Gift suggestions for the nice golfers on your holiday list

One of the most challenging aspects of the holidays is buying gifts for the people who seemingly have everything. But if you have a golfer on your list, that's pretty much impossible, because golfers always love to get new gear.

There are guidelines, of course, on what to buy and what to avoid, but for this holiday season, we've got some specific suggestions that cover pretty much every budget, from value-priced sunglasses designed specifically for golf to premium outerwear. Here's a look:

Amazon's No.1 selling golf rangefinder brand, TecTecTec!, is launching its most advanced model to-date, the ULT-X. Among the new features are Vibrating FlagSeeker technology (letting golfers know when they’ve locked on to the target) and a toggle that quickly disengages the slope function used to calculate elevation-adjusted distances to the target, allowing for tournament-approved play. Equipped with a muti-layered 6X optical lens, it measures distances up to 600 yards within a half yard or up to 1,000 yards within one yard. ($250)

For golfers who like sometimes walk and often ride, the CSX Stand Bag from Burton Golf has them covered. It comes in just under 5 pounds, so it's light enough to carry or use on a push cart, but sturdy and large enough for the powered golf carts. Equipped with ergonomic shoulder straps the CSX features a 5-way organizer top with full-length individual dividers and an insulated cooler sleeve. It also comes with seven zippered pockets including a waterproof, fleece-lined valuables pocket. An exclusive flex base releases legs making for smooth transitions from carry to stand. Available in six colorways with or without embroidered customization. ($230)

For the golfer who likes to walk, the new and improved Speed Cart GX from Sun Mountain is a perfect gift. Improvements include a redesigned handle allowing for a larger mesh headcover tray; new, standard mesh basket; improved upper and lower bag brackets that easily adjust to hold a variety of golf bag shapes and sizes; and a built-in bracket to hold the accessory Speed Cart seat. Plus it still retains features like a mobile phone slot in the padded storage tray, umbrella holder and bungee straps to hold the bag more securely. ($219)

If there's a golfer in your life who's really special to you, then you might want to consider this premium jacket. Galvin Green's Lloyd Jacket, worn by the European Ryder Cup Team, boasts a modern design plus tech factors to help keep golfers' games sharp both on and off the course. The unique carbon color-inspired tone-in-tone design is married with protective Interface-1 fabric technology, a completely windproof, water repellent and extremely breathable material. ($500)

For the tech-savvy golfer in your life, you might want to consider a subscription to GolfLogix Plus, which comes with the Putt Breaks. Using the Golf Logix app on the course, Putt Breaks provides golfers with intelligent green maps that auto-orient based the user's position, which is pretty amazing if you're into that sort of thing. It gives an accurate green read with one touch, showing every slope and undulation on the green’s topography and how putts will break. A bird's-eye view of the green's contours also helps golfers easily plan their approach and chart out chip shots. GolfLogix has also created a light sensitivity mode that allows you to see green details under any light condition. The GolfLogix Plus Membership offers all of their Premium features (target distances to anywhere on the course, shot tracking, distance to pin) and also includes the Putt Breaks feature. ($49.99/year)

Many golfers don't wear sunglasses on the golf course because they found that they distorted their fields of vision, especially on the greens. But many are being converted after they tried UnderArmour's Tuned Golf Assists. UnderArmour claims the lenses are tinted to help green contours stand out. They might also help you see the grain better. The glasses are well-priced, sturdy and pretty easy to clean, too. ($100-$125)

For the traveling golfer on your list, consider SCOTTeVest, which has taken people’s love for clothes with pockets to an almost comical extreme. The result is a line of super-convenient and sharp-looking clothing made specifically to hold all those gadgets and items you inevitably take on trips with you. This vest, which provides protection from potential interference with your passport or credit cards, can also conceal an iPad, a phone, your keys, sunglasses and a host of other items you might want to keep handy while in transit. It has 26 – yes, you read that right – pockets. ($135)

Linksoul has carved out a nice niche for itself among golfers who prefer a more laid-back apparel aesthetic. After now, a few years of decline following a splashy debut several years ago, True Linkswear seems to have found itself again. This collaboration between the two brands has yielded a lightweight, breathable shoe with plenty of grip that fits with the more casual, dressed-down vibe. You can even wear them without socks if you like. ($148)

If the golfer in your life has worn-out headcovers, this is a great replacement. One of the brand’s most popular items, the Rocket Tour Original Skinny Stick hybrid headcover is the perfect addition to make a golf bag stand out.Popular with many college golf teams, the headcovers come in a variety of stripes, argyles and patriotic flags in an assembly of sizes. ($39)

State Apparel's unique Competition Pant, which are made in San Francisco, aren't your everyday golf trousers. They feature a Wiping Layer system that incorporates unique wiping fabric into the pockets and cuff as an on-the-spot solution to keeping your stuff clean. Plus, the breathable and stretchable tri-layer performance fabric is water, wind, and wrinkle resistant with a rubberized waistband to keep pants and shirt in place. They're available in straight or slim fit for tailored comfort. ($205)

Gift cards of all kinds are popular holiday gifts, so why not a golf specific gift card? A gift card from GlobalGolf.com gives the golfer on your list great flexibility on products from golf's most popular brands at affordable prices, both new and used. GlofbalGolf.com is also a great place to trade clubs, so if they want to upgrade, a gift card can help them do that. Also, the company's new U-try program allows golfers to test drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons for up to two weeks, so they can find the club that is right for them.

The Samuel Hubbard Co. is both new and old. Bruce Katz, who co-founded Rockport Shoes, started Samuel Hubbard in 2014 as a nod to his grandfather, who ran the Hubbard Shoe Company from 1930 until it closed in 1973. Samuel Hubbard has become popular for its well-made, supremely comfortable casual and work shoes. It recently came out with a couple models of spikeless golf shoes, including the 36 Holes model. Many golfers will appreciate that they run a bit wide. They also work nicely off the course, at dinner, for example. ($245)

Revolution Golf is a great resource for golfers who are serious about improving their games, and it's also gaining popularity as a source of best-anywhere deals on golf equipment, training aids and accessories. They've got a ton of deals going this holiday season, but here are four particularly noteworthy ones:

Four great gift ideas from Revolution Golf

These simple but spacious RJ cart bags are an incredible deal Revolution Golf

By holding the grip like a normal club and rotating back until the black ball is in your leading armpit, the Sure Set teaches you to get into perfect backswing position. Sure Set

Both the face milling and alignment constriction sets Pyramid Putters apart. Pyramid Putters

The SwingCaddie SC200 is a portable, affordable launch monitor for the masses. SwingCaddie

• RJ 490 Golf Cart Bag - Like most golf items, bags seem to be creeping up in price of late. Not so with this model from RJ Sports, which RG has secured for a pretty ridiculous price of $67.
• Sure Set training aid - British teaching pro and inventor Dan Frost's creation is a simple and elegant way to train the type of extension and arm positioning necessary for hitting the ball far and straight. It also fits in your golf bag, making it easy to use on the range while you practice. ($87 with RG+ membership)
• Pyramid Putters - I raved recently about my trusty new Evnroll putter because of its ability to redirect off-center strikes back on line with minimal much loss of distance. Pyramid Putters aim to provide the same benefit through some creative milling of their putter faces. Revolution Golf has these at a prety nice discount off their regular retail price. ($187)
• SwingCaddie SC200 - Touring pros bring their $20,000 Trackman launch monitors with them everywhere. For the rest of us, SwingCaddie makes a stripped-down but still useful version for the rest of us, and Revolution Golf has it for $30 less than Amazon. ($247)

A good golf calendar keeps your daily schedule straight, but they're even better for your mental health. Looking at beautiful photos of famous golf courses can brighten your spirits, even in the dead of winter. As one of golf's most prolific photographers, Schiller and his camera capture why we love the game in every shot. ($21.95)