Golf Gift

[PT_OleMiss]

Ok, Guys here is the task:

I have a close friend getting married this summer. Myself along with the guys attending his bachelor party would like to buy him a golf related gift as a "Congratulations".

His Brother and I have discussed getting him a new putter, since his current one was around during the Nixon administration. However, I worry about that since when it comes to putters, what one person loves the next person hates.

So the question, do we:

A) buy him a putter and tell him to feel free to exchange it for a different model,

or

B) buy him some other golf related item? Suggesstions appreciated.

PT

[David in FL]

If he's anywhere near serious about the game, how about a rangefinder or GPS? Something he's unlikely to get for himself but very high on the cool factor.

My personal choice would be that sweet new Leupold GX-1 that we're all hoping to win!

[Norm3333]

  David in FL said:

If he's anywhere near serious about the game, how about a rangefinder or GPS? Something he's unlikely to get for himself but very high on the cool factor.

Couldn't agree more. A putter, more than any other club, is a very personal thing.

A GPS or range finder would be a GREAT gift. Pricey though. Good luck!

[Zeph]

Of the more expensive golf related gifts I would certainly apprechiate a range finder. Giving someone a club is as mentioned probably not the best idea. At least I like to buy those myself. Since there are a couple of you I guess the price won't be a problem.

A gift certificate on a golf shop perhaps, but maybe a bit unpersonal.

[lumpuckeroo]

How about a gift certificate to one of the big retailers.

[Nyper]

I'm just posting to say Hotty Toddy.
Was at Ole Miss from '99-'05.

[Clambake]

Depending on what you want to spend, how about a guy's weekend golf outing, or perhaps just a round at an expensive course he might not otherwise play? Gadgets are nice, but memories last.....

[PT_OleMiss]

Hotty Toddy

Recieved my degree from UM in 2007

Thanks for the input guys.
I was thinking putter because he has a nice, new set of clubs with the exception of a putter.

Maybe a rangefinder or GPS is the way to go.

[Mr3Putt]

Dig up or thrift store purchase the ugliest, cheapest putter you can find. Wrap it up as nice as possible. After he opens it, hand him a gift certificate to his favorite golf store.

This way he can get anything he wants, including a rangefinder.

My buddy uses a $3 putter purchased from the Goodwill store a decade ago, we plan on burying him with it. Your buddy's current putter may be old, but it also may be irreplaceable to him.