The 19 Best Golf Gifts Under $50

Golf is notoriously expensive, which can make the idea of giving a golf-related gift to the golfer in your life daunting. The good news is there are some great inexpensive golf gifts that will put a smile on any golfer's face without eating up your entire shopping budget.

As a golfer who has been on the giving and receiving end of countless golf gifts, not to mention buying many of these items for myself, these are my personal recommendations of the 18 best golf gifts under $50.

This Putt-A-Bout 3-hole putting mat is the perfect low-cost, effective putting mat. First of all, the no-skid backing guarantees it lays flat, and stays flat, on the floor. Second of all, the holes are cut into the mat, so the golfer actually gets to see the ball drop into the hole, a feature more putting mats should offer. Finally, at nine-feet long, it allows golfers to practice all the important putts, everything inside 10 feet, and easily rolls up afterward without ever losing its shape.

We can’t stress this enough, but it’s important to have a unique mark on your golf balls. With the Ball Tatt golf ball stamp, any golfer can quickly put a fun or meaningful mark on their golf balls in no time. Choose from the 40-plus design options and the lucky golfer to open this gift will enjoy a lifetime of perfectly-marked golf balls.

Music on the golf course is all the rage, and the JBL Clip 3 is a perfect budget-friendly speaker for the golf course. The built-in carabiner allows the Clip 3 to easily attach to any golf bag. The Clip 3 is completely waterproof, extremely durable in the outdoors, and boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, making it perfect for the golf course. At this price, you really can’t beat that.

This golf vest from Little Donkey Andy is the perfect shoulder-season golf companion. It's warm yet lightweight, allows for full golf swings without interfering, and it stylishly fits over any base layer. The four-way stretch fabric is ideal for staying active, whether it's a round of golf, a hike, or a run. We also love that it has four pocketes, two zippered pockets on the outside and two more on the inside. Choose from four colors, or get it in multiple colors.

Having an alignment line on the golf ball can make putting a lot easier, and there's no easier way to make a perfect line on the ball every time than using the Ball Badge Aim Stripe. The ball sits perfectly in this ring to create a stencil at the exact mid-point of the ball. It makes for easy 360-degree alignment aids and adds an elevated presense to any golf bag compared to the plastic stenicil alternatives that only allow for partial lines.

For the homegrown golfer, this State Collection t-shirt from SwingJuice is the perfect shirt. Each state has its own meaningful color-scheme (or two), and the shirt itself is made of a comfortable blend of cotton and polyester. SwingJuice advises there is virtually no shrink.

This Dri-FIT Advantage Golf Skort is flowy on the outside, with pleats from front to back, with a convenient shorts layer underneath that features a pocket on the right side. It’s lightweight and made of 80% polyester and 20% spandex, so it stays dry and moves with your golf swing. Prices may vary, but multiple styles are available under $50.

Srixon Soft Feel golf balls are among the most popular golf balls on the market today, and there are a couple good reasons for that. First, as a soft-feel, 2-piece distance ball, they fit a huge portion of recreational players. Once players try the Srixon Soft Feel, they keep coming back for that satisfying soft feel (that's why it's in the name). Finally, checking in at under $25 per dozen, it's hard to beat the price and still get a high-quality golf ball. Plus, they're available in five color options, including white, green, yellow, orange and red.

Confidence is important in golf, and there’s no better way to show up to the course with confidence than completing your on-course look with a new polo. This Playoff polo from Under Armour not only looks great, it moves exceptionally well on the golf course, and the collar will hold its shape wash after wash.

Every Fall, golfers excitedly cheer for “Q-Zip Season!” (we’re weird), and this 3-stripes quarter zip from adidas is worth getting excited about. With three stripes on the chest and a mock collar, this top layers is made of 100% polyester with a waffle texture. If you’re giving this to your favorite golfer, you’ll be equally as excited about the price.

You can't go wrong with this classic Nike hat. Two colors, the Nike swoosh, and NIKE text, and nothing else. With several colors to choose from, plus an appealing price, this is a great gift that the golfer on your list can wear to complete their on-course outfit, or wear just about anywhere else.

The barrel-style headcover is the newest headcover trend, blending a vintage style with modern quality. This barrel headcover from TaylorMade is available in three styles, including two pinstripe options, and a palm print version.

A good belt is like a good referee. The less you notice it, the better it is. With this 3-pack of Nike Golf belts, your favorite golfer will never have to make a bad call on which belt to wear.

Golf is a game best enjoyed during the summer months. However, those summer months can bring some seriously uncomfortable temperatures, and with rounds of golf lasting four-plus hours, you can't always play early or late enough to avoid the sweltering heat. 

That's why this cart fan from Bag Boy makes an excellent gift. It's battery-powered with a rechargable battery and has up to a 20-hour (5 rounds) battery life on one charge. The clever clamp ensures it easily clings to your cart to make any round a little more comfortable.

Blade polos are perhaps the most versatile top you can wear on a golf course. They're not as formal as a collared polo, yet you can still dress them up with slacks and nice shoes off the course, or wear it with a more casual outfit. This blade polo from Nike looks great on and off the course.

If you want to give a hat with a little more swagger, check out this BIRDIE hat from 2 Putt. If the golfer on your list always has birdies on their mind, then there's no better hat for them.

Are you shopping for someone who loves to play golf, and travel, and is even known to (gasp!) combine those two things? Every travelling golfer needs a reliable golf travel bag, and this bag from Himal is not only affordable, but it's extremely highly-rated. It's soft-sided, which I prefer because it's easier to stuff with clothes or fit into a trunk than a rigid case, and it's equipped with wheels for easy transport.

Ask 10 golfers which one course on earth they’d play if they could play any course once, and we’re willing to bet Augusta National gets the majority of the votes. The reality is, however, they probably never will tee it up at the home of the Masters, but that doesn’t mean they can’t play it in their mind every day.

This historic Augusta National Golf Course map is a piece of art any golfer would love to display in their golf cave, living room, or office.