If you’re a parent who wants to encourage your child to love the game, stocking up on some fun golf gifts is a great way to keep them engaged.
If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about junior golfers and what they like, it’s GOLF Teacher to Watch Leighann Albaugh, who counts more than 400 juniors among her clientele at Magnolia Green Golf Academy in Moseley, Va.
At this week’s Top 100 Teacher Retreat in Scottsdale, Ariz., I picked Albaugh’s brain on several junior-related topics, but one that was top of mind was which golfy gifts she would recommend purchasing for kids this holiday season.
Not only are these selections functional — tees, balls, pushcarts and more — they’re fun. Check out Albaugh’s top picks below.
The best golf gifts for kids
Colorful golf balls (tap here to shop now)
“Kids love the novelty of colorful golf balls, and these come in a bright yellow,” says Albaugh.
A furry headcover (tap here to shop)
“Let your kids show off their style and sense of fun,” says Albaugh.
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Martini Tees (tap here to shop now)
“These tees make it easy for small hands to tee up the ball themselves,” Albaugh says. “They even have ‘step-up’ options that encourage consistent tee heights.”
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Squish Tees (tap here to shop now)
“These are great for very young and new golfers (ages 2-8),” says Albaugh. “They come in fun shapes and can make it easy for little hands to tee up a ball.”
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U.S. Kids Golf clubs (tap here to shop)
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Bag Boy Quad Junior (tap here to buy now)
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Stylish golf clothes just for them (tap here to shop now)
“Garb makes awesome, stylish fits that wear well wash after wash,” Albaugh says.
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Hat clip with ball mark (tap here to shop now)
“What’s your kid into? Dinosaurs? Superheros? Animals? Let them show off their style while keeping a ball mark handy,” Albaugh says. “Kids don’t always have pockets and even when they do, digging a ball marker out can slow them down. A ball marker that affixes to a hat brim makes ball markers easily accessible to little hands.”
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