30 Best Golf Gifts for Golfers: Golf Gadgets for Every Budget!

Golfing dads love golf stuff. The problem, as kids of golfing dads know, is that they can be picky about the stuff they love.

So if you’re shopping for a dad who golfs, especially if you yourself don’t play the game, a little guidance can go a long way. We’ve gone a step further with 30 can’t-miss gift options, each one vetted by golfers. There’s selections for several of the most popular golf equipment categories as well as choices for every budget.

With this list, it’s as simple as finding something you know your dad doesn’t have and that fits your budget, or just picking randomly. Every choice here is a winner. And if you do get something that he can’t use, just send it back. You’ll enjoy at least 30 days (60 days for most items) of no-questions-asked returns to go along with free two-day shipping.

There’s no reason to jump all around the internet looking for that perfect golf gift. It’s already right here on this list.

Great Golf Gift for Dad Ideas (from $5.00 to $269.99)

PlayBetter Microfiber Towel: $5.00

 

 

This is a simple no-brainer. Any golfer would welcome a high-quality microfiber towel. It’s perfect for cleaning golf clubs, rangefinder lenses, and sunglasses. A PlayBetter Microfiber Towel is a great throw-in, gift add-on option, but don’t sleep on it as a legit gift itself. Regular golfers always make great use of an accessory like this.

PlayBetter Club Brush: $15.99

This is the perfect small-gift option that every golfer needs. You can’t hit consistently accurate shots without clean clubfaces, including deep in the grooves. A clean clubface allows for better grip and spin control on the ball.

This ergonomic tool is designed with soft rubber grips and dual nylon brush heads for gentle cleaning even when applying heavy scrubbing pressure.

Puma PopTop Mini: $40.00

For on-the-course music without breaking the bank, the Puma PopTop Mini is an excellent choice. At just $40, this sleek and pocket-friendly speaker offers dual-pairing capability and is water, dust, and shock-proof. It even comes with a leash accessory for easy attachment to your golf bag.

Puma Golf Shoe Bag: $50.00

If your golfing dad travels and doesn't have a golf shoe bag, he'll love one. Why? Because golf shoes stink, they’re dirty, and even spikeless shoes can damage clothing. That makes them tough to pack in a suitcase with other things.

This Puma bag features metal eyelets for ventilation, a two-way zip opening, an internal shoe divider, and a carry handle. It’s an excellent accessory for short- or long-distance golf travelers.

Sun Mountain 2024 Kube Golf Travel Bag: $269.99

The Kube, Sun Mountain’s newest travel bag, represents a breakthrough in golf travel gear. That’s because when it’s not in use as a full-size golf travel bag, it folds down to just 9” x 13” x 14.5” for very convenient storage.

The bag is constructed with hardy, ballistic-style fabric in combination with plastic half-shells. There’s also dense foam padding through the top of the bag to protect clubs. Heavy-duty, two-way zippers run the length of the bag for easy loading. Empty, the Kube weighs just 6.8 pounds.

Best Golf Speakers (from $99.99 to $249.00)

Bushnell Wingman Mini: $99.99

The Bushnell Wingman Mini is the perfect golf gift for a walking golfer who wants to join the on-course music trend. As great as today’s golf speakers are, they’re also heavy and awkwardly shaped and don’t go particularly well with walking a golf course. Which is why the Wingman Mini is such a standout.

For $99.99, you’ll be giving all of the Bushnell golf speaker advantages, but in a speaker that weighs only 6 ounces. Features include:

• Audible yardages
• A carabiner for easy connection to any golf bag
• A cart magnet for those times your dad wants to ride
• Connection to the Bushnell Golf app
• Waterproof protection
• TWS Technology allowing two Minis to sync and play simultaneously

Precision Pro ACE: $149.99

Our pick for the best golf speaker value and a solid alternative to the Bushnell brand, which tends to dominate the golf speaker space, is the Precision Pro ACE. For just $149.99, this speaker actually features some very interesting innovation.

With both a speaker and a built-in LCD display, not only do you get audible and visible front/middle/back distances, but you can even input information about your own game to get customized yardages that factor in:

• Launch angle
• Spin rate
• Altitude
• Ball speed
• Temperature
• Humidity

On top of all of that, you can also record customized shout-outs to add more fun to the course. That’s a lot of value for $149.99!

Bushnell Wingman 2: $169.99

Bushnell took their wildly popular and trendsetting Wingman speaker, souped it up to include even more features, and barely raised the price. The new Wingman 2 includes:

• A stronger BITE magnet
• A magnetic attachment on the remote control
• A battery-indicator light
• An improved USB-C/USB-A power bank
• Custom messages option

To go along with awesome audio, yardages both audible and via a full golf hole map in the app, and a 14-hour battery life, the Wingman 2 also allows you to record custom messages and greetings so that you can either spice up the trash talking in your group or offer classy first-tee introductions. However you choose to use it, it’s a fun golf speaker feature.

Read our in-depth Bushnell Wingman 2 review for a full breakdown of all that this new best-in-class golf speaker brings to the course.

Blue Tees Golf Player+: $249.00

The Player+ golf speaker offers everything you could want, including both touchscreen and audible features and yardages. This speaker is not only functional but also sleek and cool-looking. It boasts a large, bright, backlit LCD display that enhances the design.

To access all the features, such as drive distances and layup and hazard yardages, you’ll need a $49 per year Blue Tees membership. The subscription unlocks enhanced features, like announcing your longest drive to your playing partners and providing club suggestions.

While the gifting a subscription fee isn’t always ideal, this golf speaker is such a good product that we think your dad will still love his present.

Best Golf Watches and Handheld GPS (from $129.99 to $649.99)

Bushnell Phantom 2 Golf GPS Handheld: $129.99

Looking for the perfect, wallet-friendly gift for a golfing dad who doesn’t yet have a GPS device, golf watch, or rangefinder? The Bushnell Phantom 2 is an exceptional choice. It delivers all the vital details — distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, hazard and layup distances, and moveable pin placement. This compact handheld device also features a magnet for easy attachment to a cart or clubhead.

For dads who prefer or require larger fonts, the Phantom 2 is an excellent option. The numbers are prominently displayed, and its transflective screen ensures readability even in bright sunlight.

Coming sometime soon is a Phantom 3 version that includes slope-compensated distances. Keep it locked on the PlayBetter golf blog to get the latest when that product drops.

SkyCaddie LX2: $149.95

If your golfer just wants accurate front/middle/back yardages, the SkyCaddie LX2 is ideal — and it’s only $150.

This compact 1.28-inch touchscreen watch has no subscription fees and comes loaded with essentials: a step counter, alarms, a stopwatch, a timer, and a digital scorecard. It also includes preloaded yardages for more than 35,000 golf courses.

For the golfer who isn’t a tech enthusiast but values ease and convenience on the course, the SkyCaddie LX2 is a perfect, budget-friendly gift. It gets our nod for the best basic golf watch because it combines simplicity with functionality, making it a thoughtful present at a great price.

Shot Scope G5: $149.99

If you’re shopping for a golfer who wants a GPS golf watch that can track all of their stats, but you want to spend just half of what normally costs $300-plus to get that kind of capability, the Shot Scope G5 is your best option.

This golf watch doesn’t come with tracking tags like some of the most expensive Shot Scope selections, but for just $149.99, the G5 includes a built-in shot distance measurement feature. So the golfer hits the shot, they’ll be able to input into the watch what club they hit. Then when they get to their ball, the watch will automatically calculate the distance of the last shot.

To get that kind of game-improvement tool at this price is an awesome bargain, but the G5 also features:

• Front/Middle/Back yardages
• Distances to front and carry of hazards
• Yardages to doglegs and distances to layup points
• More than 36,000 preloaded courses worldwide
• Digital scorecard
• Multiple clock faces
• Battery life of more than 36 holes
• No subscription fees

Bushnell iON Elite: $199.99

Do you have a budget of $200 for the perfect golf gift? The Bushnell iON Elite golf watch is an excellent choice. While there are decent golf watch options for around $150, stretching your budget a bit more for the iON Elite is worth it.

This watch gives your dad everything he needs without overwhelming him with unnecessary features. It covers the essentials brilliantly: front, center, and back yardages, scorekeeping, green view, moveable pin placement, distances for up to six hazards or layups per hole, and a 12-hour battery life.

Sure, some golf watches offer more bells and whistles, but does your dad really need all that? Probably not.

Bushnell’s reputation for durable, high-quality golf tech is well-known among golfers. It’s a trusted brand, making the iON Elite a reliable and impressive gift choice.

Shot Scope X5: $299.99

If you’re looking for a very nice golf watch that isn’t quite as luxurious (or expensive) as some of the highest-end models but that still delivers almost all of the best features, here it is. The Shot Scope X5, at $299.99 and with no annual subscriptions, packs a serious punch for the price.

The X5 is stylish, and the band is very comfortable. Most importantly, the information it delivers is incredible and accurate. To get shot-tracking tags included and all of the resulting stats about your golf game, with no subscription fee, is crazy!

Shot Scope X5 features include:

• Green view with pin placement
• Front and carry distance for water and bunker hazards
• Layup points and doglegs on each hole
• More than 36,000 preloaded courses
• Automatic performance tracking
• Multiple clock-face designs
• Step counter
• Digital scorecard
• More than 100 statistics about your game, including Srokes Gained and handicap benchmarking

Garmin Approach S42: $299.99

Many golf watches fall short when it comes to off-course style, often being too bulky, especially for smaller wrists. The Garmin Approach S42 breaks the mold with its sleek design, featuring a smaller 1.2-inch watch face and a narrower silicone band. Plus, you can choose from three attractive color options.

While it doesn’t have all the advanced features of the S62 or S70, like a virtual caddie, wind speed and direction, or a heart rate monitor, the S42 covers all the essentials. It’s perfect for a golfer who values both functionality and style.

The Garmin S42’s touchscreen gives precise yardages to the green and hazards, and you can manually adjust the pin placement. The watch also includes a step counter and weather updates.

Garmin Approach S62: $499.99

This just might be the best golf watch for most golfers. Yes, the Garmin Approach S70 has more features, but the S62 does almost as much and costs $150 less. That means that if you want to buy a very serious golf gift but maybe want to shop just short of dropping the kind of coin it takes to buy the most cutting-edge technology, the S62 makes for a great golf watch for dad gift.

The S62 includes virtual caddie functionality, meaning it gives club recommendations based on past performance as well as current conditions, including wind speed and direction and slope adjustments. You’ll get detailed color maps of every hole on more than 41,000 golf courses, with pin placements, hazard locations, and ideal landing areas.

This golf watch is also a feature-packed fitness tracker that includes a heart rate monitor, a pulse oxygen sensor, a sleep sensor, a step counter, a stress level monitor, and more.

Garmin Approach S70: $649.99

If you’ve got the budget for the best golf watch, here it is. This is the highest-end golf GPS watch of 2024.

The S70 has everything! No other golf watch combines innovation, features, reliable performance, and style in a way that can rival the S70.

Among the features:

• A super-bright AMOLED touchscreen display
• Maps and yardages from 43,000+ preloaded golf courses
• Club suggestions based on performance and even wind speed and direction
• A plays-like distance feature that takes into account slope and weather
• 24/7 health monitoring and activity tracking
• A stylish, lightweight build and ceramic bezel
• Much, much more

The S70 comes in Black, White, or Gray, and there’s a 47mm or 42mm option. It’s a beautiful and functional around-the-clock watch, appropriate for even high-end occasions.

Best Golf Rangefinders (from $149.99 to $599.99)

Shot Scope PRO L2: $149.99

Crazy as it may sound, for just $149.99, you can get a golf rangefinder that includes:

• Adaptive slope technology
• A robust built-in magnet for easy cart attachment
• Target-lock vibration for precise readings
• Measurements in both yards and meters
• A range of up to 700 yards
• 6x magnification
• Precision clear lens
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Accuracy within 1 yard
• Water resistance
• A 24-month warranty
• A replaceable CR2-3V battery

The Shot Scope PRO L2 doesn’t include every cutting-edge feature, and its build quality and optics aren’t on par with the most expensive rangefinders, but for $149.99, it’s an exceptional value. It performs reliably and efficiently, offering everything most golfers actually need.

Available in Blue or Gray.

Blue Tees Series 3 Max Golf Laser Rangefinder: $269.98

The Blue Tees Series 3 Max, available in navy, black, or pink, gets our vote for best looking golf rangefinder of 2024. And it's a very reliable laser that’s packed with features, including:

• Slope Adjusted Yardages
• Magnetic Cart Mount
• Auto-Ambient Display
• Flag-Lock Pulse Vibration
• Ultra-Clear Display
• 900-Yard Range
• Water-Resistance
• More

If your dad doesn’t yet have a rangefinder, you can rest assured he’d love one. Here’s an option that includes a little style.

Bushnell Tour V6/V6 Shift: Starting at $299.99

If you’re after a top-tier golf rangefinder without the latest smart tech — and the hefty price tag — you need to seriously consider the Bushnell Tour V6 or V6 Shift. It’s likely the best golf rangefinder for most golfers.

The Tour V6 (without slope) and the V6 Shift (with slope) are built to Bushnell’s high standards, featuring rapid readouts, pinpoint accuracy, 6x magnification, and strong vibration target lock confirmation. Both models also include Bushnell’s patented BITE magnet for easy attachment.

While you can find cheaper or more expensive options, the Bushnell Tour V6/V6 Shift is just an excellent blend of build quality, technology, and value.

Shot Scope PRO ZR: $299.99

If your golf gift budget tops out at $300, this is a great way to max it out. The PRO ZR is Shot Scope’s new flagship laser, and it really packs a lot of technology relative to its price. The PRO ZR might not be quite as luxurious as a top-of-the-line Bushnnell, but it gets awfully close and presents a nice savings opportunity.

PRO ZR features include:

• Target-lock vibration and rapid-fire technology
• DuraShield hardshell exterior
• Extra-strong built-in cart magnet
• Ultra-clear LCD display
• Adaptive slope technology
• Red/Black dual optics
• 6X magnification
• 1,500 yards range
• Free GPS maps
• Replaceable battery

The PRO ZR is also Shot Scope’s best-built and most durable rangefinder to date, and things like target lock speed and vibration are significantly improved over previous Shot Scope products.

Optics aren’t quite up to the standard of a Bushnell or Nikon. But to get slope-adjusted yardages in a rangefinder that’s this well built for just $300 makes the PRO ZR a strong candidate for best rangefinder value 2024.

Check out our Shot Scope PRO ZR product review for a complete breakdown.

Precision Pro NX10 Golf Rangefinder with Slope: $299.99

Get pinpoint accuracy, slope adjustment, AND golf’s only fully customizable rangefinder for just $299.99! The Precision Pro NX10 allows you to add a customizable faceplate to your rangefinder. Favorite team? Company logo? Home course insignia? Your dad can get creative and show some of his personality on the course. You identify the logo, and Precision Pro can outfit you with interchangeable skins that slide on easily and are held in place by a magnet.

Performance-wise, the NX10 delivers incredible accuracy, speedy feedback, magnetic grip, excellent optics, and vibration confirmation when you hit the target.

Nikon COOLSHOT PROII Stabilized: $449.95

A common issue with golf rangefinders is that it can sometimes be difficult to lock onto the target. This is especially true for golfers with shaky hands. The COOLSHOT PROII Stabilized addresses that issue specifically. While it’s lightweight in hand, it steadies easily when it comes to locking on the target and producing accurate yardages.

The COOLSHOT PROII Stabilized has the added benefit of being a leading candidate for the best golf rangefinder optics title with a bright OLED display and beautiful crystal-clear image befitting a company known for camera lenses.

On top of all that, this Nikon rangefinder includes slope-adjusted yardages and is one of the fastest lasers available.

Bushnell Pro X3+: $599.99

This is the latest and greatest from Bushnell. And if you know rangefinders, you know that’s the same thing as saying this is the best golf rangefinder available today.

Bushnell has long been the undisputed leader in rangefinder technology and build quality. And with the Pro X3+, they’ve pulled out all the stops, throwing everything they’ve ever innovated along with the innovations that competitors came up with before them into this one ultimate rangefinder.

And, man, is it awesome! Here’s what we’ve got:

• Wind speed and direction
• Temperature
• Barometric pressure
• Slope
• Locking slope-switch
• Home elevation adjustment
• Dual display with red or black settings
• 7x magnification
• Pinseeker with visual jolt
• Integrated bite magnetic mount
• Range of 5 to 1,300 Yards
• Consistency within 1 Yard at 600-plus yards
• Rubber-armored metal housing
• IPX7 fully waterproof
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Bushnell golf app interaction
• Premium carrying case
• Washable microfiber cloth
• CR2 Battery Included

The wind-speed and direction, temperature, and barometric pressure are game changers. When you combine that with the slope-adjusted yardages and absolutely perfect 7x optics, using this really is a golfer’s dream.

At $599.99, it’s not inexpensive. But you’re not going to find a better rangefinder in 2024.

Want more information? Read our in-depth Bushnell Pro X3+.

Best Golf Simulator Studio Equipment (from $459.00 to $5,999.00)

Fiberbuilt Performance Turf Series Tee Box: $459.00

The Fiberbuilt Performance Turf Series is a game changer for indoor golf simulator studios. These mats are so well-made that even the most critical golfers admit they mimic real grass in a way that’s more realistic than with any other synthetic hitting surface.

Designed with golfer feedback, Fiberbuilt mats address common complaints about hitting mats feeling like concrete or causing wrist and elbow pain. Their mats provide a realistic, injury-preventive surface, vital for accurate indoor practice.

The Performance Turf Series offers:

• Realistic bentgrass fairway feel
• Uniform stance and hitting areas
• Compatibility with real golf tees
• Durable construction for extended use

Fiberbuilt’s dedication to quality ensures that their mats provide a reliable, realistic practice experience. If you’re shopping for a golfer who is setting up an indoor simulator, a Fiberbuilt mat is one of the very best gifts you could give them.

Want to learn more? Read our full Fiberbuilt mat review.

Garmin Approach R10: $599.99

This is the product that started the whole affordable golf launch monitor and simulator craze. For just $600 in a unit the size of a deck of cards, the R10 delivers ball speed, launch angle, launch direction, clubhead speed, club path, backswing and downswing times, angles of attack, clubface angle, spin rate, spin axis, observed ball flight range, carry distance, total distance, smash factor, swing tempo, and apex height.

Because of the R10, the dreams of an affordable golf simulator studio have become realistic for so many die hard golfers. Think of how happy you might make your dad with this little beauty.

Want to learn more? You guessed it, we’ve reviewed the R10!

Rapsodo MLM2PRO: $699.99

If you want to make a splash with a golf gift, there’s no better way than with a golf simulator and launch monitor. And for less than $1,000, the Rapsodo MLM2PRO is our top pick. You’ll be giving the gift of fun, realistic simulator golf plus shot-tracking data metrics like:

• Carry distance
• Total distance
• Side carry
• Club speed
• Ball speed
• Smash factor
• Launch direction
• Launch angle
• Spin rate
• Descent angle
• Spin axis
• Apex
• Shot type

Portable, simple to set up indoors and outdoors, the MLM2PRO is the ultimate tool for game improvement and entertainment. With Doppler radar, two built-in cameras, swing video replay, and slow-motion, closeup impact replay, the MLM2PRO makes for an incredible golf gift.

To learn more about the Rapsodo MLM2PRO, read our full review.

FlightScope Mevo Plus Limited Edition (2024 Model) Portable Launch Monitor and Simulator: $3,499.00

One of the best deals of 2024, this Limited Edition Mevo+ includes all of the data extras from the FlightScope Pro Package and Face Impact Location software PLUS 12 exclusive big-name E6 Connect simulator courses like Pebble Beach, St Andrews, and Bethpage Black!

Better still, the 2024 Limited Edition Mevo Plus includes all of these extras at a savings compared to what you’d pay to buy them a la carte with the standard Mevo+.

No under-$5,000 golf launch monitor provides more data metrics than then the Mevo+ Limited Edition. When you combine portability and its renowned accuracy, this is an excellent choice for golfers who are serious about improvement and realistic simulator rounds.

For more on the Mevo Plus Limited Edition, check out our in-depth review.

PlayBetter SimStudio: Prices Start at $4,499.99

This is a mic-drop, coolest-ever type of golf gift. PlayBetter offers turnkey solutions to transform a golfer’s home into the ultimate golf haven. Choose from four different-sized SimStudio packages, each including everything needed: hitting bay enclosure, impact screen, projector, hitting turf, side barriers, and ball tray.

If your dad already has a golf launch monitor, you can purchase just the SimStudio. Or, we also offer complete packages with various launch monitors. You can buy everything someone would need (other than a computer) to play fully realistic simulator golf!

If your dad dreams of playing year-round, day or night, in the comfort of his home, this is the perfect gift.

Foresight Sports GC3 Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator: Starting at $5,999.00

The problem with most golf launch monitors is that to take full advantage of all that they can do, including playing simulator golf, the owner has to pay an annual subscription. That makes them tough to give as a gift. But the Foresight Sports GC3 is that rare device that’s one of the easiest to recommend for its unmatched accuracy and ease of use and that doesn’t include any subscriptions at all!

The Ball Data Only GC3 reads:

• Carry Distance
• Ball Speed
• Total Spin
• Horizontal Launch Angle
• Vertical Launch Angle
• Back Spin
• Side Spin
• Spin Tilt Axis

The Ball and Club Data model adds:

• Clubhead Speed
• Club Path
• Angle of Attack
• Smash Factor

Each option comes with 25 simulator golf courses, and there’s an option to get a package that adds an additional 10 courses, including some of the biggest tracks, like Pebble Beach and St Andrews.

Read our complete Foresight Sports GC3 review to learn more.

Find the Perfect Golf Gift for Dad

With 30 options ranging from $5 to more than $5,000, you’ve hopefully found something to fit your golf-gift budget. And the beauty is that everything on this list is a standout in its product category. You can shop with total confidence.

Whether you want to give the ultimate gift of a golf simulator or turnkey SimStudio solution, or just something as simple as a really useful golf towel, it’s here. Golf rangefinders, watches, speakers, handheld GPS devices, travel bags, and much more are all here too. All you’ve got to do is choose.

Remember, PlayBetter takes the pressure off of gift giving with our generous 30- or 60-day no-hassle return policy. If your dad already has what you order, or if he’d prefer something different, no worries! Returns are simple at PlayBetter.com!

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc "Shef" Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.