Best Golf Gifts - our top picks for Father's Day
In need of a few golf gift ideas for Father's Day on June 19th? We have you covered with this fine selection of goodies – large, medium and pocket sized. We would all like golf gear for 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 your Dad.
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 trolley, but most budgets won’t stretch to that, so this guide focuses on everything from stocking fillers to GPS gear and golf training aids.
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- Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card (opens in new tab) - ideal for those struggling for ideas
- Amazon (opens in new tab) - Savings on gift ideas, clubs, shoes, ball and more
- 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
Is your Dad wanting to avoid carrying his golf bag these days? Well a good push cart is the way forward then and one of our absolute favorites 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)
With how many brands and cool designs that are on the market at the moment, now is the time to get your Dad 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)
The Puma PopTop Mini Bluetooth speaker checks all the boxes when it comes to qualifying as a great gift. It delivers impressive sound and range, it's compact and lightweight, it's easy to set up and use, and it's a great value at its price point. And not only does it deliver enjoyment on the golf course, it's equally good away from the golf course as well. The PopTop Mini is also waterproof, sand proof, and dust proof, so it was built to withstand the elements, and it doubles as a bottle opener as well.
- Read our full Puma PopTop Mini Bluetooth Speaker Review (opens in new tab)
For any golfer a home putting set-up is an essential training tool, and the PuttOut Putting Mat makes practice enjoyable, effective and easy to fit into your day wherever you are. It rolls at approximately 10 on the stimp meter and is a great putting mat to help you work on pace control. There are alignment tools dotted out at 1ft intervals on this 6ft mat and the cross you can see at the back of the mat is ideal for helping with keeping a straight, back-and-through putting stroke.
Improve your golf swing tempo and build your muscle strength for more consistent golf shots. It takes time to get used to how it feels but with practice, you soon gain an understanding of how letting the body lead the downswing allows the heavy head to release at the correct moment as well as creating lag for extra power.
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.
Something Extra Special
If you are buying for the golfer who has everything and are ready to loosen the purse strings then we have a few recommendations for you.
What better way to show your Dad is number one, with the number one ball in golf right? 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)
Golf is a physical experience and if your Dad comes home and feels aches and pains in his 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)
Dad got a golf trip lined up but still uses the same travel bag he used decades ago? Well an upgrade is vital especially if he wants to keep his clubs safe and secure when travelling. Enter the Meridian from Sun Mountain, which will be his 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)
Featuring a customizable fit to deliver all-day comfort and Active Noise Cancellation, the Air Pods Pro are a joy to use (we've got them ourselves) and, whilst not entirely golf specific, are very easy and comfortable to wear whilst practizing at the range or at the golf club. We think your Dad will love them.
If your Dad has been dropping subtle hints that he wants a new golf bag then this Titleist model will bring a smile to his face. 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
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)
Is your dad wanting to get into the game of golf? Well a package set could be the way to go and this 13-piece set from Top Flite could be a model to consider. In the set you get a driver, fairway wood, two hybrids, five irons and a putter, along with a bag and two headcovers.
When it comes to sunglasses, not many companies do it better than Oakley. The brand makes some of the best golf sunglasses that don't just look great but also protect your eyes and are built to last. One of our top picks is the Mercenary design above because of the Prizm lenses which help see changes in grass texture which therefore helps the wearer read greens, and the overall versatility of the glasses. They can literally be used anywhere.
The ZG21 is undoubtedly one of the best golf shoes you can buy and has been a favorite of 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)
Game Improvers
Does your Dad want to work on his 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. Your Dad will be holing more putts in no time.
- 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 so perhaps warn your Dad before he has a go with it!
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, your Dad will love this watch.
- Read our full Garmin Approach S12 Review (opens in new tab)
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)
Arccos Caddie is a fully-automatic course management system that pinpoints your precise location on the golf course using GPS and then uses sensors to suggest which club to use in every situation. As such this will give your Dad key insight into his game and where his strengths, (and weaknesses) are, and where he needs to improve.
Apparel
Or perhaps your Dad is after some more golf clothing? As such we have picked out some of our favorite pieces below.
The ProDry Sport socks from FootJoy are all about comfort. They feature a double-layer reinforced heel that pads the foot nicely whilst the very fabric helps here too. They are made from a combination of acrylic, polyester, spandex and nylon to give a soft feel and moisture management. Why not combine them with one of the best FootJoy golf gloves or best FootJoy golf shoes so your outfit fully matches?
