Why do we want golf? We may never be good at this, even when we cross some self-imposed proficiency, we face near-infinite new challenges, and the chances of a terrible backslide are better than average. However, once you capture the joy of the perfect shot and the modest drive of conquering your own emotions, you will be fascinated for a lifetime.
The good news is that there is an ever-evolving gear and gadget that provides new ways to improve, enrich and enhance the games we hate to love. To help you hone your search, we provide the best golf gifts for every player and budget. Whether you’re a hacker on the hunt or a loved one shopping for the injured, you can find the perfect gift for every golfer below.
Updated April 2025: We added Shot Scope Pro L2 rangefinder and Sunday Swagger golf shirts and updated the link and price.
Wired’s equipment team has personally tested and reviewed everything that appears in our gift guide. Also, be sure to check out the gifts for outdoors, dads and travelers.
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Golf is known to be not the most sustainable game, using a lot of resources to create carved green and lovely landscapes. This doesn’t mean you can’t tend to be more environmentally friendly. In my Pacific Northwest, where rain is heavy, we have several courses that focus on sustainable ways to maintain our beauty.
This is not always possible, especially in desert climates, but if you are pursuing a geography-certified course, the website can help guide you in the best options around the world. You will find a lot of other resources elsewhere online to help, and it is always nice to be happy with your gameplay in many ways.
