Golf is a fascinating (and frustrating) game. You can make a brilliant shot, and even a “hole-in-one”, and yet spend the rest of the day chasing your ball from the tee, to the woods, to the sand trap, to the lake…you get the idea. Yet, for the golf enthusiast, golf continues holds it’s charm.

The love of the game seems to defy logic in many ways. Why spend your time chasing a little ball around a field til you hit it into a cup. Why? Because it’s there, that’s why.

So, what do you get a guy or girl who insist on punishing themselves in this way? An “Elite Gift” that’s what… In this blog we will be sharing our research of what we feel are some of the best golf gifts out there, and where you can go about getting them.

Before we start the actual list of “Elite Gifts”, let’s break them down into some categories.

a) Equipment – Every golfer needs equipment. From clubs to tees to balls, there are so many types and varieties out there the choice can be absolutely numbing. We hope to help you out in the selection of these items.

b) Instruction – There are various types of golf instruction out there. The more economical versions are DVD’s and books. For those who have the means and desire, individual golf instruction is the way to go. We’ll give you some input on our ideas in this area as well.

c) Courses – Since a golfer, well, golfs…what a great gift to give him/her…some rounds on their favorite golf course. One again, for those who have the desire and means, why not get your “loved one” an airline ticket and pass to that course they have been wanting to try out all their life. Pebble Beach anyone? Four!!!

d) Tournament Tickets – Most golfers have a “hero”, someone that they look up to because of the excellence of his/her game. Why not surprise him/her with a chance to see their hero play in a tournament? After they pick themselves up off the floor from fainting, they will love you for it.

e) Novelty Items – Even golfers enjoy a good laugh now and then (just not at their expense for that ball in the water). There are a number of novelty items out there, from the subtle yet useful, to the absolutely hilarious. We’ll try to help you navigate the waters of these gift ideas as well.

So, what are these items and where do you get them? Stay tuned for subsequent posts…