Why us golf? We may never succeed in this, and even when we pass some self-imposed pinnacle of mastery, we are faced with almost endless new problems and a good chance of a terrible setback. However, once you catch the bug, driven by the euphoria of the perfect shot and the restraint to deal with your own emotions, you'll be hooked for life.
The good news is that there is an ever-growing amount of equipment and gadgets offering new ways to improve, enrich and enhance the game we hate to love. To help you hone your search, I've rounded up my favorite golf gifts for every golfer and budget, all link-checked, yours truly. Whether you're a hacker on the hunt or a loved one shopping for victims, below you'll find the perfect gifts for every golfer.
Updated October 2025: We've added the Sun Mountain Matchplay Golf Bag, Heathlander Golf Shoes, Juniper & James Polos and Golf Shorts, and updated pricing.
The Gear team at WIRED has personally tested and reviewed everything that appears in our gift guides. Also be sure to check out The Best Guide to Golf Rangefindersand our gift guides for outdoor enthusiasts, dadsAnd travelers.
It is well known that golf is not the most environmentally friendly game, requiring a lot of resources to create sculptural greens and beautiful landscapes to explore. That doesn't mean you can't lean towards more environmentally friendly ways to play. In my home region of the Pacific Northwest, where there is a lot of rain, we have several courses on sustainable ways to preserve their beauty.
This is not always possible, especially in desert climates, but if you want to take certified courses, this site can help you to the best options in your area around the world. There are plenty of other resources online to help you, and it's always good to feel good about playing in different ways.
