Funny golf gifts in Australia land between $30 and $80 — a funny golf tee ($34.95–$39.95), 19th-hole supplies, or anything that acknowledges his actual handicap. Golfers already own the serious gear; what they don't own is a shirt that tells the truth. Here's what works.
1. A funny golf tee (the honest option)
Our golf tees run $34.95–$39.95 on heavyweight 220gsm AS Colour cotton, printed to order in Melbourne. Pick the design that matches his game: Ball Thief for courses where the cockatoos have a record, Master of the 19th Hole for the bloke whose best numbers come after the round, A Bad Day at Golf Beats a Good Day at Work for the Friday-afternoon specialist, and Take Up Golf, They Said for anyone still processing the advice. Sponsored by The Bar Cart speaks for itself.
2. The 19th-hole kit
Pair the tee with consumables: golf balls he won't grieve over losing (he loses six a round — buy accordingly), tees, a divot tool, a decent towel. $20–$40 of stuff that disappears into the bag and gets genuinely used, unlike whatever gadget the pro shop is pushing this year.
3. Buying for the golf trip crew?
Group trips are where these tees earn their keep — matching shirts for the annual boys' trip is a photo that outlives the scores. Three tees saves $10 and four saves $15 automatically at checkout, and anything over $69 ships free Australia-wide. Otherwise it's $5 flat shipping.
What not to buy
Novelty putters (used once), golf-ball-finder glasses (they don't), another glove (wrong size, wrong hand), and mugs about golf — he drinks from the same site mug he's had since 2019. Buy the thing he'll wear, not the thing he'll store.
FAQ
How much should I spend on a golf gift?
$30–$80 is the sweet spot. A tee at $34.95–$39.95 stands alone; add 19th-hole consumables and you're at a proper gift around $70 without touching gimmick territory. Past that, golfers get particular — clubs and shoes are personal purchases you don't want to guess at.
Can he wear a funny tee on the course?
Depends on the course. Plenty of public courses and driving ranges don't blink at a tee; members' clubs with collared-shirt dress codes won't have it on the fairway — but the 19th hole, the range and the couch during the Masters have no dress code. It's casual golf wear, not tournament kit.
When should I order for Christmas?
First week of December, latest. Every tee is printed to order in Melbourne and standard delivery runs 8–15 business days door to door — longer in the pre-Christmas rush. Express at checkout buys back time if you've left it late.
Golf's only half his personality? The tradie and fishing ranges cover the rest of the week.