The holidays have arrived and our GolfChannel.com team of equipment and apparel experts have chosen their favorite must-give gifts of 2013.
Might have to give this gift a little early, but Club Glove travel bags are perfect for any golfers on the the go this holiday season. Club Glove travel bags are the The No. 1 brand at all PGA and Champions Tour events, and are extremely customizable, both standard and XL sizes are offered in 17 colors with dozens of personal embroidery options available. Check out Club Glove travel bags online for more details.
These trinkets make great stocking stuffers for all of the golfers in your life.
Champ Zarma Fly Tees feature a shock absorbing tip on a low friction six-prong head and is designed to be virtually indestructible.
Tin Cup Ball Markers allow golfers to create a fun, personalized ball and ensure that there will be no confusion on the course.
Club Glove’s Caddy Towel is golf’s original and best microfiber towel that can be seen hanging from the bags of some of the PGA Tour’s biggest stars week in and week out.
Golf Logix Champion Membership is a step up from the No. 1 app in golf, and lets you do all kinds of things on the course including track GPS distance to the pin, post your scores on social media and book rounds on GolfNow.
If you or someone you know is looking for for more distance with an easier swing this holiday season, look no further than the new Adams Tight Lies. This innovative new club features their trademarked Cut-Thru Slot, creating a hotter face, and making it the perfect club to hit into those long par-4’s and par-5’s from just about any lie. Check out Adams Tight Lies online for more details.
For all the music-loving golfers out there, Puma is once again thinking outside the box just in time for the holiday season with their new SoundChuck wireless speakers The design is perfect for the course, where you can hang them practically anywhere on your cart or bag. Easy Bluetooth hookup ensures you will find some rhythm on the course, even if it’s not with your swing. Check out Puma SoundChuck online for more details.
Schriffen was created by two sisters - Danielle and Lara - from New York city in 2012. The Schriffen line is comprised of women’s golf and tennis dresses and jackets and makes the perfect gift for any fashion-forward female. The line focuses on fashion, but doesn’t compromise comfort, feel or durability. Visit the Schriffen website for more details.
Customize your driver, fairway wood and hybrid clubheads with ClubCrown - a semi-permanent adhesive film that can be installed in 10-15 minutes by a certified professional. Peruse a wide variety of options including college logos to fun and funky patterns. They’re a fun way to show your personality on the golf course and are USGA conforming. Visit the ClubCrown website for more details.
Here’s a ‘golf shirt’ that you can wear to the gym or to the bar on a casual night out. It Says Golf has offerings for men and women, as well as window decals and towels. It’s a cool, hip way to take your love of the game beyond the golf course. Visit the It Says Golf website for more details.
Haute Shot Golf is another golf clothing company founded by a pair of sisters looking for more flirty and feminine options. Haute Shot currently offers six skorts with exotic, wild patterns and will definitely get heads turning as you stroll through the pro shop and down the fairways.Visit the Haute Shot Golf website for more details.
Perfect for someone whose game is slipping, maybe all they need is to get a grip. We have two great options:
On the left is the Secret Grip from Boccieri Golf, which raises the balance point of your club – improving your consistency, control and distance.
On the right are Salty Grips, a lightweight cork grip that improves putter head feel and promotes quiet hands and a smooth stroke.
The evolution of the cleat-less golf shoe is making strides this holiday season with the Ecco Street Evo One. Perfect for the golfer on the go, these shoes transfer seamlessly from the course to the office. This stylish, performance based shoe comes in a variety of colors and features, flexible light weight construction and a low profile. Ecco Golf offers plenty of other shoes for men and women on their website. Check out Ecco Golf online for more details
Maui Jim is a company known for its lens technology that provides UV protection and produces colorful views. Its latest offerings are lightweight, durable and easily adjustable and come with lustrous finishes that add a touch of elegance for work or outdoor play. Peruse the limitless options to find the pair that speaks to you. Visit the Maui Jim website for more details.
The climawarm+ collection was designed to keep golfers warm in colder temperatures without sacrificing range of movement during the golf swing. The inspiration for these pieces came from nature, specifically the fur of a polar bear whose lightweight hollow fibers assist the retention of heat. These make the perfect gift for serious golfers - looking to get in 18 no matter the day’s conditions outside. Visit the Taylormade Adidas Golf website for more details.
Golf Channel turns 19 in December, so what better way to celebrate than with custom Pro V1s? You, too, can celebrate the loved ones in your life with custom words, numbers or logos on golf balls as a gift this holiday season. From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013, personalization charges will be waived on all orders of Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x, NXT Tour, NXT Tour S, Velocity and DT SoLo golf balls. Visit any authorized Titleist golf shop; prices may vary. Click here to locate a Titleist golf shop near you.
One unfortunate element that comes with the holiday season is weather. Cross Golf has you covered this year with their Edge Jacket. The technology put into this jacket allows the lightweight outer fabric to be waterproof while maintaining high levels of breathability. It’s not often that bundling up can actually improve your game. In addition to the Edge Jacket, Cross Golf has plenty of other apparel available for men and women. Visit Cross Golf online for more details.
Jones Sports Co. makes retro, single strap carry bags that were iconic of the 70s and 80s and carried by most high school, collegiate and amateur golfers. For golfers who love to walk, these lightweight bags make it easy to get around the course. Visit the Jones Sports website for more details.
In the top right corner is a handcrafted pitch mark repair tool from Seamus Golf. The personal touch gives it the perfect weight and feel for an experience unlike any repair tool you’ve ever used. Visit Seamus Golf online for more details.
For the bookworm or golf historian in your life, give the gift that gives back. Any one of these three books will educate and entertain anyone - from the most avid of readers to the novice. Click here for more information on “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book.” Click here for more information on “The Big Miss.” Click here for more information on “Jack Grout: A Legacy in Golf.”
The only thing that rivals Roderick McDaniel’s love for the golf is probably his love for accessories. And thus, gbelts (the “g” stands for golf) was born. It’s a Southern California-based belt line geared toward the active, style-conscious man created from unique, hand-picked leather from all over the world. Visit the gbelts website for more details.
Low temperatures also mean you’ll need to bundle up, and 9&Dine offers the perfect sport jacket to keep you looking cute, feeling warm and swinging freely. This chocolate leopard jacket is a favorite among ladies hitting the links.Visit the 9&Dine website for more details.
Puma’s new men’s and women’s Monolite Golf Shoes are part of the brand’s new LiteStyle initiative, weighing in at over 30 percent less than comparable styles on the market. And the spikeless bottoms make the transition from the course to the 19th hole easier than ever. As with most things Puma, they come in a variety of fun colors. Check out Puma Golf online for more info.
Lets be honest, you were going to get dad socks this year anyways. Why not get him socks that will improve his game? It’s the gift that keeps on giving. The Kentwool Graduate (center) compresses the lower leg to increase blood flow and improve muscle recovery. Kentwool also offers several other socks for every occasion and are worn by Tour pros Bubba Watson and Matt Kuchar. Visit Kentwool Socks online for more information.
Jack Nicklaus unveiled his own line of golf balls in September with a color-coordinated marketing campaign he hopes will make it easier for players to pick the right golf ball for their games and swings. The line includes three versions: a Nicklaus Black, Blue and White to match the skill levels of golfers using the black (back), blue (middle) and white (forward) teeing grounds as a guide. If it comes from the Bear, it’s gotta be good, right? Visit the Nicklaus website for more details.
Your dad’s likely heading out for a quick, afternoon nine on Christmas Day, so he’ll probably appreciate a six-pack of beer or some Arnold Palmers for the round. Present them in a cooler on ice and you’ll for certain ascend the ranks of favorite child. Check out the Arnold Palmer beverages here, Triple Bogey beer here and Slammin Sam beer here.
Introduced in late June and designed by noted wedge maestro Roger Cleveland, Mack Daddy 2s feature larger grooves for more spin; soft, carbon-steel heads for greater feel around the greens and custom sole grind options for versatility. These were also in Phil Mickelson’s bag when he won the Scottish Open and Open Championship in consecutive weeks. ‘Nuff said. For more information on the Mack Daddy 2 wedges, click here.
Bigger, faster and longer than last year’s industry game-changing VRS Covert drivers, the world’s first to feature conforming High Speed Cavity Back technology, the new VRS Covert 2.0 drivers deliver more forgiving distance, faster ball speed and simple, intuitive customization to meet the swing needs of every athlete. Click here for more information on the Nike Covert 2.0 driver.
TaylorMade’s Ghost Tour Series of putters consists of three blade-style models – Daytona 12, Daytona 62 and Sebring 62 – and four mallets – Maranello 81, Fontana 72, Monte Carlo 12 and Corza 72. The lineup is designed to be aesthetically pleasing because of the detailed design of the individual models while it also appeals to golfers who prefer traditional putter shapes and weighting. The putters employ smooth roll, good distance control and optimal feel. Click here for more information on the Ghost Tour Series.
After careful consultation with several PGA Tour pros, Ping made improvements to the workability, control and forgiveness of its S56 irons, giving birth to the S55 – which became available in golf shops in early November. The S55 irons were so good, Bubba Watson and Hunter Mahan made the switch immediately. Don’t you think you should, too? For more information on the Ping S55 irons, click here.