golf christmas ideas?

[clearwaterms]

My family is pestering me to start thinking of christmas lists, so I can fill out grab bag lists when we pull names (around the middle of november) so I thought it would be appropriate to start compiling of list (sorted by $$$value) for things other then gift certificates. I welcome all suggestions. Because I am your normal golfer, anything and everything in my golf world can be replaced, upgraded, etc. I have started, and will fill in suggestions (edit this thread) as people post suggestions.

Under $10
Tee's
golf magazine subscriptions

Under $20
Golf Balls (personally, I like the Top flight D2 feels)
Golf Hats
Golf Gloves (be sure to specify which hand, as right handed people need left handed gloves, etc)
Sport socks (those with the wicking material if you like to walk)
Golf shirts (depending on where you shop)

Under $50
Premium Golf balls (if that is your thing)


Under $100

[wubskis]

Heh, good idea. I've already been asked what I'd like for christmas and came up with a puzzled face and a "what do I need?".

For the cheaper side of things, you could also include gloves, shirts, basically other clothing. Shoes come a bit more expensive, then you're into bag country.

[kpaulhus]

GPS or new set of irons! lol we can all wish right?

[Dub]

A lesson package with a reputable and stable pro!!!!!!!!!

[gogolfing]

I'm going to ask for a good indoor putting green to help with things over the winter.

[SQ Bimmer]

$10 - Light up golf balls for when you're finishing up a twilight round
$15 - glove, hat, shirt, headcover, towel, fancy divot/ballmarker/swiss army knife tool
$50-100 - wedge
$40 - pitching net for your backyard

Dunno how this may fit:
$100 - driving range key (1200+ balls)
$100-150 - hybrid
$200 - push cart

I can think of all sorts of things I'd like to spend money on.

[FHopper]

I am beginning to envy my friend's Golf Buddy.

Cheap family oriented idea:
I have been doing a very unoriginal thing by gathering up some vintage balls and my old persimmons and displaying them in front of a golf picture. A person could provide things to their kids or grandkids and have them put something together for you, that would be a gift that goes both ways. Our kids know we love the game.

[aca247]

great post i have been being pestered about it some also

[millencolinman]

rain gloves
a nice quality umbrella

golf is one of the most dangerous sports to have people christmas shop for, when left to pick for themselves inlaws love to find the craziest most rediculus gift to give you. So cheers to trying to not receive a bunch of brush tees and wiffle balls

[DaSportsGuy]

My list:

-TaylorMade r7 Driver($150.00)
-Odyssey Crimson Series 660 Putter($80.00)
-Golf Shoes($50.00 max)
-Ball Retriever($20.00)
-TaylorMade Burner 64" Double Canopy Umbrella($40.00)
-Two-Pack Golf Gloves($15.00)
-Hat($20.00)

[kfowler]

Frogger Brush - $13ish

Frogger Towel - $25

Frogger Ball Towel - $12 I didn't have any interest in this one until my wife got me one for my birthday. I clipped it to my putter head cover and it works great. I really like it.

[clearwaterms]

apparently I can't edit the original post to keep an updated list, however this thread has lots of good ideas so lets keep them coming.

[ND Fan]

Golf is off limits as it relates to my christmas wishlist. The last thing I need is to be given something I don't need or want or even worse I ask for it, find out I hate it and not use it. Yikes! Besides my inlaws are not golfers and everything golf related thing they have attempted to get for me was not very usefull. I would suggest a golf gift certificate. Christmas is more about giving than receiving any way. O hwait one golf related item no one could screw up, golf movies, Bobby Jones, Tin Cup, Caddy Shack, the greatest Game, etc.

[case31]

In my family the "kids" which include me, my wife, her sisters, brother, and spouses, all do a gift exchange. Each picks a name out of a hat, and you have $100 to use for a gift/gifts. Only rule is you can't pick your spouse. The last three years I've asked for clubs (hybrid, wedge, and putter). Since my in-laws aren't golfers, I specify exactly what I want on a printed list, so whoever is buying can take it into the store and hand it to the employee.

[Fozcycle]

How about providing a list of your favorite golf retailers so they can get you a gift card.

This even works for online stores as well.

[JawjaDawg]

Unfortunately in my experience I've ended up with Top Flite X-outs and gimmick tees as golf related christmas gifts

[clearwaterms]

In my family the "kids" which include me, my wife, her sisters, brother, and spouses, all do a gift exchange. Each picks a name out of a hat, and you have $100 to use for a gift/gifts. Only rule is you can't pick your spouse. The last three years I've asked for clubs (hybrid, wedge, and putter). Since my in-laws aren't golfers, I specify exactly what I want on a printed list, so whoever is buying can take it into the store and hand it to the employee.

we do exactly the same thing, with the same limit. Generally, what I have done is write out ONE christmas list and hand it to my wife. I then let her distribute it to all those people that she is considering, after she has crossed off items she is purchasing or intending on purchasing for me.

In the past I have asked for gift certificates to sears (for tools) Dennis Kirk (last year I got a new snowmobile helmet) and this year, I have put Hireko Golf (website i order parts and pieces to build my own clubs) and golf galaxy (has the pro that I have been working with)

[uttexas]

Can't go wrong with a gift certificate.

I would like a club caddy http://www.theclubcaddy.com/