Golfers are annoyingly easy to shop for — and yet somehow impossible at the same time. They already have “a bag full of golf stuff,” but also need 47 more things to feel complete.
So we built a curated list of 20 gifts under $50 that will make any golfer laugh, smile, or mechanically improve their chances of not blowing up on hole 14. These are fun, useful, totally giftable, and won’t destroy your holiday budget.
Whether you’re shopping for your dad, your husband, your golf league partner, your fantasy football rival, or the co-worker who keeps talking about their short game — these are guaranteed winners.
This is the moment your driver becomes a main character. This headcover brings full personality + chaos energy to the tee box. Your golf bag instantly becomes more photogenic and 47% more fun.
Why it’s great: it’s a gift that makes them smile every single time they pull the driver. And it’s secretly protective + useful, not just cute.
Review: "I bought the tiger one. I now growl before I tee off. Zero regrets."
This is the hat for the golfer who wants to look like they just wandered off the range at TPC Sawgrass. Crisp rope. Clean profile. Big “yeah, I take this sport seriously” energy.
Why it’s great: it’s stylish enough for golf… but also ironically works at brunch.
Review: "I bought the tiger one. I now growl before I tee off. Zero regrets."
This is your instant “complete golfer” starter kit — towel, tees, markers, everything coordinated and ready to flex. For the college football fans, this is like giving them a mini shrine.
Why it’s great: it’s an entire themed gift in one box. No overthinking. No assembly required.
Review: “Opened it, yelled my team’s fight chant immediately.”
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This is the “I’m suddenly a responsible adult on the course” upgrade. Grooves clean = wedges sharp = spin up. Magic. Non-negotiable for anybody who pretends to be a wedge artist.
Why it’s great: it’s small, useful, inexpensive, and instantly improves their game. That’s like the ideal gift formula.
Review: “Used it once. Then wondered why I’ve been playing like a raccoon with dirty clubs.”
These balls are basically a personality statement. The INK graphics are bold, fun, and slightly ridiculous in a way that makes people laugh and actually helps you find your ball faster.
Why it’s great: it’s the perfect gift for the golfer who loves a little chaos but plays enough golf to appreciate value.
Review: “I tracked my ball instantly because it looked like a graffiti project. I’m obsessed.”
This is the loud cousin of the animal headcover — but branded with full college team mascot power. You are not just covering a driver… you are declaring identity.
Why it’s great: this is the perfect gift for the friend who wears school colors on random Tuesdays because “you never know when recruiting news might break.”
Review: “My driver has never felt more loyal, or more unhinged.”
This is the divot tool for people who quote Happy Gilmore like scripture. The wooden hand marker is the funniest 12-gram piece of equipment you’ll ever gift.
Why it’s great: golfers always need a divot tool… this one just makes them cooler.
Review: “The marker alone gets laughs on the tee box. Peak vibes.”
This is THE party play. Masters watch party? Perfect. Nacho night? Perfect. Yard beers before golf? Even more perfect.
Why it’s great: this is the gift that says “yes I am the social ringleader for my group.”
Review: “I brought this to a cookout and became the main character.”
Clean clubs = clean shots. Also: clean vibes. The waffle texture is a major upgrade from the “random rag in the bag” life choices.
Why it’s great: it’s the perfect small gift that feels thoughtful and immediately useful.
Review: “This towel made me feel like a golfer who keeps their life in order.”
10) Club Scrub Pro
The clean freak’s dream. Scrub the mud, brush the grooves, walk away smug and satisfied knowing your wedge faces are pristine.
Why it’s great: it’s a fun gift to give because everyone “kind of needs one” even if they don’t know it yet.
Review: “My wedges were so clean they looked like rental clubs.”
This is backyard greatness for people who want to get reps without driving to the range. Also excellent for people who aggressively chip foam balls inside the house (no judgment).
Why it’s great: it’s a gift that feels BIG… but still under $50. Instant “wow” factor.
Review: “My neighbor now thinks I’m training for Q-School.”
This is for the guy who talks about “launch angle” when he flips burgers. The grill becomes a metaphor. The ribs become “flight windows.” The tongs become a training aid.
Why it’s great: a golf BBQ crossover gift is massively delightful chaos.
Review: “Used this and literally started giving my brats TrackMan numbers.”
Midwest energy. Corn energy. Austad's exclusive product energy. This hat screams: “I will golf in 40mph winds and smile while doing it.”
Why it’s great: it’s a personality piece that still looks crisp on the course.
Review: “Every time I wear this, someone says, ‘that hat is Nebraska in a nutshell.’”
This is peak rainy-day golf energy. A puzzle that lets you obsess about golf indoors… while pretending you’re relaxing.
Why it’s great: perfect for winter sadness, off-season depression, or post-knee-surgery rehab.
Review: “Did this in February and it genuinely felt like therapy.”
For the golfer who needs a morning mental warm-up before stepping onto a tee box. Their coffee becomes “pre-round fuel” even if they’re actually just going to work.
Why it’s great: easy gift, easy laugh, daily use. Checks all gifting boxes.
Review: “I use this while manifesting birdies.”
You know that ONE golf photo they force everyone to look at? This is how you make it a shrine. Every golfer has “the greatest shot of my life” moment. This frame makes it art.
Why it’s great: it’s sentimental but still hilarious. Perfect mix.
Review: “Put my hole-out par in here. Yes, a par. It was emotional.”
Golf + beer–thematically aligned since forever. These bottle-shaped tees are basically a party favor disguised as golf equipment.
Why it’s great: this is pure giftable chaos energy. Perfect stocking stuffer.
Review: “I teed up a ball with a tiny beer bottle and felt unstoppable.”
This is how golfers decorate their work desk without being cringe. It holds pens, scissors, stress, and also your identity as a golfer.
Why it’s great: perfect gift for the golfer who spends more time thinking about golf than spreadsheets.
Review: “My boss asked where I got this. I told him: my priorities are clear.”
For the golfer who plays through storms like they’re auditioning for a documentary on grit. Compact enough to fit in the bag… tough enough to survive sideways rain.
Why it’s great: this is an adult, “I’m prepared and responsible” gift.
Review: “Saved me from a true sideways-rain meltdown.”
A backyard chipping game that turns adults into competitive 12-year-olds again. This has “family holiday chaos” written all over it.
Why it’s great: when golfers can’t get to the course… this scratches the itch perfectly.
Review: “We played this after Thanksgiving dinner and it got feral.”
Bottom line: golfers love gear, they love gadgets, and they love anything that makes them feel like golf is happening even when it’s not.
These 20 ideas are high-impact, low-stress gifting wins — and everything you just saw is available in-store AND online at Austad’s Golf.
And if you want the single most universally perfect gift for a golfer?
Because the only thing golfers love more than new gear… is choosing their own new gear.
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