Christmas and holiday gifts for junior golfers is what's on our mind. We've done the research, looked at what our players, their friends and team mates and playing partners are into and have made the list!
Junior Golfers 3 to 6 years old
Our article, Best Toddler Golf Clubs highlights the importance of getting your child into golf early and making it fun. Here are some gift ideas for very young golfers to inspire fun and healthy competitive play.
Kids Golf Bag
For the very young, new golfer a golf bag is a great gift and is fundamental to enjoying a visit to the golf range or golf course. We love this one from Bogeys2Birdies which comes in pink or blue. It is simple, stylish and light-weight.
Kids Golf Glove
Finger Ten golf gloves are designed specifically for kids and come in cute designs as well as vibrant white, yellow, red and blue colors. They are flexible and comfortable and come in four junior sizes: small, medium, large and extra large. Moisture-wicking and breathable they are a great choice for the new golfer out on the range.
Indoor Club Set and Putting Mat
To offer the brand new young golfer and introduction to the game during the cold winter months the Liberry Kids golf set is fun and functionable with retractable clubs that imitate the real thing in appearance and angle. It comes fully accessorized with balls, tees, bag and a putting mat.
Hydro Flask Water Bottle
These high quality stainless steel water bottles are designed for kids and can be easily carried around on the practice range or golf course.
Interactive Book
This book is fabulous fun for introducing your child to golf. It features peek-a-boo panels and pop-up cutouts while teaching the new golfer about how to play the game of golf in a fun and creative way.
Junior Golfers 7 to 12 years old
Golf clubs are a favorite "big ticket item" Christmas present. Our Best Kids Golf Clubs article is kept up to date with what is new in the junior golf club world. Here are our picks for gift giving to the young players in your life.
Oakley Youth Sunglasses
Oakley makes great golf sunglasses and theses youth glasses are a scaled back version of the adult Oakley Radar Path brand to fit youth 6 to 12 years old offering the same Plutonite lenses that offer serious protection against ultraviolet rays. They are lightweight, comfortable and come with a microbag and cleaning cloth. They are a bit on the "pricey" side, but a great investment in comfort and performance.
Short Game Practice Net
The JEF World of Golf practice net is an easy gift with the potential of high returns in short game chipping confidence and ability. It is super portable and easy to install on a hard or grass surface. If you are going to use it in a basement or garage it is a good idea to also buy a chipping mat. The game is goal orientated but at the same time fun and a great way to improve and understand the mechanics involved in the punch, chip, pitch, lob and flop shots.
Puma Youth P Hat
The Rickie Fowler style is still very popular with young kids and these "P" hats are everywhere!
Golf Ball Retriever
One of the fun things about walking around a golf course is finding balls and even better, retrieving balls! A golf ball retriever is a great gift for any age. A golf ball retriever needs to be light-weight but durable. This one is stainless steal and retractable. There is a 9 foot and 12 foot option, both with a double sided pickup cup.
Daphne Head Covers
You cannot go wrong with Daphnie's head covers. They are unique, creative and of the highest quality. The Bear and Wolf on our boys' drivers have been there for many, many years and are much loved additions to our players' golf bags. These head covers are guaranteed for life and also guaranteed to make you smile and melt a little on the inside.
Junior Golfers Teen into College
If you are looking to buy new clubs for your players, the winter time is a good time to do it, giving sufficient time to get used to them and get them fitted before the season starts. Our articles including Best Golf Clubs for Teens and Juniors Transitioning to Adult Clubs, Best Golf Drivers for Kids and Juniors, and Girls' Golf Clubs will be helpful to you.
Bushnell Wingman Portable Magnetic Bluetooth Speaker
A portable bluetooth speaker is a great gift for junior golfers. Our boys and their friends take music on to the course and enjoy the relaxation and vibe it provides. This portable speaker has strong magnets that allow it to remain fixed to the golf cart no matter how bumpy the ride. The Bushnell wingman golf speaker is high quality, has great sound and also has remote controlled voice GPS distances (loaded with 40,000+ courses) and comes with the PlayBetter Protective Wingman Pouch.
Putting Mirror
After alignment sticks, putting mirrors (with tee gates) are likely the most widely used and effective golf practice aid. They are used by all levels of golfers from beginners to PGA Tour Pros. It is a great golf aid for juniors as it ingrains good setup at a young age. At a recent college golf tournament we were surprised at the number of college players that had their putting mirrors out on the practice green. This is a must for any junior golfer wanting to improve their putting set-up, ability and confidence.
Have a look at our article on Best Golf Aids for Junior Golfers for more inspiration in this regard!
Bushnell Tour V6 Rangefinder
Easy to use, super accurate and fast, this is a great rangefinder for immediate through advanced and elite junior golfers. This is our rangefinder of choice and has given years of fast, consistent results with no hassle at a reasonable price point.
Our article Best Rangefinders for Junior Golfers gives more information on other good rangefinders for junior golfers on the market at different price levels.
Hand Warmer Pouch
We see these often at late Fall and early Spring college golf tournaments. There is no reason to be playing high level golf (or any golf for that matter) with hands too cold to even hold the club. Give the gift of comfort and warmth. This pouch fits comfortably around the waist or can be attached to a golf push cart. Golfers push it to behind them when playing a shot and bring it to the front to keep their hands walking down the fairway. Definitely a great little extra on the course! Stick a hand-warmer in there and you are good to go the round.
Footjoy Rain Gloves
At this point junior golfers usually have a favorite golf glove they like to play with. May we suggest, however, that you keep a pair of Footjoy rain gloves in the bag for inclement weather. These gloves are very effective in wet and rainy weather (as well as soaring humidity) keeping a steady, comfortable grip regardless of conditions. These gloves are game-changers and earn their reputation of world's number one rain glove!
For Parents: The Gift of Information
The junior golf world is a vast, complicated one. It's easy to err on the side of inaction because the options for equipment, competition, and coaching can be overwhelming. We have put together some clear, insightful eBooks with years worth of information and experience in all facets of junior golf. They are a great start on this worthwhile journey.
