If you have a golfer on your shopping list (and really, who doesn’t?), we have some of the best golf gifts available to make their hole-in-one dreams come true. But if you want a personal approach or even just aren’t exactly sure what will make them smile like they put it in the middle of the fairway, why not try making a customized golf gift basket and fill it with personalized items that perfectly suit their tastes? It’s an easy, cost-effective way to give someone gifts they’ll truly enjoy and use.
Plus, rather than guessing on one big-ticket item, you can assemble a collection of golf accessories and fun surprises they’ll appreciate the next time they play 18.
We’ll guide you on the basics of a DIY golf gift basket so you’ll know exactly what to do. Here’s more on planning your gift, things to keep in mind when selecting your gift basket contents, and how to package it creatively.
How to plan your golf gift basket
When planning your gift basket, here are a few things to consider:
- What is your overall budget?
- Is there a theme?
- What are some must-have gifts to fill it?
- What kind of container will you use?
Start with your gift budget and decide where to splurge and where to economize. Maybe your golfer would flip over receiving this Bushnell Rangefinder. You could make that your centerpiece and add more affordable gifts to round out the rest of your basket. Or, you could create your entire gift basket with an assortment of lower-cost items that add up to one exciting present.
Your theme could be as broad as awesome gifts for golfers or more targeted to help them with something specific: Gifts to help them improve their drives, putting game, or useful tools they didn’t know they needed but now can’t live without.
If you’re creating this gift basket to donate to a charity auction, stick with items that will have broad appeal.
Must-have accessories for a golf gift basket
Here are a few specific recommendations for golf accessories to include in your gift basket that will be useful to any golfer. These are good filler items around a centerpiece, or including all of them will have you well on your way to a full gift of assorted golf gear.
- Men’s golf glove. Be sure to select for their non-dominant hand.
- Women’s golf glove
- Set of golf balls such as the Srixon Z-Star 24-pack
- Pack of tees, such as this 200-count pack of TGW Striped Sweet Spot Wooden Golf Tees
Golf apparel for a personal touch to any gift basket
Creating an excellent gift basket sometimes means showing the recipient you really know them. And while we don’t know your golfer like you do, we have a wide selection of the best golf apparel from major brands to help you add their personal flair.
Does your golfer like to golf year-round, as long as the courses are open or they turn the heaters on at the range? Look at our selection of attire for golfing in various weather scenarios. Make a complete outfit within your gift basket with a jacket or pullover they can layer, a performance tee shirt, and golf pants. Include a golf hat in their favorite color to help keep the sun out of their eyes and their focus on sinking that putt.
Perfect all-sports items for your golf gift basket
After you’ve selected some golf essentials, add some fun bonuses. Here are some handy items to include to round out your basket:
- Their favorite candy or snack to take on the golf course
- A new water bottle
- A sports drink or electrolyte replacement
- Sport sunscreen
- Muscle cream for soreness
- Cooling towels
- A golf guidebook or magazine
- A TGW gift card is one of the most versatile gifts you can give. Choose a digital or physical card and tuck it in your gift basket, or enclose it in a greeting card.
Awesome ways to package your gift basket
Last, you’ll need a container for your gift basket. It might be easier to select the contents first, then choose the container after you know exactly what size you’ll need to accommodate it.
You can purchase or re-purpose a simple gift bag from a party store, a woven basket, or a plastic bin. Or, you can make the container part of the gift and place items in a reusable tote or even a golf bag. If your gifts are smaller items, you could put them inside a drinks cooler like this bag that also attaches to Clicgear golf carts.
You could use green sheets of tissue paper as a base, or try using a golf towel instead. Check out some easily accessible videos that can help you fold socks into bows. Wouldn’t this three-pack of PGA Tour golf socks be perfect for that?
Have fun with your presentation. How you package the gift basket will enhance the wow factor.
A golf gift they’ll remember and you’ll remember making
Creating a DIY golf gift basket is a popular way to give your favorite golfer a thoughtful, unique present. You’ve hand-selected items that will be perfect for the recipient and packaged them with love.
The thought you’ve put into their gift will show how much you care. The contents are entirely up to you and your imagination — have fun with it!
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