They have the clubs. They have the bag, the shoes and a drawer full of gloves. So what do you give a golfer at Christmas when it feels like they already own everything? This guide is for the person doing the buying. It covers the one thing most golfers have never thought to buy for themselves, seven more ideas that will actually get used, and when to order so it arrives in time.
Why golfers are so hard to buy for
A keen golfer chooses their own equipment. Clubs are fitted. Balls are a personal preference. Buy the wrong brand and it goes in a cupboard.
The gifts that land are the ones around the game, not inside the bag. Where the clubs live at home. A round somewhere they have always wanted to play. Time with a coach. Those are the things a golfer rarely buys for themselves.
The gift they did not know they wanted: a home for their clubs
Most golf bags live in the corner of the garage, the trunk of the car or the hallway. If that sounds familiar, this is the gift.
A Links Lockers golf locker is a tall, free-standing steel locker made for one job: giving a golfer's clubs a proper place at home. It is what we make, and more than 600 golfers now own one.
- It fits their bag. Tour staff, cart and stand bags all fit, with a rack at the back for 8 extra clubs.
- Everything in one place. Two removable shelves above the bag hold shoes, balls, gloves and caps.
- The clubs stay on show. A clear display window and a rechargeable LED sensor light that comes on when the door opens.
- It is built quickly. Assembly takes 15 to 20 minutes and the tools are included, so it can be put together on Christmas Eve.
- It goes anywhere. It stands on its own and needs no power point. Most owners put theirs in the garage.
It comes in five finishes, so you can match it to the room it is going in. If you are not sure where it would go, our Home Golf Room Planner walks through measuring the spot and choosing a finish.
Seven more Christmas gifts a golfer will actually use
1. A round at a course they have always talked about
Every golfer has a course they mention more than once. Book it, print the confirmation and put it in a card. It costs less than new clubs and they will talk about it for years.
2. A lesson or a club fitting
Golfers buy equipment far more readily than they book coaching. A lesson with a local professional, or a fitting session, is something they will use and rarely arrange for themselves.
3. A rangefinder
If they do not already carry one, a laser rangefinder gets used on almost every shot. Check their bag first, because many keen golfers already have one.
4. Their own ball, by the dozen
Do not guess. Look in their bag, note the exact ball they play, and buy that one. A few dozen of the right ball beats a box of the wrong one every time.
5. Good gloves in the right size
Gloves wear out. Check the size printed inside the one they use now and buy several of the same. It is a small gift that never goes to waste.
6. A push cart
For a golfer who walks the course, a good push cart makes every round easier on the back and shoulders.
7. A home practice set-up
A hitting net and mat for the garage or backyard lets them practice between rounds. It also pairs well with somewhere proper to keep the clubs.
Who are you buying for?
- Your partner. If their golf gear has taken over the garage, mudroom or spare room, the locker solves that and they will love it.
- A parent. Something they would never buy themselves: the locker, or a round at a course they have always wanted to play.
- The golfer with a simulator or golf room. The locker finishes the room. Their bag sits on show a few steps from where they hit.
- The golfer you do not know well. Gloves in the right size, or a gift card so they can choose.
When to order for Christmas
We suggest ordering a locker by December 15. Earlier is safer, because carriers get busy in December.
- United States: orders ship the next business day from California or Georgia with UPS and usually arrive in 5 to 7 business days. We ship to the lower 48 states.
- Australia: orders ship from Brisbane with Allied Express. Allow extra time for Western Australia and regional areas.
One practical tip if it is a surprise: the locker arrives flat-packed in one carton that weighs about 65 lb (30 kg). Decide where you will hide it before it lands on the doorstep.
Left it late? Give a gift card
If you have missed the order-by date, or you are not sure which finish they would choose, a Links Lockers gift card arrives by email and lets them pick their own.
Gift cards for the United States
Gift cards for Australia
Common questions
What do you buy a golfer who has everything?
Something around the game, not another piece of equipment. A proper place to keep their clubs at home, a round at a course they have always wanted to play, or a lesson are the three that golfers rarely buy for themselves.
Will their golf bag fit in a golf locker?
Yes. A Links Locker fits tour staff, cart and stand bags. It is 67.9 inches high, 19.7 inches wide and 19.7 inches deep (1725 x 500 x 500 mm).
Is a golf locker hard to put together?
No. It takes 15 to 20 minutes, the tools are included and there is a short video to follow.
What if I am not sure which finish to choose?
Match it to the room. The Home Golf Room Planner has a short guide to the five finishes. If you would rather they chose, a gift card is the safe option.
If you have a question before you order, get in touch. I reply within 24 hours.
Elliott
Founder, Links Lockers