Golf Gift

Smile111

Hi,

I have searched the forum for ideas for golf related gifts but the threads are years old so posting here

Are there any funky golf shops or online sites where I can buy nice golf related gifts.

Thanks all

FixdePitchmark

Smile111 wrote: »

Hi,

I have searched the forum for ideas for golf related gifts but the threads are years old so posting here

Are there any funky golf shops or online sites where I can buy nice golf related gifts.

Thanks all

Any sort of detail - of player, age, equipment, what type of golfer he is ?

Smile111

He is 37 and all I know is he loves golf.:p

I was thinking like mugs, towel etc but don't know where to look.

FixdePitchmark

Smile111 wrote: »

He is 37 and all I know is he loves golf.:p

I was thinking like mugs, towel etc but don't know where to look.

Na give him a voucher for a golf shop.

Or a pack of rewashed Titleist prov 1s balls - 20 to 25 euro for 12. He will be delighted with that.

Golfers don't really like novelty crap.

They actually like real golf stuff.

bailey99

I'm selling more practical items if interested. Shoes, balls, towels, a tour bag as well etc. PM me if interested.

Smile111

[QUOTwilling to xdePitchmark;98671115]Na give him a voucher for a golf shop.

Or a pack of rewashed Titleist prov 1s balls - 20 to 25 euro for 12. He will be delighted with that.

Golfers don't really like novelty crap.

They actually like real golf stuff.[/QUOTE]

Haha ok thanks.As you can tell I'm new:)
Was definitely thinking something more personal than a voucher though.
I am will to spend around €100.

Kevinmarkham

Smile111 wrote: »

Hi,

I have searched the forum for ideas for golf related gifts but the threads are years old so posting here

Are there any funky golf shops or online sites where I can buy nice golf related gifts.

Thanks all

I'm with Fix on the idea of golf balls... and you could try these to go with them: http://www.theirishgolfblog.com/2013/02/golfdotz-bringing-colour-to-game.html

Seve OB

Balls. A 37 year old golfer probably will have everything he needs already but you can never have enough balls.

Find out what sort of golfer he is though. If he is low single digits, pro vs are the best, though Nike and Calloway have similar offerings. If he is a mid handicapper you could go a mid range ball and get mor for your money and if he is crap you can get him some Dunlops:)

Seve OB

Balls. A 37 year old golfer probably will have everything he needs already but you can never have enough balls.

Find out what sort of golfer he is though. If he is low single digits, pro vs are the best, though Nike and Calloway have similar offerings. If he is a mid handicapper you could go a mid range ball and get mor for your money and if he is crap you can get him some Dunlops:)

Smile111

Mentioned something before about shot level par.
Does that mean anything?!

bazzer86

Smile111 wrote: »

Mentioned something before about shot level par.
Does that mean anything?!

It means that he is a legend :cool:

Dr_Colossus

Smile111 wrote: »

Mentioned something before about shot level par.
Does that mean anything?!

Yes, if he's shot level par once he's a good golfer and I'd expect between a 3 and 5 handicapper. I've yet to shoot level par but aiming to this year as well as reducing my handicap to 5. Premium golf balls will be well received but you're talking about €45 to 50 for a dozen so not cheap. Fixdepitchmark's suggestion of lake ProVs is a good one, would get a dozen for 20 - 25 and usually little difference.

Seve OB

Just on the "lake" prov's. Sometimes you can get refurbished/refinished prov's. I used to get them from a supplier but he doesn't do them anymore. They were always as good as new balls

millerj

Smile111 wrote: »

Mentioned something before about shot level par.
Does that mean anything?!

Might mean he is prone to telling porkies..ha ha! If he has shot level par then a pair of trousers from loudmouth.com is what he is entitled to wear

FixdePitchmark

millerj wrote: »

Might mean he is prone to telling porkies..ha ha! If he has shot level par then a pair of trousers from loudmouth.com is what he is entitled to wear

Yes he can finish of being a golf wanker then. I hope to never meet a person, I know with them on.

If he had a level par round - get him some new prov 1s - he will be well impressed.

Rory is only playing Nike as he has no choice

Ronney

If your Spending €100 Voucher for McGuirks (or his local pros shop if its any good)

I think all golfers usually have something on their wish list, eg new bag/shoes/putter but the really nice gear tends to be expensive.
If say a €180 pair of shoes are only costing him €80 out of pocket more likely to rush out and purchase them.

Or best yet tell him you've booked a weekend away for the Last weekend in Sept, watch the look of disappointment when he realises he might miss the Ryder cup (Big Golf team comp, A weekend of compulsive viewing for any golf fan). Then watch his delight as you tell him he is not coming and can stay at home and watch the Golf

Goldenjohn

I got these a couple of years ago.

http://www.funkdgolf.com/product-category/pom-pom-headcovers/

Throw in a dozen Pro V's ..happy days

Seve OB

Goldenjohn wrote: »

I got these a couple of years ago.

http://www.funkdgolf.com/product-category/pom-pom-headcovers/

you see now, I just consider that tat and barring a lost one, all woods come with their own head covers. Got one of these for Christmas and it went straight back to the shop.

each to their own

spacecoyote

Pro v golf balls are a safe bet, but some golfers are picky about their ball brands so if you can sneak a look in his golf bag you'll get a better idea.

If he's a bit maths nerdy then you could consider buying him a Game Golf analyser. Its a tool you use to track your stats during a round.

If you're looking to buy clothes, there is a site called trendygolf.com that has some really nice gear, but can be a bit steep

Miley Byrne

Seve OB wrote: »

Just on the "lake" prov's. Sometimes you can get refurbished/refinished prov's. I used to get them from a supplier but he doesn't do them anymore. They were always as good as new balls

Ah now to be fair, refurb balls are definitely not as good as new balls as you say above. Lake balls can be if they are one hit wonders etc but refurbs have been refurbed for a reason. Never seen a refurb that doesn't shed some of it's shiny white paint after a couple of hits. Avoid like the plague would be my advice.

At least with lake balls what you see is what you get. They might have the odd mark or blemish but will outlast refurbs, no question

Seve OB

Miley Byrne wrote: »

Ah now to be fair, refurb balls are definitely not as good as new balls as you say above. Lake balls can be if they are one hit wonders etc but refurbs have been refurbed for a reason. Never seen a refurb that doesn't shed some of it's shiny white paint after a couple of hits. Avoid like the plague would be my advice.

At least with lake balls what you see is what you get. They might have the odd mark or blemish but will outlast refurbs, no question

I have heard that but genuinely the ones I used to get were excellent. I guess it all depends on who has refurbished them..;.. and those ones can't be gotten anymore

Smile111

Thanks all for your help. So most likely those pro V's balls.
Sorry now but this is going to be a really stupid question, can you never have enough?
If he had some already, it would be ok. Don't shoot me;)

I definitely with everyone on those golf covers. I don't like them at all. I seen mug which said tee for tea or something somewhere but can't remember where! Thought that was nice, fun and useful!

valoren

If you're getting pro v golf balls for circa 50 euro why not get a personalised scorecard holder instead?
Ordered some as gifts myself and they are a quality product.

http://www.carveon.com/products/scorecard-holder-tan

Seve OB

valoren wrote: »

If you're getting pro v golf balls for circa 50 euro why not get a personalised scorecard holder instead?
Ordered some as gifts myself and they are a quality product.

http://www.carveon.com/products/scorecard-holder-tan

waste of money

Seve OB

Smile111 wrote: »

Thanks all for your help. So most likely those pro V's balls.
Sorry now but this is going to be a really stupid question, can you never have enough?
If he had some already, it would be ok. Don't shoot me;)

I definitely with everyone on those golf covers. I don't like them at all. I seen mug which said tee for tea or something somewhere but can't remember where! Thought that was nice, fun and useful!

go to his club ... or just ring them. Ask the Pro do they do the personalised Pro' V1's. I think if you buy 2 boxes, you can get them personalised with his name for nothing extra and is something cool he would like to get I'm sure

http://www.titleist.co.uk/custom

Ronney

Seve OB wrote: »

go to his club ... or just ring them. Ask the Pro do they do the personalised Pro' V1's. I think if you buy 2 boxes, you can get them personalised with his name for nothing extra and is something cool he would like to get I'm sure

http://www.titleist.co.uk/custom

Be careful there with the personalized Balls, what happens when you shank one out of bounds in to a Neighboring property or through someones car window in the car park off the first!

Plausible Deniability!

First Up

Smile111 wrote:

I have searched the forum for ideas for golf related gifts but the threads are years old so posting here

Smile111 wrote:

Are there any funky golf shops or online sites where I can buy nice golf related gifts.

Smile111 wrote:

Thanks all

Even good players benefit from (and appreciate) a session with a pro. Does the pro in his club do vouchers?

Kevinmarkham

Smile111 wrote: »

Thanks all for your help. So most likely those pro V's balls.
Sorry now but this is going to be a really stupid question, can you never have enough?

Probably not.
I hope this doesn't sound patronising, but to ensure you avoid doing a Larry Gogan (who famously introduced a song as being by Bell Eleven, instead of BellX1), you're asking for 'Pro V Ones'

Seve OB

Can i have a bix of pro fives please

Smile111

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Probably not.
I hope this doesn't sound patronising, but to ensure you avoid doing a Larry Gogan (who famously introduced a song as being by Bell Eleven, instead of BellX1), you're asking for 'Pro V Ones'

Nope, not at all Need all the help I can get