Holiday gifts for any budget
Black Friday may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of gift options for your golf fanatic. Here’s our annual gift guide.
The golf market is choc- full of clubs, apparel, shoes, swing aids and other assorted gadgets to either help you play better or at least look good playing not so well. Here’s a short list of some items to think about when it comes to shopping this season.
Auld Grey Toon Golf Books and Collectibles
Based in Birmingham, John Morton is one of the foremost experts on golf history and this Christmas season he is offering holiday bundles of books, including an Introduction to Golf History (two books), St. Andrews History (three books), and the New Releases bundle (three books). Also, Morton offers an array of collectibles stretching from rare golf cards to collectible golf books to autographs and other collectibles. Not familiar with John Morton? You can catch him on two episodes of The Cart Barn Podcast.
Bushnell Wingman HD: MSRP: $199.99
Who doesn’t like a little music with their golf? If you do, the new Wingman HD combines cutting-edge GPS and Bluetooth technology, premium audio, and an all-new high-resolution color touchscreen, delivering a multi-sensory experience designed to elevate every round.
The 3.5-inch color HD touchscreen provides distance data and provides hazards and layups with icons so you know exactly how far it is to that greenside bunker or water hazard. The Wingman HD displays hole and greenside images and contains 2×15-watt speakers to provide outstanding sound quality. Bushnellgolf.com
L.A.B. OZ.1i HS Putter
MSRP: $499-$599.00 Labgolf.com
OZ.1i HS is built with the same aluminum body and fly-milled stainless-steel insert as the original OZ.1i. The difference is in the proprietary aluminum riser (it’s in the heel by the way) that delivers Lie Angle Balance. The result is a putter that’s just as forgiving as the original OZ.1i but with a look that’s a lot more traditional.
Foresight Sports GC3S
MSRP: $3,79
Help the golfer in your life take their game to the next level with the new GC3S launch monitor.
Compact, portable, and packed with pro-level features like swing speed tracking and pinpoint accuracy, it’s perfect for range sessions or at-home simulator play.
Sunday Swagger apparel
Sunday Swagger’s versatile golf lifestyle apparel makes ideal holiday gifts for golfers, travelers, and anyone in the festive spirit. With inclusive sizing, fun prints, and wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking 4-way stretch fabric, Sunday Swagger’s “polos with personality” (worn by celebs like Adam Sandler) are perfect for holiday celebrations and guaranteed to make every other gift look lazy.
Sunday Swagger is available on ShareASale and SkimLinks. Sunday Swagger’s Holiday offerings are sure to be a conversation starter on and off the course. Sundayswagger.com.
GolfForever Training System
GolfForever is a comprehensive, smart at-home training system that takes a science-based approach to maximizing golfers’ performance by improving flexibility, core strength, balance, and rotational power.
The first golf-specific home training program to embrace the approach of home exercise equipment paired with streaming instruction, GolfForever takes it one step further by customizing each golfer’s exercise routines just for them, based on a proprietary strength and flexibility test users take when starting.
The result is a product and program that is safe, highly effective for any golfer and proven to work, as evidenced by a pilot study that saw users who used GolfForever three days per week for 30 days gain an average of 26 yards with their driver. With exercise routines designed by some of the top PGA Tour trainers and orthopedic experts in the U.S., GolfForever users can expect to swing and perform their best – with a pain-free body – for as long as they play the game. It is used by more than 1,000 PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players, and thousands of everyday golfers. For more information go to GolfForever.com or download the new mobile app on the Apple Store for IOS or Google Play for Android.
TRUE linkswear The Ascent PNWProof
MSRP: $199
TRUE linkswear has launched the Ascent PNWProof — a new athletic training golf shoe built to thrive in any environment. Inspired by long walks on Pacific Northwest trails, the Ascent PNWProof reflects the region’s rugged beauty and is built for its unpredictable weather. TRUE’s design team channeled that inspiration into a shoe that delivers on performance, versatility, and comfort — wherever the day leads.
The Ascent PNWProof combines a one-year waterproof guarantee with a laminated waterproof upper, ensuring dependable protection in all conditions. The all-weather shoe is ultra-flexible for comfort, features a breathable construction, and trail-inspired traction for versatility on and off the course. The Wanderlux supercritical midsole foam delivers responsive cushioning and durability, while the TRUE Comfort Collar provides a plush, supportive fit from heel to toe. www.truelinkswear.com.
Gregg Dewalt is the editor of Alabama Golf News
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