As the holiday season approaches, there’s likely a golfer on your shopping list. Maybe you’re that golfer on your shopping list (it’s OK to pick up a little something for yourself, too). Either way, let us guide you through the aisles on your quest for the perfect golf gift.
From tees to footwear to the latest in electronics, get a head start on the holiday season with Golfweek’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.
Take a look at our picks for some of the best golf-related gifts available in every budget range:
FootJoy Flex XP
Buzz: The Flex family of golf shoes was a popular new addition to the FootJoy family in 2019, and this fall the company is adding a waterproof, spikeless version to its lineup. The Flex XP has turf-grabbing traction elements to go along with its sporty, casual style.
Price: $125
Adidas Frostguard Jacket
Buzz: Golf requires a full range of motion, but most insulation layers make turning and stretching tougher. The Frostguard jacket blends down-filled panels in the torso for warmth, while knit side panels and sleeves help golfers swing freely.
Price: $200
Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker
Buzz: Rugged and waterproof, this little speaker pumps out a big sound. A strap on the back makes it easy to attach to a golf bag or a cart. It pairs with a smartphone via Bluetooth and can be used for up to six hours on a charge.
Price: $99.95
Clover Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Buzz: Bobby Jones was born on St. Patrick’s Day, and legend has it his mother gave him a gold four-leaf clover for good luck and that he wore it when he played golf. Hence the name. Aged for 10 years, this spirit has an aroma of oak, vanilla and caramel.
Price: $60
Dormie Workshop Bombs Away headcover
Buzz: Echoing the art commonly spotted on World War II-era bombers, this driver headcover is handcrafted with leather. Covers for fairway woods, hybrids and putters also are available.
Price: $105
FitBit Versa 2 Smartwatch
Buzz: This watch tracks your steps, heart rate, calories burned and sleep patterns. It features Amazon Alexa, displays texts, notifies you of incoming calls on your smartphone and has a battery that lasts six days.
Price: $199.95
Ecco Golf Biom Cool Pro shoes
Buzz: Built on a unique, biomechanically focused last, this shoe has a Gore-Tex Surround waterproof layer to keep feet dry and a midsole exhaust grid to channel fresh air to your feet to let moisture and heat escape.
Price: $230
GoPro Hero8 Black
Buzz: The Hero8 Black can do more than just take great high-resolution photos. Waterproof to 33 feet, this tiny camera can shoot silky-smooth video, record time lapses, shoot in slow motion and connect to a smartphone app via Wifi and Bluetooth.
Price: $399.99
Hydro Flask 20 oz. Coffee Wonder Collection
Buzz: This container will keep cold beverages cold for 24 hours (with no condensation on the outside) and hot drinks steamy for 12.
Price: $32.95
Lamkin Sonar Tour grips
Buzz: The intricately designed micro-texture on these grips provides traction no matter how you open or close the clubface. A special finishing process prolongs the tacky feel.
Price: $8.99 each
Linksoul Umbrella
Buzz: Stay dry and project an attitude by which golfers live: “Make Par, Not War.”
Price: $67
Mophie Juice Pack Access
Buzz: New smartphones are great, until the battery dies before your day ends. This case’s internal rubberized support pads help protect a phone from drops and falls, and its 2,200 mAh battery can refill a smartphone’s power supply. It recharges via USB-C or Qi wireless pad.
Price: $79.95
Ogio Alpha Convoy 514 RTC Bag
Buzz: Designed to hold everything a golfer needs and keep it organized, this bag’s 600D Cordura Eco fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles. This cart bag’s 14 spaces for clubs in the top protect your sticks, while pockets and sleeves make storing balls, valuables, towels and an umbrella easy.
Price: $299.99
Oakley Radar EV Path Prizm Golf
Buzz: Thinking of eyewear as sunglasses instead of equipment is selling this item short. The rose-tinted lenses enhance greens and blues, improving depth perception and making it easier to see subtle variations on the putting surface and in the fairway. The open design promotes airflow to prevent fogging.
Price: $196
Puma Ignite NXT Lace golf shoes
Buzz: Made with a non-stretch, waterproof and breathable mesh, the Ignite NXT’s midsole is designed to provide extra cushioning and return energy to your step to make walking 18 holes easier. The spikeless sole has more than 100 hexagonal lugs to provide stability and traction.
Price: $120
Ralph Lauren Tech Jersey Hoodie
Buzz: This warm, moisture-wicking layer has a soft feel and lots of stretch, making it perfect for late-season rounds or wearing over a T-shirt.
Price: $198
Ping Corey long sleeve polo
Buzz: Designed with UPF 50+ sun protection and a moisture-wicking material, this sporty top blends function with classic style.
Price: $89
Seamus Golf Red Stewart Tartan Wrapped Flask
Buzz: Whether it’s to take the chill off an early-morning tee time or wash away frustration, this classic flask will do the job. Personalization available.
Price: $55
Stitch Golf Modern Camo polo
Buzz: This pattern may not be ideally suited for a day in a tree stand, but for a day hunting birdies, the shirt’s four-way stretch and moisture-wicking fabric makes it ideal.
Price: $118
Smathers and Branson Arnold Palmer Needlepoint Belt
Buzz: Available in sizes 28-50, this tribute to the King is 1.25 inches wide and finished in vegetable-tanned Italian leather with a brass buckle.
Price: $175
Vineyard Vines Ocean Avenue Patterned 1/2-Zip Sweater
Buzz: A part of the Jim Nantz Collection, this sophisticated top keeps the chill away. The Merino wool and polyester blend wicks moisture and resists wrinkles.
Price: $198
Sun Mountain Kube Travel Cover
Buzz: The most easy-to-stow travel bag ever made, the Kube unfolds to safely carry a full bag of clubs and can be refolded into a small box-shape block that can fit into any closet when not in use.
Price: $229.99
Whoop Strap 3.0
Buzz: If 2020 is going to be the year someone on your list wants to take his or her fitness to the next level, the Whoop Strap 3.0 could help. Used by Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and a growing number of athletes, the strap, which has a five-day battery life, tracks heart rate, exertion levels and sleep patterns. Wirelessly syncs to a smartphone app. The band is free with monthly membership.
Price: $30 per month
Under Armour Golf Rain Jacket
Buzz: Designed to handle the foulest weather, this polyester jacket is waterproof, windproof and breathable. UA Storm technology repels water.
Price: $150
Turtleson Hank Stripe Performance Polo
Buzz: While this may look like a classic polo, its moisture- wicking material and quick-dry finish add modern touches. Full-stretch construction assures comfortable movement throughout a swing.
Price: $85
Western Birch “24K Magic” Striped tees
Buzz: Made from birch wood, these 2.75-inch tees are slightly thicker than standard for durability, with a dark stain and metallic gold trim. They come in packs of 50.
Price: $6.99
This story originally appeared in the November/December issue of Golfweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.
