It's that time of year. Where we try to find the perfect gift for our friends and family. If you are like most people, they have someone in their life that has all the shiny new gizmos and gadgets (that's me). And if they are anything like me, getting them something that is both techie AND helps them improve their favorite hobby is the best gift you can give.
Therefor, I have put together a list of 10 holiday ideas for golfers that also like shiny new technology. Let's go.
If you’ve ever wanted your own robotic minion, this is your chance. The New Q Follow from Stewart Golf is the latest evolution in robotic caddies and perfect for the technophile-golfer in your life.
Just attach the Bluetooth clip to your belt and the Q Follow will eagerly follow your every step while carrying your golf bag across all types of terrain. With its dual EcoDrive motor, this little guy has no lack of determination as it traverses most types of terrain, tight spots and inclines.
But just like any robot companion, they sometimes need a little help. When that happens, just switch modes instantly and use your remote control to guide your buddy out of trouble, as long as they are within 50 meters. And when all else fails, gently grab his cold metal hands and roll him manually if needed.
When you are done on the course, the Q Follow folds away to easily fit in your trunk for the drive home.
If you are a tech-obsessed golfer with a little extra cash to spend, the Q Follow will make your golf experience a lot easier, if you are willing to meet the price tag. And if you are a tech junkie like me, the feeling you get from having your own circuit-driven servant is priceless.
Giant belt buckles are overrated when you can get yourself a bluetooth speaker belt buckle. If you are someone who likes to jam out on the green, the Bumpin Brands Boomin’ Belts bluetooth belt buckle speaker will keep those tunes blasting no matter where you are on the course.
With up to 6 hours of battery life and a built in 4 GB internal storage, you and your golf buddies won’t have to worry about any awkward silences after hitting a ball into a tree.
The magnetic buckle also lets you snap it onto your golf cart when walking the fairway—or detach it and clip it elsewhere when needed.
For the golfer who lives and breathes tunes, this is both a conversation starter and a necessity to keep the good vibes going on the green.
Meet the G-ROK (not to be confused with the AI platform GROK). This rugged, magnetic speaker was built specifically for the course. It’s IPX7 waterproof and dustproof, and can easily withstand drops (around 5 feet) while delivering up to 24 hours of playtime.
But how is this better than a normal bluetooth speaker? The G-ROK includes a built-in magnetic mounting system that lets you stick it to any metal part of your golf cart. If you like to jam out while on the course, the G-ROK is a great no-fuss solution for the golfer in your life.
Meet the T11 Pro, a GPS golf watch built for those obsessed with data. Its 1.2-inch Super OLED touchscreen delivers ultra-bright, crisp visuals both indoors and outdoors.
The watch packs classic metrics like yardages, hazards, and full hole mapping, and adds wind direction & speed, slope adjustment (via V-AI 3.5™), and club recommendation features.
On the putting surface, Smart Putt View and green undulation maps let you see break, elevation, and aim lines right from your wrist.
A built-in tempo trainer helps reinforce consistency during practice rounds. With an up to 10 days battery life in watch mode or 12 hours in golf mode, you won’t have to worry about it dying mid-game.
With the free 43,000 worldwide course preloaded on the watch and not additional subscription fee, the T11 Pro is a high-tech, feature-packed gift that should satisfy the tech-junkie in our lives.
Imagine your golf swing decoded from the ground up. The BAL.ON Smart Kit uses 2mm ultra-thin pressure insoles fitted with sensors that read how you distribute your weight and force throughout your swing.
Paired with smart pods and a smartphone app, it overlays that pressure data with your swing video—revealing inefficiencies in your swing that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
With the BAL.ON , you’ll get instant feedback across core metrics like setup balance, transition timing, max vertical force, rhythm, and impact weighting. From there, your app will even suggest drills tailored to target those issues.
Whether you're on the range or the course, BAL.ON turns your shoes into a smart training system. For the tech-obsessed golfer looking to optimize from the ground up, this is a next-level gift.
Hacking away at the ball will only get you so far. With the HackMotion Core, your days of hacking are limited…or at least reduced. HackMotion is a wearable, wrist-angle sensor that tracks your shots and sends the data in real time to your mobile device.
If you love data, then be ready to fall in love. HackMotion tracks things like your wrist flex & extension, benchmarks your shots and compares your data to PGA pros, and servers up drills so you can work on your swing timing and face control.
No subscriptions are needed and the kit ships with everything you need (sensor, straps, charger, glove clip, and a portable case). HackMotion Core is a high-value gift for the tech-obsessed golfer.
The Voice Caddie SL3 is a premium hybrid GPS + laser rangefinder designed for golfers who want both the pinpoint accuracy and the course context of GPS — no app required.
Using a dual-color OLED screen, the SL3 overlays hole layouts, hazards, and green data while also delivering laser distances up to 1,000 yards (±1 yd). Smart features like Pin Tracer, Putt View, and slope compensation give you an extra edge.
Battery life reaches around 20 hours in GPS mode (with pin assist) and about 45 hours in laser-only mode.
Sleek leather and metal accents make it look as premium as it performs — and unlike other “smart” rangefinders, SL3 lets you use it in a simpler laser-only mode when you want to skip the GPS frills.
For the tech-savvy golfer who wants the best performance with one device, the SL3 is a standout gift that feels as classy as it is capable.
GPS golf balls…it’s honestly surprising this isn’t a bigger thing than by now. The Chipping Start GPS Golf Ball set is a 6-ball start kit. Each ball has its own RFID chip that syncs with the free mobile app so you can hunt down that rogue ball that went the completely wrong direction with no fault of your own.
Each starter kit comes with 6 balls that are made of a performance urethane cover and advanced core tech—giving you a tour-level feel.
While the ball is designed to meet size, weight, and velocity standards of USGA/R&A, it hasn’t yet been officially certified by those bodies. But if you are playing a casual game by yourself or with buddies, this smart ball is a great way to speed up your game.
Do you love augmented reality? Who doesn’t?
Do you have an extra $15K burning a hole in your pocket? Who doesn't?....wait?
Anyways, the PuttView P7 Home Series is a very pricy but impressive gift for those with the money and the space to create their golf obsessed techy in their life. Who needs a simple putting mat when you can turn an entire room into an AR putting haven.
This putting simulator overlays read, line, and speed visuals directly onto a contoured green. A ceiling-projected display and overhead camera work in sync to track every putt in real time and give you actionable feedback.
The 60 sq ft putting surface fits into most homes (minimum ceiling height ~7 ft) and allows for putts up to 9 feet. Use built-in drills or play interactive games like Splash and Putt Pong to sharpen your speed control under pressure.
With PuttView, you don’t just practice — you visualize, analyze, and grow….and make your friends extremely jealous.
For those without $15k, the Voice Caddie SC4 Pro launch monitor is a great, more affordable option. The SC4 Pro uses a dual doppler radar system to seamlessly transition between real-ball tracking and full simulation mode to deliver a huge range of metrics like carry, ball speed, swing speed, smash factor, apex, launch angle, plus spin axis, backspin, and sidespin in its app.
Use it by itself or with 3D driving range simulation provided by E6 Connect to play entire courses at home. The unit comes with 5 free courses from E6 with access to more via an E6 subscription.
If you’re shopping for a tech-lover golfer who wants one device for both serious data and simulator play, the SC4 PRO is a premium, future-ready gift that bridges range and virtual training.
Which One To Choose?
Now comes the hard part. Which one do you get your friend or family member? My preferred answer is...all of them. Each option is both cool and beneficial in their own ways.
Whether it's the personal robotic minion on the course, the room-sized putting sim, or the more affordable and compact 3D simulator, all are good choices. Make sure to keep both budget and usability in mind when making your choice. If you loved one doesn't have space for the full room sim....probably not the best choice...unless they are ok tearing down a wall or two.
Which is never NOT an option. :)
