Saturday 10 December 2016

On the 15th Day of Christmas - Gift Ideas For Golfers

Ever so slowly the halls are getting decked and the chestnuts are roasting on an open fire. Even though we haven't really seen any true snow yet it's definitely starting to feel like the holiday season. With this particular season of course comes walking through crowded malls looking for the right gift. or do we? There is of course ordering goods on-line so you don't have to suffer afflictions like parking lot rage, mall hotness and the desire to scream at the individual that just ran their cart up into the back of your heels.

So you might have purchased the X Box One, the obligatory chocolates and Barbie. But now you find yourself needing a practical gift for the golfer in your life and you don't know where to begin. Well, sharing is caring and please let me offer some terrific golf gift ideas.

(As a person who has always been on a very tight budget I'm hoping to have all of my ideas under $50 USD)

OnCore Golf Avant -  Every golfer at one point or another needs golf balls. This company based in nearby Buffalo, NY is in the golf ball industry and they are starting to gain traction in the difficult golf ball industry. I had the pleasure of reviewing these golf balls and they have a lot to offer. Soft feel, long off of the tee, and they perform well around the greens. Available in white and optic yellow these golf balls offer the best "bang for the golfer buck". You can order these golf balls from http://www.oncoregolf.com/ for $20 USD. (OnCore is also offering holiday bundles as well.)

Thirty6ix Golf Company - I love golf and I love to wear golf fashion. However, be as it may I don't like to lounge around in golf apparel all day. Golf lifestyle brand Thirty6ix Golf can help you. The Toronto, Ontario based brand offers everything. If you're looking for headwear, fleece, t-shirts, tank tops, or accessories than look no further. All of their prices are in Canadian dollars which could make this brand very attractive to golfers south of the 49th parallel. Everything on the site is $54.99 CAD or less. Check them out at https://36golfco.com/

SwingClick Golf - A key to a great golf swing is tempo. When our tempo and timing is on our ball striking improves and the game gets just a little more easier. Tempo is a hard thing to learn. That is until SwingClick came on the scene. By strapping the SwingClick Golf device to your lead forearm golfers quickly ingrain tempo and timing. With aid coming audibly golfers will hear three clicks. One is at the top of the swing. The first click will be at the top of the swing where you feel like you have paused. You haven't though... you're still moving but you have now transferred your weight. The second click will be at impact and the third is at the finish. You can use the SwingClick in your house when the snow is flying. No down time. The SwingClick Plus is offered in blue, orange, purple and red. They can be purchased at http://swingclickgolf.com/ for $35 USD.

Cradlz Smart Phone Holster - I recently posted a review on this product. It is a simple, effective tool that can be used almost everywhere for every activity. Golfers in particular like it because they can attach their smart phone in the Cradlz device and get video of their swing. The flexible tripod attaches to nearly anything and is also easy to assemble and store in the golf bag. By taking video and using software like free V1 Sports analysis software you can begin to see where your faults are. Or better yet... you can see why you pured that iron. Each device is $29.99 USD Check out Cradlz at http://www.cradlz.com/

Snap-Hookz Golf - This highly functional accessory is the brainchild of Derek Queener down in lovely Clearwater, Florida. Instead of digging around the pockets of your golf bag you can attach Snap-Hookz using the snaps on the golf bag and keep your gloves, tee bags etc a mere reach away. The webbing used comes in a variety of colors and designs. Also, not to be forgotten there is complete customization available. Each Snap-Hookz costs $17.99 USD. For dog lovers they also offer collars and leashes as well. Please visit https://snaphookzgolf.com/ for more information.

Tee Claw - I love this product. Not only are they extremely affordable but their uses are literally countless. If you haven't seen this product John Black is the mastermind behind the product. Are you stuck hitting off of mats in the winter teeing up the ball on a rubber tee? I know I used to be before Tee Claw and there is no going back ever again. With Tee Claw you can "practice like you play" and kiss rubber tees/tubes good-bye. Twist a Tee Claw into the mats commonly found at the range or dome and stick your usual tee into the hole. The claws grip the carpet or turf and by using a second claw and one lanyard (included) you not only have a fool-proof set-up for practice but you now also have an alignment aid going down your toe line. Each pack comes with 3 tees (different lengths), 4 lanyards and 3 Tee Claws. When they were $14.95 USD each pack I though they were a steal but after visiting their site they are now $8.99 USD. Visit http://teeclaw.com/ for more information.

HoleOut Golf - If there is one company that understands practical it is California based HoleOut Golf. The brand offers "Absurdly Functional" product for golfers. These products are everything from the Anti-Sway Pro which helps eliminate the worst swing fault there is... "the sway". To the HoleOut Pro which by using the "HoleOut Method" will help you make more putts on the green. The brand also features the PerfecTee which is the most durable tee I have ever seen to the PerfecTowel which offers golfers the perfect towel to have as an accessory. The towel can clip onto your bag or hang off of your pants pocket and offers a wet and dry portion. All of their products have been outstanding in my testing and have garnered tremendous marks from me. To check out their entire line-up please visit https://holeout.com/collections/the-holeout-product-suite Prices range from $5.99 to $49.95 USD but they offer the HoleOut Sweet Suite which includes four of their products for $89.95 USD
AntiSway in picture is longer in production.

Well I hope that this little guide comes in handy and makes your golf shopping a little easier. Happy shopping.

Until The Next Tee!

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