Attention Golfers: good gifts? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

quadro2000 · 11-12-2003, 11:10 AM

My officemate is an avid golfer, although relatively new to the sport. I don't know what he has and doesn't have, but I'd like to get him something golf-related for Christmas. It could be a gift certificate to somewhere - I just have absolutely zero knowledge of golf. If anybody could suggest good golf stores (either online or brick and mortar - I'm in NYC), I would really appreciate it.

Any really cool golf gift suggestions outside of gift certificates would be appreciated too. Thank you!

BonesCPA · 11-12-2003, 11:57 AM

If he is a newer player, lots of golfballs are a must. For a new player, quality is not as big an issue, quantity is. Another choice would be a gift certificate to a driving range. It is always good to practice when you are starting out.

Rudel73 · 11-12-2003, 01:08 PM

You could find out any other of his interests like a sports team and buy him a Golf Towel or a set of Golf head covers with that logo on them etc...

Get him a box of some expensive golfballs, i always love it when i get brand new balls because they are pretty expensive!! I'd suggest some Nike's, those are my personal favorite ball but they are pretty expensive man.

j03th3j3w · 11-13-2003, 01:40 AM

both of the above posts are right on.. golf balls are a must.. nike balls do the trick... and if he is a new golfer get him TopFlite XL2000's... they fly farther on impact.. or if he doesnt mind buy him some Lady Precepts... it can accomplish two things... 1). a good laugh and 2). Lady golf balls fly farther than mens golf balls(cuz of the softer core)

captain · 11-13-2003, 06:20 AM

A gift cirtificate for a golf lesson if he is new or if a seasoned golfer a refresher lesson.

jay-g · 11-14-2003, 01:42 AM

Get him a box of pro V1 titleist golf balls

wimpy · 11-17-2003, 10:52 AM

If he does not need any new clubs, then I suggest golf balls always a need unless finding some while playing. A weighted warm up for his clubs always a good choice not to many people by them for them selves. Head covers, glove. wind jacket or rain gear depending on what you want to spend and how close a friend he is. There are many places on the net that are good, just compare prices.

quadro2000 · 11-17-2003, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. He's a beginner so I think I'm going to go with some golf balls and some tees, and maybe some ball markers. I appreciate the help!

ratbastid · 11-17-2003, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BonesCPA
For a new player, quality is not as big an issue, quantity is.

Isn't that the truth!

A few weeks ago I had a mid-iron shot over a water hazard up onto the green. My buddy said, "You should use an old ball for this shot."

I said, "I've never owned a ball long enough for it to get old!"

11-12-2003, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
quadro2000 All Possibility, Made Of Custard Location: New York, NY	Attention Golfers: good gifts? My officemate is an avid golfer, although relatively new to the sport. I don't know what he has and doesn't have, but I'd like to get him something golf-related for Christmas. It could be a gift certificate to somewhere - I just have absolutely zero knowledge of golf. If anybody could suggest good golf stores (either online or brick and mortar - I'm in NYC), I would really appreciate it. Any really cool golf gift suggestions outside of gift certificates would be appreciated too. Thank you!

11-12-2003, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
BonesCPA No. It's not done yet. Location: sorta kinda phila	If he is a newer player, lots of golfballs are a must. For a new player, quality is not as big an issue, quantity is. Another choice would be a gift certificate to a driving range. It is always good to practice when you are starting out. __________________ Back into hibernation.

11-13-2003, 06:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
captain Crazy	A gift cirtificate for a golf lesson if he is new or if a seasoned golfer a refresher lesson. __________________ captain

11-17-2003, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
quadro2000 All Possibility, Made Of Custard Location: New York, NY	Thanks for the suggestions. He's a beginner so I think I'm going to go with some golf balls and some tees, and maybe some ball markers. I appreciate the help! __________________ You have to laugh at yourself...because you'd cry your eyes out if you didn't. - Emily Saliers

11-12-2003, 01:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rudel73 Psycho	You could find out any other of his interests like a sports team and buy him a Golf Towel or a set of Golf head covers with that logo on them etc... Get him a box of some expensive golfballs, i always love it when i get brand new balls because they are pretty expensive!! I'd suggest some Nike's, those are my personal favorite ball but they are pretty expensive man.

11-13-2003, 01:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
j03th3j3w Tilted Location: crazy... would you like to join?	both of the above posts are right on.. golf balls are a must.. nike balls do the trick... and if he is a new golfer get him TopFlite XL2000's... they fly farther on impact.. or if he doesnt mind buy him some Lady Precepts... it can accomplish two things... 1). a good laugh and 2). Lady golf balls fly farther than mens golf balls(cuz of the softer core)

11-14-2003, 01:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
jay-g Addict	Get him a box of pro V1 titleist golf balls

11-17-2003, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
wimpy Tilted	If he does not need any new clubs, then I suggest golf balls always a need unless finding some while playing. A weighted warm up for his clubs always a good choice not to many people by them for them selves. Head covers, glove. wind jacket or rain gear depending on what you want to spend and how close a friend he is. There are many places on the net that are good, just compare prices.