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- There's no better gift for the golfer in your life than something that improves their game and fuels their passion.
- We found 23 gifts, including clubs, accessories, and must-have gear that golfers will love.
- If you need more gifting inspiration, check out all of our gift guides here.
Golfers can be a squirrly lot to buy for — after all, how many more dozens of golf balls do they really need? Unfortunately for them (and almost any golfer), it's actually a lot more than you think.
But if you want to get the golfer in your life — or yourself — something a bit snappier and less boring than a golf ball this holiday season, we've got you covered. Whether you want to help get them get better equipped on the course, stay stylish off of it, or some sort of mix of the two, we've compiled a list of the perfect gifts below.
From new equipment like headcovers and golf shoes to clothing and new ways of improving their game, there's something for every kind of golfer.
Here are 23 of the best golf gifts
Sonos
The newest edition to the Sonos lineup is mobile and waterproof and fits perfectly in a golf cart cup holder or a golf bag's drink compartment. As golf has gotten more relaxed recently, it's not uncommon to hear personal speakers breaking through the birdcalls up in the trees.
Jabra Elite 75t
Jabra
I play by myself a lot and when I do I like to wear these slim profile buds from Jabra and listen to my favorite podcast. Designed for sports, the 75t is durable and sweat-proof and comes with built-in ANC and a strong microphone when you need to make calls.
These are great for almost any activity, too, so if the golfer in your life is also a runner, or a cyclists, or just enjoys going on walks around their neighborhood, they'll be happy to bring their favorite tunes along with them.
Mizuno T22 Wedges
PGA Tour Superstore
$159.99, available at PGA Tour Superstore
I'm a Mizuno fanboy and nothing feels better off the face than hitting one of its T22 wedges pure. The ball comes off with a solid, gratifying click at impact and is super spinny when it lands. The new copper finish is a sharp look that agse with nice patina, too.
A golfer's short game can always use an upgrade and the Mizuno T22's are one of the best ways to make that happen.
PXG O211
PXG
These beginner clubs come from one of the best clubmakers on the planet. Share the game of golf with someone you love but give them a set that looks good and plays well, too. The matte black finish is both aggressive and muted all at once and PXG compromises nothing on performance. The 10-piece iron set features PXG's one each of a Driver, Fairway, and Hybrid, six Hybrid-Irons (6 iron through a sand wedge), an 0211 Hellcat Putter, a PXG Lightweight Carry Golf Bag, and a PXG hat.
Needless to say, this club kit has just about everything a beginner needs which make it the perfect gift for the would-be golfer in your life who no longer has any excuses to not take up the game.
lululemon Down For it All Hoodie
lululemon
One of the more inane debates in golf the last two years has been whether hoodies (and joggers) belong on the course. Thankfully, hoodies came out victorious and this one from lululemon is both stylish and warm.
The Down For It All Hoodie is perfect for cold-weather rounds with enough flexibility and stretch to let you complete your backswing without having to take it off. It comes in a number of different colors, too, to better match your golfer's personal style.
Peter Millar Hyperflight Merge Jacket
Peter Millar
$178, available at Petter Millar
If you're looking for a coat or jacket that's light and more traditionally "golf," then this jacket from Peter Millar is a great pick. The classic fit jacket features 40G insulation and four-way stretch fabric at the sleeves for mobility, and its polyester shell is both wind- and water-resistant.
Seamus Golf Headcovers
Seamus Golf
Options abound these days for ways to protect your clubs and, better yet, to ditch the OEM's provided headcovers which are often ugly and easily disposable.
I prefer these soft wool offerings from Seamus, which allow you to show some personality or choose understatement. This Rancho Arroyo in collaboration with Pendelton is a nice place to start, too.
As an added gift idea, consider its hand-forged ball markers ($35) which can help you celebrate your favorite team or your favorite line from Pulp Fiction.
RagProper Glass and Silicone Flask Set
Ragproper
A little nip should always be at the ready for the rare hole-in-one celebration or even an all-world par. The set comes in two different sizes, too, perfect for gifting either the solo golfer or someone who prefers hitting the links with a group.
Payntr golf shoes
Payntr Golf
$160, available at Payntr Golf
Although Payntr undertook the difficult task of taking on the established footwear market in golf, its debut, the X 001, is a solid contender in the market. Co-found, Mike Forsey, has worked for nearly every major golf manufacturer over the last couple of decades and the DNA of those brands is reflected in the X 001. The shoe even features a similar cleated bottom to the models Forsey worked on at Under Armour.
There's a lot of talk about biomechanics and ground forces on Payntr's website (whose heritage is in cricket) but the bottom line is the shoe is stable and comfortable. I almost exclusively walk when I play and my feet still feel fresh by the end of the round in my X 001s.
Jones Sports Company Utility Trouper 2.0
Jones Sports Co.
$250, available at Jones Sports Co.
The best thing about Jones golf bags are its minimal stamping and marks. They come with a clean palette, which is both an aesthetic choice and a branding opportunity for customization options the company offers.
Whether you embroider your bag or not, the Utility Trouper is a fine choice for your carry bag with plenty of room for your clubs, some additional gear, and even a coat if you need one.
Rabbit Hole Heigold Super Premium Bourbon
Rabbit Hole
$69.99, available at Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole doesn't have the legacy of other Kentucky distilleries but its ryes are fantastic, specifically the Heigold, a bourbon made with imported German rye. It's a great off-course drink to celebrate a winning (or even just a completed) round of golf and something that's sure to please any bourbon lover.
Perfect Practice Putting Mat
Perfect Practice
$169, available at Perfect Practice
These mats became a huge hit among tour pros and amateurs alike simply for the reason that they just work. They're made of higher quality materials than most competitors, hence the higher price, and feature alignment tools, an automatic ball return, and two cup sizes to accurately dial in a hitter's pace and stroke.
FlightScope MEVO
FlightScope
$499, available at FlightScope
There are tons of personal launch monitors (and many that cost a fortune) but in the $500 range, I like the MEVO for most golfers. It's highly accurate and provides a great way to get some benchmark numbers for your swing speed, launch angle, and distance.
The MEVO also works well for club-testing to narrow down choices before having to go into a fitter. This allows golfers to fine tune what it is they're looking for to just two or three brands rather than picking between everything at the shop.
Ttleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x RCT Golf Balls
Titleist
Personal launch monitors like the above MEVO or the one from Rapsodo have made in-home setups more common. Working with Trackman, one of the leaders in radar capture to measure ball flight performance, Titleist developed a line of balls that aim to help golfers accurately measure their flight using those monitors.
SuperStroke Personalized Grips
Super Stroke
$7.99 and $34.99, available at Super Stroke
If you're looking to gift some team spirit, then a SuperStroke grip is what you seek. The brand's popular putter grips adorn a lot of putters you may already see on the greens. Its club grips, however, are underrated and have a soft feel and durability at $7.99, logo or not — that's a great price.
Therabody
$79-$149, available at Therabody
If a full-on Theragun massage gun is overwhelming (and I get it), then try something from Therabody's Wave series, which works like foam rollers. Each wave roller vibrates for pinpoint muscle relief and its textured silicone allows you to work out knots in your muscles.
The Duo is great for your neck and those tension points that ratchet up from sitting at your desk all day. Use it before you tee off and then attack the roller post round to keep your back from locking up.
The Haack Golf Net w/ Tri-Turf Mat Rukket Sports
Rukket
The winter is for getting better and this golf net and mat is perfect for the golfer in your life to set up in their garage. With three different hitting areas, it allows them to work on different shots and the mat breaks down easily for storage and portability.
lululemon ABC and Commission Pants
lululemon
Lululemon's ABC pants are some of the most comfortable pants to play golf in. They don't protect from the elements that well — i.e. wind or rain — but they're great on slightly cold days and work well with a sweater on the course. The five-pocket look is still a popular one with many younger tour players, as well.
For a more traditional look, try the Commission pants, which employ the same soft, stretchy fabric of the ABCs. I suggest going down a waist size in the ABC pant but staying with your true size in the Commision.
Eastside Golf Sweatshirt
Eastside Golf
$130, available at Eastside Golf
Plenty of stories have been written lately about the intersection of street wear and golf, whether it be urban hip-hop-inspired or from skateboard culture. Among the best in the industry right now is Eastside Golf, a brand that's doing a lot to change golf fashion by creating a more inclusive environment on the course.
Founded by two former college golfers and professionals, Eastside's eye-catching logo is helping reshape and reimagine what a golfer is. Earlier this year, the company collaborated with Jordan Brand for its very own sneaker.
Garret Leight Co Emperor Sun Sunglasses
Garret Leight
$360, available at Garret Leight
Garrett Leight doesn't think you need to wear wraparound sport sunglasses to play golf — you just need some good looking shades. The company collaborates with a ton of other brands, too, including Jones Sports Company. In the car, on the course, poolside, these glasses are always in style.
Ecco Biom H4 Golf Shoe
Ecco
When you need to rush back to the office from the greens and don't have time to change shoes, you need a pair of hybrid golf shoes — and Ecco makes some of the most comfortable shoes available. Following industry trends, its shoes have become sportier the last few years and these are a great addition. If you want something with a classic look, opt for the Biom Hybrid model at $150.
Metalwood Studio O-Button Knit Polo
Metalwood
If you want full on irony in your golf life, then look no further than Metalwood Studio. Founder Cole Young (formerly of Malbon) has turned golf fashion upside down by returning to cotton, pleats, and not taking the game — or himself — too seriously.
Golf is supposed to be fun and Young's brand is proving it. From this polo to the irreverent headcovers and collaborations, Metalwood is bringing Normcore to golf.
Radmor 5-Pocket Corduroy
Radmor
This eco-friendly golf wear company was founded by two former golfers at the University of Washington. The Seattle-based company is on a mission to bring high-performance cotton back to the apparel world and stave off the proliferation of polyester, which is said to take 500 years to decompose while also contributing to high levels of toxicity in the water.
Radmor's cotton clothing, by contrast, decomposes in just five months in a landfill. Golf courses are getting more environmentally friendly, so what we wear should, too, right?
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