Gifts for Golfers: Ideas They Will Actually Use
The best golf gifts are the things golfers use every round but rarely buy themselves. Ideas at every budget, from stocking stuffers to golf shoes.
Golfers are hard to shop for because they already own the obvious stuff. The gifts that land are the ones that make a round more comfortable, a little easier, or a lot more fun. These are the ones our golf customers actually come back for.
The quick answer
The best gifts for golfers are things they use every round but rarely buy for themselves: a great pair of golf shoes, a premium polo, a quarter-zip for cool mornings, and small upgrades like a rangefinder, a ball marker or a fitted hat.
Under $25
Stocking stuffers
Ball markers, a rangefinder strap, the little things.
Under $75
Easy wins
A fun polo or a fitted golf hat.
Under $150
The good stuff
Golf shoes, quarter-zips, a rangefinder.
Go big
Something special
Premium leather golf shoes.
The gift they'll wear every round: golf shoes
If you buy one thing, make it shoes. A golfer walks four to five miles in a round, and the right pair changes how they feel on the back nine. TRUE linkswear is our most-loved golf brand for a reason: lightweight, comfortable shoes that look as good off the course as on it.
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TRUE linkswear golf shoes
Not sure of their size? Check a shoe they already wear. And returns are easy within 30 days if the pair is new and unused.
Clothes they'll actually wear
The quarter-zip
Early tee times are cold. A quarter-zip goes on at the first tee and comes off by the turn, then works just as well at dinner. It's the most-worn golf layer there is.
A polo with some personality
Bogey Bros makes golf polos and hats with a sense of humor, in performance stretch fabric that holds up in the heat. Perfect for the golfer who doesn't take the game too seriously, or who should take it a little less seriously.
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Polos, layers and hats
Vineyard Vines Saltwater Quarter-Zip$95.99The classic quarter-zip
TravisMathew Cloud Quarter Zip 2.0$149.95Famously soft
Bogey Bros Men's 4 Way Stretch Golf Polo$69.95A conversation starter on the tee
Callaway Men's Micro Hex Performance Polo$27.99Clean, sun-protective, great value
Bogey Bros Bogeyman Stretch Fitted Hat$34.95Stretch fitted golf hat
Yatta Golf Women's Standout Polo$24.99For her: performance polo
Small upgrades that make a round better
These are the gifts golfers don't buy themselves but use every single time they play.
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Gear and stocking stuffers
Match the gift to the golfer
| If they are | Give them | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| A walker | TRUE OG Cush golf shoes | Extra cushion for 18 holes on foot |
| Always first off the tee | A quarter-zip | Warm at 7am, off by the turn |
| A numbers person | A rangefinder with slope | Exact yardage, every shot |
| The funny one in the group | A Bogey Bros polo or hat | Gets a laugh on the first tee |
| Hard to shop for | Ball marker plus a polo | Useful, personal, done |
Golf gift questions, answered
What is a good gift for a golfer who has everything?
Something they use every round but rarely replace themselves: a premium pair of golf shoes, a quarter-zip, a fun polo or a rangefinder.
What are good golf gifts under $50?
A fitted golf hat, a ball marker and alignment tool, a magnetic rangefinder strap or a value performance polo all come in under $50.
How do I pick the right golf shoe size as a gift?
Start with the size of a sneaker they wear often. Unused shoes can be returned within 30 days.
Are golf shoes a good gift?
Yes. Golfers walk four to five miles a round, so comfortable shoes are one of the most appreciated upgrades you can give.
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Everything in this guide
TRUE linkswear Original 1.2 Lightweight Golf Shoes
From $119
Vineyard Vines Men's Saltwater Quarter-Zip Long-Sleeve Sweater
From $95.99
Bogey Bros Men's 4 Way Stretch Short Sleeve Golf Polo Shirt (Mixed, Birdie Finger - Raven)
$69.95
MiLESEEY Pocket Golf Rangefinder with Slope on/Off, 0.1s Flag Lock Pulse Vibration, IP65 Waterproof,1000 Yards Rechargeable Laser Range Finder Golfing, 7.5° Wide Field of View, Scan Measurement
$149.99
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