Golf Gifts
10 Things to Consider when Buying Gifts for Golfers
1. Why they love golf
What does golf mean to this person? Is it a game they loved growing up and played with their parents? Is it something that struck their fancy in high school? Having this background knowledge is sure to help you with your gift search, adding depth and meaning to the present.
2. How often they play
So, just how into golf is this person? The frequency of their golfing habit will likely tell you a lot about their likes and dislikes in the game. It will also give you a few good ideas for expanding your gift search beyond the basic items, particularly if they are a well-equipped golfer.
3. Where they play
If they are always headed down to the local golf course, try treating them to a meal in the clubhouse. If they have a friend with a course, take them out there for a day. Try to keep the culture of the particular course in mind and dress and plan appropriately.
4. Where they would like to play
True golf fans tend to have dream courses. While a day on the green at one of these places would, of course, be ideal, memorabilia is a great second choice. Support their interests with golf gear or decorations centered around this course.
5. Their golf icons
Who is their hero? Phil Mickelson? Ariya Jutanugarn? Whoever they look up to, support their inspiration. Try a book about the player’s life, or an ionic item that they always wear.
6. Their favorite brands
Many golfers are very loyal to their brands of clothing, shoes, golf balls, and clubs. If you are going to purchase any of these items, it is a good idea to know what they like before you head to the store.
7. Their favorite colors
Whether they are into citrus colored brights, jewel-toned hues, or neutral palettes, a golfer’s color scheme tends to be fairly important to them. Keep an eye on their golfing wardrobe and try to fit your purchases within a range of colors that they already wear.
8. Their height
Most golf gear tends to be highly customized. If you are going to be purchasing clothing or clubs, you will need to know the individual’s exact height. Without this information, it is very easy for the fit to go astray.
9. Their age
There are some fairly major generational differences in golf gear, particularly in terms of wardrobe. If you are a golfer yourself, it will be tempting to buy them something that you yourself would enjoy. While this is not a bad idea, just make sure to account for any age difference that may be present.
10. They're technological savvy
There are a whole lot of great tools and apps out there to help golfers improve their game. From swing analyzers to progress trackers, it is easy to hook up your friend with some data-driven help. Make sure they know how to run it first though, or they’ll be in a bad way.
