FAQ
Golf gift questions, answered
The twenty things people ask most often when buying a golf gift, answered without jargon.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best golf gift if I know nothing about golf?
A two-pack of gloves under $25, or a dozen soft balls from a recognized brand under $50. Both are consumable, neither needs a size, and both are replaced reluctantly. Start with the buying guide.
Which hand does a golf glove go on?
The weaker hand — a right-handed golfer wears it on the left. Listings state it in the title. Full answer.
Should I buy golf clubs as a gift?
No. Clubs are fitted to height, arm length and swing, and a blind purchase is wrong in a way the recipient can't diagnose. Contribute toward a fitting instead.
Can I buy golf shoes without knowing the size?
No. They need a length and a width, and five hours on uneven ground makes a half-size error a real problem. See the golf shoe guide.
How do I know if they already own a rangefinder?
Look on the outside of their bag for a small rectangular pouch, roughly the size of a chunky compact camera. That's the case — and nobody needs two.
How much should I spend on a golf gift?
$25 for a useful accessory, $50 for a good dozen of balls or a leather glove, $100 for tour balls or real shoes, $150+ for rangefinders and bags. Browse by budget.
Are expensive golf balls worth it?
For a regular golfer yes — the urethane cover generates spin, which is control. For a beginner it's paying for a capability that goes unused. See the ball guide.
What golf gift should I avoid?
Clubs and putters, shoes and apparel without a verified size, off-brand balls, and anything expensive they might already own. The five mistakes in detail.
What do you get a golfer who has everything?
Something outside the equipment aisle — home practice gear, a personalized item, something used around golf, or a specialist item nobody buys themselves. The picks.
How many golf balls should I give as a gift?
One dozen is standard. For a beginner, two or three dozen mid-priced beats one dozen premium — they can lose six a round. More on quantity.
What does golf ball compression mean?
How much the ball squashes when struck. Lower is softer, suiting slower swings. Explained in full.
Do you test the products you recommend?
No, and we say so plainly. We compile published specs, check live prices, and state who each product is wrong for. Our full method.
How current are the prices on this site?
Every price is machine-fetched and date-stamped — currently Jul 23, 2026. Past 48 hours the numbers disappear rather than go stale.
Why do some products show 'check price' instead of a number?
Because we have no verified live price for it right now. We show no number rather than a remembered one.
How does Pin & Putt make money?
Affiliate commission, at no extra cost to you. No paid placements, no free products, no display ads. Full disclosure.
Does the commission change your recommendations?
The incentive exists, so the check is structural: every product carries a required disqualifier, including the ones we'd earn most from. One entry in our ball guide exists purely to tell you not to buy it.
Do I need to buy golf shoes for someone just starting out?
No — balls, a glove and something to practice with are far more useful at that stage. See beginner gifts.
Are golf rangefinders allowed in competitions?
Plain distance yes; slope-adjusted distance no. A slope model needs a visible off switch. The rule in detail.
Can I return something I bought through your links?
Yes — through the retailer, not us. We don't sell anything, so returns, delivery and warranty are all handled by whoever you bought from.
How do I report a wrong price or a bad recommendation?
Email info@pinandputt.com or use the contact form. Corrections are genuinely welcome and are made visibly, per our editorial policy.
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