The Back Nine: Last-second (and perfect) golf gifts for the holidays

No matter the holiday you celebrate, it’s officially last-second gift time.

Thankfully, in the land of Amazon and online shopping, it can still look like you spent months planning to get that special someone a sweet golf gift.

We scoured the internet for some instant gift gratification, and we have compiled a Back Nine of suggestions as you head toward the holiday clubhouse:

Golftroop

This is simply the daydreamers’ oasis, where you can gain access to the best golf destinations in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale and Palm Springs. 

This includes rounds at Camelback (both the Ambiente and Padre courses), Dove Mountain (former site of the PGA Tour’s match-play event), and Sunridge Canyon.

Imagine an epic trip as a stocking stuffer?!

Check out Golftroop’s packages here.

Dove Mountain in Tucson

Save big at TPC Sawgrass

For snowbirds and golfers looking to tee it up where the pros do, Florida offers plenty of iconic rounds that can be had by the everyday golfer.

But few are better than knowing you are going to tackle the island green that is the par-3 17th at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course — site of the Players Championship.

If you want to be an instant holiday legend, take a look at the incredible deals that our friends at TPC Sawgrass have cooked up.

You need to act fast in order to save big!

TPC Sawgrass

FootJoy Gift Guide

Golf gear isn’t just reserved for the course, as you can rock sweet outfits no matter where you are.

Our partners at FootJoy have plenty of gift ideas — for him and for her.

FJ actually has an entire Gift Guide, including some gear that can be had for under $75 and $150.

And if you are wanting to prep that special someone for 2023, FJ has a Ryder Cup selection that will have your beloved golfer rocking gear as the U.S. and Europe face off at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club just outside Rome from September 29 through October 3.

FootJoy has Ryder Cup gear ahead of the 2023 competition in Rome.

Troon Card helps you save

You’re already thinking about a trip to the West Coast or even Hawaii, so why not get access to some of the best Troon courses on the planet while you’re at it?

The Troon Card gives you discounted rates to play courses such as Troon North in Scottsdale, Sedona Golf Resort, Indian Wells Golf Resort, the Bayonet and Black Horses courses in Seaside, Calif., and the Kapalua Plantation Course in Maui.

Troon has a card for everyone, from Arizona and the West Coast, to state-by-state and regional cards, to the Inspire Card, which honors medical personnel and teachers with special rates.

Kapalua’s Plantation Course

Personal touch with Golfballs.com

Alright, this is probably the most popular golf gift, as it’s easy to order them online from a lot of retailers.

But no one does it quite like Golfballs.com, where you can mix and match to your heart’s content.

And if you wanted to make your order a bit more personal, the website is offering a discount right now on up to three lines on your favorite Titleist golf ball.

You can also get your favorite sports team printed on the ball sets, whether you’re wanting to show off your alma mater or maybe your favorite pro sports team — golfballs.com offers it all.

With this level of personalization, the Travel Caddie highly suggests visiting golfballs.com to help you with your holiday needs.

Sqairz: Great kicks and $80 worth of free gifts

You’ve never wanted to be called a square more in your life — at least when picking up a new pair of golf kicks as you prep for the 2023 season.

Sqairz has made inroads in the golf shoes landscape by doing something different based on science — it’s gone all-in on the square toe.

Right now, Sqairz is having a Hole-in-One Holiday Sale where you get a free shoe bag, hat and three pairs of socks when you order a new pair of shoes.

That’s an $80 value for freeeeeeeeee.

The Travel Caddie has definitely used Sqairz on the course and left incredibly impressed by the comfort, as well as how it helped shot to shot.

Get to the course in style with Bag Boy

It’s hard not to take a peek any time you roll into a golf superstore, or maybe even your favorite shopping warehouse. The new bags always stand out.

And there is no one better in the golf-ba game than Bag Boy, who has so many options that you can’t possibly go wrong.

Consider the bag to be your golf clubs’ blanket.

Bag Boy has a number of options, including the Chiller cart bag that comes with a cooler to help you stay refreshed on the course.

Bag Boy also has travel covers, cool push carts, and tons of accessories to put a special touch on your golf gear.

An epic trip to Ireland & the UK

And you can use that new travel case or push cart as you book a trip to the UK or Ireland, where golf is just one part of an epic trip that will provide lasting memories.

From first-hand experience, our partners at Lyons Links know how to not only find incredible tee times at courses such as St. Andrews or Ballybunion, but the amenities are also top-notch.

Due to the pent-up demands of the pandemic, there is plenty of competition for 2023 packages, so take a look at what Lyons Links is offering our readers now!

St. Andrews

Monitor your progress with Flightscope Mevo & Mevo+

As golfers look to lop off strokes, it’s important to get real-time feedback on the state of your swing.

Enter Flightscope Mevo and Mevo+, a portable indoor and outdoor launch monitor that will give you the feedback you crave — wherever you and your sticks are in the world.

Flightscope is offering a holiday sale with a number of their products at a significant discount.

It’s an investment your favorite golfer will thank you for over and over and over and over.