Christmas shopping for a golfer is easy right up until the golf part. You don't know their handicap, which ball they play, or whether a "hybrid" is a club or a car. The good news is that the best golf gifts don't need any of that. Here's what works for Aussie golfers at every budget, from a $15 Kris Kringle to the main present under the tree.
Golf Kris Kringle gifts under $20
Most work and family Kris Kringles sit somewhere between $15 and $30, which is plenty for something a golfer will actually use.
- Tees. Every golfer runs out, usually on the first tee of a comp. The Local is 20 Nuffies-stamped bamboo tees at 70mm (driver height) in a matchbox-style box, for $12.99. It looks like a proper present, not a handful of tees in a bag.
- A ball marker. Small, cheap and easy to personalise.
- A sleeve of balls. Three balls of the model they already play. Have a quiet look in their bag first.
Golf stocking fillers
The best stocking fillers are the small things golfers go through all season: tees, ball markers, a divot repair tool and a spare glove (only if you know their size). A box of The Local fits in a stocking with room to spare.
Golf gifts under $50
For the main present, a golf towel is the safe bet. Every golfer needs one for cleaning clubs and balls, and most are using a grubby freebie from a golf day.
Nuffies towels are magnetic, so they stick to the head of an iron or putter and the steel frame of a golf cart instead of falling in the dirt, and they come with a carabiner for the bag. They're proper 40 × 60 cm waffle microfibre with original Aussie artwork, $39.99 each. For more ideas in this range, see our guide to golf gifts under $50.
Buying for two golfers?
If there's more than one golfer on your list (Dad and the brother-in-law, or a mate and yourself), any 2 towels are $69.99 with free shipping. Mix and match the designs.
Match the towel to the golfer
Every Nuffies design is named after something that actually gets said on Aussie courses, so picking one is half the fun:
- The one who's always keen for a beer after: 19th Hole
- The eternal optimist who's sure it'll be fine from there: Opens Up Over There
- The one in no rush to get their handicap down: Preferred Lie
- The mate who always has something to say on the green: Right Club Though
Not sure what any of those mean? Our Aussie golf slang guide has you covered.
Bigger presents for the serious golfer
- A lesson with a club pro. Most golfers have one part of their game they complain about. Put money towards fixing it.
- A round somewhere they've always wanted to play. Many courses sell gift vouchers, and it's a day out rather than another thing.
- A range voucher or bucket card for the golfer who'd practise more if it were already paid for.
Leave the clubs, gloves and training gadgets to the golfer. Fit and feel matter, and most gadgets end up in the garage.
Ordering before Christmas
We ship Australia-wide with Australia Post and dispatch within 1–2 business days. Standard delivery takes about 2–6 business days after that and is free on orders over $65. Express is $14.95 and usually takes 1–3 business days. Australia Post gets very busy in December, so order early and check their Christmas cut-off dates if you're leaving it late.