| > | | | | ball would just be foolish, they would never use |
| | | | them, except maybe for practice. |
| Whether it be Fathers Day, Mothers Day, | | | | Golf bags, shoes, and apparel are all items that a |
| Christmas, birthday, or any other gift giving | | | | golfer may want and need, but they may have a |
| occassion, a golf gift for an experienced player is | | | | personal preference when it comes to these |
| a sure winner, if it's the RIGHT gift. | | | | items as well. Your best bet here may be a gift |
| Let me start by saying that experienced golfers | | | | certificate at a golf store or proshop. |
| and novice golfers are two entirely different | | | | Stay away from any of the golf gadgets, |
| players with different wants and needs when it | | | | trinkets, items to hang on their bag, silly golf hats, |
| comes to their golf games. The experienced | | | | etc. They probably have received similar items in |
| golfer has been playing for quit some time and | | | | the past, and may no longer find these items as |
| probably has developed personal preferences in | | | | cute, or as humorous, the second time around. |
| the types of balls, clubs and equipment he or she | | | | Also avoid things like instructional books, videos, |
| uses while playing. | | | | and swing trainers. They have already been |
| Purchasing a set of new clubs for an experienced | | | | exposed to most of these items, and not |
| player might be a nice idea. However, you would | | | | knowing their level of play, you really can't be |
| definitely want them to be involved in the | | | | sure if any of these items would even benefit |
| selection and buying process. You want to be | | | | their game. |
| sure they are even in the market for a new set | | | | So, what do you get them? A gift certificate for |
| of clubs, and that they get the right clubs. Many | | | | a round of golf at a course they would like to |
| experienced or good golfers become very | | | | play, or regularly play, is a good gift. A gift |
| attached to their clubs, or very selective when | | | | certificate at a golf or pro shop that they can use |
| purchasing a new set. Also, many experienced | | | | for either lessons or equipment (balls, clubs, |
| golfers have clubs "fitted" for their body style and | | | | apparel, gloves, etc.) A golf trip to a well know |
| game, so they need to be included the process of | | | | resort is a great gift. Tickets to PGA event is also |
| buying the clubs. You wouldn't want to purchase | | | | a great gift. They might also enjoy a good book |
| them a set of clubs that they would never use, | | | | on golf courses, golf history, golf stories, or on |
| or that are not appropriate for their level of play. | | | | any one of the many great players of the game. |
| Golf balls are always a welcome gift, provided | | | | Of course, it all depends on your budget. The |
| they are the right brand and type. Many | | | | potential for gift ideas is endless. Golf is an |
| experienced golfers are as selective with their golf | | | | extremely popular sport, and golfers worldwide |
| balls as they are with their clubs. You can easily | | | | are spending millions playing the game. Any gift, |
| find out what ball they play through general | | | | appropriate for experienced player, would be |
| conversation, or from someone who knows them | | | | welcomed, used, and enjoyed. (If it's the RIGHT |
| or their golf game quite well. Again, purchasing an | | | | gift!.) Remember, it is the thought that counts. |
| experienced golfer the wrong brand or type of | | | | |