Golfers love anything that helps them score better, from accurate yardages to premium balls and practice at home.
We picked four gifts for every level of golfer.
What to Look For
- Skill level: Beginners benefit from GPS watches; serious golfers love rangefinders.
- Tournament rules: Slope features must be switchable off for tournament play.
- Ball preference: Many golfers have a favorite ball; Pro V1 is a safe bet.
- Winter practice: Putting mats keep skills sharp in the off-season.
- Budget: Balls are a safe small gift; rangefinders are a splurge.
Our Top Picks
Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Laser Rangefinder
Bushnell's Tour V6 Shift adds slope-adjusted distances with an external switch to turn slope off for tournaments.
A premium gift for serious golfers.
Garmin Approach S12 GPS Golf Watch
Garmin's Approach S12 is preloaded with tens of thousands of courses and shows front, middle, and back distances.
An easy, affordable way to get yardages.
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls (Prior Generation), One Dozen
Titleist Pro V1 is one of the most popular premium balls in golf. This listing is the prior generation.
A safe, appreciated gift for most golfers.
Perfect Practice Compact 8' Putting Mat
Perfect Practice's compact mat brings putting practice indoors.
Great for keeping skills sharp in the off-season.
How We Chose
We chose golf gifts that help with distances, scoring, and practice, across budgets.
Bottom Line
The Bushnell Tour V6 Shift is the best golf gift for serious players. The Garmin Approach S12 is great value, Pro V1 balls are a safe bet, and a putting mat keeps skills sharp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are rangefinders legal in tournaments?
Many events allow distance devices with slope disabled. Check local rules.
GPS watch or rangefinder?
GPS watches give quick yardages; rangefinders give exact distances to targets.
Are prior-generation Pro V1s still good?
Yes, they're a premium ball and often cost less.
Do putting mats help?
They build stroke consistency, especially in winter.
