Tis the season for jolly and merriment—whether that means carving out some extra time for a relaxed round with pops or selecting thoughtful gifts for friends and family that will brighten their lives, on and off the course. This roundup includes great golf gift ideas to not only spread cheer and show your thanks and love this holiday, but also give back to the community, support the game’s growth, and champion nonprofits and causes focusing on, for example, the environment, veterans, or homelessness. From a pair of golf trousers that plants ten trees with each purchase, to cozy performance-enhancing cold weather boot socks that also donate pairs for those in need, this is how you can get the most merry for your swing this season.
Every golfer who takes their love for the gameâand love for having fun while playing the gameâseriously has a great cooler that keeps drinks and snacks cold while being light and compact (and not too messy!), making it second only to you as the perfect cart companion. This edition can hold the equivalent of 9 cans of beer and features nature sketches along the top design, plus each purchase gives back to preserving the environment, because what golfer doesnât love the great outdoors?
Available in trendy-vintage colors like “butter” and “berry,” this incredibly soft cotton tee is inspired by a real-life fox who is often spotted during tee time on the Charleston Municipal Golf Course. The new brand, which was started by a caddy and seeks to create affordable, high-quality golf wear for all, donates 10 percent of profits to The First Tee of Greater Charleston which uses the game to empower youths and teens.
With options for men and womenâs sizing, this Hawaii-designed collection of golf shoes are resilient and stylish, with a relaxed island vibe. Proceeds from each purchase go to the Ama OluKai Foundation to foster and preserve the cultures and traditions of Hawaiian peoples and lands.
The iconic Americana brand has an entire “Pink Pony” collection in which, year round, a quarter of each item’s purchase price is donated to support greater equity in cancer detection, treatment, access, and care. The collection includes perfume and sunglasses, and has tees, sweaters and polos for all genders and ages.
Welly donates a portion of sales to clean water projects around the world with a goal to provide access to clean water to those who need it most. The bottle is made with environmentally-friendly bamboo and has a double-walled vacuum insulation to keep drinks hot for 14 hours and cold for up to 24 hours, plus a bonus infuser for teas and flavored waters.
With earthy mint and floral bergamot, this candle captures the dewy brightness of a morning walk or play on the course. Each candle purchase supports military veteransâthe brandâs founder is a veteran herselfâthrough targeted organizations like K9âs for Warriors, which pairs service dogs with veterans experiencing effects of trauma, and Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) which trains service dogs to serve as companions and assistants for those experiencing disabilities.
This cotton blend unisex sweatshirt features the brandâs signature embroidered golfer which was designed by artist, Young Dirty. Proceeds from each sale will go toward Black Girls Golf, an organization that works to make the sport more accessible and inviting so everyone can pursue their love for the game.
PANGAIA 365, our oh-so-soft essentials designed to be worn across the 4 seasons, 365 days a year. The 365 hoodie is made from 100% Organic Cotton. It’s a medium weight fabric, with a loop back texture inside and a finishing that provides extra softness. The Jade Green color was created using a recycled water system. ### Natty is 177cm / 5’9, he is wearing a size M.
The hip brandâs oyster project capsule collection includes two breezy polos and these swim trunks, which are made with recycled polyester and adorable embroidered oyster shell iconography. Fifteen percent of proceeds go to the Billion Oyster Project which is working to keep New York City area waters clean and healthy by restoring one billion oysters to filter the rivers and ocean.
When you purchase any item from Bombas, a product is immediately donated to shelters and organizations focused on aiding homeless and in-need communities. With 3,500 partnerships across the country, Bombas has donated over 100 million clothing items in return. Each product is designed with this mission in mindâthe pieces are meant for those who donât have the luxury of clean or new clothing.
For every umbrella in Weatherman's Folds of Honor Collection, the brand will donate $5 toward the foundation that provides scholarships to families of fallen and disabled service members.
With a pop of Augusta green, this snapback honors the legacy of the first Black man to compete at the Masters in 1975. Proceeds of sales go to the eponymous Lee Elder Foundation, stewarding opportunities and love for (and access to) golf for underprivileged children and adults in memory of the iconic trailblazer.
Made completely with cotton grown in the US, this classic tee-shirt silhouette donates 100 percent of net proceeds to the Playmaker Project, an initiative from the brand that connects joyful, supportive adult role models to 1 million children each year who have experienced trauma, and fosters play and community as healing
For every pair of sunglasses purchased, this company donates a pair of eyeglasses or will fund an eye exam for someone in need. The scratch-resistant lenses have 100 percent UVA/UVB protection and ultra-durable frames that look great on any face shape.
Feed Projects partners with several smaller charitable organizations to provide meals to children in 63 countries, including America. With over 796 million people suffering from hunger around the world everyday and children among the most vulnerable in that population, the accessory company works to provide daily meals for kids at school. Each item is paired with a number — this marks the amount of meals Feed Projects will be able to distribute based on each purchase.
Support accelerated cancer research by shopping the Stand Up To Cancer collection. This organization is focused on collaborative cancer research programs for more efficient progress toward beating cancer.
Purchasing All Birds shoes is a great way to spend while supporting sustainable practices. Allbirds strives to measure and offset their environmental impact not only through the use of sustainable materials, but also by monitoring everything that contributes to their carbon footprint, from factory processes to lighting in the company’s offices.
With each purchase, Tentree plants, you guessed it, ten trees where they’ll do the most good, capturing carbon, supporting safe work, and restoring ecosystems. The brand has already planted over 100 million trees, and has even established a maternity care center. These stretchy, refined olive pants work well with any neutral polo or Henley already in your closet.
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