The world is awash in golf novelties and corny “tee” shirts, but according to the many avid golfers we polled for this article, that stuff never appears on anyone’s wish list. What true links-lovers really want is gear that will make their game better, or at least more fun. We asked putters from California to New York (plus Ohio, South Carolina, and Florida) to come up with a list of golf gifts that they would love to receive.Highlights include versatile performance shorts, a literary journal subscription, and an excellent range finder.Is your gift recipient an equal-opportunity hobbyist? We’ve also gathered our favorite gifts for pickleball players, gifts for gardeners, and gifts for runners.