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If you have a golfer on your “Christmas List” this year, you have a multitude of choices available for you. It doesn’t matter if he is a pro who can drive that ball 300 yards down the field, or a mere beginner who doesn’t know which end of the club to hold, there is something for everyone. With such a wide selection of golf gifts available, where is one to start? With such a sea of products, what golf gift should one choose? In this article we will help you navigate the stormy world of the golfing galaxy…Golf can be both a fascinating and frustrating game. You can make a fantastic shot one minute, and then spend the rest of the day chasing that little white ball from the sand trap to the rough to the water hazard. Yes, golf can be very frustrating, but it can also be a very exciting game where one well-placed shot can send your mind reeling on what “might be”. Could you be a pro? Could you quit your day job and join the circuit? All you need is a little instruction and the proper tools, right? We will now delve into the categories available for golf instruction and equipment.1) Equipment. People who know almost nothing about golf still realize that you need a ball, and then some sort of a clubbing device to hit it with. These are the basics, and beyond these there are a number of options and varieties available. These will depend on not only the quality of the equipment, but also the specific implement that you are going to need to get the job done. No use using that #3 wood on the putting green…2) Instruction. Many people play guitar these days. It’s been said that it is one of the easiest instruments to play, and yet one of the hardest to master. Golf is the same. Those who desire the game have numerous options available to them. For those with lots of cash, individual instruction from a golf pro is the way to go. For most of us however, we can learn a lot from books and DVD’s on the subject.3) Golf Courses. Equipped with a ball and a club you are still going to need to have a place to use them. Many golfers are members of a specific club, so they tend to play most of their rounds of golf there…but they long to try their stuff on that other course nearby. Why not surprise them with a round or two of golf at this course? If you have a bit more money you could always get them a golf package to that fantastic course in Florida or California they are always talking about.4) Golfing Tournament Tickets – Golfers are no exception when it comes to having heroes and mentors. Why not surprise that special golfer on your gift list with a ticket to see their favorite golfer in action? Golf pros are constantly visiting courses all over the world, trying their metal, and earning those dollars. Your golf friend could be in the crowd. They will remember your gift forever…5) Novelty Gift Items – Laughing is the best medicine…or so the saying goes. Golfers, like the rest of us, can use a good belly laugh every now and then. Some of the golf novelty items out there are outright hilarious, while others are more subtle.There are just a few of the golf gift categories available in today’s marketplace. In future articles we will hone in on specifics and highlight why we think these particular items would make great golf gifts. If you can’t wait, then please visit our blog for more details…