9 Best Christmas Gifts for Golf Dads in 2025 (Australia)

Christmas in Australia lands in peak golf-and-family season—long evenings, backyard putts, and beach days after nine holes. Here are 11 bang-on gift ideas for golf-mad dads that spark dad-kid bonding (and lower his handicap), from quick wins under $50 to keeper pieces he’ll love for years.

Golf ABC Book (Daddy’s Book Club)

Kick off Christmas morning with a read-together ritual: each letter unlocks a golf moment (“B is for Birdie”), turning bedtime into mini ‘caddie school’ for the kids. Pair the story with a living-room putt after lights out. Get the Daddy's Alphabet of Golfing book.

Golf Lesson Gift Voucher

Skills > stuff. A one-on-one with a PGA pro is a confidence unlock—and you can book a family bay for a celebratory putting session after. Try: Brisbane’s Victoria Park (digital cards, 3-year validity). Victoria Park — Other options: PGA Academy vouchers or your local course’s lesson cards. PGA Academy+1

Premium Golf Balls (2025 models)

Consumables are clutch. If Dad’s serious, the 2025 Titleist Pro V1 is the “total performance” staple; if he likes a softer feel (or plays casually), Callaway Supersoft 2025 is superb value. Let the kids draw smiley faces on a sleeve for instant “kid-assisted” mojo. Drummond Golf+2Golf World & Golf Mart Online Store+2

Home Putting Mat (Perfect Practice V5)

The official Dustin Johnson-endorsed mat brings pace and alignment practice to the hallway. Challenge: “Best-of-10” with the kids before bath time. Sizes from compact to 15’6″ depending on your space. Perfect Practice Golf Australia+1

Laser Rangefinder (Bushnell Tour V6/V6 Shift)

Give Dad tour-grade yardages and watch the scorecard tighten. Slope on for practice rounds, off for comps; let the kids “spot the flag” before he zaps it. Drummond Golf+2The House of Golf+2

GPS Golf Watch (Garmin Approach S70)

A super-bright AMOLED screen and 43,000+ preloaded courses mean Dad can glance, club, and go—while kids call out hazards on the map. Available in AU from golf retailers and Garmin direct. Garmin+2GolfBox+2

Kid-Friendly Golf Experience

Bank a memory, not just a box. Gift cards to Topgolf Gold Coast turn an afternoon into laughs, milkshakes, and “best trick-shot” contests—perfect for visiting relatives too. topgolf.com.au

Sun-Smart Golf Hat (UPF50+)

Summer rounds demand serious shade. The Cancer Council’s UPF50+ hats (including golf buckets) keep Dad protected—and kids can help choose the colour before the next family nine. Cancer Council Shop+1

Backyard Chipping / Kids’ Putt Set

Set up a family short-game zone: a pop-up chipping net for Dad, soft-ball mini-golf kits for toddlers. Make a backyard “course” and let them design Hole 3’s windmill from cardboard. Rebel Sport+2Bunnings+2