Monday, November 2, 2009

HELP!!! What Golf Gift Can I Get For...

By Evan Geldart

If you have a golfer on your "Christmas List" this year, you have a multitude of choices available for you. It doesn't matter if he is a pro who can drive that ball 300 yards down the field, or a mere beginner who doesn't know which end of the club to hold, there is something for everyone. With such a wide selection of golf gifts available, where is one to start? With such a sea of products, what golf gift should one choose? In this article we will help you navigate the stormy world of the golfing galaxy...

Golf can be a fascinating game...yet frustrating at the same time. One minute you can make a perfect shot, and then find yourself chasing that little white ball from the tee to the sand trap to the rough to the water hazard. Yet it's those perfect shots that send our mind wandering into the world of possibilities. Could I be a professional? Could I quit my day job and join all the other pros like me on the tour? How can I improve? All I need is a bit more instruction and the right equipment, right? Now that we have the proper frame of mind, we will delve into the arena of categories of instruction and equipment.

1) Equipment. People who know almost nothing about golf still realize that you need a ball, and then some sort of a clubbing device to hit it with. These are the basics, and beyond these there are a number of options and varieties available. These will depend on not only the quality of the equipment, but also the specific implement that you are going to need to get the job done. No use using that #3 wood on the putting green...

2) Golfing Instruction. Do you play guitar? It's been said that the guitar is one of the easiest instruments to play, and yet one of the hardest to master. The same can be said for the game of golf. Those who desire to master this game have a wide range of options available. The least expensive options are DVD's and books. For those who have a bit more money there is private instruction from a golf pro.

3) Golf Courses. Equipped with a ball and a club you are still going to need to have a place to use them. Many golfers are members of a specific club, so they tend to play most of their rounds of golf there...but they long to try their stuff on that other course nearby. Why not surprise them with a round or two of golf at this course? If you have a bit more money you could always get them a golf package to that fantastic course in Florida or California they are always talking about.

4) Tournament Tickets - All of us have heroes and mentors, and golfers are no exception. You could always surprise that special golfer on your gift list with tickets to see their favorite golf hero in action. Golf professionals have a job that takes them all over the world, playing courses, and earning those $$$. Your golfing friend could be in the crowd! This will certainly be a gift that they will remember.

5) Novelty Gift Items - Laughing is the best medicine...or so the saying goes. Golfers, like the rest of us, can use a good belly laugh every now and then. Some of the golf novelty items out there are outright hilarious, while others are more subtle.

These golf gift categories are just something to get you thinking. In our future articles we will be offering more specifics on particular gifts, and why we think they are just GREAT! If you can't wait, you can always visit our blog... :)

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