We’ve focused a lot of our content to make sure you know exactly what gifts to buy this holiday season. However, some gifts stand out as something you simply shouldn’t buy. If you’re wondering where the real mistakes are, the gifts we don’t recommend investing in, here are the 10 worst golf gifts you can buy in 2024.
Non-adjustable driver
In ours The best golf driver test of 2024we found that non-adjustable drivers are becoming obsolete. Having the ability to adjust a golf driver is important, especially if you are buying one as a gift. The golfer you are shopping for will want the ability to customize the driver to their needs.
Here are some of our top drivers from 2024 to try instead:
- Best Overall: PING G430 Max 10K
- Runner-up: Callaway Paradym He Smoke Triple Diamond
- Best for distance: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D
- Best for forgiveness: PXG 0311 XF GEN 6
Poorly rated golf balls
Not sure which golf balls are rated poorly? Take a look at ours tESTING and ours Ball Lab Quality Awards. Not all golf balls are created equal, and if you’re going to spend money on them, get something that golfers will really benefit from. Stay away from matted golf balls. They greatly reduce spin rates.
Some options are:
Uncomfortable golf shoes
More golfers are walking the course and realizing that comfort is just as important as any other feature in a golf shoe. When we did our best golf shoe testing this year, we rated every studded and non-studded model for comfort. The most comfortable shoes were those Skechers Go Golf Blade AND Skechers Go Golf Max 2 Rover Slip-In.
Non-golf specific clothing
Buying a basic polo that isn’t made specifically for golfers is a mistake. Look for something with moisture-wicking fabric, four-way stretch, performance materials and a little style. Our favorites include Rhoback Classic Stripe, Lululemon Evolution AND TravisMathew Heater Pro Polo. If you want a fun design, check out the options from Bogey Bros.
Cheap rangefinders
It’s tempting to scroll through Amazon and see golf clubs priced at $49 or less. Some of the best models cost over $400, so at first glance this may seem like a big deal.
Trust us on this one: it’s not. We did the test to prove it.
Free distances are not accurate or reliable enough to make them worth using. Instead, look for something like Shot Scope Pro L2. It’s on sale now for $129 and was the best value golf rangefinder we tested in 2024. It’s accurate, has a cart magnet, and features slope technology.
Golf cart speaker without GPS
Golf cart speakers were a big deal last year. You can find magnetic options for strollers or small ones with a carabiner clip to attach to the bag.
In 2024, it’s all about the GPS speaker. We can go a step further and say that it has everything to do with the GPS speaker with it a screen.
of Speaker Player+ Golf GPS AND Bushnell Wingman View are great options. The price for the Wingman just dropped to $149. Golf cart speakers are a fun gift, but at least give something with roominess and great functionality on the course.
Short t-shirts
We tested machines of various heights and the results proved that shorter tees hurt distance ability. If players don’t make their driver high enough, they lose distance, sometimes by as much as 15 yards. Toe height will affect launch angle, backswing and angle of attack. If you buy golf beanies as socks or as part of a gift, get the long ones.
of Pride Professional 3 1/4 in is a good option.
Expensive sunglasses
Expensive sunglasses for golfers may not be worth it in 2024. With new sunglasses brands offering great options designed specifically for golfers, it’s hard to pass up value choices from Knockaround or Goodr.
Something like Goodr Just Knock it On pictured below is only $35. If you have a friend who is forced to leave their sunglasses on a table at the 19th hole or sit on them as they get into the golf cart, go for a more affordable (practical) option and even get two pairs!
More gifts
It is not necessary to spend more money for the best golf gifts. It’s about thinking like a golfer and getting something practical and useful. Here are some other golf gift guides if you want more ideas.
- The best golf gifts under $100
- The best golf gifts under $50
- The best golf gifts for men
- The best golf gifts for women
- The best golf gifts on Amazon
- Beautiful golf gifts
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