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Why do we<\/span> golf? We may never get good at it, and even when we cross some self-imposed pinnacle of proficiency, we face near-infinite new challenges and a good chance of the dreaded backslide. Yet once you catch the bug, driven by the euphoria of the perfect shot and the temperance to conquer your own emotions, you’re hooked for life.<\/p>\n The good news is there’s an ever-evolving bounty of gear and gadgets offering new ways to improve, enrich, and enhance the game we hate to love. To help you hone your search, I’ve rounded up my favorite golf gifts for every player and budget, all tested out on the links by yours truly. Whether you’re a hacker on the hunt or a loved one shopping for the afflicted, you’ll find the perfect gifts for every golfer below.<\/p>\n WIRED’s Gear team has personally tested and vetted everything that appears in our gift guides<\/a>. Also, be sure to check out Best Golf Rangefinders guide<\/a>, and our gift guides for outdoorsy people<\/a>, dads<\/a>, and travelers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Updated December 2025: We’ve added the Bushnell Wingman HD GPS speaker and updated prices throughout.<\/em><\/p>\n