You have an avid golfer in your life and wish to gift them something useful and creative. Well-meaning shoppers often think that heading to a big-box sports store yields the best results.

However, most items sold at such locales are things that golfers wish to select for themselves because preferences vary. Buying an expensive club is thoughtful, but such a purchase is impractical if it happens to be something the golfer would not wish to add to their arsenal. Furthermore, for those golfers who only wear particular golf shoes, buying a new pair of footwear would be unappreciated if they weren’t the right style.

Thinking outside the box for golf aficionado gifts will dazzle the recipient. If the present is both functional and fun, the presentation will be a hole in one! If your degree of golf knowledge goes little beyond having watched Happy Gilmore, you may need some assistance! Before you throw your hands up in defeat and opt to go with something ordinary, consider the following ideas.

Making the Course More Fun

If your hard-core golfer is the sort who lives in a climate with a defined four seasons, they likely hit the course when the spring air boasts a chill and the fall average temp has plummeted. A portable heater will make their chilly course tee times more enjoyable. Most can be used in any golf cart and come with a universal cup holder to keep the unit in place, even in rented carts.

There is a lot to be said about peace of mind contributing to a great time, and even those who rent golf carts have a use for security when they are in the clubhouse. Pedal-to-wheel locks are made to fit all makes and models and lessen theft concerns for both owners and car renters.

Music to Your Ears

It may come as a surprise to non-golfers that many listen to music on the course or when spending time at a driving range. There is a multitude of portable Bluetooth speakers on the market that can be clipped to golf bags for easy use and auditory enjoyment. Portable speakers can be used on or off the course, making them of great use to those who do not own one already.

Earnest golfers with their own cart will be wowed by something a bit more deluxe. Many golf cart radio/stereo systems on the market work on any model, so there is no need to know specifics about the golfer’s vehicle. Most are simplistic to install and will impress your favorite golfer immensely.

Golf Cart Gifts

Golf cart owners spend a fair amount on their ride and probably spend a lot of time making their golf carts the best. Try getting them different golf cart accessories to sweeten their experience. Items such as golf bag attachments, cart covers, enclosures, and roof racks are excellent accessories, but buyers must know the cart’s style, as most are not all-inclusive. However, there are fantastic options that are universal.

Crowd favorites in this category include mountable ball washers and coolers. Sure, these can be purchased in basic form, but when they can be affixed to a golf cart, they become volumes more convenient and used more frequently. Mounted washers are normally higher quality than their portable counterparts are, and nobody wants a wayward non mountable cooler putting chilled libations in peril!

Make no mistake; not all mirrors are created equally. There are LED light side mirror sets that are ideal for those who cruise at night. Rearview mirrors are a vital safety feature, and those that provide 180-degree views are superior and will be appreciated, especially for those in communities newly allowing nighttime use in public.

Just for Fun

Once a person has established their reputation as a die-hard golfer, they have probably already received traditional go-to gifts such as graphic golf T-shirts, #1 Golfer mugs, and the like. Golf-themed board games and yard games are novel notions, but they fall flat if your golfer is more about the game itself than golf-inspired novelties.

Cart owners, for example, enjoy the envy factor when they deck out their cart with fun high-end golf cart accessories like vintage-inspired horns or attractive mounted flagpoles that allow them to show allegiance to their country or favorite sports team. Decals and beefy wheels are also fun add-ons, but most often, golfers prefer to select these items themselves.

The fact that you have taken extra steps to ensure your gift is appreciated. Gifts do not have to be high-end to be beneficial to the golfer in your life. Have fun with the selection process, letting this guide serve as your inspiration.

Sure, these suggestions are not key in one’s quest to become the next Dustin Johnson, but they make the game more amusing. Ordinary is boring, and marking a special occasion with a thoughtful offering has a lasting effect. When the wow factor is high, your recipient will be eternally grateful.