Best Gifts for Golfers

If you’re shopping for a golfer and you aren’t one yourself, picking the right gift can be tricky. Golf is an unusual sport, with its own unique language, fashion style, and culture, and golfers are notoriously particular (sometimes even superstitious), which can make finding them the perfect gift unnecessarily tricky. Don’t worry, though: we’ve put together a comprehensive list of golfer gifts for every budget, chosen specifically to please the avid golfer who keeps up with the latest trends and takes his game seriously. Big note here, though: we’ve deliberately not chosen any golf clubs, since picking out the right brand, let alone specifics like shaft whip or club loft, is something best done in conversation with the golfer. RELATED: Best Christmas Gifts for Him What follows, then, are the best golf gear, equipment and course accessories across a wide variety of styles and price points. You’ll find smaller items that are perfect for a stocking stuffer, or larger, big ticket items that will make your golfer boyfriend, husband or father light up with delight. The Best Golf Gear, Training Aids & Accessories Divot Board Mini The original Divot Board is one of the most popular golf training aids ever created, a simple way to check your club path, whether or not you hit a ball, that works both indoors and outdoors. The newly-released Divot Board Mini takes that same great concept and miniaturizes it, adding portability while cutting cost. It's the perfect under-the-tree gift for the golfer looking for way to improve his game in the offseason.  $59.99 at DivotBoard.com  Rapsodo MLM2PRO Launch monitors are notoriously expensive, but they’re also rapidly dropping in price, even as their quality improves year after year. Rapsodo has been nailing that sweet spot between affordability and performance for years, and the MLM2PRO is the latest evidence. Featuring a dual optical setup with radar processing, the MLM2PRO tracks 15 swing metrics, simulates upwards of 30,000 golf courses and two virtual ranges, and even offers multi-angle swing replays, so you can dial in your technique. $699.99 at Rapsodo.com  Heathlander Golf Shoe Simultaneously eye-catchingly good looking and supremely comfortable, the Heathlander Golf Shoe takes the classic golf shoe silhouette and adds a touch of flair, using a combination of contrasting colors to liven up its look. Tech-wise, there's a proprietary rubber outsole with 9mm tread that offers stability in all lies and weather conditions, a shock-absorbing Pebax insole that will have you feel like you're walking on a cloud, even deep into the back nine, and excellent weather-proofing, to ensure your feet stay dry. Instead of a drab cardboard box, these shoes even come with their own zip-up nylon bag, making them stylish even in transport.  $294 at Heathlander.com  Foresight Sport GC3S Launch Monitor If you're looking to splurge on your golfing friend (or husband?), especially as part of a home golf sim setup, the GC3S from Foresight Sports is a dream launch monitor. With precision ball-reading technology, you get crucial ball data like carry, ball speed, launch angle and spin axis, as well as extremely useful club data like path and angle of attack. As a simulator, the GC3S comes with a one-year Gold subscription, granting you access to 25 courses meticulously ported to the virtual world. $3,799 at ForesightSports.com  WearSPF Tee Time Bundle On the best of days, when the weather is calm and the sun is shining, golf is a joy to play, but your 4+ hours in the sun can do serious damage to your skin, in the short and the long term, which is why we recommend WearSPF, created by PGA legend Justin Thomas to help golfers enjoy a round in the sun responsibly. Their Tee Time Bundle includes lip balm, a 30 SPF sunscreen and 30 SPF sunscreen stick, and a WearSPF-branded sleeve of Titleist Pro V1 balls, making it the ideal gift for any golfer this holiday season. $62 at WearSPF.com  Vice The Four Forces Variety Pack Tired of confusing your ball with a playing partner’s ball? Sick of having a hard time spotting your ball in the rough? Or maybe you just want to personalize your gear with unique golf balls that not only look great but play great too? Vice’s Four Forces Variety Pack offers four special edition golf balls in vibrant, distinctive colors. Even better, this limited edition collector’s set is currently 13% off for Black Friday. $165.28 at ViceGolf.com  Balanced Co. Tap It In Mallet Cover Headcovers are a great way to show a little personality, and who doesn’t love Adam Sandler’s beloved character Happy Gilmore? And since the sequel has finished filming, this is a gift that’s about to become very topical. $34.95 at Amazon.com  SKLZ Golf Grip Trainer World #1 Scottie Scheffler still regularly goes back to basics with a grip training aid, so rest assured, no matter what your skill or experience level, you can always benefit from improving your grip. This club attachment from SKLZ helps develop your muscle memory for the perfect grip, so you have less to think about when you’re out on the course. $17.99 at Amazon.com  PuttOUT Premium Pressure Putt Trainer As the saying goes, you drive for show but you putt for dough. If you or a friend need to hone their skills with the short stick, this portable pressure trainer from PuttOUT is an excellent, inexpensive option, helping you work on not only accuracy but distance control as well. $29.99 at Amazon.com  Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls (24-Pack) The Pro V1 is the quintessential pro golf ball, far and away the most popular option on the PGA tour, but trust us: golfers of all abilities will be thrilled to unwrap a box of these. They manage to offer both excellent distance off the tee and outrageous bite on the greens, which makes these balls basically flawless, and well worth the high price tag. $109.98 at Amazon.com  Caddy Splash Golf Club Brush Cleaner If you’re after a stocking stuffer or just want an inexpensive gift for a friend or colleague who golfs, pick up this cleaning brush from Caddy Splash. It’s extremely useful, guaranteed to be used multiple times per round, and also well made, with a 4-ounce squeeze bottle offering an easy cleaning solution for dirty, divot-ridden irons. $14.99 at Amazon.com  FootJoy Pure Touch Golf Gloves When it comes to golf gloves, there’s a funny sweet spot: you want something well-made enough to protect your hands and improve your grip, but inexpensive enough not to bother you when it inevitably falls apart from all the wear and tear. For years, FootJoy have made the gloves that best strike this balance, and their Pure Touch line is no exception. From $32.95 at Amazon.com  Pride Professional Tee System Standard, 75 Count Another great stocking stuffer option, these tees from Pride Professional made from 100% natural hardwood, offering great feel and excellent durability. They’re also long enough to tee high, for those golfers who really like to go for broke off the tee box. $7.99 at Amazon.com  Ship Sticks Gift Card Every golfer dreams of the perfect golf vacation, to a faraway resort or a top-100 dream course like Pebble Beach or St Andrews, but the logistics of traveling with your expensive, easily damaged, easily stolen bag of clubs can border on the nightmarish, which is exactly why Ship Sticks is so fantastic. Their door-to-door service will take all of the hassle and anxiety out of shipping your clubs to your destination, with both insurance and tracking info to give you the maximum peace of mind, which makes their gift cards an easy, fantastic and much-appreciated gift this holiday season.  From $50 at ShipSticks.com  Clean Flight Premium Golf Ball Washer File this one under the category of practical, which is something all golfers appreciate. Most but not all courses have ball cleaners, and even those that supply them often do a poor job keeping them in good working order, so having a portable ball cleaner to call your own is a great way to improve your putting or hit purer, straighter drives. $37.99 at Amazon.com  Pins & Aces Santa Degenerate Driver Cover Remember how we said headcovers are a great way to show off your personality? Well, if you’re shopping for a friend with a sense of humor (or a drinking problem?), they’ll love this gag cover from Pins & Aces. $85 at PinsAndAces.com  Arccos Smart Sensors Golf has been absolutely revolutionized by technology, from launch monitors to range finders, but if you’re looking to get granular data about your game and precise numbers on all your irons, there’s no better option than the Arccos Smart Sensor system. Each kit includes 14 convenient sensors that easily plug into the top of each of your golf club handles, allowing their AI-powered technology to track your shots, measure your distances, and offer helpful suggestions about where you should focus your training to shave the most strokes off your score. $159 at Amazon.com  REDTIGER Rangefinder Rangefinders went from expensive luxuries to affordable necessities in a few short years, and our favorite for the vast majority of golfers, of every skill level, is the REDTIGER Rangefinder. It boasts a crazy, 1200-yard range, 7x magnification, and a flag pole locking technology that helps you get accurate reads quickly and effortlessly. We also love the provided hardshell carrying case and magnetic strip, allowing you to attach this rangefinder to your golf cart for easy access. $159.99 at Amazon.com  YETI Roadie 15 Hard Cooler Granted, a cooler isn’t exactly a golf-specific gift, but it’s basically an open secret that many amateur golfers use their three-to-five hours on the course as a great opportunity to crack a few brews with the boys, and that requires a cooler. YETI’s Roadie is the perfect size for the rear of a golf cart, while still offering ample carrying capacity for water, soft drinks or beer. $200 at Amazon.com  Sun Day Red Pioneer Cypress Shoes When the greatest to ever play the sport of golf creates his own brand, you better believe people take notice. Sun Day Red is a luxury golf brand, with each item commanding an appropriately high price, but their golf shoes are the closest item they have to a value option. Yes, they’re pricey, but the quality is evident from the moment you open the box. Full-grain, waterproof leather keeps your feet dry, while calfskin leather on the inside helps prevent blisters, even after a full day on the course. And the looks? Yeah, pure Tiger Woods. We dig them, and so will whoever you buy them for, guaranteed. $250 at SunDayRed.com  Reebok Nano Golf Built from the DNA of Reebok’s best-selling Nano training shoe and repped by one of golf’s most dynamic and explosive athletes, Bryson DeChambeau, the Nano Golf brings comfort and style to the links, using their proprietary Floatride performance foam to cushion your feet as you walk 18 or 36 holes, while a TPU shank and raised lugs help stabilize your foot, even in wet bunkers. $99.99 at Reebok.com  Bag Boy Nitron Push Cart If your golfer likes to walk the course rather than take a ride, they’re sure to appreciate the Bag Boy Nitron. This full-featured push cart packs up easily, making it easy to take to the course, but once unfolded it offers a ton of useful on-course features, including extra storage, an umbrella holder, a scorecard and pencil holder, a dedicated space to keep your phone, and a deep cupholder. The three-wheel design is extremely easy to navigate, even uphill, while the brakes are secure and easy to activate. $299.95 at Amazon.com  Ghost Golf Anyday Oreo Bag Ghost is one of the “little guys” competing against more established brands like Callaway, TaylorMade and Titleist, but whereas those brands focus on clubs and make golf bags an afterthought, Ghost has put its entire heart and soul into crafting the most practical, good looking golf bags they can. The Anyday Oreo Bag is a perfect case-in-point, offering both striking aesthetics and a wide array of convenience features, from your choice of a 7- or 14-way club divider to a magnetic pocket for faster access to your rangefinder and a velcro glove holder. $415 at GhostGolf.com  Garmin Approach R10 Launch monitors have absolutely revolutionized golf, giving average golfers and instructors alike the kind of granular data that helps people gain an intimate knowledge of their swing’s strengths and weaknesses, but for a very long time, they were prohibitively expensive. Garmin has helped bring golf data to the masses with the Approach R10, an affordable, portable launch monitor that gives you all the important data, from club head speed to launch angle and ball spin. Combine it with the Garmin app and you’ll be able to track your progress as your narrow your dispersion or strive to increase your carry distance. $599.99 at Amazon.com  Vessel Player V Pro Stand Bag The Vessel Player V Pro was arguably the most beloved golf bag of last year, improving on its predecessor in basically every way. Yes, it’s pricey, but the premium materials and design more than justify the price tag. It’s presently available in seven gorgeous colorways, as well as your choice of a 7-way or 14-way club divider, but no matter which version you go with, you’ll get carbon fiber stand legs, a dedicated cart strap pass-through to keep your bag in pristine condition, multiple quick-access, magnetic pockets, and two cooler-lined sleeves to keep your on-course beverages chilled through your entire round. $489 at VesselGolf.com  You Might Also Dig: Best Stocking Stuffers for MenUnique Christmas Gift IdeasBest Books to Buy Men for the Holidays