Best Golf Gifts 2024 - Forbes Vetted

So, you have a golfer in your life. Congratulations! Shopping for a dedicated golfer is easy, if you’re willing to sort through the thousands upon thousands of products out there to find the perfect gift to wrap up in a bow. It’s a daunting prospect, but don’t worry: The Forbes gear team has done the legwork for you and discovered the best golf gifts money can buy, whether your hacker needs to work on their slice or just wants to look great on the course.

Pick out one of the best golf gifts for yourself or the golfer in your life.

Or, maybe, you’re really here to discover the best golf gifts for yourself. If you’re the golfer on your shopping list and you’re looking for the kind of training aids that will help you find more fairways, below you’ll discover the sort of gear designed to enhance your enjoyment of a round regardless of the score you shoot.

From accessories like gloves and hats to dream gifts like a simulator for your garage, there’s something in this list for every golfer in your life (especially if that golfer is you).

Stitch Golf

This Multi-Use Traveler Bag from Stitch Golf is like a transformer of sorts: It can function as a basic rolling duffle bag for standard travel, or it can extend out to a golf bag to encase your golf clubs for those player journeys. The key? There’s a tough piece of metal inside that'll protect the clubs from impact damage.

Uncommon Goods

Players who want to bring their favorite cold ones to the course will get a kick out of the Tally Tumbler. Available in two colors, the 30-ounce insulated tumbler features score-keeping rings to track fairway hits, strokes per hole, greens in regulation and more—no notebooks or pens required.

Mark & Graham

A personalized keepsake and a gorgeous coffee table book in one, the leather-bound Gold: The Ultimate Book will tug at your golfophile's heartstrings. The collection is packed with historical nuggets, anecdotes about the sport, reviews of renowned golf resorts and, of course, beautiful photos.

Amazon

While a foot sweats during an 18-hole stroll, these Swiftwick socks disperse the moisture for one less thing to worry about on the course. (They also happen to be one of our favorite running socks.) The Swiftwicks' grippy fabric means avoiding the irritation of a sock that slides down the heel or a potential blister.

Amazon

The Callaway OptiColor Leather Glove offers an outstanding balance of affordability and design. The glove is made from leather and uses what Callaway calls “OptiFeel” technology to make it more comfortable during a round. The perforations on the palm, fingers and thumb allow heat and moisture to escape.

Ahead

Eighteen-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus partnered with golfwear brand Ahead to offer these Golden Bear caps, which feature the G.O. A.T.’s official logo. More importantly, Ahead donates 15% of all net sales to the Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

Bloomingdale's

Though the folks at Ostrichpillow specialize in pillows, they put their materials and cushioning tech into these unisex compression socks. These will give your giftee's feet a break and secure their calf muscles—both of which help support their swing.

Amazon

With its innovative heating technology and powerful battery, Gobi’s Dune Heated Vest (our top choice for outdoor sports) provides all-day warmth during extended golf sessions. The easy-to-use LED controller allows the wearer to easily adjust heat settings in the vest's three heating zones.

Amazon

The Garmin S70 was our favorite new golf watch last year, and for good reason. It steps up previous versions with an improved Virtual Caddie feature, displaying shot dispersion data and suggesting the right club depending on your recorded distance and accuracy. The screen is also top-notch, displaying more detailed course maps.

true linkwear

The Future Staples Hoodie from True Linkswear is made specifically with golf in mind. Soft, breathable and stretchy to allow for smooth movement, this smartly constructed hoodie blends function and style perfectly—on and off the course. It's also water-resistant for all-season use,

PXG

PXG's apparel is always well-made with the most modern material science. What makes this Swing Vest so special is its ability to keep you warm and protect you from the elements without hindering golf movements. Plus, the vest stores neatly in a bag.

renwick

Designed by the Renwick sisters (who specialize in apparel for women golfers), this versatile quarter-zip is both functional and flattering. Made to be a layering piece, its performance fabric is weighted just right for multiple seasons; plus, it comes with a mock neck for extra coverage.

dick's sporting goods

Equal parts sleek, functional and sturdy, this bag will accompany them everywhere. Made from durable neoprene and decked out with inner pockets and side snaps, this golf tote is versatile enough to work as a weekender, gym bag, casual day bag and more.

Uncommon Goods

Make cocktails fun for the avid golfer in your life with these unique stirrers (which double as picks). They'll appreciate the detail: The entire set consists of a putter, an iron, a wedge and a driver. (We suggest pairing with golf ball–inspired chillers for the ultimate drink.)

Tipsy Elves

There are flashy and lighthearted golf polos, and then there are the products from Tipsy Elves. Specializing in not just louder patterns and designs, but looks meant to generate a laugh or a story, their pieces— like the Nothin' But Nessy Polo Shirt—leave subtlety behind for a player who wants to abandon the stuffier elements of the game.

Amazon

They don’t look like golf balls, but they’ll behave like golf balls. The science behind the cylindrical plastic BirdieBalls allows you to practice outdoors more or less anywhere because they won’t travel more than 30 or 40 yards, even teed up for a driver.

Dick's Sporting Goods

The Big Max Dri Lite Silencio 2 Golf Bag is a full-size cart bag ready for a caddie’s shoulder or the straps of a golf cart. It’s got PGA Tour dimensions and build quality, with the convenience of 14 club compartments for easy organization.

Amazon

Outwardly, the Callaway Chrome Soft feels like any other ball. However, “soft” here means the Callaway pellet has a flexible ball center built into its triple-layer construction. This allows for a good mix of distance, feel around the green and stickiness on the putting surface. It’s a good choice for a high handicapper looking for balanced performance.

Mark & Graham

Mark & Graham's timeless monogrammed designs will let your recipient protect their clubs in style. These striped head covers are made from a wipeable material and expandable, fitting up to a 460cc driver. Monogram your giftee's initials with the font style of your choice.

Orca Golf

Orca Golf works with customers to create bespoke golf bags with a blend of everything from colors to logos to artwork. Case in point: This custom bag, the result of its design team working with you to create something that expresses the owner’s passions and identity. Soon, your giftee will sport a piece of kit that’s entirely their own.

dick's sporting goods

Rapsodo’s new MLM2PRO uses a dual-optical camera and radar processing to provide swing-by-swing data on 13 metrics, such as carry distance, launch angle, spin rate and ball speed. Video functions allow players to see their full body, while Shot Vision and Impact Vision lock on where the club meets the ball. Plus, the device also serves as a full-service golf simulator.

Amazon

Designed by golf teaching pros, the Golf Training Aids Tour-Feel Swing Trainer works to create width in the golf swing and encourage the difficult sensation of releasing the golf club. It may look like an arm sling, but it actually helps to teach a wide, orbiting action in the practice session.

Carl's Place

With the Carl's Place DIY Golf Simulator Enclosure Kit, your recipient will have everything they need for a compact yet fully functioning enclosure. They'll still need to add a launch monitor with simulator capability (you'll find great options in our golf simulator guide), but this gets them playing at home for a fraction of the cost of larger bays.

Amazon

In recent years, PXG improved its fairway woods and hybrid clubs; a great example is its 2024 Black Ops line. This fairway 7 wood, part of that line, swings easy, sounds good and launches high with very little effort due to its elite engineering.

MacGregor

With the DCT3000 golf club set, your giftee will get a titanium driver with a graphite, average stiffness shaft and a matching head cover. MacGregor throws in a stainless steel 3 fairway wood NS 3 and 4 hybrids, each with graphite shafts. To round out the set, there's a putter with a visual alignment aid and a branded stand bag.

kate spade

Nothing says "golf luxury" quite like a chic designer bag shaped like a golf ball. Kate Spade's take is a white and green crossbody that's made of textured leather embossed with the brand's logo. And it's not all style, according to reviews—it's roomy, too, with both interior and exterior pockets and slots. (It can also fit the most current iPhone.)

Honma

To gift a club that looks as special as they feel, gift your loved one this Women’s Beres 09 3-Star Golf Club. It carries 14-carat gold and platinum that give it a luxe aesthetic, but it also plays well on the course. The club is carefully designed for maximum forgiveness on contact, with carefully managed balance and an oversized club face.

Amazon

Callaway went for an extreme bite with its Jaws Raw Wedges, which features an offset groove pattern and a rough, unfinished club face to seize the golf ball’s surface and produce maximized backspin. And since Callaway is a longtime presence in the golf space, your giftee can rest assured these features are USGA legal.

Amazon

Rather than focus on how fast or how straight one strikes the golf ball, The Putting Arc focuses on the natural curvature of the putting movement. It brings awareness of that motion to the shortest of shots by guiding the putter to stay on plane.

The Net Return

For dedicated golfers, the Net Return Pro Series Jr. V2 Net enables as many practice swings as their heart desires. This set can serve indoors or out and is made tough enough to last for years. Your giftee can practice their swing with confidence, knowing the net’s solid construction will catch any shot securely.

Amazon

You can use the GolfForever Swing Trainer Kit in multiple ways thanks to the various elements it includes. If you need to stretch or warm up, pick up the weighted club bar. To build your strength, turn to the resistance bands and free app that guides you through strength and conditioning training. Finally, you can refine your tempo by swinging the heavier bar like you would any golf club.

Amazon

Go For It Golf makes training aids and golf accessories for players looking to improve their play without spending the hundreds of dollars that many other improvement tools can cost. For this kit, the company includes a portable pitching knit to provide a target for short game practice and a set of bamboo tees to take with you on the course.

Amazon

An ideal gift for golfers who take pride in maintaining their clubs, Grooveit’s Wet Club Scrub features an innovative design that efficiently removes dirt, grass and debris from grooves, ensuring optimal performance on the course. It comes with a strong three-year warranty for added peace of mind.

Amazon

Whether your recipient puts their clubs away in the garage, the basement or their man cave, Mythinglogic's Golf Storage Garage Organizer is properly sized and equipped to hold a golf bag, golf shoes, gloves, clothing and more. This storage rack is a good option for the serious player, although it does require some assembly.

Amazon

Relying on the top-shelf GPS tech that Bushnell puts in products across multiple outdoor categories, the Golf Phantom 2 packs data on 36,000 courses around the world to offer accurate distance to pins, front of green, and back of green, with an easily visible screen with prominent digital symbols.

Amazon

The Blue Tees Golf Ringer can ride along comfortably in their pocket while they play. The handheld GPS device is loaded with more than 40,000 courses with built-in GPS for shot distance reading. Unlike many golf watches, the Ringer automatically recognizes the course beneath one's feet. Plus, after a round is over, the Ringer tracks performance stats.

Oofos

The FootJoy x Oofos Sport Slide Sandals are great for recovering from playing golf, especially if they're the type of player who prefers to walk 18 holes. The sandal maker partnered with FootJoy to create footwear with impact-absorbing foam, as well as a shape that cradles the foot's arch to more evenly distribute pressure and apply relief.

Amazon

Fuse makes lenses for multiple big-name sunglasses manufacturers, but it also makes its own frames and lenses. Fuse's off-the-rack pairs cut glare and reveal terrain in easier detail—taking the squint out of golf while leaving green contours visible.

Amazon

Ecco continues to make some of the absolute most comfortable shoes in the game. The Biom H4 settles between a traditional golf shoe and a sneaker for a less formal, athletic look. Your giftee can don them right out of the box without worrying about blisters.

Amazon

You need a pristine putting service to have a real shot at putting well. That’s when the ZoomBroom Golf Breeze—essentially a leaf blower that fits in your golf bag alongside your clubs—comes in handy. Fully portable and rechargeable, the ZoomBroom uses a turbine blower to clear the green in every direction.

Best Buy

The Bushnell Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker is a portable two-in-one device: both a golf speaker for on-course music and a voice-centric golf rangefinder. The Wingman 2 uses GPS to locate and announce distances to the flag—all while offering the ability to network with other Wingman 2 units.

Stewart Golf

The Vertx by Stewart Golf (the British maker of our favorite high-tech push cart) allows you to walk your round of golf without having to carry, push, pull or otherwise wrestle with your golf bag. It’s built with free-rolling wheels to cross the terrain of any golf course. It also folds up to fit in any car and has a battery pack that will hold out for 18 holes.

Amazon

Arriving in a tough, high-impact case, the Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor can go with the golf player to any practice facility. It tracks shots, analyzes multiple stats, and reports the data visually and audibly. It’s a serious golf tool that presents a dedicated player with precise information to work on game improvement.

High Camp Flasks

Golf is a civilized game and a sip of “Birdie Juice” before making the turn should be civilized too. Enter the Torch Flask, a 9-ounce container made from sommelier-grade stainless steel with an integrated shot glass magnetically attached to the top. The bottom screws off for easy cleaning and allows you to add ice, too. Now that’s civilized.

Amazon

Gotta a wicked slice or draw? Three putting your way to triple digit scores? The Tour Aim 2.0 is an all-in-one training tool with multiple alignment sticks that can be configured in a variety of ways to help you address the swing path problems specific to your game. Then take the system to the green for drills that will have you putting more consistently.

Amazon

Knowing your exact yardage on any shot is a game changer, but the Approach Z30 Range Finder goes above the competition by syncing with the Garmin app on your phone or watch, and then updating your range based on your location in real time. This means you only have to shoot your distance to the pin once per hole. Speed of play, baby.

Radmor

The Union is made from a blend of cotton and recycled poly for a knitted layer that breathes well and fits even better. It’s like wearing a thin, comfortable sweater.

Fore All

Modern golfers deserve a modern golf dress and the Dame fits the bill thanks to its premium ribbed blend of poly and spandex that stretches and breathes on demand, while boasting shorties that drop for easy bathroom access. Oh, and this dress has pockets. Because all golfers need pockets.

MNML

MNML’s MR1 carry bag is loaded with features that will streamline your golf game, like the eight magnetic pockets (no more zippers!), a solar-powered phone charger, and a filming sleeve so you can record your swing for the socials. It even comes with a built-in bluetooth speaker.

Amazon

Attach this towel to any metal surface, from the golf cart to the D-ring on your stand bag or your pitching wedge, thanks to the powerful magnet embedded in the corner. And it’s made from quality microfiber that holds 400% of its weight in water.

Amazon

A golf hat is an essential part of the golfer’s kit, and the Beers and Bogeys has everything you’d want from a performance-minded lid; it’s sweat and water resistant and has perforated side and back panels to help you stay cool. But this hat also has a holster for a tee on one side and a magnetic ball marker on the other.

Amazon

The grip is your one connection with the golf club. Keep it clean and tacky with this spray-on cleaner that lifts dirt and eliminates oil. It’s like having new grips on those old clubs.

ClubsDock

Storing your golf bag can be a bit of a hassle, but the Clubs Dock allows you to mount your bag on the wall, getting it off the ground and turning it into a display. It installs in minutes and holds cart or carry bags.

Amazon

These sensors screw into the base of your clubs and collect data from each shot, so you know exactly how far you hit every club in your bag. You can pair the sensors with the Garmin Golf app for more analytics, like strokes gained, so you can focus on the exact part of your game that’s holding you back.

Stitch Golf

Cooler weather is upon us, which means the hoodie will be a staple for the golfer in your life. Stitch’s Kensington has the athletic fit that golfers love, but the Italian merino wool build offers exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio and a next-to-skin softness that can’t be beat.

Amazon

Tees fall out of your pocket. That ball marker is lost in the bottom of your bag. The ByrdClyp organizes all of your golf essentials, from the pencil to the divot tool, on a sleek clip that attaches to your belt, shirt, or pocket so you know exactly where everything is at all times.

RIA Eyewear

Polarized sunglasses are great for fishing, but they can actually limit your vision on a golf course. Ria worked with Zeiss Glass to develop the Golf HD+ lens that offers optimal light transmission and enhanced contrast so you can track your shot in the sky better and even see breaks on the green with more clarity.

BirdieBall

Upgrade your home practice game with BirdieBall’s tour-grade turf putting greens which are specifically engineered to recreate the roll of a natural grass putting surface. The outdoor greens are designed to handle weather and high traffic, and you can choose your size from a skinny 1.5-foot wide track to a 7.5-foot green with multiple holes.

Payntr golf

Golfers need to be in the gym. Golf-shoe brand Payntr knows this, so they’ve created a trainer that uses carbon fiber in the upper for maximum durability as well as a carbon propulsion plate in the footbed for enhanced power transfer. It’s a high tech shoe that’s comfortable, but also built to last.

Amazon

The Player Go is a small, magnetic bluetooth speaker that fits on your carry bag or attaches to the golf cart, offering a surprisingly rich sound from such a small package. But it’s also GPS-enabled and can tell you shot distances from any spot on the 40,000 pre-loaded courses.