December is here! It's time to do some holiday shopping for golfers. The weather may be getting colder and the days darker and shorter, but the 2025 golf season isn't as far away as you think.
So without further ado, here are 9 holiday gift ideas from the SB Nation golf team.
1. Shot Scope PRO Laser Distance Meter
Every golfer can use a rangefinder, but with so many options available today, choosing the right one can be difficult. But this Shot Scope PRO Laser Distance Meter It should be at the top of the list. It has a slope option and produces adjusted yards on uphill and downhill shots. It has a magnet on the side so you can easily attach it to the side of your golf cart. Any golfer would love to find this under the tree on Christmas morning.
2. Under Armor Drive Pro Golf Shoes
New golf shoes will delight any golfer. We're big fans of Under Armor's Drive Pro golf shoes. Not only is it stylish, but it's also extremely comfortable. Soft spikes also help maintain grip and prevent slipping on the course.
3. 5 iron golf experience
With 32 locations nationwide, Five Iron Golf offers a wide range of options for players looking to keep their swings rolling all winter long. Not only do we offer a high-tech Trackman simulator, we also offer access to teaching professionals and a variety of leagues held throughout the year. Perhaps lessons or simulator sessions will appeal to the golfer in your life.
4. Ashworth Golf La Jolla Quarter Zip
This quarter zip from Ashworth Golf is an ideal gift for anyone, not just golfers. The comfortable and clean look is perfect for spring and fall. It also comes in multiple colors and sizes so it can suit everyone.
5. Golf Forever Swing Training
Many people decide to create a new rigorous training schedule as part of their New Year's resolutions. However, these schedules often don't accommodate the strength training specific to golf. Golf Forever does.
Through December 25th, GolfForever.com offers $50 off the first golf-specific training program, the GolfForever Swing Trainer. While utilizing home exercise equipment, we also provide guidance through the app to ensure you are on the path to success. GolfForever also customizes routines based on each golfer's strength and flexibility.
This could be the gift that keeps on giving all year round.
6. Peter Miller Polo
We believe Peter Millar polo shirts are the most comfortable shirts in golf. Summer Comfort is a personal favorite because it keeps you cool on and off the golf course during the warmer months.
7. Sunday Swagger Festival Polo
If you're looking for something more festive, Sunday Swagger has plenty of options to express the holiday season. This Naughty Snapback Hat has a lot to offer.
8. USwing golf sunglasses
Proper coloration is paramount to success on the golf course, especially in sunny, tropical areas. Therefore, we recommend US wing Sunglasses that Phil Mickelson and Rose Chan not only endorse, but always wear while playing.
9. Best books for golfers and golf fans
Any golfer will have a hard time putting down these nine books over the winter. Perhaps one of these could serve as a stocking stuffer. Either way, these articles won't disappoint.
Sean Zach spent the summer of 2022 at St. Andrews, which is a story in itself. He writes about his experiences during the pivotal months that took LIV Golf from idea to reality. A must-read book for golf fans.
Ann Liguori, a well-known sportscaster who has interviewed some of the biggest names in the world of golf, conducted more than a dozen interviews with various golf legends for “Life on the Green.'' You'll love reading and learning from the works of Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Annika Sorenstam, and more.
One of the nation's best golf writers delves into the last few years of Tiger Woods' career, highlighting his remarkable victory at Augusta National in 2019.
Born in East Texas in the mid-20th century and deemed “colored” and “illegitimate” by the Bureau, Jimmy James chronicles his remarkable journey to play the 100 best golf courses in the same year . Yes, that includes the likes of Augusta National and Pine Valley, proving that James defied the odds in his upbringing to earn invitations to some of the most exclusive clubs in the country. I am. This is a beautiful story about perseverance and also touches on the unfortunate issue of racism that has plagued this country for centuries.
If you're planning on playing golf in the British Isles, Peter Gray's book is a must-have. He explains top courses in exquisite detail from a mid-handicapper's perspective that most golfers can relate to. But even if you don't have any travel plans, Gray will let your imagination fly when it comes to playing some of the world's best courses.
Renowned author John Feinstein has written a tragic but incredibly detailed account of David Feherty's life. Feinstein provides countless incredible anecdotes about Feherty, who is currently an anchor for LIV Golf, making this book hard to put down.
Hughes Norton, once one of golf's most prominent agents, shares some interesting details about the current 'money-making era'. This book is a must-read for golf fans as it helps them understand the current state of golf.
Considered one of the greatest American writers of all time, James Patterson steps into the world of golf by providing a compelling and surprising account of Tiger Woods.
The book is not yet in stores, but is expected to be released on December 10, 2024. Kevin Cook's latest book about the greatest feats in golf history is receiving rave reviews. of tiger slam '' took readers inside the ropes during Woods' improbable run of four straight major wins in 2000 and 2001. Knowing Cook's pedigree as a writer, his latest book will no doubt be another hole-in-one.
Jack Mirko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation's Playing Through. Be sure to check it out @_PlayingThrough Cover more golf. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko In the same way.
