Got a golfer on your list? We’ve got you covered. Check out our holiday gift guide for presents that are sure to wow everyone from the beginner to the die-hard golfer.
We’ve rounded up the best gift ideas for golfers and sorted them into three categories (Gear, Just For Fun, and Stocking Stuffers) to help you with your holiday shopping this year.
Gear
1. Rawhide Head Covers
Rawhide is a Canadian company based out of Vancouver, BC. They make custom leather headcovers. The process is simple and starts with an email sharing your idea, inspiration, image, or logo.
These head covers are not only unique, but they are also high quality and made from genuine leather. Pricing ranges from $75 to $155 depending on the design.
Some ideas include creating a head cover inspired by the recipient’s pet, customizing it with the recipient’s name or a fun phrase, or placing a logo on them for corporate or organization gifts.
Here are some of Rawhide’s previous designs:
Customize your own Rawhide head covers here.
2. Uther Golf Towels
Uther Golf Towels are a fun accessory to add to any golf bag. With dozens of fun designs ranging from breakfast patterns to nostalgic prints, to tropical pink designs and more, there is sure to be an Uther towel for the golfer on your gift list.
The aesthetic appeal however is not solely what makes these towels a good gift idea; the quality is great too. They are also machine washable for easy cleaning. Towels are available in three sizes: Tour (pictured below), Cart, and Pocket.
Photo from the Uther website
The brand also offers matching golf gloves and coordinating apparel to pair with the towel if you want to take your gift to the next level!
Shop Uther here and grab 15% off your first order when you sign up for their email list.
3. Indoor Putting Green
Every golfer regardless of handicap should have some form of indoor putting green. There are many out there to choose from in a wide variety of price ranges from $15 to $400 and beyond.
Perfect Practice is one of our favourites, though you can’t beat this Amazon option cost-wise.
4. Ororo Heated Vest
This gift idea topped our Editors’ lists this year!
It can be tough to stay warm on the course on chilly mornings or during the off-season. Ororo offers rechargeable heated vests that are as comfortable as they are warm.
Their classic heated vest can last up to ten hours on a full battery charge. The Classic Vest starts at $259, though Ororo does offer sales occasionally. In addition to warmth, style, and charge longevity, Ororo’s heated vests are machine washable and come in half a dozen colour options!
Photo from the Ororo website
Shop Ororo here.
5. Bushnell Phantom GPS
The latest in pocket-sized golf technology, the Bushnell Phantom GPS has been selling out everywhere this year. It’s no surprise. This pint-sized accessory allows for GPS distance to front, middle, and back of the pin and is preloaded with distance data for more than 38,000 courses. It has automatic course recognition and offers 18 hours at a full charge.
The price point is also friendly for what the device offers. Bushnell’s Phantom GPS ranges from $99-$129.
Shop the Phantom GPS here.
Just For Fun
1. Chippo
Chippo is golf meets corn hole. It is the ultimate lawn game for golfers. This set makes a great gift as it is also easy to take on the go for weekend trips, beach days, and camping.
Get it here.
2. Play 9
For when you want to golf without moving. Play 9 is a spin on the classic Golf card game. The cards are high quality and offer funny visual representations as well as featuring golf terminology like “birdie,” “bogey,” and “hole in one.”
This gift also makes for a great stocking stuffer. Grab it here.
3. Putterball
Similar to Chippo is golf-meets-pong game, Putterball. Putterball is set up so that you can practice your putting in a fun and casual format. It’s suitable for all levels of golfers and guaranteed to be a gift any golfer will love.
Photo from Amazon
Grab it here.
4. Birdie Juice Gift Set
This is a fun gift idea with the ability to customize it to the recipient. Prepare a birdie juice gift set. Grab a basket and fill it with birdie juice necessities: a fun flask, mini shot glasses, and their favourite birdie juice of course!
Learn more about the female-invented tradition here.
5. Bluetooth Speaker
A necessity for any recreational golfer is a bluetooth speaker. There are a ton of options on the market in various price ranges. There are waterproof options, small and portable ones, and some with extensive battery life.
One of our top choices is the JBL Flip.
Photo from the Best Buy website
Grab it here.
Stocking Stuffers
1. Personalized Golf Balls
Vice is well-known for its ability to personalize balls, but did you know other brands like Titleist and Taylormade offer these options as well?
Taylormade allows you to cover your balls with fun emojis, while Titleist allows for a name or short phrase to be imprinted. Gift recipients can have their preferred ball customized for a great personalized gift.
Order direct from your brand of choice for the best options.
2. FootJoy WinterSof Gloves
FootJoy rain gloves are a classic pick for a great gift idea but they also offer an excellent winter glove too for an alternative.
Fleece-lined and water-resistant, FootJoy’s WinterSof gloves are a great alternative to standard rain gloves which do little to keep your hands warm.
Snag a pair here.
3. Cards For Golfers:
This game is perfect for when you want to make a recreational round more exciting. It is designed for 2-4 players and includes 50 cards. Its compact size makes for easy carrying in a cart or golf bag.
Grab it from Amazon here.
4. Yeti Mug
Yeti mugs make for an easy gift idea that will certainly be used on and off the course. Yeti’s wide range of sizes, colours, and styles are designed to keep hot beverages warm and cold ones chilled. Their double-walled stainless steel technology works well against extreme environmental temperatures to provide a delicious beverage any time of year.
Mugs start around $35-$55.
Photo from the Yeti website
Yeti mugs are available at most outdoor and sports stores. Shop the widest selection direct from Yeti here.
5. Titleist Hand Warmer
These make a great gift for any golfer regardless of whether they cart or walk. The Titleist Hand Warmers are a popular accessory. They work well to keep your hands warm between shots and when traveling between holes: a must-have for any cold-weather golfer.
Image from the Titleist website
Grab it here.
If you’re really stuck on what to buy for the golfer who has everything, try a simulator gift card. Golf simulators are popping up in cities everywhere and growing in popularity. They make a great place to train in the off-season or just for some fun with friends!
Looking for even more suggestions? Check out some of our favourite golf accessories here.