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The Best Golf Gifts for Men – Our Top 10 Picks
Best Golf Gifts for Men 2026: Our Top 10 Picks
Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope GPSTop Pick · £99.99 →
Six of these ten gifts for men don’t require a size at all. Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.
Buying for a golfer when you do not play
Almost everyone shopping for men’s golf gifts is doing so blind. You know he plays, you know he talks about it a lot, and you know he already has clubs. Beyond that, the aisle is a wall of jargon about lofts, flexes and compression ratings, none of which tells you what to put in a box.
The jargon mostly applies to clubs, and clubs are the one category to leave alone. Six of these men’s golf gifts work regardless of his height, his glove size or how well he swings. The other four are clothing, which does need a size, and we say so plainly in each case. For a wider spread of ideas, our Christmas golf gift guide is the place to start.
We have picked ten, each doing a different job at a different price. We have sold to golfers since 2002, and these are the gifts for male golfers that come back to us least often. Also worth a look: our Father’s Day golf gifts and the wider golf accessories range.
What to look for when the gift is not for you
Choosing golf gifts for men is a different problem from choosing kit for yourself. You are optimising for certainty, not performance. These are the five questions worth asking before you spend anything.
Does it need a size?
Shoes, gloves and clothing all do. Check a label in his wardrobe first. If you cannot, our 60-day returns policy means an unworn item can be swapped.
Will he already own one?
Balls, tees and towels get used up, so duplication does not matter. Trolleys and bags do, so check the garage first.
Is it brand-safe?
Golfers are loyal to names. Titleist, Ping, Callaway and Bushnell are recognised in every clubhouse in Britain, which reduces risk.
Can it be returned?
Our 60-day returns policy means that an unused, unopened gift can be returned for a full refund. That window comfortably covers Christmas, which matters when you are guessing.
Will it arrive in time?
Free UK standard delivery applies to every order over £30. Order well before the December cut-off to avoid the last-minute scramble.
Quick Navigation
| Best overall | Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope GPS |
| Best splurge | BagBoy Nitron Push Trolley |
| Most useful | Titleist Tour Double Canopy Umbrella |
| Safest bet | Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track Balls |
| Best stocking filler | Ping Icon Golf Headcovers |
| Best GPS watch | Garmin Approach S12 |
| Best polo shirt | FootJoy Stretch Pique Polo |
| Best winter layer | Ping Ramsey Half Zip Fleece |
| Best value layer | Under Armour Tech 2.0 Half Zip |
| Best multipack | FootJoy ProDry Socks, 6 pairs |
| Gift ratings | Scored as presents, not as kit |
| FAQ | Delivery, returns and sizing |
★★★★★
Best overall: Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope GPS
A pocket-sized device that tells him exactly how far he is from the green. It sticks to a trolley with a built-in magnet, works out of the box on preloaded courses, and needs no monthly fee.
BITE magnet
No subscription
One size fits all
This is the pick we recommend most often when someone rings us looking for golf gifts for men and cannot name a single thing he needs. A GPS unit answers the question every golfer asks on every shot, which is how far away the flag is. It does not care about his handicap, his height or how long he has played.
Slope is the upgrade over the original Phantom. It adjusts the yardage for uphill and downhill shots, which is the difference between a club too short and a shot that pitches on the green. Slope can also be switched off, so the device stays legal on medal day.
Setup is nothing: charge it, switch it on, and it finds the course. No app, no subscription. The BITE magnet clamps it to a trolley frame or cart bar so it never gets buried in a pocket.
- Useful on literally every hole he plays
- No size, no fitting, no swing knowledge needed
- Slope switches off for competition rounds
- Check he does not already use a GPS watch
- Needs charging between rounds
- Screen is small if his eyesight is poor
★★★★★
Best splurge: BagBoy Nitron Push Trolley
A three-wheeled cart that carries his bag round the course so his back does not have to. Release the catch and a nitrogen piston opens it in about two seconds.
Folds flat for the boot
Scorecard console
Fits any golf bag
If he still carries his bag on his shoulder and comes home aching, this is the gift that changes his Saturdays. A push trolley takes the weight off entirely, and most golfers who switch never go back. It is the big-ticket option among these gifts for men, and the one most likely to produce a real reaction on Christmas morning.
The Nitron’s selling point is the opening mechanism. Older trolleys need a sequence of unfolding and locking that is fiddly in cold hands. This one uses a gas piston: release the frame, and the front wheel swings out on its own.
There is an oversized accessory bag under the scorecard console, plus holders for a drink and an umbrella. It fits any standard golf bag, so you do not need to know what he owns. Our full BagBoy Nitron review has more detail.
- Two-second auto-open, no assembly puzzle
- Fits any standard golf bag
- Real impact on how he feels after 18 holes
- Check the garage first; he may already have one
- Not useful if he only ever takes a buggy
- Large box, so hard to hide before the day
★★★★★
Most useful: Titleist Tour Double Canopy Umbrella
A 68-inch double canopy that lets wind pass through instead of turning inside out. Unglamorous, and the most-used thing on this list between November and March.
68-inch coverage
UV protection
Recognisable brand
Nobody puts an umbrella at the top of a wish list, and yet this is the gift for a male golfer that gets opened, shrugged at, and then used forty times a year. British golf is played in weather that destroys cheap umbrellas, and a high street one lasts about two rounds.
The double canopy is the point. Two layers with a vent between them let a gust blow straight through rather than catching the fabric and flipping it. At 68 inches across, it covers him and the bag together, which single-canopy umbrellas often do not.
It is also a badge, and golfers care about that more than they admit. For cheaper alternatives, our guide to golf umbrellas covers the range, or browse all in-stock golf umbrellas.
- Impossible to buy the wrong size
- Survives wind that wrecks cheaper umbrellas
- Covers golfer and bag at 68 inches
- Not an exciting thing to unwrap on its own
- He may own one already, though they do wear out
- Large item, awkward to gift wrap
★★★★★
Safest bet: Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track
A dozen premium golf balls with three coloured lines printed on them to help him line up putts. Balls cannot be the wrong size or a duplicate, because he loses them.
Soft feel
Suits most handicaps
Never a duplicate
If you take one thing from this page, take this: golf balls are consumable. Every golfer loses them in ponds, gorse and long grass, so a dozen good ones is never wasted and never a duplicate. That is why balls remain the most reliable of all men’s golf gifts.
The ERC Soft is Callaway’s answer for the large middle of the golfing population. It feels soft off the putter and the wedge while still going a long way off the tee. You do not need to know his swing speed to buy it, which is the kind of decision a non-golfer should not have to make.
Triple Track is the visible feature: three coloured lines printed around the ball so he can aim it and see whether the putter face is square. Our Callaway golf ball comparison explains where it sits in the range, and the full golf balls category has the alternatives.
- Cannot be the wrong size or a duplicate
- Alignment lines are useful, not decorative
- Suits a wide range of abilities
- Predictable if it is the only thing in the box
- Loyal Titleist players may have a preference
- Not a keepsake; it will be used up
★★★★★
Best stocking filler: Ping Icon Golf Headcovers
A padded sock that slips over a club head to stop it rattling against the others. Black and white, and it fits any club brand, not just Ping.
Fits any brand
Under £25
Easy to wrap
Headcovers are the small, cheap, cannot-go-wrong end of men’s golf gifts. Clubs bang against each other in the bag and the finish chips, so a cover on the driver and fairway wood is sensible. They also get left on tee boxes, so a replacement is welcome even if he has some.
These Ping Icon covers are sold individually for driver, fairway or hybrid, so you can buy one or build a set. The retro black-and-white styling avoids the loud novelty designs that look funny for one round and embarrassing thereafter, and the velour lining is the part that protects the club.
They fit clubs from any manufacturer, so you do not need to know what he plays. Our golf headcovers guide runs through the alternatives.
- Fits any brand of club
- Understated design he will actually use
- Small, cheap and easy to wrap
- Sold singly, so a set costs more
- Modest on its own as a main gift
- Under £30, so add something to get free delivery
★★★★★
Best GPS watch: Garmin Approach S12
The same distances as a handheld unit, worn on the wrist so there is nothing to carry. Simple by design, with 43,000 preloaded courses and a battery that lasts about thirty rounds between charges.
Digital scorecard
Adjustable strap
No subscription
Some golfers want the yardage on their wrist rather than in a pocket, and the S12 is the version of that we sell most of. It shows the front, middle and back of the green plus hazards and doglegs, and it keeps the score so he can stop scribbling on a card.
Garmin deliberately kept this one simple. There is no map to swipe, no phone pairing required to play, and no monthly fee. The strap adjusts like any watch strap, so it counts as a no-size gift. If he already owns a handheld, this still works as an upgrade rather than a duplicate.
- Nothing to carry or clip on
- Genuinely simple to set up and use
- Keeps the scorecard automatically
- No slope adjustment at this price
- Small screen compared with a handheld
- Not a general fitness smartwatch
★★★★★
Best polo shirt: FootJoy Stretch Pique
Our single best-selling golf shirt, in a stretch pique fabric that moves with the swing and does not cling. It is the safe clothing choice because most clubs require a collar, so it never sits unworn.
Four-way stretch
Wide colour range
Club dress code safe
Being straight about this one: it needs a chest size, so check a shirt in his wardrobe before you order. If you cannot, our 60-day returns policy covers an unworn swap, and buying in late November leaves that window open well past Christmas.
With that said, it is the clothing item we would back over any other. Golf clubs almost all require a collared shirt, so a good polo is worn constantly rather than saved for best. The stretch pique fabric wicks moisture and keeps its shape through the wash, and the colour range is broad enough to find something he would pick himself. Navy, black and white are the low-risk choices. You can see the full range on our men’s golf shirts page.
- Our best-selling polo, by some distance
- Meets club dress codes everywhere
- Colour choice means it feels chosen, not generic
- You need to know his chest size
- Athletic fit is cut slimmer than a classic polo
- He may already own several
★★★★★
Best winter layer: Ping Ramsey Half Zip Fleece
A ribbed fleece with a half zip at the neck, worn over a polo to add warmth without bulk. Ping’s SensorWarm treatment keeps the heat in while still letting the fabric breathe on the walk between shots.
Half-zip venting
Swing-friendly cut
Eight colourways
A Christmas present is opened in the coldest part of the golfing year, which makes a mid-layer one of the better-timed gifts for men who play through winter. This one is warm enough for a frosty Sunday but thin enough that he can still turn his shoulders, which is the balance cheap fleeces get wrong.
The half zip is the useful detail. He can open it walking uphill and close it standing on a tee, so it adapts as the round warms up. It needs a chest size, so check a jumper he already owns, and lean on the 60-day returns policy if you are guessing. There are eight colourways, and the marl greys and navies suit most people. More options sit on our men’s golf sweaters page.
- Perfectly timed for a December present
- Warm without restricting the swing
- Ping branding is understated rather than loud
- You need to know his chest size
- Fleece, so not waterproof or windproof
- Eight colours is a lot to choose between
★★★★☆
Best value layer: Under Armour Tech 2.0 Half Zip
A lightweight half zip in Under Armour’s Tech fabric, quick-drying and soft against the skin. The cheapest clothing pick here, and the one most likely to get worn away from the course as well as on it.
Quick drying
Wears off the course
Under £35
If the Ping fleece is more than you want to spend, this does a similar job for under £35. It is thinner, so it works as an autumn and spring layer rather than a deep-winter one, but it is also the piece he is most likely to pull on for the school run or the pub.
Under Armour is a name almost everyone recognises, which helps when you are buying for someone whose taste you cannot predict. Sizing runs true, and the cut is athletic rather than boxy. As with the other clothing here, you need a chest size, and the 60-day returns policy is your safety net if you have to guess.
- Lowest price of the four clothing picks
- Worn off the course as well as on it
- Brand recognition without a premium price
- You need to know his chest size
- Too thin for the coldest winter rounds
- Less golf-specific than the Ping fleece
★★★★★
Best multipack: FootJoy ProDry Socks, 6 pairs
Six pairs of cushioned golf socks with moisture control, an arch support band and a mesh panel over the top of the foot. Dull to unwrap, and quietly one of the most used things he will own.
Cushioned sole
Six pairs
One size, UK 7-11
Socks sound like a joke present until you consider that he plays four hours at a time in wet British grass. Golf socks are built differently from ordinary ones, with cushioning under the ball of the foot and a band across the arch that stops them sliding down inside a shoe.
This pack covers UK sizes 7 to 11 in one size, so unlike the shirts and layers, you do not need to check anything beyond whether his feet are roughly average. Six pairs are enough to make him stop thinking about it for a season, which is the whole appeal. Pair it with something smaller from the strips above to make the box look fuller.
- One size covers UK 7 to 11
- Six pairs, so it lasts a whole season
- Properly built for four hours on grass
- Not exciting to open on its own
- No use if he takes a UK 12 or above
- Quarter length, so low on the ankle
Golf jargon, translated
You will meet these words while shopping for gifts for men who play. Here is what they actually mean, without the marketing.
Slope
A GPS feature that adjusts the distance for hills. Uphill plays longer than the flat number suggests, and it must be switched off in competitions.
Handicap
A number describing how good he is. Under 10 means very good; above 20 means still learning. It does not affect anything here.
Compression
How firm a golf ball is. Softer suits slower swings, firmer suits faster ones. Ignore it and buy a soft ball like the ERC Soft.
Fairway wood and hybrid
Two types of club he hits from a long way out. Headcovers are sold to fit each shape, so check the label before ordering.
Push trolley
A wheeled frame he pushes his bag on. An electric trolley drives itself, and a buggy is the ride-on cart.
Mid-layer
A thin jumper worn over a polo shirt for warmth. A half-zip is one with a short zipper at the neck so he can vent it.
Golf Gifts for Men ratings
Buying guides usually score kits based on performance, which is the wrong test here. We have rated these golf gifts for men based on four factors that determine whether a present lands: how safe the choice is, how likely it is to be used, how good it feels to open, and what it costs.
| Gift | Safe choice | Will get used | Wow factor | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| BagBoy Nitron Push Trolley | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Titleist Tour Double Canopy | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Ping Icon Headcovers | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Garmin Approach S12 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| FootJoy Stretch Pique Polo | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Ping Ramsey Half Zip Fleece | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Under Armour Tech 2.0 Half Zip | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| FootJoy ProDry Socks, 6 pairs | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Scores reflect our view as gift merchants, not the results of laboratory testing. Scroll sideways on mobile to see all columns.
Which one should you buy?
Priority 1: Do you know whether he already uses a GPS or rangefinder?
- NO, he does not → Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope, £99.99
- YES, he has one → Skip to Priority 2
Priority 2: Does he carry his bag on his shoulder?
- YES, and he complains about it → BagBoy Nitron Push Trolley, £259
- NO, he uses a trolley or buggy → Skip to Priority 3
Priority 3: Do you know his chest size?
- YES → FootJoy Stretch Pique Polo at £44.49, or the Ping Ramsey fleece at £44.50 for winter
- NO → Stay away from clothing, or use the 60-day returns policy as cover
Priority 4: What is your budget?
- Around £110 → Garmin Approach S12 GPS watch
- Around £50 → Titleist umbrella, or the FootJoy sock six-pack
- Around £40 → Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track balls
- Under £35 → Under Armour half zip, or Ping Icon Headcovers with a second small item
Three buyers, three answers
Most people shopping for gifts for male golfers fall into one of these three situations. Find yours.
Buying for a partner who plays every weekend
Profile: Out on Saturday and Sunday, has a handicap, owns most of the basics already.
Recommendation: Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope GPS, £99.99.
Why: A regular player has clubs, shoes and a bag. What he probably lacks is accurate distances on every shot.
Buying for someone who has just taken up the game
Profile: Started this year, borrowed or budget clubs, plays a handful of times a month.
Recommendation: Callaway ERC Soft Triple Track balls, £39.99, plus a Ping headcover.
Why: Beginners lose balls, so a dozen good ones is genuinely welcome. Avoid clubs entirely until he knows what he wants.
Buying for a club golfer who already owns everything
Profile: Member somewhere, plays in competitions, has strong opinions about equipment.
Recommendation: Titleist Tour Double Canopy Umbrella, £48.50.
Why: Umbrellas wear out quietly, and a tour-standard one is an upgrade he would not buy himself.
Need expert advice? Tell us roughly how often he plays and what he already owns, and we will point you to something sensible. Our PGA professional team is happy to help. Call us free on 0800 3681097 or email sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
When is the last order date for Christmas delivery?
Order by the third week of December to be comfortable, and earlier for larger items.
Our exact Christmas cut-off dates are published on the website each December, so check them before ordering. Free UK standard delivery applies to every order over £30. Trolleys travel on a separate service, so give those a few extra days.
What if he already owns it, or does not like it?
Our 60-day returns policy covers you.
If a product is unused, unopened, and in its original packaging, it can be returned within 60 days for a full refund. Buying in late November still leaves the window open well past Christmas, which is why we suggest ordering early rather than late.
Are golf gifts for men safe to buy if I know nothing about golf?
Yes, provided you stay away from clubs and shoes.
Those depend on fittings you are unlikely to know. Balls, umbrellas, headcovers, socks, GPS units and trolleys all work regardless of how tall he is or how he swings. The four clothing picks here need a chest size, so check the label first or use our 60-day returns policy.
Should I buy a GPS or a rangefinder?
A GPS is the easier gift for most golfers.
A GPS automatically displays distances from preloaded course maps, so there is nothing to aim for or learn. A rangefinder is a small laser he points at the flag; it is more precise but requires a steady hand. As a present, the GPS is lower risk. Our golf GPS comparison covers both.
Can I get gifts for men wrapped or sent directly?
Orders can be shipped to a different delivery address at checkout.
Products arrive in manufacturer packaging rather than gift wrap, so if it is going straight to the recipient, you may want to add your own. Call the team on 0800 3681097 if you need something handled carefully.
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Our verdict – Golf Gifts for Men
Across the whole range of golf gifts for men, the Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope GPS at £99.99 is the one we would put in the box. It asks nothing of you as a buyer beyond knowing that he plays, and slope technology makes it meaningfully better than the free app on his phone.
If the budget is larger and he still carries his bag, the BagBoy Nitron at £259 will change how he feels at the end of a round more than anything else here. If he would rather have the yardage on his wrist, the Garmin Approach S12 at £109.99 does the same job as our top pick in a different shape. If the budget is smaller, the Callaway ERC Soft dozen at £39.99 is a good bet, and the Ping Icon headcovers at £24.50 fill a stocking neatly.
Among the clothing, the FootJoy Stretch Pique polo at £44.49 is our best seller for good reason, and the Ping Ramsey fleece at £44.50 is the better bet if he plays through winter. Both need a chest size, so check a label. The Titleist umbrella is the least exciting item on this page and probably the one he will use most, which is a fair description of golf in Britain generally.
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Free UK standard delivery on every order over £30, and a 60-day returns policy if he already has one or the size is wrong.
Bushnell Phantom 2 Slope £99.99 · BagBoy Nitron £259 · Callaway ERC Soft £39.99
Complete Your Setup: more men’s golf gifts
- Golf Bags – a substantial present, but check what he already uses.
- Men’s Golf Sweaters – warm mid-layers, though you will need his size.
- Golf Practice Aids – putting mats and training tools for the closed season.
- Stand Bag Guide – lightweight carry bags if a trolley is not the answer.
The rules of the game, including which distance-measuring devices are permitted in competition, are set by The R&A.
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