Best Golf Gifts 2025 - My favorite Memorial Day golf deals and gift ideas right now

Need some gift inspiration for Memorial Day? I've picked out my top deals, sales and favorite products to help you out.

Best Golf Gifts
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Buying for us golfers can be tricky and we can be tough to please when it comes to golf gifts because there is a lot of rubbish out there. We have all been gifted a towel of some kind with a vague reference to golf on it right? Well I wrote this guide to resolve this every present problem because with Memorial Day golf sales here, I have collated my favorite deals, sales, and gift ideas all into one place. I am reasonably certain that the golfer in your life will enjoy all of the options I have selected below.

Along with the best golf simulators, best golf accessories and even best golf balls, I have tried to take budget into consideration with these choices. That is why this guide focuses on everything from shoes to GPS gear and golf training aids. Whatever gap your golfer needs to fill, I have got an option for you.

Best Memorial Day sales

Best Memorial Day deals

PXG 0311 XF Gen5 Driver
PXG 0311 XF Gen5 Driver: was $599.99 now $299.99 at PXG

Crammed with technology and customization options, you will struggle to find a better value driver than this 0311 XF Gen5 which is now up to $300 off. Designed with maximum forgiveness in mind, the variable thickness on the face was a particular standout.

Read our full PXG 0311 XF Gen5 Driver Review

Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder
Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder: was $399.99 now $329.99 at Amazon

The successor to the V5 and again this is a product we were very impressed with in testing. A simple to use, highly-accurate laser rangefinder with bright and clear optics, seamless slope functionality and convenient carry options. Based on the user experience, this premium model is hard to beat, and you currently get a modest $70 off.

Read our Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder review

Garmin Approach S12 Watch
Garmin Approach S12 Watch: was $199.99 now $149.99 at Amazon

A stylish and sleek design with a colored touchscreen, the S12 Approach is one of the best golf watches you can buy right now. Available with around $50 off on Amazon's Garmin store, we found that the stand out features are the ease of use and looks but, be warned, it doesn't offer much in the way of off-course functionality.

Read our Garmin Approach S12 GPS Watch Review

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Balls
TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Balls: was $42.99 now $34.99 at Amazon

The look may divide opinion, but we found this to be an excellent all-round golf ball that offers performance close to the Tour-level models. The distance was good, as was the greenside spin and control, whilst those seeking help with alignment could definitely see improvements via the Stripe design. Right now a dozen has just under 20% off.

Read our TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Golf Ball Review

adidas Tour 360 24 Golf Shoes
adidas Tour 360 24 Golf Shoes: was $200 now $101.90 at Amazon

This deal is only available in the US and features adidas' comprehensive redesign of its flagship performance golf shoe has paid dividends in what is, to us, the complete all round spiked golf shoe. It is worth noting that the biggest 49% discount is on a specific model, so have a play with the color and sizes on Amazon to see the different discounts.

Read our adidas Tour360 24 Shoe Review

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Best Golf Gifts - My top Memorial Day gift ideas

Training aid gifts

Best mat

Man testing the Perfect Practice Putting Mat in his garden

David Usher testing the Perfect Practice Putting Mat in his garden

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Our favorite putting mat on the market

Specifications

Length (ft): 9.6
Stimpmeter: 10-14

Reasons to buy

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Endorsed by Dustin Johnson
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Ideal for honing consistency of your stroke and your start lines
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Nicely made

Reasons to avoid

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You will need to make sure you have a flat floor with enough space to lay the mat

The easiest way to get in valuable practice time that will lead to shots being sliced off your handicap is by working on your putting. We use our putter more than any club in the bag and play more shots on the green than any other part of the golf course, so investing in a helpful putting match can revolutionize your game.

The Perfect Practice Perfect Putting Mat is dead easy to set up with the mat itself attached to the raised, wooden end part with two holes, both of different size, at the top of the slope.

In testing, the channel worked really well and, for more convenience, you can remove one of the slats when practicing the shorter putts. I felt that this could be one of the best golf training aids money can buy, with the mat working very well on both a tiled (kitchen) floor and carpeted floor. I should add that you must be careful with the way you store this item and take care when unrolling it. If you store it correctly, you should be able to get a smooth, consistent roll for many years.

One of testers David Usher spent a lot of time of the last winter using the mat, saying specifically; 'I can’t recommend it highly enough. I still occasionally set it up if I’ve been struggling with three or four footers as it helps massively with repetition of stroke and confidence building.'

Best glove

Man gripping a golf club whilst wearing the Me And My Golf True Grip Glove

The Me And My Golf True Grip Glove can help your consistency every time you pick a club up

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A glove to help you place your hands correctly each time

Specifications

Designed to help: Grip
Material: N/A

Reasons to buy

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Clear and simple training aid
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Instructional videos available via a QR code
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Conforms to the Rules of Golf

Reasons to avoid

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Glove does come up slightly small

Holding the golf club correctly is a crucial starting point to a successful golf game and the Me And My Golf True Grip Glove can help you or a loved one do just that. It's the perfect small gift for a friend or work colleague as well.

The glove is designed to help you create a neutral grip on the golf club thanks to blue silicone areas of the glove telling you where to put your fingers. This can help correct any bad habits or tendencies that are all to easily creep into our setup without us even knowing.

The visual feedback provided can help eliminate flaws from your grip while the glove itself conforms to the rules of golf meaning you can wear this during a competition round for extra practice. The glove can come up slightly small but it does stretch well so I would recommend ordering to your usual sizing.

Tech gifts

Best cheap watch

Man wearing the Garmin Approach S12 watch in white

The Garmin Approach S12 watch can display simple, easy to read yardages

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Easy to use for golfers that want a faff-free experience

Specifications

Courses preloaded: 42,000
Battery life : 30 hours
Screen size: 2.3cm
Weight: 34g
Straps: Three

Reasons to buy

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Accurate and easy to use
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Lightweight strap allows you to swing freely without it getting in the way
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Looks great

Reasons to avoid

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Limited off-course functionality

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 yardage device and, one of the best golf watches available is the Approach S12 from Garmin. It comes in at a slightly lower price point than a lot of other models on the market and as such, given the performance, there is clear value to be had here.

One of the reasons GPS watches have become so popular is that they can be worn on and off the golf course, doubling up as a neat sports-style watch when not on the course. The S12 is a perfect example of the growing popularity. It comes with more than 40,000 preloaded courses and finding your venue is quick and easy. Once on the links it rpovides distance to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and other features like ponds and bunkers. It also helps with potential layup yardages and the pin on each green is movable so you can get an accurate reading to the flag from wherever on the hole.

Another performance aspect I really liked was the measure-shot feature that does as you'd expect - it tracks how far you've struck a given shot. It's also really easy to input scores and a few stats at the end of each hole, giving golfers an idea of what they've done well and perhaps not so well after the round. Finally, Big-Numbers mode, coupled with the sunlight-readable dial, is great for those whose eyesight maybe isn't what it once was, and I think it looks pretty stylish too.

Best mid-price watch

The Shot Scope V5 GPS Golf watch with packaging, resting on grass

The Shot Scope V5 GPS Watch offers seamless shot-tracking at a good price

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Provides GPS distances and seamless shot tracking for performance analysis

Specifications

Courses preloaded: 36,000+
Battery life: Two plus rounds
Screen size: 1.2"
Weight: 50g
Straps: One

Reasons to buy

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All the features of the X5 for $50 cheaper
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I preferred the button operation to the touchscreen
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The strokes gained data is exceptionally useful

Reasons to avoid

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Only comes with one strap color option

A great mid-price option is the V5 from Shot Scope, which is arguably a bit sleeker and offers more off-course appeal than the previous V3 model. Thankfully, none of the shot tracking capability has been lost in this quest.

GPS information is accurate and other features include a green preview, different yardages to hazards including how far to reach and carry as well as the movable pin feature we also saw on the S12. Shot distance measurement is useful, while there is also information on doglegs and lay up distances plus the ability to add penalty shots to your scorecard.

Overall the performance in our testing was very impressive. The V5 takes around 20 seconds to locate the course once you arrive which is pretty good and we liked the improved button navigation which was a lot less fiddly then previous Shot Scope models. I certainly feel it can help the user improve decision-making and club selection and of course the price also makes it an appealing model to consider.

Most fun

Testing the ExPutt RG Real-Time Golf Putting Simulator at home

Testing the ExPutt RG Real-Time Golf Putting Simulator at home

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An excellent putting simulator

Specifications

Data: Putting stroke data and impact angles
Technology : High-speed camera tracks ball speed
Portable: No
Courses: 70

Reasons to buy

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Superb putting practice matt 
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Easy to set up and install
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Takes up minimal space
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Excellent putting analysis tools

Reasons to avoid

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Not the best for practicing longer putts

Combining putting with a simulator is a weird thought, but the ExPutt RG putting sim can provide players of all abilities some real fun of the holiday period. It'll also work to sharpen up your abilities on the green in the meantime.

Simply plug the simulator into your TV or tablet and suddenly hundreds of different greens from courses around the world are at your fingertips. The high tech camera, which is placed at the end of the mat, measures how well and hard you hit a putt, providing feedback that includes impact angle, putting path and more to help you hit more consistently accurate putts. I found this to be one of the best putting aids you can get your hands on.

This simulator provides you with great analytics, offering up handy graphs and visuals that will let you see all the aspects of the putter performance. This allows you to fix any problems you may have in your putting game. That isn't it though, not only does it help you to get better on the greens, but you can also compete online against any friends that have the sim or other golfers from around the world.

Under $100 gifts

Best ball

The TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball lying on the ground

The TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball certainly stands out

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Ideal for those wanting a ball to stand out

Specifications

Construction: Three-piece
Color: 4

Reasons to buy

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Extremely soft feel
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Great value for money
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Solid all-round performance

Reasons to avoid

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Graphics may be off-putting for some
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Not the longest ball in the TaylorMade range for most

If you like to stand out from the crowd on the links then these Taylormade balls should be right up your street. The brand have pushed the boat out once again with the unique design on their SpeedSoft golf ball that not only looks good but performs well too. Additionally the SpeedSoft Ink golf balls have a compression delta below 50, which is why they feel extremely soft off the face at impact.

I would say the TaylorMade SpeedSoft Ink golf balls are comparable to the likes of the Callaway Supersoft and Srixon Soft Feel in terms of both feel and performance, but you get the added color design as well with these balls. A dozen of these balls won't break the bank either which makes them a good gift for anyone.

Under $300 gifts

Best cart

The Bag Boy Nitron Push Cart displayed on the golf course in black

Our top pick in the push cart space right now is the Bag Boy Nitron

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An Editor's Choice Award recipient

Specifications

Dimensions Folded: 48 x 32 x 55cm
Weight: 7.6kg
Material: Aluminium
Colors: 7 (Grey & Green, Green, Red & Blue, Red & Black, Silver & Black, Black, Black & Red)
Wheels: 3

Reasons to buy

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Folds down easily and compactly
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Well thought out storage areas for water bottle and phone
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Very little bag twisting over rough terrain

Reasons to avoid

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Wheels perhaps could have been bigger

Not all players want to carry their bag on their back and there is no doubt that having a push or electric trolley can help save your back a bit for those final few holes on the back nine, especially if you're carrying in hot, sunny weather.

It is also very lightweight and compact when folded down which is ideal for transportation, and I liked how the wheels can be easily taken off and put back on which aids storage. Crucially, the Nitron isn't as heavy or bulky as other similar carts on the market and also has a number of features which you won't find on other models. Some of the features I enjoyed were the integrated beverage holder, golf ball storage, handle-mounted parking brake, mobile device holder and bungee straps that secure the golf bag with ease, making this incredible value.

Best shoes

The Under Armour Drive Pro SL golf shoes sitting on grass

One of our favorite golf shoes right now is the Under Armour Drive Pro SL

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A spikeless shoe that delivers the full experience

Specifications

Sizes: 6-14
Waterproof: Yes
Colors: 3 (Grey, White, Black)

Reasons to buy

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Sensational levels of support and comfort
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Lightweight but sturdy build
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Exemplary grip from outsole

Reasons to avoid

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Upper materials not as premium as the competition

Another great gift idea is a new pair of golf shoes and one of my absolute favorite models that many will like is the Under Armour Drive Pro SL shoe, which has been constructed following two years of research and development. The newest tech is something called a Swing Support System - otherwise known as S3. This new system gives excellent performance because it covers every design element thoroughly, such as the midsole, traction and the new lacing system.

In testing, this system worked faultlessly to keep the foot planted on the ground while offering the support when moving within the shoe. The shoe was also extremely comfortable thanks to the new, softer midsole and foam.

The final point I should mention are the looks and lightweight nature of the Drive Pro SL. Despite all of this technology, it is around 12oz lighter than its competitors and, although there are better-looking models on the market, Under Armour have kept with their usual minimalist styling.

Extra special gifts

Best travel bag

Sun Mountain Club Glider Meridian Travel Cover pictured at an airport

A fantastic travel bag that makes travelling with clubs super easy

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A fantastic, lightweight travel bag that moves easily

Specifications

Material: Nylon
Weight: 5.13kgs/11.3lbs

Reasons to buy

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Legs and wheels are a game changer
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Outside pockets are spacious
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Padding at the top end is very thick

Reasons to avoid

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Can be tricky to put legs/wheels back up

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 golf clubs safe and secure when travelling.

The padding around the top of the bag is very thick and should mean that there are no accidents with your driver and fairway woods. The bag also comes with two spacious outside pockets, one on either side, that can easily house jackets, coats, jumpers or anything else you see fit to put in there for easy access. Inside the bag, there are two straps to keep your golf bag secured and there’s enough room for plenty more too. Overall I loved this model and I think you will too.

Best rain jacket

Man testing the Peter Millar Rain Walker Jacket on the golf course

Peter Millar's Rain Walker jacket is one of the best on the market

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Reasons to buy

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Premium quality in every aspect
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Superb look and feel
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Extremely versatile

Reasons to avoid

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Just the one color

Having tested rain jackets for a number of years, I could immediately see that the Rain Walker jacket from Peter Millar is a step up yet again. It’s all-new construction is windproof, waterproof and exceptionally breathable, with the give in the material adding to the comfort and ease of movement. There are three layers including a hydrophilic membrane which allows moisture to escape. The external surface is water repellent, and the latest improvements in seam technology mean that the stitching is robust and reliable.

We found both comfort and maneuverability while playing to be first-class, and it even comes with a waterproof bucket hat. We love the way that the overall look is so smart and understated, somehow classic and yet still modern at the same time.

How to choose a golf gift

There are a number of factors to consider when buying a golf gift for someone and this section will look to go into them all for you.

Gaps in their equipment

First things first, find out what gaps the golfer in your life has in their equipment setup. If you know they don't have a laser, or their bag is looking a bit old, then that narrows your focus in terms of gifts big time.

Gear they really want

Additionally I would recommend getting an understanding on gear they really want. I know we all want to give surprise gifts to see their faces when they open them but to find out what they really want you will need to ask them. You can then go searching for their wish list and that is a sure fire way to get them something they really want. Trust me, the world of golf has a lot of rubbish in it so sometimes it is worth sacrificing the surprise, to get them something they love.

If unsure of these things

However if you can't work out their gaps, or don't want to ask them for gift ideas, then I do think there are some universal gifts in the golf space which all golfers will like. For example all golfers need golf balls but even then you need to try and find out which model/brand they use most often. No I think a better way to go is clothing because then you just need to know their size for things like polo shirts, pants, hoodies and so on. I think golf shoes sits in this category as well.

Budget

Of course you need to think about your budget as well because golf, whilst having the stigma of being expensive, and don't get me wrong, it can be, there are actually pieces of golf gear at all price points these days. So therefore I think you need to work out your budget, and then tick off the factors above, so you can then choose a gift accordingly.

FAQs

What is the best gift to buy a golfer?

This is a tricky question to answer specifically because every single golfer will need or want something different for their setup. All I can say is if you are buying a gift for a golfer, try and have an understanding on what kind of equipment they use, do they use specific brands, are they a beginner or a proficient player because this will narrow your focus, are there any gaps in their setups that need filling?

If you find these questions tricky to answer, then there are some categories of gift that are kind of universal in their appeal. For example every golfer needs golf balls so I would find out what brand/model they use, and buy a dozen of those. Or maybe golf clothing or accessories are two other good options here as well. Whatever you decide, this gift guide has different suggestions for you, so happy gifting!

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Sam Tremlett
Senior E-commerce Editor

Sam is Golf Monthly's Senior E-commerce Editor which mean's he oversees everything E-com related on the site.

This takes the form of creating and updating Buying Guides, reviews, and finding bargain prices for deals content.

Working with golf gear and equipment over the last seven years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes.

He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them, and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate, insightful, and informative reviews and buying advice. This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for, at a good price.

Additionally Sam oversees Golf Monthly voucher/coupon content which seeks to find you the best offers and promotions from well-known brands like Callaway, TaylorMade and many more.

Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a single-figure handicap.

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