Buying Christmas presents for a golfer can be tricky. Golf is a hobby that comes with plenty of things to buy, but it’s difficult to know exactly which things to buy if you don’t play golf yourself.
To take the stress out of your Christmas shopping, follow this easy gift guide. We’ll help you find some fun and practical gifts for the golf lover in your life.
Personalised Golf Balls
As with all gifts, the best Christmas gift for a golfer is one that comes from the heart. Personalised golf balls allow you to add a festive message or your favourite photo to a golf ball. These make great gifts because they are both thoughtful and practical.
The key here is not to just buy any old ball with an image slapped on it. If you want your gift to actually get used, choose a high-quality golf ball that offers good performance. If you know what ball your giftee uses then choose that one, but here’s a quick cheat sheet that you can use otherwise:
- For a budget gift: TaylorMade Distance+, Callaway Warbird, Srixon Distance
- For a new golfer: Callaway Supersoft, Titleist Velocity, Srixon AD333
- For a seasoned golfer: Titleist Pro V1, TaylorMade TP5, Srixon Z-Star
Golf Club Headcovers
You’ll see a lot of golf gift lists that suggest buying golf clubs, but for most people those are massively out of budget. Also, if you are buying a gift for someone who plays golf regularly, they will either want a very specific club or they’ll already have bought the club they wanted. Don’t risk spending hundreds on a club they won’t use – instead, help them protect the club they already have with a golf club head cover.
This is another gift that strikes that perfect balance between fun and practical. Golf club head covers are necessary for protecting golf clubs from scratches during transport, but they also come in a bunch of fun colours, patterns and styles. Find a golf club head cover that matches your giftee’s style to put a smile on their face this Christmas.
Golf Gift Sets
If you still aren’t inspired, you can always take the challenge out of gifting with a golf gift set. There’s no shame in letting the golf experts decide your gift for you, then adding a bow and calling it a day. This option is perfect if you are shopping for a golfer and truly know nothing about golf.
When choosing a golf gift set, here’s what you are usually looking for: golf markers, golf hats and golf balls. Ignore any gift sets that fill the box with things like socks or mugs. You’ll want to find a gift set with items that they will actually take with them to the golf course.
Golf Gift Tips
Are you inspired? Before you start shopping for the golf gifts described above, here are some extra tips to keep in mind:
- Many golfers will only buy plain equipment for themselves, so buying a fun or personalised version of that equipment is a good way to get them something new.
- Get to know your golfer! It will be easier to choose a golf gift if you know a bit about their golfing experience. You only need to ask – most golf enthusiasts are more than happy to talk at length about their favourite sport.
- Golf equipment will usually be received better than golf-themed items.
- Buy from a reliable and knowledgeable golf retailer, so that you can speak to the customer service team for advice and support. One good online option is gimmeballs.
- When in doubt, go for golf balls. Golfers frequently lose their golf balls, and it’s always useful to have a few spares.
Good luck with your gift, and merry Christmas!