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The Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Golfers
Finding the perfect gift for the golfer in your life doesn’t have to be a challenge. Whether they’re a weekend warrior, a serious competitor, or just starting their golf journey, this curated gift guide features the best golf products of 2025 that will make any golfer smile this holiday season.

FlightScope Mevo Gen2 – Best Launch Monitor for Home Practice

Price Range: $1200-$2500

The FlightScope Mevo Gen2 is a game-changer for golfers who want to improve their game at home or on the range. This portable launch monitor delivers professional-grade data in a compact package.

What makes it special:
- Tracks carry distance, ball speed, club speed, and spin rate and 16 other data parameters
- Works indoors and outdoors
- Connects to your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth
- Compatible with popular golf simulator software
- Small enough to fit in your golf bag
- Comes with 8 courses and no subscriptions
Perfect for: Golfers who practice regularly and want real data to improve their swing, or anyone dreaming of a home golf simulator setup.

Golf Forever Fitness – Best Golf-Specific Training System

Price Range: $200-$400

Golf Forever combines fitness, flexibility, and golf-specific training to help golfers play pain-free and add distance to their game. This comprehensive system includes the Swing Trainer and access to guided workout programs.

What makes it special:
- Reduces back pain and improves flexibility
- Designed by golf fitness experts and medical professionals
- Daily training programs available through their app
- Helps increase swing speed and distance
- Takes just 10-15 minutes per day
- Used by World #1 and major winner Scottie Scheffler
Perfect for: Golfers dealing with back pain, seniors looking to maintain flexibility, or anyone wanting to add yards to their drives.

Takomo Golf 201 Irons – Best Value Premium Irons

Price Range: $600-$700 (full set)

Takomo Golf has disrupted the golf industry by offering tour-quality irons at half the price of major brands. The 201 irons deliver exceptional performance without the premium markup.

What makes it special:
- Forged from soft carbon steel
- Clean, classic blade design
- Exceptional feel and feedback
- 60-day trial period with free returns
- Direct-to-consumer pricing saves hundreds
Perfect for: Low to mid-handicap golfers who want premium irons without breaking the bank, or skilled players looking for traditional blade-style irons.

Bushnell Range Finders & GPS Speakers – Best Distance Technology

Price Range: $200-$500

Bushnell has been the gold standard in golf rangefinders for years. Their 2025 lineup includes both laser and GPS options with crystal-clear optics and pinpoint accuracy, along with class-leading Bluetooth speakers.

Popular models:
- Pro X3+ LINK: Tournament-legal, also with slope and weather adjusted distances for non-competition rounds
- Tour V6 Shift: Magnetic mount, BITE technology
- Wingman HD GPS Speaker: Combines GPS with Bluetooth speaker
What makes them special:
- Industry-leading accuracy within one yard
- Fast focus technology, locks on to your target faster
- JOLT vibration confirms you’ve locked onto the flag
- Weather-resistant designs
- LINK Enabled for Tour-like data and analysis
Perfect for: Any golfer who wants to know exact yardages and make smarter club selections on the course.

LAB Golf OZ.1i & OZ.1i HS Putters – Best Innovation in Putting

Price Range: $500-$900

LAB Golf putters feature revolutionary Lie Angle Balance technology that creates a perfectly balanced putter. The OZ.1i and OZ.1i HS (heel shafted) models have taken the tour by storm.

What makes them special:
- Putter face stays square throughout the stroke naturally
- Drastically reduces twisting on off-center hits
- Requires less manipulation from the golfer
- Tour-proven technology (multiple PGA Tour wins)
- Custom fitting available
Perfect for: Serious golfers looking to improve their putting consistency, or anyone who struggles with alignment and face control.

BigMax Golf Bags & Carts – Best Travel Solutions

Price Range: $150-$400

BigMax offers premium golf bags and push carts that combine functionality with style. Their innovative designs make getting around the course easier and more enjoyable.

Popular options:
- Blade Quattro Cart: Ultra-compact folding, smooth rolling
- Aqua Stand Bags: 100% waterproof, lightweight
- Heaven 7 Cart Bag: Maximum storage, premium materials
What makes them special:
- German engineering and quality
- Innovative folding mechanisms
- Thoughtful storage solutions
- Durable construction built to last
- Sleek, modern designs
Perfect for: Golfers who walk the course, frequent travelers, or anyone wanting to upgrade their current bag or cart.

Shopping Tips for Golf Gifts

Consider these factors when choosing:
1. Skill Level: Beginners need different equipment than experienced players
2. Budget: Quality golf gifts are available at every price point
3. Playing Style: Does your golfer walk or ride? Play once a week or every day?
4. Current Equipment: Make sure you’re not duplicating what they already have
5. Return Policies: Many golf companies offer trial periods and easy returns
Why These Products Stand Out in 2025

Each product in this guide represents the best in its category for 2025. They’ve been chosen based on:
- Real-world performance and user reviews
- Value for money
- Innovation and technology
- Quality and durability
- Positive impact on the golf experience
Final Thoughts

The best golf gifts combine quality, functionality, and value. Whether you’re shopping for a beginner or a scratch golfer, this gift guide offers options that will genuinely improve their game and enjoyment of golf.

From technology like the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 that provides instant feedback, to the game-changing LAB Golf putters that tour pros trust, these products represent the cutting edge of golf equipment in 2025.

Remember, the best gift shows you understand their passion for the game. Any of these products will make a golfer’s holiday season special and give them something they’ll use and appreciate all year long.

Happy shopping, and may your golfer’s holidays be filled with birdies and great gifts!
December 1, 2025
6 Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

We’re less than a week away from Father’s Day, and this year more than most is a year to celebrate what we all hope is the return of family gatherings and outdoor activities without restrictions. If you haven’t figured out what to get dear old dad on Father’s Day, here are a few last minute suggestions.

Try an Arm Lock Putter!

Let’s face it – If you are here, you and dad are probably golfers, and you both probably suck at putting. Why not try an arm lock putter? Several companies fit them and custom make them, and the style helps eliminate left wrist breakdown, which causes missed putts. I know, because I’ve switched and my putts per round stat has dropped by almost 1.5 putts in 4 months!

Odyssey has a new model called the Arm Lock 2-Ball Ten, SIK putters have a few models and a custom fitting program for those local to Orlando. I was recently fitted for my SIK (Study In Kinematics) arm lock putter and the experience was eye opening! Also, Bryson DeChambeau won the US Open with a SIK arm lock putter, and he’s statistically one of the best putters on the planet. Another great option is the Directed Force 2.1 putter from LAB Golf. LAB stands for lie angle balancing, which is a technology that prevents the face of the putter from opening and closing during the stroke. It just wants to stay square. Pair this tech with the arm lock style and you have the makings of a very accurate putter!

Recommendation: Book a fitting in Orlando with Greg Harrison from SIK golf to explore every nuance of dad’s putting stroke under a high-speed camera, and they’ll not only fix your stroke, but they’ll build you a putter to make more putts by fitting it to your new improved putting stroke. That’s a win – win if you ask me!

Walk The Course

18 months of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions has kept many of us indoors, and that means many of us also got fat or fatter! There’s an easy fix to get rid of those extra pounds – Get out of that golf cart and walk the course! Grab one of Big Max Golf’s Dri Lite Hybrid Bags and the Cape model push cart from Walker Trolleys and you’ll be ready to go in style. You’ll get years and years of use from both because they are built like tanks!

Big Max Golf has been selling top quality golf bags and accessories in Europe for years and now they are available in the USA. The Big Max Dri Lite Hybrid stand bag fits all push & pull carts, is 100% waterproof and weighs only 4.4 pounds. That’s what I call versatility. Paired with the solidly built and classic styled Cape pushcart from Walker Trolleys, you’ll be ready for anything the golf course (and Mother Nature) can throw at you.

Cleveland RTX Full Face Wedges

Who doesn’t need new wedges? We can always use new wedges. Some PGA Tour pros get new wedges every few weeks! While we common folk don’t have the luxury of having new wedges built for us each week, once per year we can keep our short game sharp with fresh grooves and take advantage of new designs like the new Cleveland RTX Full face Wedges. These clubs feature a high-toe profile and full face grooves, along with Cleveland’s Zipcore technology to reposition the center of gravity for more spin and control. You can also custom order your wedges with several custom shafts and grips, or even personalize the paint fill and add engraving.

Let’s Go Racing!

Lexus, the official vehicle of Pebble Beach Resorts, is offering a full-day racing experience at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Dad can drive this thrilling, iconic circuit while building his driving skills and confidence – on and off the track. Summer school dates include June 25, 26 or 27, and Aug. 20, 21 or 22, 2021. Fall and winter dates are also available. The experience is $995. To order a gift certificate or to register a participant as a gift, contact the Lexus Concierge at 888-211-8522 or Concierge@LexusPerformanceDrivingSchool.com

Must Have Accessories

Most golfers wear a glove when they play, but why not ditch the boring white or black color and add some personality with something from Bender Gloves? They have all kinds of fun designs for gloves that will make you and dad stand out on the course while helping you get a grip. Check out their limited time deals before Father’s Day here: https://www.bendergloves.com/

Bushnell range finders are being used by 98% of professionals on the PGA Tour. In fact, they invented laser rangefinders for use on the golf course. To say they are the industry leader would be a bit of an understatement to say the least. With a full range of devices at every price point and technology like Elements Compensation that adjusts distances based on factors like elevation, temperature and barometric pressure, Bushnell makes the best golf rangefinders on the market. Get more info here: https://www.bushnellgolf.com/golf-laser-rangefinders/#

June 14, 2021
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide – Last Minute Ideas

Our 12 days of Christmas gift guide series was off to a great start, but unfortunately got derailed last week due to a family emergency. With just a few days left until Christmas, we still have a few last minute gift ideas for you!

V1 Sports – V1 Golf App

V1’s free golf swing analysis and instruction app helps golfers play their best by capturing and reviewing your swing with powerful analysis and playback tools. The V1 golf swing app also allows you to connect with one of thousands of instructors who teach with V1 Sports.

I recently connected with perennial Top 100 instructor Brian Mogg using the V1 app. I sent him 2 videos of my swing for analysis and in a few days he responded with his feedback and some drills to work on what I needed to improve upon. The results were immediate. Now I can send follow-up videos to make sure I’m progressing well and we plan on getting together in person at some point to reinforce what I’ve learned.

The V1 app really is the perfect way to improve your game, contact free, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Did I mention the app is free? OK, your lessons won’t be free obviously – That’s between you and your pro, but you can use the V1 app for free as long as you want to capture swing videos and use it to analyze your own swing videos.

For those of you that want more (who doesn’t), there’s the premium upgrade that costs $6.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. The premium version removes ads and adds a huge HD model swing library, allows you to compare two swings side by side in slow motion, overlay two videos for close inspection, and you get priority in-app support should something go wrong.

GolfLogix Green Books & App

We’ve written about GolfLogix before, and their golf GPS app has been one of the most complete and popular GPS apps available for several years, with over 5 million users worldwide. With the introduction of their Green Books, they’ve taken things to the next level.

GolfLogix Green Books provide yardage guides, but the real star of the show are the detailed heat maps and putting break maps of each green for over 14,000 golf courses. I brought one of the books to Pinehurst and they were especially useful on the famed #2 course with their extreme upside-down bowl greens.

For those that prefer to take advantage of more modern technology, GolfLogix also has their aforementioned phone app that provides accurate GPS distances, in-round pro-level stat tracking, approach view and the new Putt Line feature. It’s basically like having the green books on your phone. Membership for GolfLogix Plus is only $49.99 per year.

Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker

If you are one of the lucky ones that can still find them in stores, the Bushnell Wingman is one of the most sought after golf gifts in all the land. Bushnell is already well known for their industry leading golf GPS and laser rangefinders, but the Bushnell Wingman was one of the most attention getting products introduced at the 2020 PGA Merchandise show, and it has lived up to the hype as they have been having trouble keeping it in stock all year!

The Bushnell Wingman is a high quality bluetooth speaker combined with a golf GPS that works with the Bushnell Golf app on your phone to briefly mute your music while speaking out distances to the front, middle and back of the greens, as well as water hazards. It’s all controlled by a little magnetic remote. You can even program it to spout sarcastic comments for your buddies. The Wingman also has a powerful magnet to stick it to any metal surface without falling off. Now the only thing you have to worry about is not offending your playing partners with your selection of music on the course! the Bushnell Wingman retails for around $149.99 and is available at most golf retailers, big box stores and Amazon.

December 22, 2020
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide – Day 4 – Club Champion Fitting

Day four of our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide features a company that leads the industry in one of our biggest passions in golf, and that is our mission to share the importance of club fitting with every golfer, no matter what your handicap. Whether you normally shoot scores in the 100s or in the 70s, we’re all trying to improve, and having your clubs properly fit is critical to playing your best.

When it comes to club fitting, one of the undisputed leaders in the USA is Club Champion. With more than 70 locations nationwide and a network of highly experienced and educated fitters with some of the most advanced fitting tools available, they can fit any golfer for any club. In fact, because Club Champion is brand agnostic, they have over 45,000 different head, shaft and grip combinations to choose from. Their selection of equipment truly is mind blowing.

So what are you waiting for? Until January 31, 2021, all fittings are 50% off with a $500 equipment purchase. Let’s face it, $500 doesn’t go as far as it used to for golf equipment. These days, when is a golf purchase not $500 or more? This is a no brainer for anyone in the market for a new driver or irons, and the club you thought you wanted might not be the one you end up with! The fitting process at Club Champion will identify club & shaft combo that works best for you.

Find your nearest Club Champion location here, or visit this website to purchase a gift card!

December 13, 2020
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide – Day 3 – Old Trapper Jerky

We continue our 12 days of Christmas Gift Guide series with something a little different. Old Trapper Jerky is a great stocking stuffer and won’t break the bank. Most golfers eat something on the golf course to help them keep energy levels up, and beef jerky is the perfect snack. Old Trapper smoked meat snacks are low in carbs, high in protein, easy to pack and have a long shelf (or golf bag pocket) life.

Old Trapper was born 50 years ago in the back of a small roadside grocery store on the outskirts of Tillamook, Oregon, and now they are the second-largest beef jerky manufacturer in the country, operating out of their 80,000 square foot facility in Forest Grove, Oregon.

With Old Trapper, the real beef jerky enthusiasts out there can sign up for a subscription service that will deliver Old Trapper meat products to you on a regular basis. Just choose from their selection of beef jerky, snack sticks or beef steaks and select your delivery schedule. You can choose to have product delivered to you every 15, 30, 60 or 90 days.

I tried their new Teriyaki flavor snack sticks and became addicted. They combine the delicious spice of Old Trapper’s famous smoked beef with the tangy flavor of soy sauce. The result is arguably the world’s best tasting teriyaki beef stick, according to them, and I won’t argue that! The Jalapeno Deli-Style Beef Sticks start with the same wood-fire smoked beef with the added bonus of jalapeno spiciness.

Each 15-ounce bag of Old Trapper Deli-Style Beef Sticks retails for around $14. Each serving of both new flavors contains only 2 grams of total carbohydrates with 9 grams of protein making them a keto-friendly snack. These are also great for on-the-go snacking once things open up – perfect for boats, hunt packs, travel and general portable snacking. Go to oldtrapper.com to see all their products and place your holiday orders, and happy shopping!

December 12, 2020
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide – Day 2 – Walker Trolley

Day two of our 12 days of Christmas Gift Guide is featuring the Walker Trolleys golf pushcarts. These throwback designs combine modern engineering with traditional designs and a classic look and feel, the Walker Trolley Cape model is perfect for traditionalist that prefer to walk the course and do it in style.

The Walker Trolley is made with premium materials – waxed canvas, leather, and anodized aluminum – And that means it is built to last.

Specifications:

Weight: 19lbs

Folded: 33”(h) x 19″(w at base, 12″ at top) x 24″ (d at base, 5″ at top)

Unfolded: 39″ height of handle (ideally suited for golfers 5’5″ and taller – shorter golfers may struggle with the height of the handle)

Tires: Air filled rubber (option to purchase foam filled tires separately in early 2021)

Storage Accessory: Standard waxed canvas comes with the trolley

MSRP: $399

**December 13th is the last day for orders to guarantee Christmas delivery**

Go to https://walkertrolleys.com/ for more info and to place an order!

December 11, 2020
12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide – Day 1 – Honma TR20 Driver

Normally the 12 days of Christmas is the period in Christian theology that marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 6, but for our purposes it will begin today – 12/10/2020 – Which is also the first day of Hanukkah.

Let’s get right to it on day 1 with the first gift suggestion – The awesome TR20 driver from Honma Golf. I’ve been testing and tweaking the setup on my Honma TR20 driver for several months, but I believe I have it just about right now, and the results have been worth it. I’ve see measurable increases in ball speed and distance since putting the Honma TR20 in my bag. We’re not talking huge gains here, but I have picked up 3-6 yards on most tee shots and in drier conditions I’ve seen 10-12 more yards due to reduced spin.

Honma is a respected Japanese brand that has been making premium golf clubs since the 1950s. They entered the US market a few years ago with some fanfare and a focus on custom fitting. Potential customers are looking at spending several thousand dollars for a custom fit full set of clubs, but the price can skyrocket into the tens of thousands with their ultra-premium Beres 5-star line of clubs. The TR20 line fits into what is Honma’s “better player” segment. The TR stands for Tour Release, and from the look alone these clubs are designed to appeal to better players and traditionalists.

The TR20 driver uses more carbon fiber than anything else on the market and comes in a 460cc and 420cc sized heads, with several proprietary VIZARD shafts available to fit almost everybody. I was fitted for the 460cc driver with a VIZARD FD-7 shaft. After initial testing it turned out to be too weak for me, so I went to True Spec Golf and got fitted for and upgraded with a new shaft from TPT Golf called the 15 Lo, which is a heavier (79g), low spin, low launch shaft meant for stronger swingers. I’m right on the cusp between the stiff and X flex so i went with the X.

The Honma TR20 has a classic shape and their expert marriage of carbon fiber and titanium has resulted in what I think is a truly stunning and beautiful golf club. he traditional profile and lack of alignment marks harkens back to the glory years of hand shaped persimmon wood drivers, and Honma certainly built plenty of those.

One of the the reasons that proper fitting is important with these clubs is because you don’t want to spend the kind of money you’ll be spending for a Honma and not get the most out of them. This driver retails for $699 ($749 with the VIZARD FD-7 shaft) and with the $499 custom TPT 15 Lo shaft I had installed by True Spec, this is the single most most expensive club I’ve ever owned. For those on your list that demand the best, most unique and exotic Japanese craftsmanship without sacrificing performance, I highly recommend visiting a Honma fitting center soon!

December 10, 2020