Gifts: Giving To The Beginner Golfer

It's golf season again! And you might be looking for agolf gifts.
gift togive to someone who's just starting off in golf.Golf Shoes
So, here aresome suggestions. These beginner golfDepending on where he/she will be playing, the
gifts target those new golfsouls... the ones who don'tbeginner golfer mayneed to wear golf shoesicon to
yet know what their in for, or the oneswho areget onto the course. Check into thisfirst, as many
already hooked after just playing a few times.courses have rules in this regard. Consider buying
Golf Lessonsapair of either soft spiked shoes, or ones that can be
The single best choice out of all gifts for the golfconverted tosoft spikes, as this, too, is a
beginner isgolf lessons. There's nothing that therequirement for some golf courses.
beginning golfer can usemore. It's even better than aIf they don't need golf shoes right away, avoid
set of clubs, because it will givehim/her a chance tochoosing them as yourbeginner golf gift selection. We
really decide if he/she likes the game andwants tosay this for a couple of reasons:
stick with it. After all, golf can be1) any type of shoe is hard to pick out as a gift, and
extremelyfrustrating, but it's also highly addictive.the fit of agolf shoe is important for comfort,
Start them off rightwith a lesson and give them aespecially if you consider theamount of walking that a
good swing foundation. Contact yourlocal golf coursegolfer does. 2) It's actually better forgolfer's balance
or instruction facility to find out what optionsyouto practice without golf shoes, as the golfer
have in your area.cannotdepend on the stability of the spikes to hold
Golf Booksthem in place. Analternative to golf shoes as a
If you can't afford to buy golf lessons for thebeginner golf gift is the ever-presentgift certificate,
beginning golfer,at the very least, get him/her anso they can pick out their own shoes.
instruction book or DVD. Thereare lot to chooseGolf Balls
from, many with the beginner in mind. Don'tforgetLike golf clubs, the type and brand of golf balls aren't
that along with frustrating and addictive, golf can alsoimportantfor the beginner. While you may want to
beintimidating, so help them to be better preparedconsider compression whenpicking them out (the
for theirexperience. And even if you do decide onsofter the hitter, the lower the compression),the
giving lessons,instruction books or DVDs are excellenttype and construction of the golf ball will have very
complementary beginnergolf gifts.littlebearing when he/she is first starting out. It would
First Set of Golf Clubsprobably be amore appreciated gift if you were to
A lot of new golfers start out by borrowing orpersonalize the balls with theirname, nickname, or
renting their clubswhen they play, so to help themother custom logo, but that might make them allthe
along you may want to start him/heroff with theirmore upset when the balls are lost (and they WILL
own set of golf clubs. Don't go withbe lost).
anythingextravagant or expensive with their first set.Gloves and Accessories
Clubs are usually apretty personal choice, and it'sDon't forget the accessories! Gloves, tees, and ball
probable that their first set won'tbe the one theymarkers areinexpensive items that will add a nice
stick with in the long term. This is eventouch for beginner golf gifts.
moreimportant if you're buying the first set of clubsIt's like giving a golf starter kit. Get him/her a glove -
for a child, asthey will most likely outgrow them byit willmake them feel more confident or credible when
the next summer. If you doget a set of clubs, makeholding their clubs -like a "real" golfer! Remember, the
sure you get a bag to go with it.right-handed golfer needs aleft-hand glove (and
Driving Range Membershipvice-versa). And get them some tees
It's very common for a new golfer to want to just(perhapspersonalized) and a few ball markers. You
get out there andwhack the ball! Actually, manydon't want them to feelleft out, do you?
experienced golfers want to do that.Save the expensive and fancy golf gifts for another
And while that may not be the best thing to do ongift occasion.
the course, it'scertainly fun to do at the driving range!If the recipient of your gifts decides to give up golf,
You can give a membershipto a local driving range.then theexpensive or extravagant gifts would be a
Other options include a gift certificate,ball tokens, orwaste. If he/she stickswith the game, then the more
a 10 bucket pass. What the practice facility offersinelaborate golf gifts will be moreappreciated down the
the form of a membership or package deal willroad. For now, focus on simple beginner golfgifts to
determine whatoptions you have for these beginnerget them started.