A good gift for a golfer is something they will actually use on the course or at practice. Whether you are shopping for Christmas or a birthday, this guide shows you how to discreetly find out sizes and favourite equipment, with gift ideas for every budget, suggestions for beginners and children, and what to do if a gift doesn’t fit.
What to find out before you start
With golf equipment, the details matter – and they are rarely something the recipient talks about. You can find out most of them without asking: just take a look in their golf bag or shoe cupboard.
| What to find out | How to find out discreetly | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Right- or left-handed | Look in the bag: a right-handed golfer wears the glove on the left hand, a left-handed golfer on the right. | Clubs and gloves are made separately for right- and left-handed players. |
| Glove size | The size is usually printed on the glove itself, typically near the fastening. | A glove has to fit precisely, otherwise it gets in the way during the swing. |
| Shoe size | You will find it on the label inside the shoes, ideally golf shoes. | Sizes vary between brands, so compare them in the size chart. |
| Favourite ball | The brand and model are printed on the ball – take a look in the bag pocket. | Golfers get used to a particular model, and a different ball may behave differently. |
| Level and style of play | Are they just starting out or have they played for years? Do they carry their bag or use a trolley? | This tells you which balls, bag and trolley to choose. |
| What they already have | Notice whether they already use a rangefinder, an umbrella or headcovers. | You won’t buy them something they already own. |
Note: in golf, “right-handed” refers to the side of the ball the player stands on, not the hand they write with. Some left-handers play right-handed and vice versa. Don’t guess glove or shoe size – you will find out how to measure them in our guide to golf glove sizes and in the golf shoe size charts.
Golf gifts by budget
Treat the amounts as a guide – every category has cheaper and more expensive models. The table sums up what usually fits into each budget, and the details follow below.
| Budget | Gift ideas |
|---|---|
| Up to €25 | tees, ball marker, divot tool, towel, socks, alignment sticks |
| Up to €75 | a dozen quality balls, glove, cap or visor, headcover |
| Up to €150 | umbrella, polo shirt, putting mat and other training aids |
| Over €150 | rangefinder or GPS golf watch, golf bag, trolley, golf shoes, launch monitor |
Up to €25: small things that always come in handy
Small gifts have one advantage: on the course they get used up or lost, so they always come in handy. Tees break and get left behind on the teeing ground, a ball marker marks the position of the ball on the green, and a divot tool repairs the pitch mark the ball leaves there when it lands. A towel for wiping clubs and balls or a pair of golf socks are practical too.
You can put several small items together into one gift, such as tees, a ball marker and a towel. A golfer who likes to practise will also appreciate alignment sticks, which help them check their aim and stance. You will find most of these gifts among our golf accessories.
Up to €75: balls, gloves and headcovers
A dozen quality golf balls is a classic. If you know which model the recipient plays, buy exactly that one – a different ball may behave differently off the tee and on the green. Beginners, on the other hand, lose a lot of balls, so they will be happier with more balls of an affordable model than with one expensive dozen.
A golf glove wears out, so every golfer appreciates a new one – but only in the right size and for the right hand. A cap or visor to keep off the sun also fits into this budget; with adjustable models, you don’t need to worry about the size.
Headcovers protect the driver, fairway woods and hybrids from scratches in the bag. Before you buy a putter cover, find out the shape of the putter: a slim blade putter needs a different cover from a larger mallet.
Up to €150: umbrella, polo shirt and practice at home
A golf umbrella is bigger than an ordinary city umbrella, because on the course there is usually nowhere to shelter from the rain. A polo shirt made of technical fabric is a practical gift, but only if you know the size – sizes vary between brands, so check them against the size chart of the brand in question.
A golfer who wants to improve their game will be pleased with training aids. A putting mat lets them practise putting at home when the weather rules out a round. Simpler mats fit within this budget, while longer and more elaborate models cost more.
Over €150: equipment for several seasons
A rangefinder or GPS golf watch saves the golfer from guessing distances. A laser rangefinder measures the distance to the target you aim at, such as the flag. A GPS golf watch uses the course map to show the distance to the front, middle and back of the green. Our guide to choosing a rangefinder explains what to look for.
With a bag, it all depends on how the recipient plays. Someone who carries their bag needs a lighter stand bag with fold-out legs, while someone who plays with a trolley will appreciate a cart bag with more pockets. A trolley suits a golfer who still carries the bag and would like to take the weight off: a push or pull trolley is moved by hand, an electric one is driven by a motor. Before buying, check that the folded trolley fits in the boot of the car.
Only buy golf shoes if you know the size, and go by the chart of the specific brand. For a golfer who loves practising and wants to see the numbers, there are personal launch monitors. Depending on the model, they measure, for example, club head speed, ball speed or carry – the distance the ball travels through the air.
Gifts for beginners
Someone who is just taking up golf doesn’t need a full set straight away. The rules allow a maximum of 14 clubs in the bag, but a half set with fewer clubs is enough for a beginner: it is lighter and cheaper, and it is all they need to learn the basic shots. How to choose a first set of clubs is explained in our guide to golf sets for beginners.
Balls, a glove and tees go well with a first set. If they are only thinking about taking up golf, give them a small gift instead and hold off on the clubs until they know they enjoy the game.
Gifts for children
Buy children clubs made for children, not cut-down adult clubs – these are too heavy and stiff for a child and make learning harder. Junior clubs are chosen by the child’s height, not age, and children outgrow them within a few years.
If you don’t want to take a chance with clubs, go for small items: a junior glove, a cap, balls or tees will be just as welcome. Junior gloves come in their own sizes too, so find out first which size the child wears.
If the gift doesn’t fit – and how to get it in time for Christmas
For standard goods, we offer voluntary returns up to 100 days after receipt, subject to our terms. The statutory right to withdraw during the first 14 days remains unchanged. For the extended period, keep goods unused, undamaged and complete in their original packaging, including tags. The period starts on delivery, not when the gift is unwrapped. For personalised goods, check the return exceptions before ordering; rights relating to faulty goods remain unaffected. If the size is wrong, return the gift under these conditions and order another size.
In-stock items ordered on a working day by 12:00 are dispatched the same day. Delivery then usually takes 2–7 working days; weekends and public holidays are not counted. Carriers handle a lot of parcels before Christmas, so order with time to spare. Allow more time for items that are not in stock.
Frequently asked questions
What do you buy a golfer who has everything?
Something that gets used up: a dozen of their favourite balls, a new glove in the right size, or tees. Another option is to replace equipment that wears out over time, such as a towel, headcovers or an umbrella.
What is a good gift for a woman golfer?
The same tips apply as for men, but with gloves, shoes and clothing, look out for women’s sizes, which differ from men’s. Besides a polo shirt, a golf skirt, a dress or a gilet also makes a good gift – again, only if you know the size.
Can I give a golfer clubs as a present?
You can, but preferably not as a surprise. Clubs are chosen according to the player’s height, swing and level, and badly chosen clubs won’t help their game. It is better to let the recipient choose them after a fitting. Experience from our fitting studio shows that only measuring ball flight and club movement – in our case on TrackMan iO and Uneekor EYE XO simulators – reveals which clubs really suit a player.
Summary
- Find out discreetly whether the recipient plays right- or left-handed and which glove and shoe size they wear.
- Up to €25 buys small items that always come in handy: tees, a ball marker, a divot tool, a towel or socks.
- Buy balls of the model they play, and a glove only in the right size and for the right hand.
- Choose a rangefinder, GPS golf watch, bag, trolley or shoes according to how the recipient plays.
- A half set is enough for a beginner; for children, buy junior clubs to suit their height.
- The voluntary 100-day return period has conditions; order with time to spare before Christmas.
Once you know the sizes, you will find inspiration for a bigger gift among our golf bags and golf shoes.
You’ll find more topics in the overview of our golf guides.