Finding a pullover that looks as good as it wears on the course is pretty tricky. This performance hoodie from Peter Millar is buttery soft and fits comfortably over a polo. It also has great stretch and a clean look that’s going to look appropriate at any country club.
There’s a lot of interesting tech entering the golf sphere, taking advantage of GPS, smartphone apps, and the like. The Arccos sports 14 individual sensors that stick into the grips of each club to track every angle of your gold game. We’re talking pro-level stats and a precise rangefinder, one that works around the specific climate and elevation. And setup only takes about 10 minutes.
Maybe he needs a swing analysis to tighten up his game? Or maybe he just wants to get together with some buddies to play some closest to pin nights on a simulator. Either way, a Five Iron Golf gift card has him covered. With 35 locations around the world, these indoor simulators have everything from leagues to professional club fittings to leagues (all with food and drinks to boot).
He won’t have any complaints if you hand him a box of Pro V1 golf balls. The resounding best golf balls on the planet are never disappoint, and it’s an easy gift you can buy multiple of and hand out to family members and friends.
The Player+ blends together two vital gadgets a weekend warrior needs: a Bluetooth speaker and a rangefinder. The speaker is big enough to give you quality tunes, yet portable enough to fit in a golf bag. On the end of the speaker is the rangefinder, which dials in your yardage to the pin with excellent precision, and then reads off the info to the small display screen. Battery life lasts up to 10 hours, so you can use this bad boy through 36 holes without a charge. Isn’t it beautiful?
It’s time he had a pair of technical golf pants. The Performance Link Pants from Bonobos are just that—they’re lightweight, have a subtle stretch, and are breathable even on the hottest of days. Our editors have played plenty of rounds in these and consider them the premiere golf pant.
This zip-up bag holds two pairs of shoes in the bottom compartment, and a whole mess of apparel and accessories in the top compartment. He can throw this puppy in the trunk and carry all his gear with him to the course.
“Drive for show and putt for dough,” is how the saying goes. Every golfer can always benefit from more (and more consistent) practice on the greens. Give him the ability to do so right from home by practicing those within-10-foot putts that are oh so crucial to drain in a round.
If he likes to golf in style, Bugatchi offers it in spades. This luxury polo is made from a blend of Tencel, polyester, cotton, and silk for that comfortable, moisture-wicking feel. You’ll find premium detailed stitching throughout and a fit that can be worn off course, too.
We are team pro shades on the course (your can’t ever go wrong protecting your eyes), and as such are always looking for sunglasses that perform but also feel like they’re not really there. Tifosi, makers of some great cycling and sport glasses, do a great job for an affordable price with the Rivets here.
This zip-up caddie case measures 10 inches by 5 inches and holds all your small essentials. You can store your tees, golf glove, ball marker, divot tools, and more.
Keep your favorite golfing pants in position with this minimalistic belt from Groove Life. It’s fit with a magnetic buckle and the ideal amount of stretch to accommodate your drives, chips, and putts.
This portable golf ball washer clips onto the side of a bag and is no bigger than a tall boy can—which means it will also sit in most golf cart cup holders.
He will never play like Tiger Woods. But at least he can look just as good in these premium shoes from the GOAT’s brand. Mixing the traditional style with modern details (a 6mm heel drop, a high-density TPU full ground contact plate, and a nine-spike configuration), these are the best traditional style golf shoes we’ve worn this year.
As the saying goes, you drive for show and you putt for dough. But before you can putt, there’s chipping. Help him improve his short game with this chipping wherever he wants (like the backyard) with this sturdy folding net.
This magnetic phone holder is made to attach on a golf cart for hands-free use. Rotate from horizontal to vertical orientation and view hole layouts and record your shots with ease.
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The summer sun on the course is no joke. So make sure he’s fully protected with this Titleist bucket hat. They tend to go in-and-out-of style every few years, and right now they’re in (though if you ask us, shielding yourself from the sun is never out of style).
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This leakproof 30 oz tumbler will hold your favorite beverages, hot or cold; but it also doubles as a unique score keeper. Simply turn the dial on the front to keep tabs on your performance on each hole.
Golfers deserve cool multitools too. This one measures 5 x 3.5 inches and features seven tools: a ball market, brush, stroke counter, cleat tightener, club groove cleaner, a divot repair tool, and a bottle opener with screwdriver.
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear and tech. Baseball, surfing, and camping occupied most of his time growing up.
He also trained in martial arts for 12 years and holds a third degree black belt. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He is also a Certified Beer Server and previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
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