Gifts Every Golfer Needs at Least One of
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The key to giving great gifts is knowing what the person you're giving them to likes. If they happen to be one of the 25 million people in the U.S. who's a fan of golf, this gift guide is for you.
Skip the tacky, cheaply made novelty gifts. All of these golf gifts have stellar reviews and are made to last. We might even have to pick up No. 6 for ourselves.
A Classic Polo
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Why golfers need the Under Armour Golf Polo: Polos are practically the uniform of golf, so investing in a comfortable one is worth it. Under Armour is known for making light, breathable sportswear, and this polo is no different. It wicks away moisture and has a fuller cut for all-day comfort.
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A Waffle-Knit Fleece to Keep Out the Wind
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Why golfers need the Callaway Men's Waffle-Knit Fleece Golf Jacket: Heavy fleeces are required when temperatures really drop. Once you're warmed up, however, you'll want a lighter layer underneath. This zip-up thermal jacket is light and comfortable, with a soft, knit fabric designed to keep you warm, but not too warm.
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Or a Softshell Vest for Warmer Days
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Why golfers need the Little Donkey Andy Men's Lightweight Softshell Vest: For a gift that's not just for golf, this vest is awesome. It's water-repellent but breathable, and it has just enough coverage for exercise on cool days. It's great for running, hiking and, yes, golfing, especially when it's foggy or drizzly out.
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Golf Shoes in Their Favorite Color
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Why golfers need Premiere Series Packard Golf Shoes: There are cheaper golf shoes on the market, but these offer a taste of luxury. They're iconic and functional, made with waterproof leather, full-leather linings and low-profile cleats for plenty of grip. The coolest part? You have the option of designing your golf shoes, from the size and width to the color of the base, saddle, accents and laces.
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Good Socks Are Boring but Essential
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Why golfers need Swiftwick Golf Socks: All socks are not created equal. Cheap socks leave your feet feeling sweaty and can lead to blisters. These, however, wick away moisture, provide cushion and won't slip around in leather shoes.
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Leather Golf Gloves That Feel Luxurious
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Why golfers need Callaway Men's OptiColor Leather Glove: Wearing a golf glove helps your game by improving grip and control. Some reviewers are such fans of this particular model that they've sworn off all other gloves.
Take it from Travis on Amazon, who sounds like he wants to marry the thing: "I’m not going to say that I’m 100 percent this glove took strokes off of my score, but my game absolutely improved while using this glove. I’ve spent a lot of money on other gloves, but this is my forever glove. I will buy this glove until it’s not available anymore. I get such a good grip on the club with this glove. It’s [more] noticeable than other gloves. It’s why I’m writing a review. BUY ONE."
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A Sleek GPS Golf Watch That Records Shot Distance
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Why golfers need the Garmin Approach S40: Sure, it's a splurge, but it's so worth it. Gone are the days of sports watches being ugly or obnoxiously showy. This smartwatch shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green, automatically detects shot distances and comes preloaded with more than 41,000 courses from around the world. It doubles as an advanced activity tracker, too. Basically, it does everything an avid golfer could want it to.
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A Net They Can Practice With at Home
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Why golfers need a golf practice net: Practice makes perfect, and it's hard to fit a trip to the golf course into your schedule as often as you'd like. (Unless you're retired, in which case, we're very jealous.) A practice net lets you master your swing without leaving the backyard.
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And for More Practice, a Swing Trainer Stick
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Why golfers need the SKLZ Gold Flex Golf Swing Trainer: Again, hitting the green every day isn't realistic for most golfers, but practicing at home is. Trainer sticks are weighted and help to improve strength, form and swing tempo. Plus, they're really easy to use, and they double as a warm-up tool.
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A Tool to Perfect Putting Skills
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Why golfers need the PuttOut Pressure Putt Trainer: Another useful practice tool, this training aid works by simulating the condition of putting into a real hole. The putt is returned the same distance it would have traveled past the hole if you'd missed it, providing helpful feedback to improve accuracy over time. It rejects bad putts and returns good ones, so your aim and pace are almost guaranteed to improve with regular use.
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A Lightweight Golf Rangefinder
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Why golfers need the AOFAR GX-6F PRO Golf Rangefinder: For serious golfers, a rangefinder is a must. This one is crazy good at measuring distance accurately, operates in seconds and works well for teaching and golf tournaments. It's also way less expensive than some other models, but it works just as well.
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A Golf Bag That Holds Absolutely Everything
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Why golfers need the Founders Club Premium Cart Bag: How is anyone supposed to golf without something to tote their clubs in? This heavy-duty cart bag has 14 dividers and 12 pockets to keep all your gear organized, plus an insulated cooler pocket to keep a refreshing beverage ice cold.
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Personalized Golf Balls
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Why golfers need Titleist Pro V1 Custom Golf Balls: Honestly, they don't. Plain white Titleist Pro V1 golf balls are top-of-the-line as it is. Customization just makes for a more personalized gift. Just upload a logo, photo, fun saying or inscription, and finding your golf ball on the course just became so much more fun.
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A Stylish Leather Golf Accessory Bag
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Whygolfers need a Royce New York Golf Accessory Bag: Eco-friendly options are amazing, but we have to admit: It's hard not to love leather golf products. There's something about leather that just feels upscale. This simple pouch is made for storing tees, a divot tool, ball markers, a score card and a pen. You can also have it monogrammed at Saks Fifth Avenue's monogram shop in New York City for free.
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A Golf-Themed Grilling Set
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Why golfers need the Poligo Golf-CLub Style BBQ Tool Set: Not to buy into stereotypes, but a lot of golfers love grilling. Unite their two great loves with a fun novelty set of golf-club-style grilling tools. According to the reviews, the tools hold up over time and are easy to clean, so they won't end up getting shoved into the back of the kitchen drawer to collect dust.
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A Classy Golf Decanter Set
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Why golfers need the Infused Golf Decanter Set: No one needs a fancy whiskey decanter, but what golfer wouldn't want one? Treat yourself. Alternatively, treat yourself to a much less expensive set of golf ball-shaped whiskey glasses. It's the thought that counts.
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A Subscription to the Only Golf Magazine Worth Reading
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Why golfers need a Golfer's Journal subscription: People don't subscribe to magazines much these days, but Golfer's Journal is a worthy exception. It's light on ads and heavy on golf news, course openings, competitions and other exclusive golf stories that can't be found elsewhere.
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