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advice re golf lessons for xmas present

  • 28-11-2014 12:24pm
    #1
    Heffc
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭


    My dad is an avid golfer and its that time of year again when my sisters and I are trying to come up with an xmas present for him.

    I'm just wondering is a lesson(s) with some kind of professional coach a runner and if so could anyone recommend who i could arrange this with and where?

    My dad lives in Limerick so a ideally a munster based course would be more practical for something like this - I've seen the likes of the K-Club offer such things but can't see anything similar in Adare Manor or Dromoland.

    We have a budge of around the 400 mark - I'm not sure if that would even cover such a thing??


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  • #2
    gypsy79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭gypsy79


    You are well within budget. What standard is your Dad at (what is his handicap)

    A playing lesson (9 or 18 holes) would be perfect. Under 100 for a 9 hole lesson for sure

    Try http://www.cartonhousegolf.com/golf/academy/golfing-union-ireland/ for something possibly more substantial


  • #3
    cairny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 494 ✭✭cairny


    I'd try and suss him out discreetly first though, some fellas, particularly those who have been playing for years and are self taught would never go for lessons.

    I played with someone recently who had been down to a 2 handicap and said he's never even taken a practice swing not to mind a lesson.


  • #4
    Heffc
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Heffc


    You could be right cairny.... do you think a lesson with someone really well recognised would make a difference to that attitude?


  • #5
    cairny
    Closed Accounts Posts: 494 ✭✭cairny


    There isn't realy a list of coaches that are at a level above the others, for instance there's a famous enough coach within 10 miles of where I am but we all go to one of the two local fellas even though he charges the same.

    Padraig Harington is doing a night in Dublin in the New Year, something like a clinic with a load of stories about his Open wins etc, might be something he'd like if he's a fan.

    http://www.ticketmaster.ie/An-Evening-with-Padraig-Harrington-tickets/artist/5152373


  • #6
    Sean_pop
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Sean_pop


    cairny wrote: »
    I'd try and suss him out discreetly first though, some fellas, particularly those who have been playing for years and are self taught would never go for lessons.

    I played with someone recently who had been down to a 2 handicap and said he's never even taken a practice swing not to mind a lesson.


    cairny probably is right. I don't know what age your dad is but generally a pro with any knowledge will not go changing a whole pile if someone has been swinging the same for 20+ years especially if they are in there senior years.


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  • #7
    PARlance
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,333 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    OP, you can never go too far wrong with vouchers for a golf shop for a golfer.
    It may not seem the most thoughtful of gifts but it's my preference.
    We're generally a fussy bunch when it comes to golf so I certainly think vouchers would be appreciated.
    You could set aside a small bit of the budget and get him some piece of golf clothing that you would know is his style (or lack of style) when it comes to golf ;) so there's something tangible to go under the tree along with the voucher.


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