Here are some great gift ideas to give to a beginner golfer.
It’s golf season again! And you might be looking for a gift to
give to someone who’s just starting off in golf. So, here are
some suggestions. These beginner golf gifts target those new golf
souls… the ones who don’t yet know what their in for, or the ones
who are already hooked after just playing a few times.
Golf Lessons
The single best choice out of all gifts for the golf beginner is
golf lessons. There’s nothing that the beginning golfer can use
more. It’s even better than a set of clubs, because it will give
him/her a chance to really decide if he/she likes the game and
wants to stick with it. After all, golf can be extremely
frustrating, but it’s also highly addictive. Start them off right
with a lesson and give them a good swing foundation. Contact your
local golf course or instruction facility to find out what options
you have in your area.
Golf Books and DVD’s
If you can’t afford to buy golf lessons for the beginning golfer,
at the very least, get him/her an instruction book or DVD. There
are lot to choose from, many with the beginner in mind. Don’t
forget that along with frustrating and addictive, golf can also be
intimidating, so help them to be better prepared for their
experience. And even if you do decide on giving lessons,
instruction books or DVDs are excellent complementary beginner
golf gifts.
A lot of new golfers start out by borrowing or renting their clubs
when they play, so to help them along you may want to start him/her
off with their own set of golf clubs. Don’t go with anything
extravagant or expensive with their first set. Clubs are usually a
pretty personal choice, and it’s probable that their first set won’t
be the one they stick with in the long term. This is even more
important if you’re buying the first set of clubs for a child, as
they will most likely outgrow them by the next summer. If you do
get a set of clubs, make sure you get a bag to go with it.
Driving Range Membership
It’s very common for a new golfer to want to just get out there and
whack the ball! Actually, many experienced golfers want to do that.
And while that may not be the best thing to do on the course, it’s
certainly fun to do at the driving range! You can give a membership
to a local driving range. Other options include a gift certificate,
ball tokens, or a 10 bucket pass. What the practice facility offers
in the form of a membership or package deal will determine what
options you have for these beginner golf gifts.
Depending on where he/she will be playing, the beginner golfer may
need to wear golf shoe sicon to get onto the course. Check into this
first, as many courses have rules in this regard. Consider buying a
pair of either soft spiked shoes, or ones that can be converted to
soft spikes, as this, too, is a requirement for some golf courses.
If they don’t need golf shoes right away, avoid choosing them as your
beginner golf gift selection. We say this for a couple of reasons:
1) any type of shoe is hard to pick out as a gift, and the fit of a
golf shoe is important for comfort, especially if you consider the
amount of walking that a golfer does. 2) It’s actually better for
golfer’s balance to practice without golf shoes, as the golfer cannot
depend on the stability of the spikes to hold them in place. An
alternative to golf shoes as a beginner golf gift is the ever-present
gift certificate, so they can pick out their own shoes.
Like golf clubs, the type and brand of golf balls aren’t important
for the beginner. While you may want to consider compression when
picking them out (the softer the hitter, the lower the compression),
the type and construction of the golf ball will have very little
bearing when he/she is first starting out. It would probably be a
more appreciated gift if you were to personalize the balls with their
name, nickname, or other custom logo, but that might make them all
the more upset when the balls are lost (and they WILL be lost).
Gloves and Accessories
Don’t forget the accessories! Gloves, tees, and ball markers are
inexpensive items that will add a nice touch for beginner golf gifts.
It’s like giving a golf starter kit. Get him/her a glove – it will
make them feel more confident or credible when holding their clubs –
like a “real” golfer! Remember, the right-handed golfer needs a
left-hand glove (and vice-versa). And get them some tees (perhaps
personalized) and a few ball markers. You don’t want them to feel
left out, do you?
Save the expensive and fancy golf gifts for another gift occasion.
If the recipient of your gifts decides to give up golf, then the
expensive or extravagant gifts would be a waste. If he/she sticks
with the game, then the more elaborate golf gifts will be more
appreciated down the road. For now, focus on simple beginner golf
gifts to get them started.
