Gifts for Golfers
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide 2023: The best eco-friendly golf gifts for the sustainable golfer who loves nature
Whether you’re shopping for a golfing aficionado who’s a practiced steward of the environment, or someone whose love for the outdoors begins and ends with golf, these gifts are great for golfers who care about the environment and love nature, and want to protect the land they play on. We’ve scoured the ever-growing list of brands that are championing sustainable linkswear, business practices, advocacy, and packaging for the best gifts this season, at a range of price points, for men, women, and junior golfers. We’ve found ingenious solutions to the conscious golfer’s dilemmas (like head covers made from upcycled old sails or vegan leather!) as well as planet-friendlier alternatives to sporty classics (like waterproof jackets and, of course, soft and stretchy biodegradable—but still durable—polos). Browse this list to buy your favorite golfer sustainable alternatives to their golfing go-tos, or introduce golfing geeks to what’s new and exciting in the sport from these golfers-favorite eco-friendly gear and clothing brands.
Radmor Men's Taylor Recycled Tulip Polo
Allbirds Men's Golf Dashers
LussoVerde Manyara Eco Golf Towel
With pink flamingos and matching cheetah friends, your nature and animal loving golfer friends will appreciate this paradise towel that’s made from melted single-use plastics (like water bottles) and is inspired by the landscapes and beauty of Tanzania.
Seed SD-29 The JetSet Eco Travel Cover in Heather Grey
For your eco-friendly golfer who seemingly already has it all, this sustainable travel cover will complete their collection of water-resistant golf bags. Made from plastic water bottles with special pockets for just about anything you can think of, like a scorecard, cellphone, and rangefinder, and can be converted whether you’re carrying or using a cart on your travels.
Tombolo Company ‘Aw, Shucks’ Cabana for Billion Oyster Project
Draw & Fade Modern Women's Golfing Club Sweater
Todd Snyder Men’s Italian Recycled Fleece Vest in Olive
Like all of Todd Snyder’s signature designs, this elegant vest is extremely well tailored to cut a nice figure on and off the course, while still practically keeping you warm and feeling sophisticated, in large part thanks to the luxe material, which has been recycled from fine fleece of an Italian mill. (Bellissimo!)
Galvin Green Women's Upcycle Edition
Tomorrow Golf Starter Pack 16 Golf Balls (+Tees)
Par X Men's The Antonio with X Wheel Pique Panels
This uber cool, retro-style micro-print polo’s design is inspired by Juan “Antonio” (Chi-Chi) Rodriguez, the groundbreaking Puerto Rican golfer. Like all Par X products, this thoughtful, cheery look is made in responsible, small batches that help to minimize waste that comes from rampant overproduction.
North Coast Golf Co. Bogey Vegan Leather Headcovers
For your friends who love the look of leather, these headcovers are a great, ethical, animal-friendly alternative that still look ruggedly handsome, old-fashioned, and stylish. The nature-loving brand will also plant a tree in a forest in need with each purchase, featuring the chilled out “Bogey the Bear” decorating the cover.
OCEANTEE Pacific Cap
This breezy blue and heavenly soft open collar sweater is made with sustainably harvested cotton which is spun and sewn in a family-owned, fair trade outpost in Peru. And it’s machine washable, which is an added plus.
Renwick Women's Polo Collar Terry Top
This breezy blue and heavenly soft open collar sweater is made with sustainably harvested cotton which is spun and sewn in a family-owned, fair trade outpost in Peru. And it’s machine washable, which is an added plus.
Patagonia Men's Insulated Organic Cotton Midweight Fjord Flannel Shirt
S'wheat Bottle
Though this hydrangea blue water bottle looks and feels like plastic, but this stylish invention is actually made entirely from plants—such as wheat and bamboo. With each purchase, the company plants a native tree somewhere around the world to combat deforestation.
Sol De Ibiza Face & Body Plastic Free Tin SPF30
This sunscreen is vegan friendly, safe for children and adults, ideal for travel, and crafted using organic ingredients, including aloe vera grown in Ibiza, the Spanish island from which the company gets its name. And once you’re done, you can reuse or recycle the metal tin.