Gifts: Giving To The 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

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.

First Set of Golf Clubs

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.

Golf Shoes

Depending on where he/she will be playing, the beginner golfer may need to wear golf shoesicon 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.

Golf Balls

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.

A Heath is a gift researcher for http://www.the-gift-wizard.com

---

Golf on Historic Rice Plantations of South Carolina; a Special Treat! Plan Your Next Golf Vacation!

Nothing could be finer...Just a few short miles south of... Read More

Watch the Pros Play Golf

You can check out a pro golf swing on video... Read More

Selecting A Golf Gift That No Golfer Will Forget

Even as you contemplate on getting a golf gift for... Read More

How A Golf Stretching Routine Can Impact Your Game Quickly

Even as you read this article, golf stretching routines continue... Read More

Are You Too Old For Golf Fitness Workouts

Many a senior golfer would not resist the temptation to... Read More

How To Play Better Golf... It?s Not What You Think

Playing better golf is the lifelong pursuit of every golfer... Read More

Try Developing Your Own Golf Style

Some golf beginners think that all they have to do... Read More

Improve Your Golf Game Right Now

Improve your golf game right now you say? I say,... Read More

Easy To Implement Golf Improvement Techniques

Golf improvement techniques abound. This article will cover some golf... Read More

A Golf Fitness Tip Must Focus On The Golf Swing

There is no way that you can separate a good... Read More

Myrtle Beach Golf - Quality and Quantity

Myrtle Beach is the best of both worlds for every... Read More

The Most Valuable Golf Swing Secret

There is no doubt that executing the perfect golf swing... Read More

Three Golf Tips For Balance During Your Golf Swing

Balance is very essential in executing the right golf swing... Read More

Golf Swing Trainer - What Is It?

Golf swing trainer is a term you might think of... Read More

Play Better Golf Through Exercise

Play better golf. Isn't that what every golfer thinks about... Read More

Golf Strength Training Exercise Is Not Body Building

Despite many reassurances, some amateur golfers still dread golf strength... Read More

Improve Your Golf Game Using the Unlimited Power of Your Imagination

Today, it seems, that many people are all too familiar... Read More

Appreciating Your Core Golf Strength Will Improve Your Game

The core golf strength, unknown to many enthusiasts of the... Read More

Periodization Training For Golf

The idea of periodization has been around a very long... Read More

Three Secrets of A Consistent Golf Stroke

What you are about to read... will change your golfing... Read More

The Most Useful Driver Golf Swing Tip

A very important driver golf swing tip to constantly bear... Read More

Back Exercise And Golf Are Synonymous

Back exercise and golf. Doesn't that sound like a common... Read More

Big Trouble

I have chosen four of what I feel are the... Read More

Valuable Tips For Golf

We learn a lot from just watching and observing the... Read More

Golf Stretching Secrets to Improve Performance

The trend in larger and therefore heavier club heads in... Read More

My Golf Disaster

Although I was never picked for sports teams as a... Read More

Why Golf Fitness Should Be A Priority

Golf fitness should be a priority for any golfer in... Read More

3 Ways To Maximize On The Effectiveness Of A Golf Instruction Video

Golf instruction videos featuring techniques and tips from leading world... Read More

What No Golf Bag Should Be Without

Whether you are a golf pro or a rookie trying... Read More

Golf Training Uses Flexibility, Strength, And Power

When it comes to fitness training for your golf game... Read More

Improving Your Golf Balance

The need for balance for golf just sounds so simple... Read More

Golf Nutrition Is Not An Oxymoron - Listen Up

Golf nutrition is still a relatively new concept. However, everybody... Read More

Golf Instruction Is Only Part Of The Equation

Golf instruction is critical in understanding the mechanics of the... Read More