Best Golf Gifts that Give Back to Charitable Causes this Holiday Season

Working with Rhoback ambassador and rising professional golfer Trey Valentine, the company identified eight golfers of color deserving of financial support, then designed a golf shirt, from which all profits will go toward tournament-related travel and lodging for the group. Available in men’s or women’s, the ultra-soft polo features the “Drive Change” logo on the sleeve, matching the brand’s distinctive Rhoback Ridge stripe design on the back.

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This thoughtful glove is a collaboration between Palm Golf Co. and St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital—the brand donates 100 percent of all profits from the collection to supporting St. Jude’s ground-breaking research and care initiatives. As for the glove itself, the design comes in many sizes, fits, and genders. The slick, classic white form receives a colorful, moving touch by way of children’s artwork and doodles, each inspiring hope and awareness through rainbows, hearts, and words of encouragement.

This hoodie from Pangaia is more than just a trendy and stylish loungewear option—it’s a climate-positive product. The company says over seven miles of driving emissions were avoided, 876 days of drinking water were saved, and 53-square-feet of land was saved from pesticides in the process of creating the sweatshirt. The sweatshirt is made of 100-percent organic cotton, which is inherently natural and biodegradable, meaning that 95 percent of the water used to create the fibers is rain-fed.

These pine-hued shorts are created with CiCLO, a technology that helps hardy, synthetic materials often found in exercise wear, like polyester and nylon, break down and biodegrade more quickly. That means less impermeable plastic in our oceans, habitats, and fairways. Definite Articles is also committed to giving back to the planet; they plant trees through One Tree Planted to help reduce their environmental footprint.

The hip brand’s 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 mind—the pieces are meant for those who don’t have the luxury of clean or new clothing.

From design to construction, this bag is, in a word, thoughtful. It's a personalizable belt bag that folds into a completely flat sleeve so, when you’re not using it to carry all your must-haves, you can slip it effortlessly into your golf bag. It’s upcycled, which means it’s created entirely from post-consumer (aka used) plastic bottles. Even the zippers have been recycled. Plus, 10 percent of proceeds from the sales of this very bag will go to NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program, which supports communities of color and low-income communities that are systemically impacted by climate change.

The Golf Register Print features maps of 27 memorable public courses across the United States, with a place to mark all courses you've played yourself. The piece reminds us that golf doesn't have to be as exclusive as it's portrayed, and the game can make valuable impacts on young players. For this reason, $1 from every Golf Register purchase is donated to the First Tee, an organization which makes the game accessible to children across the country.

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 Allbirds 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.

This headband is designed (and crafted in Pennsylvania) for adventurers of all sorts, which means it’s perfect for golf in all kinds of climates. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which focuses on educating the public about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, as well as funding free programs to offer hope, resources and support for those diagnosed.