2025 Holiday Buyers Guide

2025 Golfers Holiday Shopping Guide

Good evening, shoppers. Smack here. If you find yourself perplexed—perhaps even emotionally adrift—while attempting to select the perfect gift for the golfer in your life, fear not. I’m listening… and I’m here to guide you through this treacherous terrain of carbon, turf, and tee-time temptations. Christmas? Kwanza? Hannukah? Whatever you celebrate its gifting season and I'm here to lay out the best and simple Holiday gift guide.

With the Holiday season upon us, the great golfing houses—Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, Cobra, Mizuno, and so forth—prepare to unveil next year’s equipment. This, dear friends, means substantial discounts on current models. In other words: the ideal moment to lavish your golfer with something truly special.

Expendables

Every golfer has their… proclivities. Their favorite ball, their preferred glove, their personal tee height—tiny details that speak volumes about their character. These items are consumed at an alarming pace.

Golf Balls
Golfers are notoriously particular, so do a bit of sleuthing. Quietly inspect their bag and note the brand and model they favor. If reconnaissance fails, one can hardly err with the venerable Titleist Pro V1—the “Cheers” of golf balls, classic and universally respected.

Gloves
Sizes vary, so discreetly check the tag on their current glove. Opt for Cabretta leather. It’s the buttery-smooth equivalent of high thread count silk sheets.

Tees
A wonderfully simple stocking stuffer. A variety pack will do nicely—think of it as the assorted truffle box of the golf world.

Grips

Worn grips are the golfer’s version of a fraying opera program—tattered, tragic, and overdue for replacement. Golf Pride leads the industry. A full set requires thirteen grips, and installing new ones will make their clubs feel reborn. Make sure you check what size they prefer grips come in undersized, standard, midsize, over size and jumbo.

Reusables

If expendables are the appetizers, reusables are the elegant table settings. Replacements for club cleaners, ball markers, and custom towels or headcovers offer both utility and a touch of personal flair.

These gifts are seen often, cherished frequently, and—best of all—don’t require you to refinance your condo or home.

Clubs

Ah yes, the main course—and the most perilous.

Buying golf clubs without consulting the golfer themselves is akin to prescribing medication without an examination. So ask them. Directly. Proudly. Avoid guesswork unless you wish to spend the Holiday explaining store-return policies.

This time of year brings generous markdowns on both current and prior models. Purchasing new? Go straight to the manufacturer. Shopping frugally? Splendid deals await on 2ndSwing.com or certain reputable eBay stores like MikesGolfOutlet (Linked Below). MikesGolfoutlet not only has a stellar selection on eBay but they also do fantastic Live auctions and their customer service is phenomenal. Do explore DTC brands like Sub 70 and Takomo—high performance at a surprisingly affordable price. My personal experience with Sub70 has been nothing short of exceptional and they have exceptional Black Friday and Cyber monday deals.

Luxury Putters

Now we arrive at the pièce de résistance.

A luxury putter is the velvet smoking jacket of the golf world—unnecessary, indulgent, utterly magnificent. Scotty Cameron, L.A.B. Golf, TaylorMade, Bettinardi… these artisans produce instruments more akin to sculpture than mere sporting equipment.

Ask your golfer what their “dream putter” is and prepare yourself for a recitation of cryptic alphanumeric designations. Smile politely, write it down, and purchase exactly what they said. I assure you: the gratitude will be operatic.

Conclusion

And so, dear reader, we conclude our holiday journey through the verdant landscape of golf gifting. Remember: a thoughtful gift communicates more than mere affection—it signals that you appreciate the nuances of what they love.

May your shopping be smooth, your golfer delighted, and your holidays filled with warmth, cheer, and just a hint of sherry.

This is Smack… wishing you happy holidays, and happy gifting.