Do you have a golfer in your life who can't go a weekend without grabbing their clubs and hitting the links? Whose dedication to a well-played round knows no bounds, sand trap or otherwise? Whose passion for the game is so strong that you're convinced you'll never be able to impress them with a golf gift? No problem. Because the golfaissance has arrived, golfers are reveling in fashion and gear that are bringing new life to the game. And we've sifted through it all to highlight the most recent golf technology and gadgetry, as well as the newest golf fashion that'll make for seriously impressive gifting. The following best Christmas gifts for golfers are all aces and have the potential to turn a weekend warrior into a club champion.
1. Collapsible Chipping Net
A dedicated golfer will go to great lengths to improve their game, including practicing chipping in their own backyard.
2. The Subscription Box for Golf
Every month, equipment, accessories, wear, gear, and other golf essentials are curated at random and delivered to golfers of all levels. Keep them guessing about what's going to happen next.
3. Golf In A Box Simulator System
OptiShot is a comprehensive home training system for golfers, and this package includes a shot mat, a hitting net, and the OptiShot software. In other words, it's the closest they'll ever get to constructing a private golf course in their own backyard.
4. Accelerator Pro
Putting a few Green Taps in the office or living room. The auto-return feature makes this putting green ideal for even the most sluggish golfer.
5. Unlimited Golf Getaway
A trip to a luxury resort that includes unlimited golf? Say fewer words. After finishing the PGA course designed by golfer Greg Norman, they can enjoy everything from spa treatments to exceptional food (for the day, at least).
6. Short Par 4 Subscription Box
Can't decide on a single present? Sign up your golfer for a Short Par 4 subscription to receive pro-level golf fits that are personally styled for them and delivered monthly.
7. Golf Commission Short 10
"These bare shorts exude classic golf style without being stuffy. Get 'em for the golfer who spends a lot of time looking through their closet before hitting the links.
8. Golf Decanter Set
There's no better way to end a day on the course than with a tumbler of whiskey on the rocks... from a golf ball.
9. Approach S60 Golf GPS Watch
There are numerous GPS devices available, but Garmin's is the most user-friendly on the links: Load any course, and it will show the golfer's distance from various points on the course (including hazards to avoid), as well as other precision tricks.
10. Men's Performance Golf Ankle Sock
The arms initiate a perfect swing, but the feet keep it grounded. And for maximum grip on those sunny days on the course, those roots must be sugar-free.
11. 4-in-1 Divot Repair Tool
Give a gadget that serves as a ball marker, groove cleaner, divot tool, and bristle brush all in one.
12. Packard Premiere Series Golf Shoes
Footjoy is all in on stylish golf shoes—so much so that they've become the undisputed leader in golf apparel. And the Packard has the appearance of a sneaker, the lockdown of a spike, and the feel of a pair of slippers. Even better, it is fully customizable, from color to width to logo. So it's not the shoes if your golfer can't make par in these.
13. The Knit Pique Polo
FootJoy and Todd Snyder collaborated on the golf world's collaboration of the century. From golf shoes to visors to polos to pants to hoodies—yes, hoodies—each item, such as this polo, can amp up his swinging style to the max. And if you're not wearing a polo, you're not playing golf.
14. Refillable Leather Golf Log
With this stylish, handmade leather notebook, they'll keep track of their progress (and the score). It can record 48 rounds of 18-hole games and is refillable when they run out of space.
15. Pro Leather Golf Gloves
There's one for him, one for this trainee, and one for his mentor, because there's no better way to prepare.
16. SC200 Plus Swing Caddie Portable Launch Monitor
This digital caddie provides analytics for each shot—shot distance, swing speed, ball speed, and smash factor—to aid in course targeting. Consider it a pocket-sized sports statistician.
17. Clip 4 Bluetooth Speaker
Some golfers require complete silence while on the course. Others prefer a more festive tone. The Clip 4 speaker includes a carabiner for attaching it to a cart or bag, it produces a lot of sound for its small size, and it's waterproof in case someone gets too close to the water hazard.
18. Golf Web Belt
Three straps and one buckle for a true golfer's look.
19. Coolshot Pro II Stabilized Rangefinder
Because not every course has GPS in the carts, and even those that do aren't always accurate. With this rangefinder, a golfer can take matters into their own hands. It also accounts for slope, so they know the reading is accurate. Even better, if they have shaky hands, this rangefinder self-stabilizes, allowing them to pick their spot with precision. Then it's just a matter of selecting the appropriate club.
20. Abe Polished Gold Sunglasses
Wearing sunglasses, my gaze follows the ball through the sunlight until it lands just yards from the hole. Golf style is both a physical pursuit and a mental state.
21. Course Called America
In the sequel to his best-selling A Course Called Scotland, Coyne traveled to all 50 states in search of the ultimate American golf course experience—and then some.
22. Golf Ball Ice Molds
Golf is something that people watch, learn, play, live, and now drink.
23. Pro V1 Golf Balls
The #1 golf ball is right there on the package. However, it also says "yellow." That's because highlighter-colored golf balls are no longer limited to the range. Bubba Watson has even performed with these on tour.
24. Potty Putter Toilet Time Golf Game
A gag gift that appears to be as irreverent as it is amusing. They'll most likely dismiss it as a joke, but the opportunity to improve their short game and putting game is real.
25. Cooling Bucket Hat
It gets hot outside. And Mission's bucket hat does more than just protect you from the sun; when activated with water, the UPF 50 fabric immediately begins cooling down.
26. 15" Golf Ball Retriever
Things happen. It's a good idea to account for all of the too-deep traps, ponds, and intricate landscaping that stand between your golfer and the ball they can't afford to lose.
27. Personalized "A History of Golf" Book
Part history lesson, part ode to the greatest game, this book of New York Times golf stories from the decades—with their name inscribed on the cover—will keep them company during any period of non-golfing time.
28. A Bogey Ain't Bad Ball Marker
Macklemore has a golf brand? Macklemore has launched a golf company. And it's not half bad either! With a ball marker that says "This ain't no nickel," your golfer can get a taste of the Bogey Boys lifestyle.
29. Model 55 Golf Ball
The guys at Uncommon created their product out of necessity, as they themselves were looking for a golf ball that was affordable, performed well, and came in environmentally friendly packaging. Even better, there's a refill subscription service to keep them stocked as you donate them to your local lakes and forests. For the more daring golfers among us, the Model 55s are also available in gray and electric orange.
30. Swiss Army Golf Tool Pocket Knife
Victorinox's multipurpose pocket knife makes quick repairs and ball marking much easier on the course.
31. The Golfer's Journal Subscription
There are those who adore the game, and those who adore the game. This publication is for the latter. The Golfer's Journal is a refreshing change from the "Fix Your Slice Again" type of golf magazines, focusing on the nuances of the beloved sport. Anyone who takes it seriously should keep it on their coffee table.
32. Push Cart Insulated Cooler Bag
It's scorching outside. They'll need something to drink to stay cool. And if it's cold outside, they'll need some beverages to make them feel warm. Clicgear's cooler bag clips onto push carts, making it easy to transport.
33. Golf Pen Holder
It could be described as a gag gift, a conversation piece, or a novelty. Golf is a way of life for many people.
34. Complete Golf Club Cleaning Kit
The public course's cleaning station can get pretty filthy. With this all-in-one kit, they can bring their own food.
35. Golf Tees
A golf tee is a golf tee is a golf tee is a golf tee is a golf tee is a golf tee Whatever anyone tells you, they're all the same. So don't fall for the gimmicks and get them tees that are long enough for them to tee up high for their driver or low on a par three. And get a lot, because if they're doing things correctly, they might only be breaking a few.
36. BattleChip Match Backyard Cornhole Golf Game
Sure, they might be able to swing right to the 18th hole on the course. Can they, however, compete against cornhole pros by the pool or on the patio? Let us investigate.
37. 'What the Golf?'
This video game is completely insane. It's not the golf they're used to, but it's a lot of fun—and a good way to pass the time when the actual course is full.
38. Mini Golf Game Set
Training should always begin small and with fun. When they no longer find it difficult, simply rearrange the parts to increase the difficulty.
39. Course of Their Own: A History of African American Golfers
Do they realize that Harvard's first African-American professor also invented the wooden golf tee? Or that barrier-breaker Bill Spiller caddied at the age of 47? Or that the "Caucasian race" clause in the PGA constitution wasn't removed until 1961? There is so much to learn.
40. Happy Golf 18K Rose Gold & Diamond Pendant Necklace
A worthy splurge for the wife who loves golf and loves to brag about it.
41. TPC Sawgrass Golf Ball Bottle Opener
There, golf balls were plucked and reclaimed from the Island Green, an infamous watery grave at TPC Sawgrass that houses 120,000 balls per year. What we mean is that one of them could be the one their favorite golfer once sliced wide.
42. Eastside Golf Visor
In a long-overdue shakeup, Eastside is blurring the once-rigid lines between street style and golf fashion. Its entire line of clothing and golf equipment with that logo is worth a look, but start with the visor.
43. One Year ESPN+ Subscription
Give them a year of ESPN+ so they can stay up to date on golf news, scores, players, schedules, golf courses, tournaments, and some legendary golf archival footage.
44. Goat Bottle Opener/Pitch Tool
This tool not only repairs the damage done by your golf ball to the grass, but it also opens bottles. Did you know that Silvie Ranch in Oregon uses goats to caddy for its golfers? That's pretty cool. The etching on this tool honors that tradition.
45. Windproof Golf Umbrella
Every golfer should have a wind-resistant umbrella in their bag. The reason for this is that all golfers are too stubbornly obsessive to wait for better weather. This one is available in two sizes and four colors.
46. Golf Accessory Bag
Because, unlike most other activities nowadays, bringing only the necessities will not suffice for golfing.
47. Alpha 3 Golf Bag
A bag that will accompany them as they travel from golf course to golf course, across the Atlantic and back, never leaving a single club behind. Or perhaps a bag that will add a touch of glam to their fifth trip to the driving range this month. This one is for the guy who is riding rather than walking.
48. SIM2 Driver
TaylorMade may be the best driver in the game, and its latest iteration, the SIM2, maintains that dominance. But don't take it from us. Take it from Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Matthew Wolff, and Rory McIlroy, the world's best golfers, who all use a SIM driver. Even better, with the release of the SIM2, TaylorMade launched a custom shop for the driver, allowing you to customize it beyond belief. The extra hundred dollars is well spent.
49. Vokey Design SM8 Wedges
Titleist Vokey wedges are popular among both amateurs and tour players. And, thanks to Titleist's helpful wedge fitting guide, they'll get the exact three (or four?) wedges they need to keep their game crisp around the greens.
50. Highland Tour Golf Pants
Bonobos understands pants. So when it entered the golf world a few years ago, you know it figured out how to make a golf pant look stylish. Your golfer can replace their baggy pants with something that will turn heads on the 19th hole.
51. Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods went from golf star to tabloid fodder in 2009, and we've never looked at him the same way since. This best-seller delves into the man, myth, and legend to tell his story in a way that has never been told before.
52. 3-Piece Urethane Cover Golf Balls
Kirkland's golf balls? Really? Really. This three-piece ball is well-known among amateur golfers. Because of its feel and resemblance to popular golf balls that cost twice as much. What's holding you back?
53. Brass Golf Club Sculpture
Ideal for their office or bookshelf.
54. Golf Club & Tee Silk Classic Tie
There isn't a golfer among us who wouldn't jump at the chance to wear a handsome silk tie covered in tiny golf balls and tees to some event.
55. Soft-Sided Golf Travel Bag with Wheels
If they are fortunate enough to be able to play a day in an exotic location—Scotland, Palm Springs, three towns over—they will have peace of mind that their clubs will be kept safe, dry, and ding-free en route.
56. Special Select Newport 2 Putter
The putter's balance and alignment options will appeal to a serious golfer. It also feels good to use. They'll demonstrate it before the round, and even if their short game is terrible, their playing partners won't know until the first green.
57. Framed Golf Patent Art Prints
Some patent prints of tee, ball, bag, and club for a golfer who values golf history as much as golf artistry.
58. A Life Well Played
Legendary stories from a legendary man, both on and off the course.
59. Bobby Jones On Golf: Leather-Bound Book
Timeless advice from the greatest amateur to ever step onto a golf course, bound up in handsome leather, sure beats frantically googling "how to golf better."
60. Dancing Buckets Rope Hat
Malbon is the reigning champion of cool golf style, as evidenced by this Dancing Buckets rope hat.
