The Best Gifts for Golfers, According to Real Players
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Did you wake up one day and realize everyone around you was suddenly into golf, or are you just in your mid-30s? Now that the holiday season is here, you probably need to find some clever golf gifts for some of those newly minted golfers, too.
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“Ever since the pandemic, more people have taken up the game than basically ever before,” says Drew Millard, author of the book Golf Can Save Your Life. “What’s cool about this new golfing cohort is that they’re younger and more diverse than the typical golfing crowd. Golf is basically hiking, dress-up, hanging with your friends, and low-stakes competition.”
He’s not wrong. More people are golfing than ever before. According to the National Golf Foundation, in 2022, more than a third of the U.S. population played golf or followed golf in some capacity, which is up 12% from the previous year. That’s a lot of people — which means you probably have a golfer on your holiday shopping list. If you don’t know much about golf yourself, you’ve come to the right place. As you dive into your Christmas shopping, this guide is here to help with some great, golf-centric ideas for your pal who can’t tear himself away from the links.
How Golf Can Save Your Life
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There are many different types of golfers in this world. Millard wrote a book for all of them, especially the ones who are also terminally online. “It’s funny at points and delves into the inanities of the game,“ he says. “But it’s also frank about the challenges that our tech-addled world brings into our lives and shows how golf helped me get outside of myself — off the computer and on the damn links.”
Lie+Loft Print
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Lie + Loft sells unique course maps and illustrations that your favorite golfer will love. “Lie + Loft is one of my favorite indie golf brands — they’re based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and specialize in beautiful, high-quality golf-related art prints. They also sell hats and these little leather-bound notebooks called ‘log books’ that help you catalog your round,” Millard says.
TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls
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There’s one thing golfers will always need more of, and that’s balls. TaylorMade TP5 is one of Golf Galaxy’s best sellers, so you know it’s good. However, Millard warns that you should figure out what your golfer’s preferred balls are, lest you give them a set that goes unused.
Malbon Golf Shirt
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There’s no reason golfers have to dress like grandpa anymore — unless they’re doing it in a cool way. Malbon Golf sells clothes for golfers who also look like they shop at Rowing Blazers and may have waited in line for a Supreme drop at one point in time.
Golf Galaxy Gift Card
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Unless you’re a golfer yourself, this could all feel very foreign to you. It’s OK to admit what you don’t know, and spring for a gift card so the recipient can stock up on whatever golf gear their heart desires, including their favorite set of balls.
Chipping Net
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It’s not always possible to make it to the driving range. In that case, a set of chipping nets is good to have. This GoSports pop-up net can be set up in the backyard or the basement and will help golfers improve their shot.
Vice Golf Gloves
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Vice Golf makes high-quality golf gear at reasonable prices, and the brand’s gloves are no exception. Made of lambskin, they have a flexible fit and they come in a range of colors.
Metalwood Trucker Hat
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“If your giftee is into quote-unquote ‘fashion,’ then you might want to nab them something from Metalwood Studio, which is far and away the most popular brand among people who would use the word ‘jawn’ to describe a piece of clothing,” Millard says. Spring for a hat like this green trucker. It will stand out on the golf course, while still communicating that this isn’t the golfer’s first rodeo.
Todd Dempsey Club
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This is a spendier gift, but if your budget allows, then go nuts. “If you’re trying to drop a bajillion dollars on a golf gift, then you should consider getting the artisan clubmaker Todd Demsey to hand-craft a custom persimmon golf club for your giftee,” Millard says. Dempsey is a Florida-based clubmaker who used to be on the PGA tour himself and now makes beautiful custom wooden clubs. “His clubs are incredibly cool-looking and are said to hold their own against anything made out of metal.”
One Hitter Golf Tees
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It can be challenging to shop for a golfer, because golfers are particular. “Somebody who’s so obsessive about golf that you’re buying them a golf-related gift can be hard to shop for — golfers have their preferences about what kinds of stuff they use, and if you’re just like ‘Oh, Fred likes golf so let me get him some golf balls,’ then you might end up getting Fred some balls he’ll never use,” Millard says. “However, there are a ton of things around golf that are always great, like towels and art and hats and these ridiculous golf tees that you can smoke weed out of.” Now that is one accessory that would make for a great day on the links.
Yeti Tumbler
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There’s a reason Yeti products end up on best of lists all the time — they’re actually good products. Golfers need to sip on something while they’re playing, and this will keep their drink at the right temp. Plus, it’s discreet, so if they’re crushing spiked seltzers, no one has to know.
Golf Grinder
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Is a golf grinder a silly gift? Yes. Is there someone you’re shopping for this holiday who will appreciate it? Also yes. Will this golf ball-shaped grinder fly under the radar at the country club? That’s gonna be a maybe.
Personalized Golf Cart Ornament
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Sure, a personalized ornament for an adult is a little frivolous. But it’s fun! And the holidays are meant to be fun. And think outside the box with the personalization — it could be an opportunity to commemorate getting hole-in-one or breaking 100 for the first time.
PHIGOLF Golf Simulator
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Depending on where you live, giving a golf-centric gift is a nice way of saying, “Here is something you can use in about 3-4 months.” Winter is coming, and that means a lot less time on the links. So give the gift of swing improvement with a golf simulator that can help your golfer work on the basics in the off-season.
Indoor Putting Green
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December is the beginning of a tough time for golfers considering the sport requires the weather to be temperate. So for those who are spending the next several months indoors, consider a putting green so they can get their fix while it’s cold out.
Wasted Wedge
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Move over shot-ski. The Wasted Wedge is a similar concept, but, you guessed it, for golfers. Give this to the golfer in your life to take on his next golf trip with the boys to up the fun factor.
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