Best Golf Gifts 2023 - Our top gift ideas for the golfer in your life

Best Golf Gifts - our top gift ideas for the golfer in your life

In need of a few golf gift ideas for the golfer in your life? We have you covered with this fine selection of goodies – large, medium and pocket sized. We would all like golf gear for our birthday, Christmas or just treating someone you love to something special - hopefully the right stuff - so our golf gift guide selects the hottest golf gear and best golf accessories out there. Alternatively, check out our guides on the best golf mats, best golf nets or funny golf gifts if you're looking for something more specific for the golfer in your life.

If you need some inspiration for golf gifts, or would like to drop some hints to those buying for you, then we have you covered with suggestions for all levels and budgets. You may want the latest driver, irons or top-of-the-range golf cart, but most budgets won’t stretch to that, so this guide focuses on everything from stocking fillers to GPS gear and golf training aids.

Sales and Gift Cards

• Amazon (opens in new tab) - Savings on gift ideas, clubs, shoes, ball and more
• Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card (opens in new tab) - ideal for those struggling for ideas
• Rock Bottom Golf (opens in new tab) - Gift cards and 25% off any one item
• Walmart (opens in new tab) - Gift cards on Walmarts big golf section
• PGA Tour Superstore (opens in new tab) - Gift cards with the official store
• Etsy (opens in new tab) - Gift cards to cover gifts from gadgets to clothing
• Red letter days (opens in new tab) - Ideal for golf lessons and golf experiences
• Scottsdale Golf (opens in new tab) - Get a gift card from £10-£250

Top Picks

PHIGolf's Smart Home Golf Simulator is a fun and performance-enhancing simulator that is very easy to set up and use. It takes up very little space in your home and you won't need a hitting mat or a net with this simulator. It comes with a swing stick that features a built-in motion sensor that tracks your golf swing. 

Ultimately, this simulator is built for entertainment purposes, allowing users to play some of the most iconic courses in the world of golf from Pebble Beach to St Andrews. It also comes with seven different game modes including stroke play, nearest to the pin and longest drive, meaning there are hours and hours of fun to be had.

Blue Tees Golf is a relatively new name in the industry and it has a simple strategy: to create premium performance products at an affordable price. On the whole we think the Series 3 Max stuck to that ethos which is why it made this gift guide. One of its best features is the crystal clear display – it’s beautifully clear, meanwhile, the lock and vibration features assures the user that they have the correct target, which means less guesswork and time spent on reshooting for distances.

We also enjoyed the speed, the aesthetic design and the three colors it comes in too: navy, black and pink.

• Read our full Blue Tees Series 3 Max Laser Rangefinder review

With how many brands and cool designs that are on the market at the moment, now is the time to get a new pair of golf shoes. The FootJoy Fuel shoes came out earlier this year and offer more of a modern, trainer-like style which has seemed to be very popular. There is also plenty of traction and waterproof protection whilst the shoes are also incredibly versatile because they could be worn with trousers and shorts, in all seasons.

• Read our full FootJoy Fuel golf shoe review (opens in new tab)

Trust us, if you get the golfer in your life a dozen Pro V1's then they will be over the moon. As you would expect the Pro V1 is well used out on Tour because of the combination of feel, performance, control and high levels of consistency. It should come as no surprise that it got five stars when we tested the ball.

• Read our full Titleist Pro V1 ball review (opens in new tab)

The accuracy of the Aim W11 is excellent. Preloaded with 40,000 courses, the Aim W11 will pinpoint your position and give super-accurate yardages. In terms of innovation, features include a full-color touch screen display, plus green undulation and slope-adjusted distance readings (where available) to give the golfer better, real-life views and more control around the course. There are also excellent new zoom in/out functions around the green.

• Read our full GolfBuddy Aim W11 GPS Watch Review

Do you know someone who insists on walking on the golf course? Well a good push cart is the way forward then and one of our top picks is the Nitron from Bag Boy. A model that made our best golf carts (opens in new tab) list, one simple step is all you need to fold this cart up or down which is outstanding. It’s extremely lightweight and, when folded down, it’s very compact, making it a dream in terms of storage. And while it may not be as heavy or bulky as other similar products, it remains robust and able to cope with any and all demands placed on it. 

• Read our full Bag Boy Nitron Push Cart Review (opens in new tab)

Game Improvers

Want to work on your putting at home, in the office or just about anywhere? Well this mat from Perfect Practice is definitely a model to consider. The slight incline toward the hole makes you have to hit the ball nice and firm, a great way to practice putting pace which you can translate into more putts holed on the golf course.

Once a putt is holed, the ball conveniently comes back down the wooden runner on the right so you don't have to march back and forth every time you've holed a putt. 

• Read our full Perfect Practice Putting Mat review

The PuttOUT Pressure Putt Trainer is quite simply one of the best and most enjoyable putting aids out there right now. Its best use is to help with pace control and finding the 'perfect putt' is a great way to focus your practice and keep it entertaining. It can also be infuriatingly tricky to get right but worth the time nonetheless.

The Blast Golf Swing Analyser is a sensor that attaches to the grip of any golf club and gathers data about your swing. Alongside the free app, the swing analyser captures an incredible amount of data about your golf swing and quickly feeds back that information so you can work on your swing.

The speed of the feedback, the accuracy of the data and the way it feeds it back is incredibly intuitive. When you're swinging, a simple red, amber and green banner lets you know when you’re in the right part of a specific metric. It’s a fantastic way to practice with some intent on the range, as opposed to aimlessly hitting balls.

• Read our full Blast Golf Swing Analyser Review

If you know he doesn't want a watch then why not a small little GPS device that clips onto his golf bag? If so the Phantom 2 from Bushnell is a top choice. 40 per cent larger than the original Phantom, the 2 is still a relatively small device that easily fits into the palm of your hand and your golf bag.

It comes with a larger screen and much clearer graphics, and it gives clear front, middle and back distance measurements no matter which direction you are approaching the green.

• Read our full Bushnell Phantom 2 GPS review (opens in new tab)

A GPS device is a must these days because there is no excuse for getting the wrong yardage when out on the course. A good way of dealing with this problem is a golf watch and one of the best is the S12 from Garmin. Usable, versatile, and offering outstanding value, every single golfer out there will enjoy the performance from this watch.

• Read our full Garmin Approach S12 Review (opens in new tab)

Something Extra Special

If you are stuck with what to get Dad then why not invest in a gift card at Dick's Sporting Goods. That way he can get anything he wants and this is not just limited to golf because the retailer has loads of other sports and gear to choose from. Purely from a golfing perspective the site has everything from clubs to accessories so, depending on how much you want the gift card to be, your Dad can get fully kitted out. 

The ZG21 is undoubtedly one of the best golf shoes you can buy and has been worn by a number of Tour stars this year. Tipping the scales at just 13 ounces per shoe and featuring adidas’ Boost technology as well as a new Lightstrike cushioning, we were blown away by the feeling of weightlessness provided. The grip is excellent, as is the waterproofing, and the look of the shoe is modern and yet understated too, especially in the variety of colors available. 

• Read our full Adidas ZG21 golf shoe review (opens in new tab)

The Shot Scope Pro LX+ is the first of its kind as it offers three-in-one functionality that combines the pinpoint accuracy of a laser, the convenience of a handheld golf GPS device and shot tracking performance analysis. 

The GPS and shot tracking functionality goes through the H4 GPS, which is a very compact device that magnetically attaches to the front of the Pro LX laser rangefinder. 

In terms of the rangefinder itself, we liked its ergonomic shape, Slope mode and the option of a red or black display depending on the light conditions.

• Read our full Shot Scope Pro LX+ Review

Got a golf trip lined up but still using the same travel bag from decades ago? Well an upgrade is vital especially if you want to keep your clubs safe and secure when travelling. Enter the Meridian from Sun Mountain, which will be your best friend on a trip.

It features an integrated leg set that retracts easily and supports all the weight of the bag for easy wheeling on all surfaces. Just like the name suggests, it simply glides around the airport and takes away any stress from your back, arms and wrists for when maneuvering it. The legs are very sturdy and the wheels roll excellently.

• Read our full Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Cover Review (opens in new tab)

Has someone been dropping subtle hints that they want a new golf bag? Well this Titleist model is definitely a model to consider. It featured in our best golf stand bags (opens in new tab) guide because it has a tour-inspired, low-profile top cuff, four full-length dividers and a new premium double strap for enhanced comfort and simplified adjustment while carrying. The new strap is noticeably more comfortable and is also self balancing, meaning your clubs stay upright with no chance of falling out when he is walking the fairways. it is also waterproof and looks great as well.

• Read our full Titleist Players 4 Plus StaDry Stand Bag Review

Golf is a physical experience and if you know someone who comes home and feels aches and pains in their muscles and back then the Theragun Mini is a device to help. It is a pocket-sized massage device that helps gives treatment to muscles thanks to Percussive Therapy which has been said to help with: improving your range of motion, hydrating tissue, faster warming up, enhancing the quality of your sleep and improving posture. We also love how portable the device is as well.

• Read our full Therabody Theragun Mini review (opens in new tab)

We recently tested this set and we have to say it is one of the best golf club sets you can buy. It comes with everything a new golfer needs and the quality is very high, meaning it will last a much longer time than many budget sets.

• Read our full TaylorMade RBZ SpeedLite Package Set review (opens in new tab)

Apparel

If your partner's golfing wardrobe needs an update, start with the polo shirt (opens in new tab) because we are coming into the hot summer months, and this Playoff Polo from Under Armour is one of the best. 

The soft anti-pick, anti-pill fabric is extremely breathable & lightweight, the moisture management is fantastic, it has anti-odor technology, and finally the variety and choice of aesthetic design is mind-boggling. Available in more than 18 different colorways and prints, the Under Armour Playoff Polo 2.0 is a great way to stock up on a solid polo shirt in loads of different looks.

Our final clothing pick is a pair of adidas pants because who doesn't need a new pair every now and again? The Ultimate365 Tapered Pants are a smart, comfortable option for golfers to wear out on the course. Flexibility comes from the stretchy fabric which also happens to be water resistant. The moisture-absorbing fabric also helps keep you dry for the days play too.

• Read our full adidas Ultimate365 Tapered Pants review

One of the best looking golf hoodies is the Lightweight model from FootJoy. The three colors look fantastic and it is a premium design thanks to double stitched seams, and the antimicrobial finish helps to eliminate odor. The pockets are also useful but the star of the show here is the comfort. Made from 100% polyester it is so soft that at no point do you want to take it off.

• Read our full FootJoy Lightweight Hoodie Review (opens in new tab)

Smaller Items

Receive a copy of the world’s oldest golf magazine through your door every four weeks. Treat yourself, or a fellow golf fan with the gift that keeps on giving. 

Peter Alliss’ Reflections On A Life Well Lived reads as if the reader is eavesdropping on a chat between two friends reminiscing, those people being Alliss himself and Bill Elliott. Aliss' last book before his death in 2020, Reflections uses his trademark style, whimsical, digressive, avuncular but occasionally sharp, to talk about his life. 

Alliss had requested Elliott’s voice in the book, so Bill often contributes introductions and closing words to the eleven chapters. He also provides a prologue, and Jackie Alliss has written an epilogue. She writes: “When Peter talked of writing the ultimate book, he said he wanted to do it with Bill. My abiding memory is of the two of them giggling away in Peter’s study as they reminisced.”

Additionally it includes tributes from fellow commentators like Hazel Irvine.

The G/Fore premium leather glove will help you stand out on the fairways – there’s a tremendous range of colors to choose from so simply pick one you think he will like. But, it’s not just the looks that are worth commenting on. Constructed from AA Cabretta leather, it’s a very comfy glove offering an excellent and neat fit.

• Read our full G/FORE Golf glove review

So, there you have it - a gift for every golfer out there! We hope you found it useful. For all the latest news and reviews, check out the Golf Monthly website.