Another sleeve of balls? Another novelty headcover? This Christmas, give the golfer in your life something they'll actually remember. Here's our gift guide, from stocking fillers to the round of a lifetime.
The golfer's Christmas problem
Every golfer knows the feeling. The parcel is the right shape, the paper comes off, and there it is: another dozen balls with a logo they'll lose by the third hole. It's kind, it's thoughtful, and it's the same as last year.
Golfers are notoriously hard to buy for. The ones who care most about the game already own the kit they want, and the rest of it is a matter of taste. So this year we've put together a guide to golf gifts that are a little more memorable.
Stocking fillers that actually get used
Start small. Winter golf is all about staying warm and dry, so a pair of winter mitts, a thermal base layer or a proper waterproof hat will be used every weekend until spring. A good pitch-mark repairer, a rangefinder pouch or a set of personalised ball markers make easy stocking fillers too.
Gifts that improve the game
For something more useful, think about time rather than kit. A lesson or a short course with a PGA Professional is one of the best gifts you can give a golfer of any level. A custom club fitting is another, and it often turns a good set into a great one.
Gifts they'll talk about for years
Then there are the gifts that become stories. A round at a course they've always wanted to play. A day out at a big event. Or a few days of golf in the sunshine with friends.
2027 is a big year for golf to look forward to. The Open returns to St Andrews from 15th to 18th July, and the Ryder Cup comes to Adare Manor in Ireland from 17th to 19th September. Both make a spectacular gift, and a reason to plan a trip around them.
Give them a golf break
Of all the golf gifts, a trip is the one they'll remember. Picture handing over an envelope on Christmas morning: three nights in the Algarve, a long weekend on the Costa del Sol, or a week in Marrakech with the Atlas Mountains on the horizon. Spring is peak season in Spain and Portugal, so booking now also means the best tee times.
We can put a trip together for one golfer, a couple, a group of friends or the whole society. Tell us who it's for, roughly when they could travel and what you'd like to spend, and we'll do the rest: flights, hotel, tee times and transfers.
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Looking ahead
As the days get shorter, it's a good time to start thinking about spring. If you're organising a society, a group of friends or a corporate trip for 2027, now is the moment to get your dates in. The best tee times and hotels are snapped up early.
Yours in Golf,
The Dream Golf Holidays team
Next edition, Friday 27th November: Black Friday – why the best spring tee times go early.
