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Golfweek Gift Guide: Best golf gifts for a beginner

Find the perfect gift for the beginner golfer in your life, even if that person is you!

If you have people in your life who are just getting into the game of golf, no worries. We’ve searched the internet for some of our favorite golf gifts that would be perfect for beginner golfers.

Some of the brands included below are Titleist, Callaway, Blue Tees, and Ping.

Keep your eyes open over the next few weeks as we release the rest of our 2024 golf holiday gift guides. You can find the already published golf gift guides here.

We recently released several fall-themed apparel lists that include great gift ideas. If you’re looking to load up your wardrobe for fall, check out these fall apparel lists that we’ve already released: Best golf jackets | Best golf vests Best golf hoodies | Best long-sleeve polos | Best golf sweaters | Best golf quarter zips | Best fall golf apparel

Blue Tees – Series 2 Pro+ Rangefinder

Price: $149.98 (down from $219.99)

Why you’ll love it: Every golfer needs a rangefinder. This device tells you how far you are from the hole, and knowing distance is a key skill in the game. This rangefinder comes in at a great price and is perfect for the beginner golfer.

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Titleist – Perma-Soft Golf Glove

Price: $21.99

Why you’ll love it: Making sure your hands are comfortable on your clubs is important, so skimping out and buy a low-quality glove is a bad idea. You can’t go wrong with gloves from Titleist.

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Callaway – XR 13-Piece Complete Set

Price: $1,399.99

Why you’ll love it: If you’re just getting into the game, grabbing a complete set instead of individual clubs is the way to go. You’ll save a lot of money and there are plenty of good options, including this set from Callaway.

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Ping – Hoofer 2023 Stand Bag

Price: $274.99

Why you’ll love it: Now, if you already have clubs, a high-quality bag is important. If you get a good one, it’ll last years. And when it comes to bags, it’s tough to beat Ping’s Hoofer. It’s available in eight colorways.

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Devant – Caddy Towel

Price: $19.99

Why you’ll love it: Keeping your clubs clean is something many amateur golfers overlook. When dirt gets in the grooves of your clubs, they don’t perform as well. A big towel like this one is your best bet. It’s available in four colors.

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Garmin – Approach S42

Price: $199.98 (down from $299.99)

Why you’ll love it: If the player you’re buying for doesn’t want to use a rangefinder and would prefer a GPS watch, this unit from Garmin is the perfect choice.

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Nike – Air Max 1 ’86 OG G Golf Shoe

Price: $160

Why you’ll love it: Too many new golfers try and play without golf shoes. They either think they’re ugly or don’t need them. Well, golf shoes are incredibly important and keep you from slipping all over the place. This pair from Nike is great for on or off the course.

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Team Effort – Repair Tool and Ball Marker

Price: $22.99

Why you’ll love it: Every golfer on the planet needs a repair tool and ball marker. Team Effort is a great brand for this because you can get a combo set that features your favorite sports team.

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Vice Golf – Drive Golf Balls

Price: $19.99 (2 for $35)

Why you’ll love it: When just starting out, there’s no need to go and buy premium tour golf balls like TP5xs. Instead, buy golf balls from Vice Golf. They are priced well and perform at a high level.

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Pride Sports – Pride Golf ProLength 3-1/4″ Tees 135-Pack

Price: $14.99

Why you’ll love it: Tees are always a good gift for golfers during the holiday season. Every golfer needs a whole lot of tees!

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Perfect Practice – Roll-A-Putt Putting Mat

Price: $84.99 (down from $114.99)

Why you’ll love it: The best way for new golfers to improve is to practice at home. This putting mat can be used anywhere and can be rolled up and stored anywhere.

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8 golf training aids to improve your game and lower your scores

From putting aids to launch monitors and grip trainers, check out eight of our favorite golf training aids to lower your score.

For some golfers around the country, the prime of golf season is coming to an end. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get some indoor practice in this fall and winter, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite training aids that will help to improve your game.

Below, we’ve included items to help your putting, your swing and more.

Check out the other training aid lists we’ve released recently here: Best training aids to help your swing | Best training aids to help your putting

If you’re looking to load up your wardrobe for fall, check out these fall apparel lists that we’ve already released: Best golf jackets | Best golf vests Best golf hoodies | Best long-sleeve polos | Best golf sweaters | Best golf quarter zips | Best fall golf apparel

Perfect Practice – V5 Putting Mat

Price: $159.99 (down from $179.99)

How it will help your game: Perfect Practice is one of the biggest names in the game when it comes to putting mats and for good reason. This mat is perfect to put in your living room, bedroom or office to roll some putts at home when you have some spare time.

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Wright Putting Dynamics – Laser Optics v.III Training Laser

Price: $139.99

How it will help your game: This laser tool can fit right in your golf bag and is perfect for your next practice session. Set it up behind the ball to work on start line, stroke path and more.

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Eyeline Golf – Speed Trap 2.0 with 4 Speed Rods

Price: $99.99

How it will help your game: If you struggle with coming over the top or a huge hook shot, the Speed Trap from Eyeline Golf is the tool for you. The rods train your swing to attack the ball with a perfect swing path.

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Rapsodo – Mobile Launch Monitor

Price: $299.99 (down from $499.99)

How it will help your game: If you want to take your game and practice to the next level, you have to grab a launch monitor for the range. This one from Rapsodo provides all the information you need and will help you dial in your swing.

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Pure2Improve – Putt Path Putting Stroke Trainer

Price: $49.99

How it will help your game: This is an amazing tool to improve the consistency of your stroke. You take the putter back and through while making contact with the board. This will help you hit the center of the face every time.

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Eyeline Golf – Putting Alignment Mirror

Price: $39.99

How it will help your game: This little tool is a great choice for your game. It helps with face alignment, quality of stroke, quality of impact, eye position and a whole lot more. Plus, it can fit right in your golf bag.

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Golf Gifts & Gallery – Right-Handed Golf Club Grip Trainer

Price: $9.99

How it will help your game: This tool might look simple, but every golfer should practice their grip every time they go to the range. If world No. Scottie Scheffler does it, you should too. This clips onto any club in your bag.

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Golf Gifts & Gallery – Power Connector

Price: $9.99

How it will help your game: Staying connected throughout your swing is incredibly important, so every golfer should have this training aid in their bag. It’s popular on the PGA Tour, so you can be assured it works.

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Best golf training aids to improve your putting

Shave strokes from your score on the green with these eight great training aids designed to improve your putting.

On Friday, we released a list of training aids meant to help your full swing. Now, we’ve put together a list of great tools to help your putting stroke, which will hopefully lead to more made putts during your rounds.

In this list, we’ve included putting mats, training aids, tools to fit in your golf bag and more.

And if you’re interested in recent putter stories, check these out: Odyssey releases more Ai-One and Ai-One Milled putters | Evnroll Zero putters |

GoSports – Pure Putt 9′ Putting Ramp

Price: $99.99

How it will help your game: One of the best ways to get better on the greens is to practice your stroke at home. This putting mat is perfect to put in your office or living room and will allow you to roll some putts when you have some downtime.

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Pure2Improve – Putt Path Putting Stroke Trainer

Price: $49.99

How it will help your game: This is an amazing tool to improve the consistency of your putting stroke. You take the putter back and through while making contact with the board. This will help you hit the center of the face every time.

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Putt-Out – AirBreak

Price: $369.99

How it will help your game: If you want to upgrade your at-home practice, this mat from Putt-Out allows you to practice breaking putts in your living room, office or bedroom. This thing is pretty cool.

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Eyeline Golf – Putting Alignment Mirror

Price: $39.99

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Perfect Practice – Laser Putting Glasses

Price: $69.99

How it will help your game: These might look a little goofy, but they’re a great tool to use to improve your putting. They help you know when your eyes are directly over the ball and teach you how to look down the line of the putt correctly.

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Pure2Improve – Practice Putting Balls

Price: $14.99 (down from $19.99)

How it will help your game: These balls are one of the best tools you can get to improve your putting. You turn them on their side and putt them like a normal ball. If they start to roll and tip over, the stroke was bad. It’s tough at first, but once you dial it in, you’ll start to make more putts.

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Wellstroke – 12 Degree Putting Training Aid

Price: $69.99

How it will help your game: If you’re putting stroke starts too far to the inside or outside, or if your ball contact is subpar, this is the tool for you. This mat will dial in your stroke so you’re always hitting the center of the face.

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GoSports – 12×5 Golf Putting Green

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Price: $349.99

How it will help your game: If you have a good amount of space you want to use for your practice putting green, this is the one for you. It features six holes, it’s 12 feet long and is perfect for inside or outside.

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Winter golf: 16 pieces of must-own apparel and equipment

Check out the best golf gear to help you beat the cold this winter.

The cold weather is here and it’s here to stay.

Of course, for those lucky enough to live in the southern part of the country this time of year, you’re still able to make it out on the course or to the range. As for the folks looking out the window and seeing snow or dreary conditions, it’s simulator and putting practice season.

To make sure you have everything you need to get through this time of year, we’ve compiled a list of 16 must-own apparel and equipment items for winter golf from brands like Nike, Garmin, Adidas, FootJoy, lululemon, TRUE linkswear and more.

Check out one of our other apparel lists: Bad Birdie x Four Peaks Brewing collab | Best winter jackets | Meet Lululemon’s newest golf ambassador

Best Michigan Wolverines golf gear to celebrate 2023 National Championship

Celebrate the Wolverines’ National Championship with all the best University of Michigan golf gear.

On Monday night, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Washington Huskies 34-13 to capture the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, a projected first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, had a quiet night while his running back Blake Corum ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns.

To celebrate the school’s first national championship since 1997, we’ve compiled a list of Michigan apparel and gear from brands like Nike, ’47, johnnie-O, Perfect Practice and more.

If you’re interested in our other apparel and equipment lists, there are worth a look: Best tropical golf gear to celebrate the PGA Tour’s return to Hawaii in 2024 | Golf fitness items to keep your 2024 New Year’s resolutions | A full look at Malbon Golf

Golfweek’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Training aids

Get the perfect gift for the golfer who needs the practice…

Most amateur golfers are looking for a way to get better. So, we thought it’d be a great idea to compile a list of some of the best golf training aids we could find on the market. And the timing couldn’t be better with Christmas right around the corner!

Throughout November and December, Golfweek has been releasing gift guides covering every corner of the game including apparel, equipment, tech and more.

In this list, we’ve included 12 training aids from brands like Perfect Practice, Callaway, Orange Whip and more.

If you’re interested in our other 2023 gift guides, these are worth a look: Golf Equipment | Winter Golf | Serious Golfer

Golfweek’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for serious golfers

For serious golfers only.

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to get the golfer — or golfers — in your life gear to bring their game to the next level. So, we decided to compile a list of some must-have apparel, equipment and technology that would make fantastic Christmas gifts, late-year birthday presents or anything in between for serious golfers.

Throughout November and December, Golfweek has released dozens of gift guides covering every inch of the game.

If you’re interested in checking out some of our other gift guides, these are worth a look: Golf Tech & Electronics | Personalizable Golf Gear | Gifts for Him | Gifts for Her