Sherpa Headcovers
This fuzzy sherpa head cover will keep his driver nice and toasty on those frigid early morning tee times. The covers come in a variety of colors and patterns, but we love The Grateful Dead vibes this one gives off.
Best Drinking Game Gift
Putt & Shot Mini Golf Drinking Game
This drinking game puts your handheld putting skills to the test. He can break this out at his next Masters tournament watch party.
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Best Drinking Glass
BenShot Pint Glass with Real Golf Ball 16oz
Pour a cold one into this cheeky glass. It’s the perfect thing to keep on hand for that post-golf drink.
Best Golf Pants to Gift
Amazon Essentials Men’s Classic-Fit Stretch Golf Pant
Now 70% Off
Golf pants do not always have to be expensive. Our editors and writers love the stretch and fit on these from Amazon Essentials. Grab him two pairs and make him throw out his nasty old pants.
Best Golf Socks to Gift
Swiftwick Maxus Zero Tab (3 Pairs) Running & Golf Socks
He might not spend $40 on golf socks for himself, but that’s exactly why they make a great gift. These are our hands-down favorite pair of low-cut golf socks thanks to the perfect blend of breathability and compression.
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Best Cooler Sleeve to Gift
Pins & Aces Seltzer Sleeve 6-Can Insulated Cooler Sleeve
This portable cooler will hold up to six cans of his favorite drink of choice. It’s available in a regular beer can sleeve and a seltzer sleeve with multiple colors to choose from.
Best tech gift the pros use
Whoop 4.0 Band with 12 Month Subscription
WHOOP became the official fitness wearable of the PGA after gaining in popularity among professional golfers and amateurs alike. It’s a great gift for the data-lover who wants to optimize their performance on the course by monitoring their habits—like sleep, heart rate variability, and strain—off the course.
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Best Home Bar Gift
Golf Decanter Set
Now 31% Off
An essential for the golf enthusiast’s home bar, this decanter set comes with a 750mL glass decanter with a golf ball engrained stopper at the bottom, plus a wood display shelf and two golf ball shaped whiskey glasses. Nice.
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Easiest Golf Gift to Give
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls (Dozen)
He won’t have any complaints if you hand him a box of Pro V1 golf balls. Here’s an easy gift you can buy multiple of and hand out to family members and friends.
Best Gift for Cigar Enthusiasts
Mark and Graham Leather Cigar Case
This stunning cigar case will be a nice companion as he meanders from hole to hole. It comes with a stainless steel cigar trimmer and the case can be engraved with his initials.
Best Cooler Gift
YETI Hopper Flip 8 Soft Cooler
A golfer is never without his personal cooler. The Hopper Flip 8 is a trusted go-to for golfers due to its outstanding performance, rugged style, and comfortable strap. It will hold enough for a six-pack and some snacks, or you can go cans only and store up to 11 total.
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Best Golf Tumbler Gift
Tally Tumbler Golf Stainless Steel Cup Holder, 30 oz
This leakproof 30 oz tumbler will hold your favorite beverages, hot or cold; but it also doubles as a unique score keeper. Simply turn the dial on the front to keep tabs on your performance on each hole.
Best Yard Game
Yard Games Putter Pong
It’s putting meets beer pong. Just dial up your putts into the holes to earn points. Take your father-in-law down at the next family gathering.
Best Funny Golf Towel to Gift
ShankItGolf Funny Golf Towel, Printed Golf Towels
This is dude-humor at its finest. He’s got to have one.
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Best Funny Hat to Gift
ShankItGolf Legalize Mulligans Funny Golf Hat Adjustable
This stylish performance hat will help advocate on your behalf whenever you find yourself in dire needs of a mulligan.
Best Golf Gift Under $75
Magnetic Towel Bundle (2 Greenside) Camo
Now 10% Off
These waffle-woven microfiber towels are perfect for wiping down your clubs and balls. What’s cool is they are magnetized on the end, so you can pick each one up by the end of your club.
Best Basic Golf Trainer Gift
SKLZ Gold Flex Golf Swing Trainer Warm-Up Stick
Now 14% Off
Ten to 20 swings every day with this bad boy will help improve swing tempo, strength, and flexibility. What does that mean? Less time hunting for lost balls, more time playing the game you love.
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Best Wall Art to Gift under $50
Break Glass Gifts Funny in Case of Emergency Golf Gift Wall Art
This humorous piece of wall art will go great in his man cave.
Best Gift for Watching Golf on TV
ESPN+ 1-Year Subscription
An ESPN+ subscription will gain him access to watching nearly all of the PGA tournaments of the year, plus extra golf content outside of the live events.
Best Moisture-wicking hat for golf
Melin A-Game Hydro, Performance Snapback Hat
Melin hats might not look like much, but truth be told they are some of the best—if not the best—moisture-wicking hats in the game right now. The secret is in the hat’s water-friendly construction, making it sweat and water resistant, as well as floatable if accidentally dropped in water. You can buy Melin caps in several different colors and cuts, but this A-Game Hydro is a classic ball cap look you can wear with just about any golf outfit.
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Best Practice Gift
SKLZ Accelerator Pro Indoor Putting Green
Now 23% Off
So they can take a few swings and practice in the office or even the living room. Auto-return also takes the guesswork out of it.
Best Slip-on Shoe to Gift
Hey Dude Men’s Wally Sox Navy Grey
Hey Dude shoes are wonderfully affordable and ultra comfortable. These puppies are perfecat for stepping around in before and after play, and they come in an unlimited amount of colors.
Best Putter Cover Gift
Seamus Golf The Dude Magnet Blade Putter Cover
Sure you could get a putter cover of his favorite sports team, but really that’s just the tip of the iceberg of what’s available in the putter cover world. Get creative and get him this putter cover with The Dude stitched into the fabric. It will be a humorous reminder to not take his putts so serious every time.
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Best Golf Sunglasses Gift
Oakley Holbrook
A proper pair of golf sunglasses is an easy gift he will totally appreciate. We love Oakley for golf shades, and at the core of the brand’s golf sunglasses is the Prizm lens. Prizm lenses work by absorbing the right amount of light and create an ideal contrast between a white golf ball and the greens.
Best Recovery Shoe to Gift
OOFOS OOahh Slide, Black
If he needs a proper recovery shoe, get him a pair of OOFOS. Even Tiger himself has donned these supportive cloud-like slides in the past after playing.
Best Wall Decor Gift
Sonic Editions Jack Nicklaus’ Clubs
For those looking to add a piece of wall decor, this retro photo of Uncle Jack will add swagger and swank to any man cave.
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Best Home Bar Golf Gift
ACOOKEE Novelty Golf Ball Ice Maker Mold
These large golf ball ice molds come in packs of two and go great in his cocktail (or mocktail) or choice.
Most Durable Golf Gloves
Clinch Golf Tactile Glove
Golf gloves are all about feel, and the Tactile Glove from Clinch is made to be ultra-breathable and thin. On the back of the hand is a mesh material, and on the inside is a CrushGroove fabric that grips onto a club even in the nastiest rain. If he is constantly tearing through golf gloves and trying to find the one, then buy him a pair of these to take for a spin.
Best Golf Apparel Subscription Box
Short Par 4 Monthly Subscription Box
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Short Par 4 offers a monthly subscription box loaded with high quality golf apparel and accessories. You can gift the base membership at $55 per month or the executive membership at $110 per month.
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Best At-Home Net for Chipping
Jef World of Golf Collapsible Chipping Net Black
As the saying goes, you drive for show and you putt for dough. But before you can putt, there’s chipping. Help him improve his short game with this chipping wherever he wants (like his backyard) with this folding net.
Best Ball Retriever to Gift
Callaway Golf Ball Retriever for Water, Telescopic with Dual-Zip Headcover, 6 Feet, Natural
Now 15% Off
This retriever has a telescopic handle for easy extension so you can reach and pluck any ball out of the water. It also comes with a nice dual-zip headcover.
