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Golf Gift Ideas: A Holiday Golfer Gift Guide
Carl’s Golfland is your ultimate resource this holiday season as you prepare to search for golf gift ideas and look for that perfect presents for golfers.
Our golf experts have meticulously combed through our website to find the best products and best deals for you, and have categorized them to make everything easily accessible. If you're looking for gifts under $50, gifts under $100, or under $250, we have you covered. We also have ladies options, top selling golf balls and electronics.
If you’re looking for even more help than what our gift guide has to offer, we asked our staff to put together their ultimate wish list this holiday season. Here are the gift options that our staff has deemed great presents for any golfer.
Tim is the Director of Brand at Carl's Golfland, with over 15 years of experience in the golf industry. Sydney is the apparel and accessories buyer at Carl's Golfland with over 18 years experience in total with golf merchandising and fashion. Tom is the Director of Content and Engagement at Carl's Golfland, spent 13 years as a reporter for ESPN and grew up in the golf industry.
Megan is an assistant apparel buyer for Carl's Golfland and has been with the company for 14 years. Dan is a buyer at Carl's Golfland and has been with the company for 19 years with an imprint on most facets of the business. Madi is an assistant apparel buyer for Carl's Golfland and has an eye for golf fashion and trends, playing a big role in Carl's Golfland's apparel purchasing strategy.
Golf Bag Ideas
TIM: PING Traverse cart bag – If the golfer in your life rides a cart while playing golf, this makes for a great option. It has a 14-way top, including a dedicated putter well, 15 pockets and tiered pocket organization.
SYDNEY: VESSEL Player V 14-way stand bag – This is a luxurious stand bag with tour-grade synthetic leather and 14-way top with 14 full-length velour-lined dividers for premium club protection. It has 10 external pockets and six internal pockets for plenty of storage.
Vessel Player V 14-way Stand Bag
TOM: Mizuno BR-DX 14-way stand bag – This is a versatile hybrid offering from Mizuno that can be a stand bag for walking, but has enough size to fit comfortable and stable on a cart to ride. It has a 14-way top with full-length dividers and has multiple color options to find the right fit for you.
MEGAN: G/FORE Daytona Plus carry golf stand bag – This is a premium option for a stand bag and comes in a lightweight design. The bag has a four-way top with individual full-length dividers, six pockets and a large garment pocket, as well.
DAN: Titleist Players 4 Carbon stand bag – This is a lightweight stand bag with a premium double strap that is easy to carry all day long. It has a four-way low-profile top with full-length dividers, five pockets and a velour valuables pocket.
Titleist Players 4 Carbon Stand Bag
MADI: Sun Mountain Matchplay 4-way stand bag – Crafted from premium Duravinyl fabric this stand bag gives an upscale, elevated look on the course. It has a four-way top with full-length dividers and nine pockets, as well as a magnetic, velour-lined rangefinder pocket.
Sun Mountain Matchplay Stand Bag
You can find more golf bag options here if you don't see what you were looking for listed above.
Beginner Golfer Ideas
TIM: PING BunkR wedge – The BunkR sand wedge was designed with the beginner golfer in mind, making it easy to get out of the sand with a normal, square-faced technique.
SYDNEY: TravisMathew Moveknit Skort – If your beginner golfer is going to play, they’re going to need to look the part. The Moveknit skort is constructed with the Moveknit stretch jersey fabric with front slant pockets and a high-rise style.
TOM: Wilson Dynapwr Max irons – This iron set was designed with extreme forgiveness and stability, combined with high launch. Wilson put a ton of technology into these irons to help beginners and golfers who need as much help as possible, without sacrificing performance.
MEGAN: Bushnell Phantom 3 Slope golf GPS – Beginners are going to need to know distances for their next shot and the Phantom 3 is a great option. It is designed to be an easy-to-use and accurate GPS device with a touchscreen and auto course recognition.
DAN: Bushnell Wingman HD GPS Speaker – This is the latest offering from Bushnell that brings incredible audio with technology for the course. The 3.5-inch HD touchscreen gives you distances from front, center and back and a variety of options that will help any beginner.
Bushnell Wingman HD GPS Speaker
MADI: VIMHUE Womens blue golf cart sun goddess tuck in strap hat – The VIMHUE hat is UPF 50+ with profilefit designed for the anatomy of the female head and an adjustable ring allows you to fit a range of pony heights.
You can find the rest of our golf gifts for beginners at the link here if you'd like more suggestions or options.
Golf Shoes
TIM: Nike Jordan 1 Low G golf shoes – These are a classic spikeless shoe that can be a great option for on the course and off. Color options include white, back and a few with multiple colors to make a statement on your feet.
SYDNEY: Adidas womens Gazelle spikeless – The Gazelles come in a few different color options, but Sydney chose the Bliss lilac option. It features the original sneaker’s details with golf-specific performance updates.
Adidas Womens Gazelle Spikeless Shoe
TOM: FootJoy Hyperflex – FootJoy packed technology and research into the HyperFlex and has shown that this shoe combines performance with comfort. Justin Thomas switched into the HyperFlex this year and it would make a great option for any golfer looking for traction, stability and comfort.
MEGAN: G/FORE womens MG4+ O2 perforated golf shoes – These have been a popular option for ladies and comes in a variety of colors. Megan chose the snow option that prominently features pink, green and blue. It’s a lightweight, waterproof, spikeless shoe that brings fashion and function to the table.
DAN: Adidas Tour360 24 Boost – This is one of the most popular options we have in shoes and combines technology with comfort in an incredible design. A waterproof premium leather upper and a 360Wrap encompasses the foot for added support makes this a great option for any golfer.
MADI: Adidas Samba spikeless – These come in a variety of colors, but Madi chose the cloud white, night indigo and clear sky option. The shoes feature suede details, the iconic T-Toe and a cushioned midsole along with golf-specific performance aspects.
Adidas Samba Spikeless Golf Shoes
You can find more golf shoe options here if you don't see what you were looking for listed above.
Golf Apparel
TIM: Breezy The Gimmie Hoodie – A lightweight, performance hoodie option with moisture wicking and stretch construction. Multiple colors available that come in a soft, breathable fabric.
SYDNEY: Lily Pulitzer womens UPF 50+ Luxletic Amore golf jumpsuit – The jumpsuit is constructed with serene soft sandwashed knit for feel and comfort. It has a stretch construction, wide leg and easy fit with a drawstring waist to make a great option for on and off the course.
Lilly Pulitzer Womens Luxletic Amore Golf Jumpsuit
TOM: Greyson Cherokee Icon golf polo – This polo is made with a blend of pima cotton that has a stretch construction and moisture-wicking properties. The banded sleeves and four-button placket complement the embroidered icon wolf logo on the left chest.
Greyson Cherokee Icon Golf Polo
MEGAN: G/FORE womens ribbed tech nylon golf polo – We offer this G/FORE polo in onyx and twilight and is a moisture wicking, nylon blend polo with a flat knit ribbed collar. It has a five-button placket and a classic tennis tail hem.
G/FORE Womens Ribbed Golf Polo
DAN: PUMA Boulder 2.0 golf hoodie – You have to feel this one for yourself with the double-knit jacquard fabric bringing an incredible soft feel. The hoodie has a stretch construction and is machine washable and is a must have for cooler weather, even if it's for off the course.
MADI: PUMA womens CLOUDSPUN fleece golf hoodie – You can get this hoodie in either deep navy or warm white and is made with PUMA’s CLOUDSPUN tech fabric that provides a comfortable and stretchy fit.
You can find more golf apparel options here if you don't see what you were looking for listed above.
Golf Stocking Stuffers
TIM: Callaway Tour Authentic gloves – Tour proven, ultra-soft glove featuring a premium Cabretta leather construction. Increased tackiness and engineered perforations to reduce moisture and increase breathability.
SYDNEY: G/FORE golf love trucker hat – This hat showcases a 3D satin stitch embroidery on the front for a fun look on or off the course.
TOM: Titleist Players golf glove – A strong base of cabretta leather and a premium fit, makes this glove a great stocking stuffer. An ultra-thin material gives you maximum feel with lasting durability and a proprietary breathable fabric.
MEGAN: PAC Golf Detroit Lions divot repair tool and ball marker – If you have a Lions fan in your life, this would make a great gift this holiday season. It has a two-pronged divot repair tool and two magnetic ball markers.
PAC Golf Detroit Lions Divot Tool
DAN: Titleist Pro V1 special play number golf balls – Pro V1 is the optimal choice for most players with a softer feel, less spin and a flatter trajectory than Pro V1x. The special play numbers allow you to choose the number on the ball, just in case your favorite golfer has a favorite number.
Titleist Pro V1 Special Play Golf Balls
MADI: Daphne Animal driver headcovers – The Daphne headcovers come in a variety of options, but Madi is going with the giraffe. It’s a popular choice and will surely make a statement on the course.
You can find more golf stocking stuffer options here if you don't see what you were looking for listed above.
If you don't see what you're looking for from our experts, don't fret. We have plenty of other guides to help you in your gift giving journey. You can find our full gift guide here. Carl's Golfland is here to make sure you are the best gift giver this holiday season and the golfer in your life gets exactly what they're hoping for.
