Golf Gifts - 7 golf gift ideas
by Diana W
www.giftbasketforall.com

Golf gift is an important specialty gift in the United States because of the popularity of golf.  Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which the golfer attempts to hit the ball with the clubs into each hole in a golf course with the fewest number of strokes. A golf course consists of a series of holes. Each hole has a teeing area set off by two markers showing the bounds of the legal tee area, fairway, rough and other hazards, and the putting green surrounded by the fringe with the flagstick and cup.  The golf course generally consists of either 18 holes or nine holes.  Nine hole courses can be played through twice for 18 holes. 

Golf is a popular sport in the United States.  According to the National Golf Foundation, there were 26 million people who played golf in 2005, with 4.6 million people who played golf at least 25 times per year.  These avid golfers would probably love to receive golf-related accessories as gifts for any occasions.  For golf enthusiasts in your life, sending them golf gifts as holiday, birthday or thank you gifts should be better received than any other gifts.  This article provides some golf gift ideas, and explains the use of some common golf gadgets, so that even if you are a non-golfer, you will know the intended use of these accessories.

1.  Golf Gift Basket:
The golf gift baskets are probably the most popular gifts for golfers.  They are beautiful and affordable, and usually contain golf-themed gourmet snacks, golf gadgets, and a book of wisdom on golf.  The golfing gadgets may vary for each design, but generally consist of practice golf balls, golf tees (small pegs used to elevate the ball up to a few centimeters above the ground for the initial stroke on each hole), golfers hand towel. ball spotter, and divot repair tool to repair the scar left on the turf by the impact of a golf club.  For gourmet snacks, the recipient may find grained mustard, creamy vegetable dip, mini pretzel twists, golfers morning coffee, golf-themed shortbread cookies, summer sausage, water crackers, or golfers fortune cookies.  Your golfer will be amazed and delighted by these golf-themed toys and treats to be enjoyed on and off the link. 

2.  Golf Sports Bag:
This gift consists of a golf tote cooler that is filled with sweet and savory snacks, cheese tins, golf designer cookies, practice golf balls, a golf note pad for writing down all the golfing hints and tips. The cooler tote can be used to chill the drinks to be brought to the golf course. This is a popular gift for golfers.

3.  Golf Gift Box:
Alternatively, you can send a decorative wooden gift box with hand painted golf design on the top that will compliment any golf fan's desk or office. This attractive gift chest is filled with beef salami, butter cookies, parmesan bagel bites, honey sweet peanuts, gourmet coffee, and other savory treats and a few golfing gadgets for the golfer to remember you by when they are out on the links.

4.  Personalized Putter Set:

Golf clubs used by golfers to hit the ball are composed of a shaft with a grip on the top end and a club head on the bottom.  The actual length of each club depends on the distance the club is intended to propel the ball. The "driver" is the largest-headed and used for longest shots.  "Woods" are slightly shorter and used for long-distance fairway shots. The "Irons" are the most versatile and are used for a wide variety of shots.  "Putters" are golf clubs used in short distance shots to roll the ball across the green into the cup.  For your champion golfers, you can send them an elegant executive golf set with a putter that disassembles for easy storage, two balls and a wood practice cup. The entire gift set is stored in a lustrous wooden case, augmented with brass handle, and features a brass plate in the front that can be engraved with the recipient's initials.  Alternatively, you can select a putter set stored in a lustrous wood case with a personalized golf image.

5.  Personalized Towel:
For a practical gift, you can reward the golfer in your life with a handsome golf towel. The towel is extremely absorbent and can be embroidered with three-letter monograms of the recipient. A convenient hook is included for hanging.

6.  Personalized Shoe Bag:
You can also send a shoe bag for your golfer to carry his/her shoes to the game.  The shoe bag contains an end zipper for easy access and two pockets for storing essential accessories. A convenient handle makes carrying easy and ventilation keeps this personalized shoe bag fresh. This personalized shoe bag allows the sports-minded individuals or the avid travelers a sensible way to carry their golf or workout shoes.

7.  Ball Marker:
Ball markers are used to mark the position of the ball when it is in the way of another golfer's putting line, or when the ball needs to be picked up to be cleaned.  The ball marker is usually a coin.  This personalized state quarter ball marker with belt clip is made of sturdy stainless steel, and is permanently attached to a magnetic back that easily slips off the holder for easy marking of the ball in the green. 

In summary, golf gifts are the ideal gifts for avid golfers. You can select from golf gift basket, gift bag, personalized putter set, personalized golf towels, ball marker, and shoe bag. The golfer in your life will appreciate your thoughtfulness while they are out playing their games.