How To Pick A Good Golf Gift
19. April 2009 by Tee It Up Pro Shop.
By C Small
If you are reading this, then you must have a golfer in your world. Great for you. Golfers are an interesting bunch, and if you can snag one, don’t let them go. Finding gifts for your golfer, however, can be an frightening task. Whether or not you know the difference between a chip and a pitch, a sandie and a snowman, I am going to help you get a great golf gift.
Don’t be anxious to ask!
Golfers always know what they want/need. So, if you are not bashful about locating the perfect gift, just ask. Golf can be expensive, so the list of “needs” for every golfer is always very long. Be ready to record the requests fast, though, because if you are not familiar with golf terminology, a great move asking for suggestions could backfire! Overall, though, this is probably the easiest way to get the right gift - your golfer will give you a long list of golf gifts they actually want and you can then sort through them and get what fits into your price range.
New golf gear is not always better.
Some long-time golfers will tell you the Ping Eye 2 irons made many years ago were and are the best irons out there. The lesson to be learned from this is not all new golf clubs are good golf clubs. If you are going to make the effort to buy a semi-expensive golf club, and you aren’t going to ask what your golfer wants, make sure you look around and ask people before buying something. Many times, for $20-$30 extra you can increase the quality of a golf club by 100%! Additionally, look in your golfer’s golf bag to see what clubs they hit and think about replacing that old beat up club with the exact same thing only in good condition. Your golfer will love it!
Every Golfer Wants Golf Balls.
If you still can’t find that special something, or you need something quick, golf balls are an easy, prized golf gift. To make this work, though, make sure you buy new golf balls. Used balls or water balls have lost their playability (think of a warped basketball or baseball and you get the idea) and will not be liked by your golfer. As for make and model of ball, anything over $25 per dozen will be playable and appreciated by your golfer. Your best bet, again, is to ask them what they like, or to look in their bag to see what they are playing. Asking a buddy of your golfer or a golfer you know would also work.
Avoid cheap novelty items unless specifically asked for.
The worst golf gifts given are those nickel and dime gifts that have great packaging and sound cool, but really don’t work out of the package. For instance, there are many different styles and models of golf tees out there on the market, but plain wood ones work the best. Again, if you are thinking of something you think might fall in this area, ask someone who plays golf - someone good. They will be honest with you and you’ll get that golf gift they love.
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