Here’s our 2020 Holiday Golf Gift guide to help make sure you can deliver the hole-in-one gift, regardless of budget this season!
GOLF GIFT CARD SUGGESTIONS:
Club Champion Gift Card
Getting clubs for a golfer is a very dangerous endeavor. I can almost guarantee that the first bad shot will instantly be blamed on the Club not being “the right one.” That said, that person might not be wrong.
Indeed, club fitting has come a VERY long way over the years and, with the help of indisputable data, golfers are afforded the opportunity to, just like the pros, work with qualified and knowledgeable fitters to help identify the ideal 14 clubs that should be in their bag.
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Club Champion has more than 45,000 hittable head and shaft combinations, meaning Club Champion is equipped and able to help identify the ideal driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putter down to the exact lofts, lies, shaft flex, shaft weight that are optimal for you.
As a result, a gift card to Club Champion—who is currently offering 50% off all fittings until January 31, 2021—will provide the lucky recipient with an incredible opportunity to work with a fitter, try every combination imaginable and hopefully pick up some distance, tighten dispersion and, ultimately, shoot lower scores.
Lessons With a Coach
I don’t think the value of lessons can be understated because if you truly want to get better, there’s no faster way than working with a knowledgeable pro who can look at your swing and diagnose the true issue underlying a swing flaw.
You might have recently seen the video of Mike working with Matt Wilson, Director of Instruction at Baltusrol Golf Club. By simply working with someone, Mike was able to turn a power “fade” into a baby draw and become considerably more efficient.
Sadly, a sizable portion of golfers don’t look to take lessons (whether it’s for timing availability, cost or just intimidation). As a result, gifting a golfer a lesson or two can be an incredibly thoughtful and valuable gift.
GOLF GIFTS UNDER $100:
Titleist Golf Balls
If you buy someone a dozen Titleist golf balls, chances are they won’t hate it…at all!
There’s little dispute that Titleist golf balls are THE gold standard. Indeed, the Pro V1 and Pro V1x are often (if not always) played by a significant majority of the pros in any given event.
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The biggest drawback for amateur golfers is the temptation to spend less on golf balls since they often find their way into the closest trees and/or water hazard. As a result, a box of any of Titleist’s golf balls makes the perfect stocking stuffer.
To help narrow down which model to go with, the Pro V1 is designed to have very low long game spin, penetrating trajectory, Drop-and-Stop short game control, while the Pro V1x low long game spin, high trajectory, Drop-and-Stop short game control and soft.
Meanwhile, the AVX is designed to prioritize distance and extremely soft feel with a piercing, low ball flight. Finally, the Tour Speed—Titleist’s newest golf ball—is a three-piece, thermoplastic urethane covered golf ball that provides exceptional distance in the long game and precise short game scoring control.
Good Walk Coffee
Coffee: it makes the world go round. So why not drink something that tastes good and connects with your love for golf?
Good Walk Coffee looks to install some of the fundamental aspects of golf—integrity, sustainability and character, to name a few—into its different roast variations, which include Dew Sweeper Organic French Roast, Center Cut Costa Rica Medium Roast, Breakfast Ball Colombia Medium Roast, Clubhouse South America Dark Roast and Goats & Glory Ethiopia Moka Light Roast.
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And to make sure that Good Walk appeals to all different coffee drinkers, ranging from a quick, instant cup to a methodic, French press, Good Walk Coffee sells its different roasts in Whole Bean, Drip Grind and K-Cup.
And don’t worry, once you get hooked, Good Walk Coffee offers both a loyalty program and a Subscription service that both offer additional savings.
The Clover Whiskey
Whiskey is always a good gift, particularly if it’s someone that will share it with you.
Clover Whiskey, named for the clover medallion Bobby Jones wore at every tournament for good luck, is a perfect way to bridge the gap between golf and whiskey, for both the novice and seasoned spirit aficionado.
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Clover currently offers 3 variations: Single Barrel Straight Bourbon (92 Proof), aged a minimum of 4 years and presenting a subtle aroma of oak and spice with a taste of deep caramel, vanilla and a hint of citrus orange that delivers a soft lingering finish of caramel, vanilla and light oak; Single Barrel Straight Tennessee Bourbon (90 Proof), aged a minimum of 10 years and featuring an aroma of toasted oak and a taste of caramel, forward vanilla and slight char; and Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (91 Proof), aged a minimum of 4 years and presenting an aroma of spice and subtle oak and delivering notes of pepper spice and rye balanced with warm lingering caramel and a hint of cherry in the finish.
SUB $500 GOLF GIFTS:
FootJoy
Every golfer loves some fresh, new styles. Shirts, shorts, and shoes all need to be replaced, whether it’s to keep your style up to date or, more importantly, make sure you’re wearing things that support your game (whether it’s keeping you cool, warm or dry or providing you with ample traction).
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FootJoy offers a wide range of products that covers all of your golfing apparel needs, whether you’re in need of gloves (regular gloves, cold weather gloves, rain gloves), shoes (spikeless or spiked, casual or dedicated for golf), polos, pullovers, shorts or pants.
All of this means that you can gift someone a complete outfit or a few options to mix and match together. So if you think it’s time to retire the Rickie Fowler orange outfit or the “favorite” polo that’s got a few holes and stains from Transfusions, check out FootJoy for any of your golfing apparel needs.
Shot Scope V3 or G3 Watch
Shot tracking has become one of the biggest areas of golf technology that can have a meaningful impact on golfers improvement. Indeed, while golfers used to rely on their memory or scorecard notes to recall what was going right and wrong during the round, Shot Scope allows you to call up every aspect about your game—club usage, club distance, performance (dispersion off the tee, proximity and accuracy on approach shots, scoring breakdown, etc.)—so you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, which can also be invaluable in future lessons and club fitting.
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Additionally, the all new V3 is a huge advancement over the prior generation and now is more accurate (within 30cm), lighter and is equipped with a longer lasting battery (10 hours total). Each V3 comes with 16 club sensors, which means you can track data for your full bag and few alternate clubs as well.
And in the event you’re not interested in stat tracking, Shot Scope offers a G3 variant that solely provides distances for more than 35,000 pre-loaded courses. Regardless of whether you go with the V3 or G3, Shot Scope doesn’t require a membership fee, so you’re ready to go out of the box.
Galway Bay Rain Gear
Golf was meant to be played in some of the craziest conditions, including extreme wind and rain. So mother nature shouldn’t prevent you from getting together with your regular group, going after that best personal score or playing a once-in-a-lifetime course.
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Galway Bay is some of the best all-weather gear out there, whether it’s their Jacket, Pullover or Pants.
To explain, the All-Weather Jacket is super lightweight and with the help of Galway Bay’s proprietary Hydro-Flex 32 material, the jacket is breathable (which means it won’t retain perspiration and start to smell), while also keeping you dry. As a result, the All-Weather Jacket is perfect in a variety of places: on the course, at a football game or even during the week when you need to head to the office.
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Likewise, Galway Bay’s pants, available in Lined or Unlined, come in true pants sizes (from 30 to 42 waist, with a variety of lengths including unhemmed for custom tailoring), which means they’ll actually fit like your favorite pair of pants. With respect to the lined versions, the pants are designed to be worn when it’s as cold as 30° F, meaning there’s no more off-season.
STITCH Golf
Golfers love accessories. Whether it’s apparent or secret, golfers love to personalize their clubs with little touches, ranging from different colored grips and ferrules on their golf clubs to unique headcovers and customized golf bags.
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STITCH Golf can offer ALL of this.
To explain, most golfers are familiar with STITCH’s golf gear, including their leather and knit headcovers, putter covers and alignment stick covers, premium golf bags (which can be customized with your initials). Indeed, I’m currently using the updated SL2 bag and, I can assure you, it is the nicest golf bag I’ve ever had: no over the top colors or branding, super lightweight for when I want to walk and the custom ingot helps it stand apart from everyone else’s.
But STITCH isn’t just limited to premium golf gear. Indeed, STITCH also offers a very wide range of golf apparel—polos, pullovers, sweaters, jackets, vests, pants and shorts—and travel travel gear, including a range of backpacks, duffles, shoe bags and, my personal favorite, their garment bags, like the UGB.
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In sum, if you’re looking to treat someone to a new headcover for that brand new driver, a great travel bag before that next golf trip or a flask (for those days when things really go off the rails), make sure to check out the wide variety of premium stuff from STITCH.
Walker Trolley
2020 has caused a massive spike in rounds played across the U.S., with a massive resurgence in walking (as opposed to riding). Arguably, walking is the healthiest and most authentic way to enjoy this game we all love. And while everyone might not be ready to lug a bag around the course, that shouldn’t stop you from walking.
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Walker Trolleys add a premium touch to the often plastic, cheap-feeling walker push cart by using waxed canvas, leather, anodized aluminum and air-filled rubber tires to build a lightweight, easy to push cart that genuinely improves the walking experience.
Additionally, the compact design of the Cape Model can easily fit in the smallest of cars and apartments for easy storage when you’re in between rounds. Additionally, Walker Trolley offers different storage patterns and headcovers for a little individual expression, and gift cards for anyone looking to help contribute to a Cape Model purchase.
GOLF GIFTS OVER $500:
Rapsodo Golf Mobile Launch Monitor (MLM)
Might be the hottest gift idea of the year. You buy this for someone and you’re automatically a Holiday Hero!
Launch monitors have finally started to become affordable for the normal consumer. It can’t be understated how valuable accurate data about ball speed, club speed, distance (carry and total), dispersion and launch angle can be. In sum, it’s the difference between actually knowing your game and guessing what clubs do what.
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