Buying for a golfer can feel like a tricky lie: they already own the clubs, the balls and the slightly questionable trousers. This guide rounds up our favourite personalised golf gifts, from photo-printed golf towels to club covers with their own face on, so you can find something they will actually take out on the course. Every one is designed and made at our family factory in Yorkshire, and every one can be made completely theirs.
Whether you are shopping for a birthday, a retirement, a club competition prize or something to tuck under the tree this Christmas, you will find ideas for every type of golfer below, plus honest tips on choosing photos, getting the personalisation right and ordering in good time.
Why personalised golf gifts make such good presents
Most golfers have a bag full of kit they chose themselves, which is exactly why generic golf gadgets so often end up in the garage. A personalised gift gets around that problem. It is something they would never buy for themselves, but it is still useful every single round.
There is also the social side of golf to think about. A golf towel clipped to the bag or a club cover sitting on the driver is on show to everyone in the four-ball. That makes it the perfect place for a family photo, a club nickname or a gentle joke about their short game. It becomes a talking point on the first tee, and a little reminder of whoever gave it to them every time they reach for it.
And because everything in this guide is made to order at our own factory near Haworth, you are not buying something that has sat in a warehouse. If you would like to see what goes on behind the scenes, have a read of how our personalised products are made.
Personalised golf towels: the gift every golfer actually uses
If you only buy one thing from this list, make it a golf towel. Golfers wipe their balls, clubs and shoes all the way round, and a good towel earns its place on the bag every week. All of our golf towels share the same practical spec, taken straight from the product pages:
- Approximately 63cm x 30cm
- Made from 300gsm microfibre towelling, which absorbs and dries quickly
- Microfibre picks dirt up rather than smearing it around like cotton tends to
- An attachable, non-rust clip for fastening to the golf bag
- Printed one side, edge to edge, with environmentally friendly water-based inks
- Hand sewn for a quality finish, machine washable and drip dry only
- Made in Britain
Here are the designs we would pick for different golfers.
1. Create Your Own Golf Towel
What it is: a completely blank canvas. The Create Your Own personalised golf towel lets you add your own pictures, text or messages, so the whole design is down to you.
Perfect for: the golfer who has everything, and anyone who wants full creative control.
Why it works: it is the most flexible option in the range. You can go sentimental, silly or smart, and the golfer still gets a properly useful towel at the end of it.
Personalisation idea: put their name and home club across the top, with a photo of their favourite hole underneath. Or, for a cheekier take, their "official" handicap in big letters (the one they claim, not the one on the card).
2. Your Face All Over Golf Towel
What it is: exactly what it says on the tin. The Your Face All Over golf towel repeats a face across the whole design for maximum impact.
Perfect for: golf societies, stag do golf days, and any golfer whose playing partners enjoy a wind-up.
Why it works: it is impossible to lose in the clubhouse, and it gets a laugh every time it comes out of the bag.
Personalisation idea: use the face of their regular playing partner, their other half or, for real chaos, their dog. Every wipe of the ball becomes a small act of affection (or revenge).
3. Photo Collage Golf Towel
What it is: the Photo Collage golf towel lets you upload up to 50 photos, and our app arranges them into a collage. You can edit and shuffle the layout before you order.
Perfect for: Grandads, Dads and family-minded golfers, and a lovely retirement gift for someone about to have a lot more time for golf.
Why it works: it packs a whole photo album into something they will carry round every week. It is sentimental without being soppy.
Personalisation idea: gather photos of the grandchildren, past golf trips and memorable days out. A mix of family snaps and golf photos makes for a towel that tells their story.
4. Funny golf towels
What they are: ready-designed slogan towels for golfers with a sense of humour. Our favourites are Swing Swear Look for Ball Repeat, which is less a slogan and more a documentary, and May The Course Be With You for the golfer who likes a good pun.
Perfect for: Secret Santa at the golf club, a mate who spends more time in the rough than on the fairway, and anyone who needs a gift that is funny and still useful.
Why it works: funny golf gifts are often novelty items that get used once. These are proper microfibre towels with the same spec as the rest of the range, so the joke lasts all season.
Personalisation idea: the slogan does the talking here, so these are great when you are short on photos or time to design something from scratch.
5. Flag and tartan golf towels
What they are: personalised golf towels with a patriotic or classic background. Options include the Union Jack personalised golf towel, St George, Scotland, Welsh and Irish flags, and a smart Blackwatch tartan golf towel.
Perfect for: golfers heading off on a golf trip, team captains, and anyone who prefers their kit a bit more traditional.
Why it works: it looks smart on the bag but still carries a personal touch.
Personalisation idea: add their name or initials, or a short message such as their nickname from the golf society. Keep it short and bold so it reads well from a distance.
You can browse every design, including plenty we have not had room for here, in our full personalised golf towels collection.
Personalised golf club covers: protection with personality
If a towel is the everyday hero, a club cover is the showstopper. Our personalised golf club covers turn the driver into a little version of the golfer, which is guaranteed to get a reaction on the first tee.
From the product pages, each cover is approximately 44cm x 18cm, designed for drivers but suitable for use on any golf club. They have a showerproof canvas outer, a soft faux suede lining to help protect clubs from scratches, and an elasticated back for a secure fit.
6. Golfer Mini Me® Golf Club Cover
What it is: the Golfer Mini Me® personalised golf club cover, where you add their face and choose the outfit to create a mini golfing version of them.
Perfect for: big birthdays, retirement gifts and the golfer who takes their driver very seriously.
Why it works: it is practical (it protects the club head) and very funny (their own face peering out of the bag). It is also an exclusive product you will not find on the high street.
Personalisation idea: pick a photo where they are pulling their "just hit it out of bounds" face. Their playing partners will thank you.
7. Pet Mini Me® Golf Club Cover
What it is: the Pet Mini Me® personalised golf club cover, which puts their pet's face on the cover instead. The product page offers a choice of three shapes.
Perfect for: dog lovers and cat lovers who would quite like to bring their pet round the course but are not allowed to.
Why it works: it combines two of their great loves in one gift, and it is far easier to find in the bag than a plain cover.
Personalisation idea: use a clear, front-facing photo of the dog's face with both eyes visible. If you are buying for a household with more than one pet, a cover each makes a brilliant set.
See all the designs, including the Create Your Own club cover, in our golf club covers collection.
Golf gift ideas beyond the golf bag
Some golfers live and breathe the game off the course too. These gifts carry the golf theme into holidays, summer days and the 19th hole.
8. Golf Balls Custom Bucket Hat
What it is: a classic bucket hat with an all-over golf ball design. The golf balls custom bucket hat is made from 380gsm heavy canvas, 100% polyester, with a breathable knitted eyelet lining. It is manufactured in England, and comes in XL, L, M, S and Baby sizes.
Perfect for: summer rounds, golf trips abroad and matching outfits for a golf society day.
Why it works: it is a fun, wearable gift that keeps the sun off, and the Baby size means a little one can match Grandad.
Personalisation idea: add their name or golf society name. The product page notes that if no personalisation is added at checkout, the hat prints blank, so do not forget this step. Check the measurement guide on the product page before choosing a size.
9. Funny golf-themed beach towels
What they are: full-size microfibre beach towels with golf jokes on, such as Warning Golf Shanker and I Got a Hole in One. They are made in Yorkshire from 300gsm microfibre towelling, printed one side, edge to edge.
Perfect for: golfers who take a golf holiday every year, and anyone who would like the poolside to know about their short game.
Why it works: it is a funny golf gift with a second life away from the course. Pair one with a matching golf towel for a properly themed present.
Personalisation idea: these are ready-designed, so they are a quick win if you want something funny without designing from scratch. For a towel with their own photos, browse our personalised beach towels instead.
Golf gifts by budget
Prices are correct on the product pages at the time of writing, so always check the page itself before ordering.
- Under £20: every golf towel in this guide is £15.99, and the golf balls bucket hat starts from £15.99. These are ideal for Secret Santa, stocking fillers and golf society prizes. You will find more ideas in our gifts under £20 collection.
- Under £25: the funny golf-themed beach towels are £21.99.
- Under £30: the personalised golf club covers are £24.99, or pair a golf towel with a bucket hat for a mini golf bundle.
Practical tips for ordering personalised golf gifts
Choose the right photo
The photo makes or breaks a personalised gift. For face designs such as club covers and the Your Face All Over towel, use a clear, front-facing shot in good natural light, with both eyes visible and nothing covering the face (sunglasses and golf caps are the usual culprits). For collages, a mix of close-ups and wider shots works best. We have a full guide on how to choose the best photo for personalised gifts, which is worth a quick read before you start designing.
Keep text short and bold
A golf towel is seen from a few feet away on the bag, so a short name or nickname in a bold font reads far better than a long message. Save the longer sentiments for the gift card.
Use the live preview
Our designer lets you see the gift as you build it. Take a moment to check spelling (especially names and nicknames), photo positioning and that nothing important is near the edge.
Order in good time
Everything is made to order in our Yorkshire factory, so it needs time to be printed, sewn and delivered. Production and delivery times vary through the year, and they get busier in the run-up to Christmas, so always check the product page and our shipping policy for current timings before you order.
Think about pairing
A golf towel and club cover with the same photo or theme make a lovely matching set. A funny golf towel plus a bucket hat is a great budget-friendly bundle for a golf society day.
Things to consider before you buy
- Not every golfer wants a joke on the bag. If they play in serious club competitions or are quite private, a flag, tartan or simple name design may suit them better than a face or a cheeky slogan.
- Club covers are designed for drivers. They are suitable for use on any golf club, but if your golfer is very particular about their headcovers, a towel may be the safer bet.
- Bucket hat sizing. Use the measurement guide on the product page. If you are unsure, it is worth sneakily measuring a hat they already own.
- Photo quality matters. Blurry, dark or heavily zoomed-in photos will not print as well. If in doubt, choose a different photo.
- Print finish. The product pages note that you may see flecks of white in the print on some towels, which is due to the fabric and printing process.
- Care. The towels are machine washable and drip dry only, so they are not for the tumble dryer. If you want to know more about how our fabrics behave, our post on polyester vs cotton explains the pros and cons.
- Timings. Allow time for production and delivery, especially for Christmas and big birthdays.
Personalised golf gifts FAQ
What size are your personalised golf towels?
Our golf towels are approximately 63cm x 30cm, made from 300gsm microfibre towelling, with an attachable, non-rust clip for fastening to the bag.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes, in most cases a photo taken on a modern phone works well, as long as it is clear, in focus and well lit. Avoid screenshots or photos that have been heavily zoomed in or compressed by messaging apps, and try to use the original file where you can.
How long do personalised golf gifts take?
Every gift is made to order at our factory in Yorkshire, so timings vary through the year. Please check the product page and our shipping policy for current production and delivery times, and order early in busy periods such as Christmas.
Will the golf club cover fit my clubs?
The covers are approximately 44cm x 18cm, designed for drivers but suitable for use on any golf club, with an elasticated back to help them stay in place.
How do I wash a personalised golf towel?
Our golf towels are machine washable and drip dry only. The bucket hats can be washed at 30 degrees and should also be drip dried.
Are your golf gifts really made in Britain?
Yes. Our golf towels are made in Britain, and the bucket hats are manufactured in England. We design, print and sew at our own family factory in Yorkshire.
Find the perfect golf gift
The best personalised golf gifts are the ones that make a golfer smile every time they reach into their bag, whether that is a photo of the grandchildren, their dog's face on the driver or a towel that sums up their round in four words. Have a browse of our full personalised golf towels collection, design something they would never buy for themselves, and give the four-ball something to talk about. And if you are still working on your Christmas list, our guide to funny personalised Christmas gifts has plenty more ideas.
