Gifts for Golfers
Best Golf Gifts: Our 13 favorite ideas for the tech-obsessed golfer
Let's face it, golfers love their tech and accessories. In this ever-growing world of wearable technology and smart products—from rangefinders to GPS watches—there's a lot to choose from. Some prefer distance-measuring products with a clean display, others focus on gear with durable construction, and there are those who crave endless analytics and tour-level precision. For all of your tech-loving and gadget-craving cart buddies, we’ve rounded up a list of great products this season that make for thoughtful and fun gifts that spread joy—and improve your golf game.
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One tip to remember: Be sure to pay attention to any charging or battery needs when you're buying electronics this holiday season. There's nothing worse than opening a gift you're excited to use, but you realize you don't have the batteries needed to power it up.
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Blue Tees Player Pack
This limited edition bundle is made for gifting. It includes a compact but powerful speaker, laser rangefinder, and 6-in-1 divot tool. A sleek and matching black magnetic holder keeps everything organized. The speaker’s also waterproof and features an outdoor mode, and the 3Max rangefinder is water-resistant, and includes advanced “flag-lock” and slope switch technology, a 900 yard range, and auto ambient display for changing weather conditions.
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This ingenious contraption will keep any phone secure, easily located, and hopefully save a few screen cracks in the process. The adjustable strap can be worn around the wrist, neck, or across the body and comes in three neutral shades: crisp white, trendy slate, or glitzy rose gold.
Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Golf Edition
Made of sapphire crystal glass, this performance watch will stand up to whatever you throw at it, whether that’s wearing it to chart your sleep health, or wearing it while playing to monitor your workout, heart rate, and metabolism. The GPS feature will also ensure you’ll never stray too far from the course no matter how out of bounds you find yourself looking for misbehaving golf ball, and the longer battery life and color options make this a great gift.
Dagne Dover Skye Essentials Pouch
This zip pouch is designed to keep your valuables secure no matter the adventure—whether that means a sandy beach day, wintery mix round, or humid morning run. It’s large enough to fit a phone, wallet, watch/jewelry, keys, and any other compact accessories like tees or ball markers. It also features an interior key clip to maximize storage possibilities, and the neoprene frame is easily hand-washed with cold water and detergent.
Bushnell Launch Pro
For the data heads and number crunchers who want to zero in on their game in the most accurate and analytical of ways, this is the perfect (splurge-worthy) gift. A yearly subscription helps you optimize which information pack is right for you and choose which data visualizations and simulations you’ll respond best to (something to play around with over the years). This Tour-level monitor works both indoors and outdoors and will provide you with the exact stats you need for carry distance, clubhead speed, launch and spin, and more.
Zippo 12 Hour Hand Warmer
Cold-weather golfers will appreciate this electric hand warmer. The pocket-sized device is an upgrade to traditional hand-held warmers—and will last longer, too. The flameless warmth is powered by lighter fluid and lasts 12 hours before needing a refill.
Orbitkey Nest
Help them keep their tech organized with this wireless charging doc and storage container. The lid doubles as a valet tray for keys and accessories, while the container has six movable and two cable organizers to fit all types of tech. Interior padding and a secure exterior strap make it easy to travel with, keeping electronics safe and compactly stored.
Desert Fox Golf Phone Caddy
This is your golf bag’s latest must-have. Made by a small business, these phone caddies have been specifically designed to fasten to the golf cart in mere seconds, keeping your phone safe and at-the-ready. It comes in a variety of fun colors and styles so you can pick a different one out for each member of your foursome.
Hyperice Normatec Go
These techy leg wraps will reduce pain, increase circulation and enhance muscle recovery—and are ultra-portable. Designed as a more compact and affordable version of the Normatec leg sleeves, the Normatec Go provides pulse technology and compression targeted for the calves. It flushes out the lower body with seven levels of customizable compression that can be controlled from the panel on the sleeves or via the accompanying app.
Sharper Image Cordless Rechargeable Club Cleaner
This teensy gadget will easily fit in your golf bag and lasts 60 minutes with a full charge, so you can count on it to swiftly (and softly) tidy up your club heads for maximum performance. The nylon brushes won’t be too harsh for your clubs and, if you dare to share, you’ll be the hero among your cart buds.
Liteboxer Liteboxer Floor Stand Starter
Another big-ticket holiday item, this boxing set will upgrade their at-home workout potential tenfold. The platform is large and high enough so that you get that adrenaline pumping, excited feeling of stepping into the ring, but of course it’s designed for the home, so still practical. Virtual trainers talk you through your swings and hits, and the music keeps you pumped up so you can focus on not pulling your punches.
Etsy iPhone Charger Golf Ball Decal
If you’re looking for a smaller purchase to round out a gift for your favorite techy golfing loved one, this textured golf ball motif sticker for an iPhone charging station makes a fun addition or stocking stuffer. Plus it ships free and the carbon emissions will be offset by Etsy.
Apple AirTags
This quarter-sized device can attach to almost anything you need to keep track of. Many golfers have been using these to track their golf clubs during travel to avoid time in long lost baggage lines.