Yep, we’ve done it. We’ve dropped the C Bomb, and with just 97 sleeps until Christmas, perhaps you should start thinking about the festive season, too?
If you’ve got a golfer in your life, you may be wondering what to get them for Christmas. They just might have all the clubs and all the gear, have already been on all the golfing getaways, and are in possession of a lifetime membership to the local club. So, what can you put under the tree?
Fear not. We’ve teamed up with Santa’s very best caddies to bring you the perfect golfing gifts for the golfer that has everything.
The Majors: In Pursuit Of Golf’s Holy Grail by John Feinstein
Books can be thoughtful presents and are perfect for those cold winter nights. The Majors: In Pursuit of Golf’s Holy Grail by John Feinstein is a riveting read for any golf lover. Feinstein explores the intense pressure felt by golfers at major championships, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy a deep dive into the world of professional golf.
Personalised Golf Balls
We love a personalised gift. It’s a little extra touch that really seals the deal. So, with this in mind, we highly recommend getting a set of personalised golf balls from the good folks gimmeballs. Their customisation process couldn’t be simpler, and their services are dead cheap. Using a UV printer, they can put anything you want (within reason – golf balls are only so big) on a golf ball. From wedding invitations to photos to declarations of undying love, it’s super easy to get a personalised golf ball for the golfer in your life.
But what makes personalised golf balls such a good gift?
- They won’t go missing. The chances are your golf-mad friend or loved one will have golf balls already, but as you may well be aware, those balls can go missing at the swing of a club. Give them a personalised golf ball, and they just might want to keep an eye on it, so to speak. If they do use the balls during their game, they’ll be easy to identify on the green or if the shots do go wide.
- Colourful designs. Golf balls don’t just come in standard white – there are some very colourful balls out there, including yellow, green, pink, and blue. You can even get balls that are divided into two colours.
Personalised Golf Clubs
For another swing at the perfect customised gift idea, why not try a personalised golf club? There are plenty of services that can engrave a message or design into a golf club. So, just as with those personalised golf balls from a few sentences above, you could give your friend or loved one a club with a little extra something to make their day.
Plus, a golf club is much less likely to go missing than a golf ball, so if you want a customised gift that lasts, a golf club is a great choice.
Golf Practice Net or An Indoor Putting Green
Though this gift might be taken the wrong way, for those golfers who aspire to perfect their swing, a golf practice net is an excellent choice. It’s the gift that will allow them to practise their skills at home, improving their performance for the next time they hit the green. Portable and easy to set up, this can be a valuable tool for any golfer.
Perhaps even more likely to be well received, an indoor putting green can be a fantastic gift for the golf enthusiast who doesn’t always have time to get out to the course. Compact and user-friendly, these can be set up in a living room, garden or even office, allowing your golf lover to hone their putting skills at any moment.
Golf-Themed Cufflinks
For the golf lover who is also a fashion enthusiast, golf-themed cufflinks can make an elegant and fun gift. These small but stylish accessories often come in a variety of designs including miniature golf clubs, balls, or tees, adding a touch of charm to any formal attire.
Golf Experience Days
The idea of an experience day is to enjoy a new experience, one you might not even have thought possible. There are an increasing number of experience day vendors, from the originators over at Red Letter Days through to Buyagift and more.
For your golfing friend or loved one, there are plenty of amazing experiences available:
- a 60-minute lesson with a PGA professional – help them improve their game and technique with a professional golfer! If you wanted to, you could even join them in the lesson and learn more about their chosen sport by getting a lesson for two.
- Romantic break with unlimited golf for two, including an overnight stay in a hotel.
- Underground golf: play on the world’s first underground golf course in Gwynedd, North Wales.
- Virtual golf experience – play on your choice of up to 190 courses, including famous courses like St Andrews, without having to travel there by using a virtual golfing simulator
There are plenty of golf experience days for you to choose from, all of which would be ideal gifts.
Novelty Golfing Gear
If all else fails, there’s always novelty. You don’t have to splash out to make a splash with golf-ball shaped ice cube trays, for example. You could make a personalised golf ball into a gag gift with a humorous picture or funny joke like “Just Tap It In!” or “19th Hole Expert.”
In costume shops, you can find novelty golf ball eye-glasses, or you can wear a hat designed like that elusive last hole.
If your golfing friend or loved one is a particularly snappy dresser, you could always go for cufflinks in the shape of golf balls, golf clubs, cups and flags, and so on.
There are so many humorous golfing items to choose from that we couldn’t possibly list them all here, but any one of them is sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face.
Read: 5 IDEAL places to play golf in the south-west UK
Golf GPS Watch
If you’re looking to splurge a bit, a GPS golf watch is a high-tech gift that any golf lover would appreciate. Brands like Garmin and Bushnell offer watches that provide accurate distance readings to the front, back and middle of the green. These smart accessories also track a player’s shots, and some even offer maps of thousands of international golf courses.
The Bottom Line (Or Should That Be ‘The Final Hole’?)
So, if there’s a golf lover in your life, we think this guide is a pretty good map to finding them the perfect gift. Altogether now; fore!