Gifts for Him

Sneak a look at his putter. A blade head is narrow and flat, a mallet is wider and rounder, and the cover just has to match the shape you see.

Can’t get a look at it? Skip the guess and go with a hat, towel or driver headcover instead. Some surprises are more fun than others.

A golf glove should fit like a second skin, tight across the palm with no loose fabric at the fingertips. Golf gloves are meant to fit snugly, and it’s common to mistake a little extra room for the right fit. If you’re between two sizes, the smaller size may give you the closer fit a golf glove is designed for.

The glove goes on his non-dominant hand, so a right-handed golfer wears a left-hand glove.

Guessing on size at all? A hat or a headcover is the safer buy, and nothing has to fit.

Check the returns policy for current return windows and conditions. If you are buying ahead for a holiday or birthday, confirm the return window covers enough time after the occasion.

Absolutely — especially when the fun still earns its spot in the bag. A Gurdy driver headcover protects the club, while towels, gloves, tees and ball markers all have a job to do on the course. The personality is just the bonus.

Golfers use their gear year-round, so the same gifts can work across plenty of occasions. For Father’s Day or a birthday, pick the piece that feels most like them. For retirement, build a little course-ready bundle with a towel, headcover, golf balls and a hat. For Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, a sleeve of golf balls, a keychain or a tumbler can keep it simple.