Gifts for Golfers

Golfers are fitted for their clubs and fussy about their ball, so buying either blind is a gamble. What works is the stuff around the game: practice aids for the living room, gadgets that tell them how far the flag is, and consumables they burn through every round.

Under $25 7 ideas

  1. Frogger Amphibian Golf Towel

    A towel with a wet side and a dry side that clips to the bag. Cleans clubs and hands without needing a second towel.

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  2. Pitchfix Original 2.0 Divot Repair Tool

    A spring-loaded pitch mark repairer with a removable ball marker. Nicer than the free plastic forks they collect.

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  3. PuttOut Pressure Putt Trainer

    A small ramp that only keeps the ball if the putt is struck perfectly. Turns hallway putting into a real practice game.

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  4. FootJoy WeatherSof Golf Glove

    The best-selling glove in golf, durable and soft. Golfers go through several a season, so extras always get used.

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  5. Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

    Short, wise lessons from a legendary Texas teaching pro. Golfers reread it every winter.

    Harvey PenickBook

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  6. Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect by Bob Rotella

    The best known book on the mental game, by a sports psychologist who worked with tour pros. For the golfer who blows up on the back nine.

    Bob RotellaBook

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  7. Frogger BrushPro Golf Club Brush

    A retractable brush and groove cleaner that clips to the bag. Clean grooves spin the ball more.

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Under $50 5 ideas

  1. Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls, 12 Pack

    Low-compression balls that suit average swing speeds and feel soft around the greens. A safe pick for weekend golfers.

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  2. SKLZ Gold Flex Golf Swing Trainer

    A weighted, flexible shaft that teaches tempo and warms up the swing. Can be used in the yard all winter.

    SKLZ

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  3. EyeLine Golf Putting Mirror

    Shows whether their eyes and shoulders are lined up at address. A teaching tool many coaches use.

    EyeLine Golf

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  4. FootJoy RainGrip Golf Gloves, Pair

    Gloves that grip better wet than dry. For the golfer who plays no matter what the forecast says.

    FootJoy

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  5. Bridgestone e6 Golf Balls, 12 Pack

    A soft, straight-flying ball built to reduce sidespin, so slices and hooks stray less. Good for mid and high handicappers.

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Under $100 4 ideas

  1. Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls, 12 Pack

    The ball most serious golfers play. They rarely buy it in bulk for themselves, so a dozen is welcome.

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  2. SKLZ Accelerator Pro Indoor Putting Green

    A nine-foot putting mat with a ball-return ramp. Lets them practice putting in the living room all winter.

    SKLZ

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  3. GustBuster Pro Series 62 Inch Golf Umbrella

    A double-canopy umbrella built not to invert in wind. Much better than the free logo umbrella in the trunk.

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  4. PGA TOUR 2K25 for PlayStation 5

    Real courses and pros for the off season. Good for golfers who also game, or kids who play with a golfing parent.

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Bushnell Tour V6 Golf Laser Rangefinder

    Locks on to the flag and gives an exact yardage, with a magnetic mount for the cart. Fewer guesses, faster rounds.

    Bushnell

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  2. Garmin Approach S44 GPS Golf Watch

    Shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green on thousands of preloaded courses. Also works as an everyday watch.

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  3. Rapsodo MLM2PRO Mobile Launch Monitor

    Measures carry, ball speed and spin at the range or in a garage net. For the data-minded golfer working on their game. Some features need a subscription.

    Rapsodo

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