The Golf Gift Guide
The best golf gifts, hand-picked and sorted by budget. From a $30 glove to a launch monitor, every gift for golfers here is something we’d be happy to unwrap.
Why these gifts
The best golf gifts are the ones that get used
Shopping for golf gifts gets tricky fast. Golfers are picky about their gear, a lot of it depends on size or feel, and the gift aisle is full of novelty stuff that ends up in a drawer. So we kept this page to gifts for golfers that earn a spot in the golf bag or get used at home every week.
Everything below is sorted two ways. Start with your budget and you’ll find picks from about $30 up to a full launch monitor. Or jump to the section for the person you’re buying for: your dad, your husband, a friend who just took up the game, or the golfer who seems to own everything already.
We also wrote a short guide on what to check before you buy. A few minutes with it is the difference between a gift they use every round and one they quietly return. Every product links straight to a trusted retailer like Walmart, Golfballs.com, The Home Depot or Fanatics, so you can check the price and shipping before you order.
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Shop golf gifts by budget
Pick a price range and start there. Each row shows our favorite gifts at that level, with the current price from the retailer.
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Under $50
Golf gifts under $50
Small gifts work best when they’re things a golfer burns through or treats like a lucky charm. A good glove wears out every few months, so a Titleist Players glove is always welcome (just check their glove size and which hand they wear it on). Daphne’s animal driver headcovers are a fun one: they fit a standard 460cc driver, protect the head between shots, and give them something to talk about on the first tee. For the golfer who loses strokes on the green, the PuttOUT Pressure Putt Trainer only keeps the ball when the pace is right, which makes it a surprisingly addictive living-room game.
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Under $150
Golf gifts under $150
This is the sweet spot for most gift buyers. A double dozen of Callaway Chrome Soft gives them two dozen premium balls with a urethane cover for more spin around the greens. If they practice at home, the Orange Whip swing trainer builds tempo with a weighted, flexible shaft, the EyeLine putting mirror shows whether their eyes and shoulders are set up square, and the SKLZ Home Golf Driving Range Kit gives them a net and mat for the backyard or garage. For something to wear, the Peter Millar TGL polos carry team logos from TGL, the indoor league started by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and are made from a stretchy, sweat-wicking fabric that works on the course and off it.
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Under $500
Golf tech gifts under $500
Golf tech makes a great gift because it helps on every hole, and you don’t need to spend a fortune. A golf GPS watch like the Garmin Approach S12 or S44 shows front, middle and back yardages to the green on their wrist, so they stop pacing off sprinkler heads. The Bushnell Wingman View clips to the cart, plays music and reads out distances. If they’d rather point and shoot, a laser rangefinder like the Callaway CSI Pro or Bushnell Tour V6 Shift measures the exact distance to the flag. Both have slope modes that adjust the number for uphill and downhill shots, and both let you switch slope off for tournaments.
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$500+
Luxury golf gifts
For a milestone birthday, a retirement, or the golfer who has everything, go big. The Garmin Approach R10 is a portable launch monitor that measures ball speed, spin rate and carry distance, and it pairs with a net and mat to make a home golf simulator. The SkyTrak ST MAX is a step up, and with SkyTrak’s course software they can play full rounds in the garage all winter. The Garmin Approach S70 is the premium GPS watch, with a bright touchscreen and a ceramic bezel that looks as good at dinner as it does on the course.
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Who it’s for
Golf gifts for every golfer on your list
The right gift depends a lot on who’s getting it and how they play. Here’s where we’d start for the most common people on a golf gift list.
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Golf gifts for men
Most golf gifts for men come down to two things: tech that makes the round easier and gear that helps them practice. A Garmin Approach S44 watch handles yardages, scores and everyday fitness tracking, so it gets worn all week. If he’s always talking about his swing, the Orange Whip or a SKLZ net setup gives him a way to work on it at home. And a Peter Millar polo is a safe clothing pick, since polos are sized like regular shirts.
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Golf gifts for dad (and grandpa)
Dads tend to have a favorite ball and a favorite way of doing things, so build on what he already likes. If he plays Chrome Soft, a double dozen is a gift he’ll use every single round. The Bushnell Wingman View is great for dads who ride in a cart and like a little music, and the Garmin Approach S12 keeps things simple with big, easy-to-read numbers and buttons instead of a touchscreen. For Father’s Day or his birthday, any of these beats another golf-themed mug.
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Golf gifts for women
The best golf gifts for women are the same quality gear, sized right. The Garmin Approach S70 comes in a 42mm case that sits better on a smaller wrist. The EyeLine putting mirror and PuttOUT trainer are perfect for practicing at home, and we carry women’s clubs and a women’s cart bag in our Drivers & Woods and Bags & Carts categories if you want to go bigger.
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Gifts for beginner golfers
New golfers need practice more than expensive gear. A SKLZ driving range kit, a putting trainer and a good glove will help them more than a new driver will. Golf balls are a smart add too, but pick a lower-priced ball, since beginners lose a few. Hold off on clubs until they’ve had a fitting or at least a few lessons.
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Gifts for golfers who have everything
When they already own the clubs, the bag and the rangefinder, look for an upgrade to something they use every round, or something they’d never buy for themselves. A launch monitor like the Garmin R10 or SkyTrak ST MAX is the classic answer. A Daphne’s headcover adds some personality to a bag that already has everything. And a premium polo from their favorite TGL team is a gift they wouldn’t think to pick up on their own.
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Gift guide
How to pick a golf gift they’ll actually use
Not a golfer yourself? These golf gift ideas come with a few quick checks that keep you from buying the wrong thing.
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Check what’s already in their bag
Golfers get attached to their ball model. If they play Titleist Pro V1, a box of something else might sit in the garage. Take a quick look in their bag (or ask their playing partners) and buy more of what they already use. The same goes for gloves: note the brand and size printed inside.
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Skip anything that needs a fitting
Clubs, shoes and shafts depend on height, swing speed, shaft flex and foot size. Unless you know those exact specs, skip the driver and choose something that works for anyone, like a GPS watch, a training aid or a headcover. If you really want to give clubs, a gift toward a custom fitting is a safer route.
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Match the gift to how they play
A weekend player who rides in a cart will get more out of a GPS speaker than a push cart. A range regular will love a launch monitor or swing trainer. Someone who plays in club events will want a rangefinder that lets them turn slope mode off.
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Know the rules on rangefinders
Under the Rules of Golf from the USGA and the R&A, rangefinders and GPS devices are allowed unless a club or event bans them with a local rule. Slope readings are a different story: they aren’t allowed in a round played under the rules, so in tournaments that feature has to be off. The Callaway CSI Pro and Bushnell Tour V6 Shift we feature here both let you switch slope off, so they work for tournament golfers too.
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Keep the gift receipt handy
Every product here is sold and shipped by the retailer, and each one sets its own return window. Check the retailer’s return and holiday shipping policy at checkout, especially for bigger purchases like launch monitors and watches.
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The holidays
Golf Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers
A lot of golf gifts get bought around the holidays, right when golfers are missing the game most. That makes golf Christmas gifts that keep them practicing indoors a great fit.
Golf stocking stuffers
A new glove, a PuttOUT trainer or a box of fun, shiny Volvik Axia Hologram balls all fit in a stocking and get used. They’re easy wins for golf Secret Santa swaps and office gift exchanges too.
Bigger gifts for under the tree
For the main gift, a GPS watch, a rangefinder or a launch monitor with a net and mat makes the off-season feel shorter. Order early, since popular golf tech can sell out in December and shipping times vary by retailer.
The full collection
Every golf gift in the collection
Here’s everything in our golf gifts collection, newest first. Each one is a product we’d recommend at its price.
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FAQ
Golf gift questions, answered
Quick answers to the questions people ask most when buying a gift for a golfer.
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What is a good gift for a golfer?
A good gift for a golfer is something they’ll use every round, like premium golf balls they already play, a GPS watch or a rangefinder. Training aids such as a putting mirror or swing trainer are great for golfers who practice at home. Avoid clubs and shoes unless you know their exact size and specs.
What do you get a golfer who has everything?
Get a golfer who has everything an upgrade or a practice tool, like a launch monitor, a premium GPS watch or a fun custom headcover. A launch monitor such as the Garmin Approach R10 measures ball speed, spin and carry, so they can practice at home all year. It’s a gift most golfers want but rarely buy for themselves.
What should I get a golfer for Christmas?
For Christmas, a golfer will love something that keeps them playing over the winter, such as a launch monitor, a putting trainer or a home driving range net. For a smaller gift, a new glove or a box of their favorite balls makes a great stocking stuffer. Order golf tech early, since it can sell out in December.
What should I get my dad who loves golf?
Get your dad more of what he already uses, like a double dozen of his favorite golf balls, or an easy-to-use GPS device. The Garmin Approach S12 watch has big numbers and simple buttons, and the Bushnell Wingman View clips to his cart and calls out yardages. Both are easy to set up.
What are the best golf gifts under $100?
The best golf gifts under $100 are a double dozen of premium golf balls, a putting mirror or putting trainer, a home driving range kit, a quality glove and a fun driver headcover. Each one gets used often and doesn’t depend on fit, except the glove, so check their size first.
Are golf balls a good gift for a golfer?
Yes, golf balls are one of the safest golf gifts because every golfer loses them. The key is buying the model they already play, since most golfers stick to one ball. If you don’t know their ball, a double dozen of a popular premium ball like Callaway Chrome Soft is a solid choice.
Before you buy
Still not sure? Start with what they use every round.
If you’re stuck, go back to the basics: their ball, their glove size, and whether they walk or ride. Those three answers point you to the right gift almost every time. You can also browse all our golf gear by category, or read how we choose every product.
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