10 Golf Accessories Gift Ideas
Golf accessories make a wonderful gift for the golfer in your family or among your friends. There are so many different golf-related items that you can buy, it is never possible for somebody to have them all! This list will give you a sure way to provide something that will bring a smile to his face.
Of course, most golfers do have the basic equipment that they need, including clubs, golf shoes and a golf bag. You may have noticed that they often buy new clubs, even when you think they must have enough - but they will want to choose these themselves. So unless they tell you exactly which club to buy, it is best to think again.
Golfers are constantly needing more balls and tees so for a small gift, you might choose those. However, for something a little more imaginative, consult our list below.
1. Umbrella. Although he probably has a golf umbrella already, if you look closely at it some time you will probably find that it is torn or broken in some way, so you can get him a new one. He will probably appreciate a new umbrella that looks a lot like the one he has now.
2. Specialized golf gloves. These are a good gift if his current gloves are worn out. He may be very attached to them and take a while to get around to adopting the new ones, but worn gloves do not give such a good grip so you can be pretty sure he will switch soon.
3. Pinseeker (also called a scope or rangefinder). Point this gadget at the flag and it tells you the distance to the hole from where you are standing. This is useful for deciding which club to pick.
4. Digital scorekeeper - a special calculator for recording scores of up to 4 players as they go around the course.
5. A putting practice mat. These are for use in the house and they are very popular because they replicate the surface of the golf course much better than most floors or carpets.
6. If the golfer has a large backyard where he can practice, a chip and drive mat protects the lawn from damage and a driving net will catch the balls.
7. A ball dispenser or shagger. This speeds up practice sessions by dispensing balls.
8. Wristbands and elbow trainers. The aim of these is to develop strength in the right muscles for a cleaner, stronger swing.
9. Golf books. Many golfers love these, but it can be a mistake to give a book about improving the swing or other aspects of play unless you know that he wants it. Biographies of players that he admires can be a better choice, or the history of a famous course. Most golfers enjoy humorous golf books too.
10. DVDs of classic golf tournaments such as the Open. For older golfers, choose a DVD of a tournament from the 70s or 80s that they will remember, especially if the winner was a great player that they admired.
You can buy many golf accessories at your local golf course store but remember that nothing there will be new to him. It is often better to look for gifts online where you will find a much wider range of golf accessories.
Enter your search information in the Amazon search box and find the perfect Christmas gift for your golfer.
Merry Christmas
Fran
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The Best Golf Cart Accessories To Customize Your Cart
Golf cart accessories are the way to go if you own a golf cart and want it to look a little different from the standard carts that can be rented at most courses. As the proud owner of a golf cart you are probably willing to spend a little money to have it look unique and be the way that you want. Golf carts that are left exactly as they were shipped from the manufacturer often seem a little lacking. There is a lot that can be done to upgrade them both for their appearance and their practical use.
A golf cart contains many components that can easily be upgraded individually, either to make it a better ride, or just to make it look cool. For example you could have leather seat covers fitted and have the wheel leather-covered to match. You can paint or replace shocks and wheel rims. You can choose an overall look to your cart that could be a certain color or a larger amount of chrome.
If you want your cart to look very different from the mass-produced vehicles that you see everywhere, you could go ahead and rebuild large parts of the body, but this is usually expensive. A quicker way is to order a body kit that can be fitted to your cart in a few hours. This will be much cheaper, too. Or you may prefer to use a decal and paint kit that was designed for automobiles. This would be easy to adapt to your golf cart.
Some people prefer to make smaller changes to their carts over a period of time so that they can see what looks best as they work on customizing their cart. Others like to do everything at the same time and have it looking perfect right away. If you do a reasonable job of making your cart individual, you will find that you receive a lot of compliments about it. It can break the ice with golfers that you do not know, as you explain what you did and how you did it.
You can also buy many accessories to add to the usefulness of your cart. For example you can find all-weather protection that covers the cart all around if you like to play in any kind of weather. For sunny days, you can have a removable windshield so that you do not have to peer through the glass or plastic shield when you could be enjoying warm fresh air on your face and an unobstructed view.
You may like to have a radio in your cart, a cooler or four-cup drinks holder, or an item more related to the golf course such as a divot repair kit. All of these and more golf cart accessories can be ordered online.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Fran Watson
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Here's an Extra Tip for you
Correcting A Slice
Most beginning and more experienced amateur golfers need to know how to correct golf slice from time to time. It is the most common mistake in the swing and even after correction, can reappear with frustrating frequency.
Many problems like this would be avoided if everybody took professional lessons right at the beginning of their golfing, but of course most of us didn't do that. Most golfers start out playing in a casual way and only take lessons after they find that they enjoy the game. At that time, many bad habits have already developed.
Slicing the ball creates a side spin that sends the ball away from the intended direction of the shot. It is a very common mistake because it is difficult to correct.
It is possible to buy a wrist band or elbow strap that will restrain the arm so that it follows a more correct path during the swing. This will often help and it is worth trying these restraints, which you can easily find online.
You can also practice some drills for the swing which have been developed by researchers at the University of Southern Carolina. These exercises divide the swing into a number of different sections which are practiced separately. After the body has learnt the correct movement for each part, they are put together to form a full swing. The theory is that the brain learns the individual actions more easily this way, and will co-ordinate them better.
Often a golfer will find that they have particular trouble with just one part of the swing. In that case, the drill for that section can be worked on by itself. Many golfers know from friends or a coach that they have a particular swing fault. There is the 'toe-in' drill that affects the position of the body during the swing. The 'split hand' drill allows the golfer to correct the release by becoming aware of the path of the swing.
Seeing the path of the swing can be very effective as a corrective measure, especially if you swing from outside in. Here is how to do it. Stand in front of a mirror so that you can clearly see, without being so close that you risk breaking it in the follow-through. Take a club - but not a ball - and swing very slowly as if you wanted to drive a ball through the center of the mirror. Stop at the half way point of the follow through. Without moving your head, look to see if you can see your nose. You should not be able to see it, because the head of the club should cover your view of it in the mirror.
Another drill involves looking at the mirror right through the swing. You should see the image of the club going through the line of your eyes in the mirror, on both the swing and the follow-through. Practice your swing until this happens consistently.
Maintaining good flexibility in your body can have a very beneficial effect on the swing. The back, hips and shoulders are particularly important. If you are stiff or have restricted movement in any joints, your game will suffer. Yoga exercises are very good for improving flexibility, or ask your coach to suggest some exercises to help you loosen up and correct golf slice.
Happy Golfing
Fran
http://www.tips-on-golfing.com/
The Best Golf Cart Accessories To Customize Your Cart
Golf cart accessories are the way to go if you own a golf cart and want it to look a little different from the standard carts that can be rented at most courses. As the proud owner of a golf cart you are probably willing to spend a little money to have it look unique and be the way that you want. Golf carts that are left exactly as they were shipped from the manufacturer often seem a little lacking. There is a lot that can be done to upgrade them both for their appearance and their practical use.
A golf cart contains many components that can easily be upgraded individually, either to make it a better ride, or just to make it look cool. For example you could have leather seat covers fitted and have the wheel leather-covered to match. You can paint or replace shocks and wheel rims. You can choose an overall look to your cart that could be a certain color or a larger amount of chrome.
If you want your cart to look very different from the mass-produced vehicles that you see everywhere, you could go ahead and rebuild large parts of the body, but this is usually expensive. A quicker way is to order a body kit that can be fitted to your cart in a few hours. This will be much cheaper, too. Or you may prefer to use a decal and paint kit that was designed for automobiles. This would be easy to adapt to your golf cart.
Some people prefer to make smaller changes to their carts over a period of time so that they can see what looks best as they work on customizing their cart. Others like to do everything at the same time and have it looking perfect right away. If you do a reasonable job of making your cart individual, you will find that you receive a lot of compliments about it. It can break the ice with golfers that you do not know, as you explain what you did and how you did it.
You can also buy many accessories to add to the usefulness of your cart. For example you can find all-weather protection that covers the cart all around if you like to play in any kind of weather. For sunny days, you can have a removable windshield so that you do not have to peer through the glass or plastic shield when you could be enjoying warm fresh air on your face and an unobstructed view.
You may like to have a radio in your cart, a cooler or four-cup drinks holder, or an item more related to the golf course such as a divot repair kit. All of these and more golf cart accessories can be ordered online.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Fran Watson
******************************************
Here's an Extra Tip for you
Correcting A Slice
Most beginning and more experienced amateur golfers need to know how to correct golf slice from time to time. It is the most common mistake in the swing and even after correction, can reappear with frustrating frequency.
Many problems like this would be avoided if everybody took professional lessons right at the beginning of their golfing, but of course most of us didn't do that. Most golfers start out playing in a casual way and only take lessons after they find that they enjoy the game. At that time, many bad habits have already developed.
Slicing the ball creates a side spin that sends the ball away from the intended direction of the shot. It is a very common mistake because it is difficult to correct.
It is possible to buy a wrist band or elbow strap that will restrain the arm so that it follows a more correct path during the swing. This will often help and it is worth trying these restraints, which you can easily find online.
You can also practice some drills for the swing which have been developed by researchers at the University of Southern Carolina. These exercises divide the swing into a number of different sections which are practiced separately. After the body has learnt the correct movement for each part, they are put together to form a full swing. The theory is that the brain learns the individual actions more easily this way, and will co-ordinate them better.
Often a golfer will find that they have particular trouble with just one part of the swing. In that case, the drill for that section can be worked on by itself. Many golfers know from friends or a coach that they have a particular swing fault. There is the 'toe-in' drill that affects the position of the body during the swing. The 'split hand' drill allows the golfer to correct the release by becoming aware of the path of the swing.
Seeing the path of the swing can be very effective as a corrective measure, especially if you swing from outside in. Here is how to do it. Stand in front of a mirror so that you can clearly see, without being so close that you risk breaking it in the follow-through. Take a club - but not a ball - and swing very slowly as if you wanted to drive a ball through the center of the mirror. Stop at the half way point of the follow through. Without moving your head, look to see if you can see your nose. You should not be able to see it, because the head of the club should cover your view of it in the mirror.
Another drill involves looking at the mirror right through the swing. You should see the image of the club going through the line of your eyes in the mirror, on both the swing and the follow-through. Practice your swing until this happens consistently.
Maintaining good flexibility in your body can have a very beneficial effect on the swing. The back, hips and shoulders are particularly important. If you are stiff or have restricted movement in any joints, your game will suffer. Yoga exercises are very good for improving flexibility, or ask your coach to suggest some exercises to help you loosen up and correct golf slice.
Happy Golfing
Fran
http://www.tips-on-golfing.com/
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