Best Gifts for Golfers in Australia
Short answerBuy a golfer accessories, technology or a round — never clubs. Clubs are fitted to a swing and chosen after hours of research, so gifting them almost always ends in a return.
Our top picks
PremiumGarmin Forerunner 165
Around A$399from Amazon AU
A GPS sports watch that tracks rounds alongside running and general fitness.
Golf-capable without being a single-sport purchase, so it gets worn every day rather than only on Saturdays. Battery lasts well past 18 holes.
Best valueTitleist Pro V1 golf balls
Around A$85–A$100 per dozenfrom Amazon AU
A dozen of the most played premium ball in the game.
Consumable, expensive at retail, and lost at a steady rate. Almost no golfer buys these as often as they'd like to, which is exactly what makes it a good gift.
Editor's pickLaser rangefinder
Around A$200–A$350from Amazon AU
A handheld device giving exact distance to the pin with slope adjustment.
Removes the guesswork that costs strokes, and it's the accessory most club golfers want but keep deferring. Sizing-free and fits any bag.
| Gift | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Garmin Forerunner 165 | Around A$399 | Amazon AU |
| Titleist Pro V1 golf balls | Around A$85–A$100 per dozen | Amazon AU |
| Laser rangefinder | Around A$200–A$350 | Amazon AU |
| YETI Rambler insulated bottle | Around A$55–A$80 | Amazon AU |
| RedBalloon golf lesson or round | From around A$99 | RedBalloon |
| Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz | Around A$45–A$55 | Dan Murphy's |
| Golf glove multipack | Around A$40–A$70 | Amazon AU |
Buy a golfer accessories, technology or a round — never clubs. Clubs are fitted to a swing and chosen after hours of research, so gifting them almost always ends in a return. What golfers do welcome is anything that reduces friction on the course: a rangefinder, a GPS watch, gloves and balls they get through constantly, or a green fee at a course they've never played. Seven picks below, from A$40 consumables to a proper day out.
How we chose these
We excluded clubs, shoes and anything sized. Everything here is either a consumable a golfer replaces every season, a piece of tech that measures something they care about, or a booked round or lesson — the three things regular players consistently spend their own money on.
Tech and on-course gear
PremiumGarmin Forerunner 165
Around A$399from Amazon AU
A GPS sports watch that tracks rounds alongside running and general fitness.
Golf-capable without being a single-sport purchase, so it gets worn every day rather than only on Saturdays. Battery lasts well past 18 holes.
Best valueTitleist Pro V1 golf balls
Around A$85–A$100 per dozenfrom Amazon AU
A dozen of the most played premium ball in the game.
Consumable, expensive at retail, and lost at a steady rate. Almost no golfer buys these as often as they'd like to, which is exactly what makes it a good gift.
Editor's pickLaser rangefinder
Around A$200–A$350from Amazon AU
A handheld device giving exact distance to the pin with slope adjustment.
Removes the guesswork that costs strokes, and it's the accessory most club golfers want but keep deferring. Sizing-free and fits any bag.
YETI Rambler insulated bottle
Around A$55–A$80from Amazon AU
A vacuum-insulated bottle that keeps water cold through a summer round.
Australian golf is played in the heat for six months of the year. A bottle that's still cold on the 15th is used every single round.
Rounds, lessons and after the round
RedBalloon golf lesson or round
From around A$99from RedBalloon
A professional lesson or a booked round at a partner course.
Golfers are the rare group who genuinely want coaching. A lesson gift avoids the awkwardness of them booking it for themselves and delivers a measurable result.
Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz
Around A$45–A$55from Dan Murphy's
A benchmark Australian shiraz for the nineteenth hole.
Golf is a social sport in Australia, and the post-round drink is half the reason people play. Consumable, well-known, and it fits neatly alongside a smaller gear gift.
Last-minuteGolf glove multipack
Around A$40–A$70from Amazon AU
Two or three cabretta leather gloves in their usual size.
Gloves wear out every few months and golfers always run one round past when they should have replaced it. Cheap, guaranteed to be used, and easy to post.
Frequently asked
What is the best gift for a golfer?+
A rangefinder, premium balls, or a booked round or lesson. All three are things regular golfers spend their own money on repeatedly, and none of them depend on knowing their swing, their handicap or their measurements.
Should you buy a golfer clubs as a gift?+
No. Clubs are fitted to a player's height, swing speed and shaft preference, and most golfers research a purchase for weeks. Even an expensive club chosen for someone else is likely to be returned or left in the garage.
How much should you spend on a golf gift?+
A$40–A$100 buys gloves, balls or a bottle; A$150–A$250 covers a rangefinder or a lesson package; A$400+ moves into GPS watches and premium bags. Consumables are unusually good value in golf because they're replaced so often.
What's a good golf gift under A$100?+
A dozen Titleist Pro V1s, a multipack of leather gloves, or an insulated bottle for hot summer rounds. All three are used constantly, none require sizing beyond glove size, and they post easily anywhere in Australia.
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