For a golfer who plays most weekends, start with the Amazon Basics golf balls. The World's Smallest putting game suits a fan who putts at a desk.
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Outdoor and sports
An indoor golf putting mat that lies on the floor at home, giving a place to work on putting strokes between rounds.
Why we like it
This mat turns the floor into a green where a golfer fixated on their short game can roll ball after ball.
The short putts they miss on the course get daily attention, not just a few warm-up minutes before a round. While the coffee brews, they can drop a few by the door and send them toward the far end.
Home
A coffee maker for the kitchen counter that brews a pot at home, ready to pour into a mug with breakfast.
Why we like it
For the dawn golfer, this Mr. Coffee maker puts coffee on the kitchen counter before the drive out.
Coffee at home is part of their early routine, so they can skip the drive-through on the way to the course.
Games and puzzles
A tiny desktop take on the Gator Golf putting toy, with a gator target to aim at for quick, lighthearted rounds of putting.
Why we like it
If the golfer on your list owns every serious club, this little game gives their sense of humor something to aim at.
Parked on the garage workbench, it lets them line up a few strokes while new grips dry.
Electronics
Wireless open-ear headphones that leave the ears uncovered, so music keeps playing while the voices and sounds nearby stay easy to hear.
Why we like it
These SHOKZ open-ear headphones give a golfer music during practice and play, with the ears left free.
At the driving range, a favorite playlist runs while the next bay's banter and a partner's tips still come through. Sealed earbuds would shut that out; these keep the playlist and the company together.
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A book on sports psychology by Bob Rotella, published as a single volume to read from start to finish.
Why we like it
Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect gives a golfer a book on the mental game.
He can read a chapter the night before a round. It then sits on the shelf beside his other golf books.
Outdoor and sports
A pack of golf balls to tee up on the course, play through each hole, and replace from the bag whenever one goes missing.
Why we like it
A retiree who plays the municipal course most mornings can keep a steady supply of spares on hand for every round.
A drive sliced into the woods just means dropping another and moving on, rather than hunting through the brush. They can also stash a few in the cart cubby before heading out with regular partners.
Outdoor and sports
A pack of FootJoy WeatherSof golf gloves to wear while swinging clubs on the course or at the range, keeping a spare on hand.
Why we like it
FootJoy WeatherSof gloves let a golfer who splits time between practice buckets and real rounds dedicate a separate one to each.
Heavy warm-up sessions scuff the practice one hard, leaving its partner fresh for days when the score counts. That cleaner partner stays zipped in a side pocket of the bag until the next match.
Outdoor and sports
Practice sticks that lie on the ground at the range or in the yard to check stance, aim and swing path while working on setup.
Why we like it
Alignment sticks match a golfer who spends range sessions fixing where the feet and clubface point before every swing.
Someone that particular about setup wants a visible line on the turf, not a guess from memory. Between buckets, the rods slide back into the bag beside the driver until the next session.
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A golf card game that players carry onto the course and draw from during a round to change how holes are played.
Why we like it
This deck rides in the bag of a golfer who meets the same partners every week and wants fresh surprises.
Twists and penalties hit strong and shaky swingers alike, giving a familiar foursome something new to deal with mid-round. At the clubhouse afterward, the group can recount which twist cost the most strokes.
Games and puzzles
A card game that golfers draw from while out on the course, adding playful twists and challenges to an ordinary round.
Why we like it
This on-course card game brings extra play to the weekend golfer whose group spans very different skill levels.
The cards come out between shots, giving familiar partners a fresh twist on each hole. The deck then slips back into a side pocket of the bag until the next tee time.
Home
A tea infuser basket that holds loose leaves in a mug while they steep, then lifts out so the brewed cup is ready to enjoy.
Why we like it
An OXO Brew infuser lets a tea-drinking golfer steep loose leaves right in the mug before a round.
They choose their leaves with the same care they bring to picking a club for each lie.
Home
A scented candle in a jar, lit to fill a room with a soft fragrance during a calm evening at home.
Why we like it
Yankee Candle's MidSummer's jar candle is a home gift for a golf lover whose days are spent outdoors.
Their bag holds plenty of gear already, so this one belongs to the quieter hours back inside. After a late round, they light the jar and go back over the scorecard hole by hole.
Home
An electric kettle with a long, slender gooseneck spout, used to pour hot water in a slow, controlled stream over coffee grounds or tea leaves.
Why we like it
This Cosori gooseneck kettle suits a golfer who makes pour-over coffee by hand on slow mornings at home.
The slim spout lets them pour slowly over the grounds, with the soft touch of a long putt. They can also heat water for tea when the coffee jar runs low.
Electronics
A handheld laser rangefinder aimed at the flag or a hazard to read the distance, with a magnetic side that clings to a cart frame.
Why we like it
Pacing off yardage from sprinkler heads gets old fast for a weekend player who wants a real number to the flag before each approach.
Club choice stops being a guess made from memory of past rounds. On the longest hole, a quick read settles whether the hybrid or a long iron comes out.
Books
A golf instruction book by Harvey Penick, published as a single volume to read from start to finish.
Why we like it
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book gives a golfer a classic book of lessons to keep in the bag.
He can read a page before heading to the range. Afterward, it stays in the bag for quick reminders on the course.
Yes. The Perfect Practice putting mat lies on the floor for putting strokes at home, and the World's Smallest gator game sits on a desk or workbench for a few lighthearted putts.
A weekend player tired of pacing off yardage gets a reading to the flag or a hazard from the Bushnell V6 rangefinder, and its magnetic side clings to the cart frame.
Partners who meet every week can draw from the golf card game mid-round for twists and penalties. A group with very mixed skill levels gets fresh challenges between shots from the golf course card game.
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