Gift ideas
Gifts for golfers: Christmas ideas by budget and player
Gifts for golfers from £39 to £79: rangefinders, a garden net, swing trainers and a chipping game, sorted by budget and type of golfer, with when to order.
Most golfers already own more clubs and balls than they need, and they are fussy about both. A better gift is something that helps them practise between rounds, or takes a guess out of their next one. This guide sorts the golf gifts in our range by budget and by the kind of golfer, says honestly what each one does and does not do, and ends with when to order for Christmas.
Prices were correct when we wrote this guide in November 2026. The product page always shows the current price.
Golf gifts at a glance
| Gift | Price | Best for | Check first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipping game mat | £39 | families, the short game | they need their own wedge |
| Straight-arm swing trainer | £44 | a bent lead arm, wrist set | right-handed only |
| Pop-up practice net, 2 m | £59 | practice in the garden | wedges and irons, not drivers |
| Folding hinge swing trainer | £59 | lead arm and width | hand not stated by the supplier |
| Rechargeable rangefinder LAF6 | £59 | no batteries to buy | no flag lock listed |
| Rangefinder with flag lock, 600 m | £79 | distances on the course | ready to use, battery in the box |
| Flexible-shaft iron trainer | £79 | a rushed swing | practice swings only |
Golf gifts under £50
Chipping game mat, £39
This is the one gift on the list that non-golfers can enjoy too, which makes it a good choice for Christmas Day. Lay the 150 x 80 cm chipping game mat on the lawn or the floor, put the hitting pad a few steps away and chip the 20 sticky balls at it. The balls stick where they land, so the score is easy to read, and the water and the bunkers cost points. Six ground pegs hold the mat flat on grass, and everything packs into its bag.
It suits a golfer who wants a sharper short game, and a family that wants a game after lunch. Clubs are not included, so the player needs a wedge or a short iron. Indoors, check there is room for a short swing with nobody standing close.
Straight-arm swing trainer, £44
The straight-arm swing trainer folds at a joint near the grip when the lead arm bends or the wrists lose their angle. The feedback is instant, which is the whole point: a few minutes of slow swings before practice, with no ball needed. It extends from 79 to 110 cm and has angle settings on the hinge.
It suits the golfer who knows their arm collapses at the top of the swing. One important check: we stock the right-handed version only. Our swing trainer guide explains what each type of trainer helps with.
Golf gifts from £50 to £60
Pop-up golf practice net, 2 m, £59
For the golfer with a garden. The 2 m pop-up net is about 1.4 m high and 1.2 m deep, with fibreglass poles, a target sheet and a closed base that keeps balls inside. It goes up quickly after work and packs into a bag of about 46 x 17 x 17 cm.
Be honest about what they hit. The opening is low, so this is a net for chipping, pitching and short irons, and a long club at full speed can miss it. A hitting mat and balls are not included. Our golf net buying guide covers space and safety.
Folding hinge swing trainer, £59
The folding hinge swing trainer works on the same idea as the straight-arm trainer, with an aluminium shaft, a weighted end and a rubber grip. It weighs about 480 g and extends from 79 to 110 cm. The supplier does not say whether it is right or left-handed, so if you are buying for a left-hander, email us first and we will check.
Rechargeable golf laser rangefinder LAF6, £59
The LAF6 rangefinder is compact, with 6x magnification and a built-in 750 mAh battery that charges with the cable in the box. There is no battery to hunt for on Christmas Day. It also reads the angle up or down to a target, which helps when practising on a hilly course.
Two honest limits: the supplier does not give the measuring range of this model, and it does not list flag lock. If picking out the flag against trees matters, the next gift is the better one.
Golf gifts around £80
Golf laser rangefinder with flag lock, 600 m, £79
Our pick for the golfer who plays most weekends. The 600 m rangefinder has a flag lock mode that helps pick out the flag in front of trees. It measures from 5 to 600 m, to about 1 m, and shows metres or yards. A carry case, a hand strap, a carabiner, a lens cloth and a CR2 battery are in the box, so it is ready to use once unwrapped. There is no vibration when the flag is locked, so they read the lock in the display.
Flexible-shaft iron swing trainer, £79
The soft orange shaft of the flexible-shaft iron trainer bends and lags when the swing is rushed, so a smooth change of direction is easy to feel. It weighs 520 g. It is for practice swings only, not for hitting balls, and the supplier does not give its length or its hand. It suits the golfer who swings well on the range and too quickly on the first tee. Our guide to golf swing tempo has drills that go with it.
Gifts by type of golfer
- The beginner: the chipping game mat for touch around the green, or the straight-arm trainer if they are right-handed.
- The weekend golfer: the rangefinder with flag lock. A real distance to the flag takes the guesswork out of every approach shot.
- The golfer with a garden: the 2 m net, with their own mat and balls.
- The golfer who rushes: the flexible-shaft iron trainer.
- The golfer who has everything: a swing trainer, for something new to do at home.
- The whole family: the chipping game, with an adult keeping an eye on younger players' swings.
Check before you buy
- Hand. Only the straight-arm trainer states a hand, and it is right-handed. For the other trainers, ask us.
- Space. A trainer needs room for a full swing with a stick of about 1 m plus the arms. The garden or the garage is usually safer than the living room.
- Club rules. Under Rule 4.3a of the Rules of Golf, a device that measures distance is allowed, but measuring elevation changes is not, and a committee can ban distance devices with a Local Rule. Both our rangefinders read angles, so that mode stays off in competitions. Training aids are for practice, not for use during a round.
- What they own. A partner or a playing partner can usually tell you whether they already have a rangefinder.
When to order for Christmas
Our parcels come from our supplier's warehouse in China, and delivery takes 7 to 12 working days after we confirm your order by email. Carriers are at their busiest in December, so order as early as you can, ideally by the end of November. We cannot promise delivery by a set date.
- Send it straight to them. Enter their name and address as the delivery address at checkout. We do not offer gift wrapping or gift messages.
- Customs. Orders over £135 in total may have UK import VAT and a carrier fee to pay on delivery. Every golf gift here is under £135 on its own. Our delivery page has the details.
- Returns. The 14 days to change your mind start on the day of delivery, so if you order early, check the item when it arrives. See our returns page.
You can see all our swing trainers and golf rangefinders together.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good gift for a golfer who has everything?
Something for practice at home. Keen golfers tend to have plenty of clubs and balls already, and a swing trainer or a chipping game gives them something different to do between rounds. If you know the fault they are working on, match the trainer to it: a hinged trainer for a bent lead arm, a flexible-shaft trainer for a rushed swing.
Can golfers use a laser rangefinder in competitions?
Under Rule 4.3a of the Rules of Golf, a device that measures distance is allowed, but measuring elevation changes is not, and a committee can ban distance devices with a Local Rule. Both of our rangefinders also read angles, so that mode must stay off in a competition round. Check the rules of their club.
What golf gift suits a beginner?
The chipping game mat is a friendly start: it works on the lawn or the floor and turns short-game practice into a game. The straight-arm swing trainer suits a right-handed beginner who wants to feel a straight lead arm. A rangefinder can wait until they play full rounds regularly.
When should I order golf gifts for Christmas?
As early as you can. Our delivery time is 7 to 12 working days after we confirm your order, because parcels come from our supplier's warehouse in China, and December is the busiest month for carriers. We suggest ordering by the end of November, but we cannot promise delivery by a set date.
Can I send a golf gift straight to the person?
Yes. Enter their name and address as the delivery address at checkout. We do not offer gift wrapping or gift messages, so the parcel arrives in its plain shipping packaging.
