[Closed] Any Golfing Buffs out there?? Prezzy advice needed

Most golf clubs sell presentation cases of pitch mark repairs with magnetic ball markers as well as hat clips with magnetic ball markers. You could look at getting one of these presentation cases then taking it to a jeweller or engraver and getting a personalised message inscribed to him.

Depending on your location, look into getting vouchers for a round of golf at one of your nearest or his favourite British Open championship courses for him and a friend.

If he hasn't got the Modern Fundamental book by Ben Hogan that is a must, only a tenner though.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ben-Hogans-Five-Lessons-Fundamentals/dp/0743295285/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316772928&sr=8-1

it is very good at clearing the already cluttered golf mind of all the junk tips and focussing it on the important bits.

The Tom Watson DVD is pretty good as well (don't bother with the book, it just says the same things but abbreviated):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tom-Watson-Golf-Lessons-Lifetime/dp/B003QTQ1JG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1316772988&sr=8-2

£18 that one.

A classic putter from ebay (2nd hand though) maybe - A Wilson/Taylor Made TPA VIII or a Ping B60 BeCu if he was a Nick Faldo fan. Or a Ping Anser.

Problem is with golf is it's such a personal thing.....

Buying him a club, is akin to him looking on CRC for a pair of bars and hoping that he gets you a set that you like.

There are heaps of gimmicky things out there, that most golfers I know aren't really interested in.

Is he a member of a club? Is there a nearby 'posh' club that he would like to play at, but can't justify the cost of a round?
You mention not getting him a voucher, but you could pay for him to play a round or two at a fancy golf course, that he would normally not consider?

Alternatively, does he have a manual trolley, or an electric one? A friend of mine is really into golf and was almost incandescent with glee when his wife bought him an electric trolley. Depending on how deep your pockets are though, they ain't exactly cheap.

That's why I suggested a putter - some golfers are always swapping putters plus the ones I suggested are 'tour proven' so if he doesn't get on with them he knows that it's his technique that is lacking.

If he currently carries his bag then getting a trolley could remove a good source of exercise - and golf is pretty poor exercise anyway. So check that out first.

Budget really important to give advice here... Golf stuff goes from a few quid to hundreds.

Golf clubs are very personal, so unless he has been talking about a specific club he wants then you will get this wrong. So rule out buying him clubs.

I bought my dad some Titleist Pro V1 golf balls on his last birthday, they are basically the best balls on the market and he doesn't normally splash out on them. He was made up. For a milestone bday though, you may consider them a bit disposable.

You can get golf balls personalised with his initials or somthing, ditto markers, pitch mark repairers.

Golf clothes if you know his size. If he is a regular player then he can probably never have too many golf shirts. Does he play through the winter? maybe some mittens to keep his hands warm between shots - you can get golf branded ones.

A 121 golf lesson (or lessons) with his club pro would make a good present.

Or...

if his current clubs are forged and he hasn't done this already then you could get him some sort of voucher for having them custom fitted.

if they are cast this isn't an option as the heads can't be adjusted.

Another thought - what about a hip flask with personalised engraving, so he can have a little snifter whilst out on the course.

Golf GPS - like a Sky Caddy or similar (Garmin do one too).

There's the world of natty little kit that would make an ideal gift.

I like this though:
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Ping B60 BeCu

"Ping B60 BeCu"

I use one of these.

would you agree that it is a classic - even if he doesn't use it it will hold its value or even go up. It would be unusual for someone not to like/love it.

I had a Wilson 8802 that I lent to someone - I had to sell it to him in the end as he wouldn't give it back 🙁

See this page:

http://thesandtrap.com/b/trap_five/most_famous_putters

Should be £40-£60 for something like this.

How about these:

Drive for show Putt for dough.

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Arnold Palmer style putter:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilson-original-600-George-Low-putter-8802-Napa-35-RH-/150660763902?pt=Golf_Clubs&hash=item231414d0fe

If he tends to play a lot of his golf at his home club this might not be an option but a golf gps could be a good present. There are subscription based devices like Sky Caddie (courses are physically walked by mappers) or non subscription based like golf buddy, garmin, sonocaddie etc. Obviously these can be expensive but if you are pitching in then it might be ok.

I'd stay away from buying clubs due to what's already been highlighted above but booking a custom fit session at a Mizuno fitting centre (for example) for a new driver or fairway wood or rescue hybrid could be a good option. The custom fitting session is free and you can buy the club through any Mizuno stockist locally. You can use your local pro for a custom fit session for any other brands he stocks as well.

Also how about a very smart leather holdall-a lot of golf folk take these with them to hold shoes/waterproofs etc etc. Doesn't have to be a golf brand either.

Would he normally spend an awful lot of money on golf clothing? If not a very nice pair of shoes (ecco for example) could be an option. Depends whether you want to buy him something that is 'disposable' or not.

How close to the next open venue does he live? Would he enjoy a season pass for the open?

would you agree that it is a classic - even if he doesn't use it it will hold its value or even go up. It would be unusual for someone not to like/love it.

I found it in my dad's garage, god knows what it was doing in there as he is a lefty (it's not).
Manager of my local American Golf store has offered to buy it on a number of occasions, and it rarely passes without a mention from golfers of the older generation. I'd say it is considered a classic.

It isn't very forgiving on poor strokes, it's nice when you get it out the middle. I get the best out of it with a slight forward press.
Still am considering putting it away and getting a Method mallet. (pun intended). I like it because it is a classic, not because it is better than today's offerings.

I like it because it is a classic, not because it is better than today's offerings.

precisely, and this is special present for a 60th birthday. Think of it as functional jewellry.

I do like my Taylor Made TPA XVIII though (got a couple of the wilson ones as well) - if I am putting badly I know that I can't blame the putter, only me, due to the number of majors they have won.

One less 'issue' floating about during a round.

Thanks guys some good ideas there, He already has some fancy custom clubs my step mum sorted that out for their wedding anniversary this year. like the putter idea and the tickets for the open or a round at a s****y course best turn to google now.

PD

I see where you're coming from TurnerGuy, if he is into his golf history then it could be a good present.

Not sure I agree with this sentiment:

I do like my Taylor Made TPA XVIII though (got a couple of the wilson ones as well) - if I am putting badly I know that I can't blame the putter, only me, due to the number of majors they have won.

One less 'issue' floating about during a round.

But I think we disagreed on the use of blades for high handicappers too. The kit needs of the club golfer are quite different to those of the average major winning pro, in my opinion.

(perhaps less so in putters...)

Has he got an electric trolley? We all chipped in to get my old man a decent one of those.

You can get the pro to follow him during a round rather than just a half hour on the driving range.

Electric Trolley is a good shout. They are getting really popular, all the old fella's and some of the young guys are using them at the courses I play.

Trip to Turnberry. Packages available through Golfbreaks.

Couple of dozen Titleist Pro V1s, can't go wrong

some of the young guys are using them at the courses I play

that added to the bunch of reasons I had for giving golf up - young blokes needing trolleys 'cos the course is a little hilly, FFS.

Stuey01 - sell your B60 putter to Punk_Drummer - although if it really a BeCu and not the brass one that looks very similair it could be worth a bit.

I have a mint Ping Anser which I have hardly ever used - it is nice but not fantastic.

A Odyssey Dual Force Rossie 2 from that list could be nice - I remember swinging it and it was 'sorted' but it is not 'functional jewellry' like the Ping is.

It is a BeCu and I'm not selling!

Got a Ping Anser 5degree somewhere too. It's very tatty, and I don't think old enough to be considered classic status.

Not sure I'd quit the game cos some young lads are using trolleys! I prefer to carry but each to their own...

Is it time to flounce when STW becomes Golfing world?

I got my dad a round at both the Old Course and New Course for his 60th. He loved it, I was fortunate that one of uncles was up for it and was able to join him for the trip. It is surprisingly easy to book tee-times and around this time of year accomodation shouldn't be too hard to come by either.

A chance to pay homage at the home of golf and play one of the all time classic courses would be a good pressie for a keen golfer