Teeing up Christmas: Gift ideas for golfers
MARKHAM XMAS GOLF: Harry Lowes chocolates
Regarded as one of the best clubhouse restaurants in Irish golf, the Ceann SibĂŠal Bar and Restaurant is popular for miles around. The stunning views over the course to the mountains (east) and Blasket Islands (west) are matched by the food. Vouchers of any value can be purchased from the club (Nicola or David). Simply call 066 915 6255.
You can also enjoy the golf clubâs own whiskey while youâre there, not to mention the fine 18-hole links course, too.
Designed by women, for women, Irish company AWGO launched in 2023, targeting the younger female golfer. The brand sells polo shirts, skorts and beanies. It is the brainchild of two young women, both passionate golfers, who wanted clothing that was comfortable, fashionable and practical. The company sells in Ireland, as well as the UK and continental Europe.
Visit awgogolf.com
 Bold Golf is, well, a bold new style of clothing apparel and golf accessories. Designed in Dublin, the brandâs products embody a rebellious spirit that challenges the conventional golf âuniform.â This is clothing with a difference. Alongside polo shirts, jumpers, windbreakers, jackets and caps, the brand also sells high-end, handcrafted golf bags made of Italian leather, and headcovers. You only have to visit the website to see that this is a golf brand breaking the rules of traditional fashion.
Shane Lowry was one of the first to join as an investor so its Irish ties are strong. Try the Retro Windbreaker (âŹ95) in a fetching shade of Burgundy, or go for the premium cotton t-shirts (âŹ70) or canvas jacket (âŹ110)Â
*Visit bold-golf.comÂ
At the thriftier end of the market you have the Padraig Harrington clothing collection at Dunnes. Check out the padded Heat Seeker Jacket (âŹ50), featuring a sleek navy exterior to shield you from the elements with its high neck and its zip pockets. Lightweight yet insulating, wear it on the course or when youâre out for a walk. Polo shirts, gilets, quarter- and half-zips also available.
*Visit dunnesstores.comÂ
As golfers become increasingly aware of the damage the sun can do to their skin, so the popularity of wide-brimmed hats continues to grow. The Titleist Tour Aussie Hat is made from a stretch material with an adjustable closure for improved comfort and fit. The wide brim and UV-treated materials provide sun protection of 50+ UPF to help protect golfers when it is needed most. One size fits all. âŹ36Â
*Visit Halpenny GolfÂ
Green Lamb has been the leading ladies brand for golf, on and off the course, since 1989. The company is based in Cork city, selling everything from gilets, polos and sweaters to shorts, trousers and headwear. Two ranges were launched recently: Aqua Breeze and Poppy Bright. The âAquaâ range includes an elegant sleeved dress (âŹ80), made from a high performing woven fabric with plenty of stretch to ensure a comfortable fit throughout your round. Free delivery in Ireland.
*Visit greenlamb.comÂ
PRG Golf is a global leader in bespoke golf accessories but its roots snake back to Northern Ireland, and 2006. Today, the company works across 35 countries and produces over seven million customised products every year. PRG Golf was the Official Team Supplier for this yearâs Ryder Cup, delivering all Team USA and Team Europe accessories. In 2025, the expanded range of products allows golfers to âBring Their Bag To Lifeâ with an even greater collection of fun designs and playful graphics. Within the âOriginalsâ range youâll find Irish-themed âRub Me for Luckâ driver, fairway, hybrid and putter headcovers, but thatâs only a morsel of whatâs on offer. The driver cover costs âŹ58.95.
*Visit prg-golf.comÂ
Seed Golf may be the only Irish golf ball on the market, but the company makes so much more. There are hats, gloves, tees, caps and beanies, putting mats/aids and umbrellas. They also sell two golf bags made from recycled ocean plastic, which are ultra-lightweight and waterproof. Thereâs a classy Stand Bag for âŹ199, and a Carry Bag for âŹ129, which is ideal for the winter months or a quick nine holes in the evening. Then again, perhaps some personalised golf balls may be exactly what the golfer in your life wants under the Christmas tree.
*Visit seedgolf.comÂ
Tifosi Intense Interchangeable Lens: This pair of sunglasses comes with three quality and interchangeable lens to provide optical clarity in all weather conditions. These glasses come with a virtually indestructible Grilamid TR90 frame with polycarbonate shatterproof lenses and an adjustable nose piece. The lenses also come with 100% protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays.
*âŹ78 at Sports DirectÂ
Garmin Approach S70: This Garmin Watch continues to lead the way when it comes to GPS devices. It boasts a multitude of features and you can use as many or as few as you like. Golfers can enter their scores as they go round the course, include club selection, drive position and number of putts taken. All these details can be collated and synced to the golferâs Garmin account, providing up-to-date statistics to track performance. The technology allows you to explore and test many more elements, including the creation of your own virtual caddie, but key to the S70 is a large watch face, impressive battery life (20 hours), and 43,000 golf courses preloaded. With all of its fancy features the price may be out of your budget range - âŹ699 at www.mcguirksgolf.com, and halpennygolf.com, or âŹ655 at americangolf.eu â but if not, this is another of those presents that will give you a âbig winâ on the day.
With all of the high-spec tech around, the Arccos Caddie Smart Golf Sensors are designed to improve a golferâs game with precise details and stats on each golf swing. The Arccos has 15 individual smart sensors that are inserted into the grips of each club. Thereâs even a smart putter sensor. The Arccos delivers pro-level stats as well as a precise rangefinder, one that works in all conditions. Set-up takes about 10 minutes and all information can be delivered to your phone or watch (Android and iOS) with the dedicated App. Price âŹ270Â
*Visit Americangolf.euÂ
⢠Includes wooden stamp and ink ⢠Handmade wooden frames, crafted in Ireland ⢠Two sizes: 24x20" and 28x24"⢠Order by 12th December for guaranteed Christmas delivery in Ireland ⢠Available at: www.bhiosgolf.com BhĂos GolfÂ
Golfers everywhere have bucket lists â be they big and ambitious, or small and somewhat more achievable â so why not have one personalised to the goals of the golfer in your life. Cork-based company BHĂOS Golf gives you that very opportunity with a personalised framed print highlighting the bucket list goals to be ticked off. Play Carne, Ballybunion and Druids Glen â check. Make a hole-in-one â check. Break 80 â check. Play 18 holes without a 3-putt â whoa, letâs not get too ambitious!
Alternatively, why not purchase a distinctive, framed map highlighting Irelandâs biggest courses? And every frame comes with its own stamping kit, so golfers can mark off their achievements. Personalising such lists makes every golfer dream big!
Frames come in two sizes â 24 x 20 inch and 28 x 24 inch â with prices starting at âŹ295.Â
*Visit bhiosgolf.comÂ
In a similar vein to above, Mymo emphasises that golfers are keen to acquire mementos as reminders that theyâve played somewhere special. Perhaps itâs a ball marker or a shirt displaying the golf clubâs logo, perhaps itâs a score card, but you can go further with fantastic aerial artwork from Mymo. Why not can give the golfer in your life a made-to-order, personalised watercolour print of their favourite course and hole? It could be to celebrate a special family golf outing, a great win, a hole-in-one or ticking another course off the bucket list. You can request any hole, on any course in the world, and you can personalise it to whoever you like.
The website is easy-to-use so you can create that personalised print in moments.
Prices start at âŹ68.95. A 12 x 16 inch black-framed print of Adare Manorâs 18th hole, costs âŹ114.95Â
*Visit mymogolf.com
 McCambridgeâs is based in Galway, and has been since 1925. In 1996, it started producing hampers with a strong focus on Irish products. These include local cheeses, chutneys, chocolates, biscuits, coffee, puddings⌠and more. Wine (not Irish!) is also available. Hampers range in price from âŹ27 to âŹ80.
Visit mccambridges.com/hampers/Â
Golf balls tend to come in one size, but that doesnât mean they canât come in different flavours. Lindt's luxurious Lindt Golf Balls (âŹ10.95) are a blend of premium Swiss milk chocolate with heavenly hazelnuts to create irresistibly smooth and creamy chocolate and hazelnut praline golf balls. There are three in a box, so third time lucky if the golfer misses the intended target with his or her first two attempts.
*Visit kateskitchen.ieÂ
Thereâs a specialist chocolatier at Adare Manor. Harry Lowes Chocolates are handcrafted on the resortâs grounds. Ingredients are sourced with care, treated with reverence and infused with joyful creativity. They like to present each chocolate as a miniature masterpiece. Youâll find a selection on the website but you could try the 24-piece chocolate bonbons, featuring milk and dark hard chocolate shells with nine varieties of interiors, including Strawberry & Mint, Apple & Cinnamon and Mango Ganache. Price âŹ90Â
*Visit shop.adaremanor.comÂ
And on the subject of Adare Manor, thereâs the small matter of the Ryder Cup 2027. Get ahead of the rush and give someone a splash of inspiration with Ryder Cup golf towels (âŹ50), Headcovers (from âŹ80), hats and caps (âŹ60).
*Visit shop.adaremanor.comÂ
When you know someone has played or aspires to play a particular golf course, what better gift than a branded piece of kit from the clubâs golf shop to inspire them. Not surprisingly, it is our bigger clubs that have an online shop. Here are ten with much to offer:
Adare: see aboveÂ
Ballybunion: ballybuniongolfclub.com/onlineshop/Â
Co Sligo: countysligo.fescueanddunes.comÂ
Dingle: fescueanddunes.com/pages/clubs/dingle-golf-linksÂ
Dromoland Castle: dromoland-castle-golf-shop.myshopify.com/collections/the-pro-shopÂ
Killarney: killarneygolfclub.ie/online-shopÂ
Old Head: oldhead.com/shop/Â
Portmarnock: portmarnock.fescueanddunes.com/collections/men-polosÂ
Royal Dublin: pro-shop-online.theroyaldublingolfclub.comÂ
Waterville: watervillegolflinks.ie/proshop/Â
A voucher for a golf resort rarely goes amiss. Your biggest challenge will come down to which resort you choose. In Golf Worldâs Top 100 Best Golf Resorts in Great Britain and Ireland, there were 14 from the island of Ireland in the top 50 â so you are spoilt for choice. Stay close to home or travel to the far end of the country? Pick a hotel wrapped up with a golf course, combine it with a spa or a host of other activities and you are well on your way to giving the best golf gift of the year.
Alongside the big names of Druids Glen, Fota Island, Castlemartyr, Lough Erne, Mount Juliet, Carton House, Slieve Russell and Dromoland Castle â take a breath â are the likes of Glasson, Waterford Castle, Ballykisteen and Castle Dargan.
In 2026, a new five-star hotel will open in Galway. The Hawthorn Hotel at Galway Bay Golf Resort has an introductory offer of a one night break in a Signature room, with breakfast, a round of golf for two people and thermal suite access for âŹ880.
This 2026 Golf Calendar has photos, all taken by myself, from across Ireland, including Killarney, Old Head, Sligo, Portstewart, Rathsallagh and more. It includes all of the major golf tournaments and many of the amateur events here at home.
Designed and Printed in Ireland, and kindly sponsored by Fairways & Fundays, it costs âŹ20.50 including P&P within Ireland.
Contact kevin@kevinmarkham.ieÂ
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Carne, in Co. Mayo, is a golf links that stretches the imagination. Its scale, beauty and raw power can leave golfers speechless. Fortunately, one man who has not been left speechless is Eamon Mangan. One of the great powers behind making Carne a reality, Mangan has now put the story of the courseâs evolution on paper. The book reveals the vision, the passion and how a community came together to make Carne a reality. Mangan is humble but the truth is that, without him, the masterpiece that is Carne Golf Links would not exist. Read the story behind one of the worldâs most remarkable golf courses.
Available at www.mayobooks.ie/Building-Carne.
After Roryâs Grand Slam-achieving success at the US Masters, it is little wonder that several books have appeared on book shop shelves in recent months. Rory Land may not focus on the quest for the ultimate Grand Slam success, but it does delve into his life, his commitment, his victories and aspirations â showing what he has achieved to take him to that Augusta Green Jacket.
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