Best Golf Gifts for Graduates
Apr 20th 2017
With the graduation season fast approaching, many of us are looking for the best gifts to reward our loved ones for their years of dedication and hard work.
The exam period is stressful for everyone—whether it’s a four-year degree or the end of another high school year—and finding a way to beat that stress and reset yourself before another year or your first job is often the key to moving forward.
Golf is an age-old favorite pastime for banishing stress and beating the blues—and, with summer around the corner, there is no better time to enjoy a few rounds on the course. Golfing gifts make for great graduation presents, enabling and encouraging your loved one to get outdoors and rejuvenate before the next big step in their lives.
New Clubs
Having your own set of clubs is a rite of passage for many golfers and, as a graduation present, there aren’t many better gifts. Golf clubs can be too much of an investment for many graduates, as they try to find their footing in their chosen career, so they are a much-appreciated gift to reward their hard work.
Golf clubs can be purchased in complete sets or individually so, if your loved one already has an excellent collection, consider buying some new pro clubs. Limited edition clubs with pro golf standards will make any golfer’s day.
A Golf Cart
The best golfing gift is, without a doubt, a golf cart—whether it is a brand-new replacement for an older model or their very first one. Allowing them to travel all around the course with ease, it is a great investment that will last for many years—giving them a great excuse to get out in the sun and de-stress for years to come.
A once in a lifetime gift, the cart is a great “special occasion” gift for golf lover—especially those who already have a good vehicle and comfortable living arrangements—as a treat that they, otherwise, wouldn’t be able to purchase for several years.
Golf Cart Accessories
If your loved one already has a cart that they love, rather than replacing it, parts and accessories also make for a great present—from new wheels to cargo boxes—any upgrade is sure to be a hit.
New cushions and fabrics can help give life to an older cart and instantly make it look newer and more comfortable. There are many other accessories you can buy your graduate, such as a music system, cover, fans or even a makeover to transform their cart into a utility vehicle for offroading or another hobby.
Membership
Most good golf courses offer monthly or annual memberships that can be purchased as gifts.
If your loved one is moving to a new city or out of state to begin their career, buying them a membership local to their new home can help them meet new people. A membership can be the start of many great friendships and even business connections.
A Golfing Holiday
After months of sitting in libraries, classrooms, and lecture halls, getting away in the sunshine is a gift many graduates will enjoy. Florida offers great weather all year round and some of the country’s best golf courses, and several companies offer all-inclusive golfing packages that will cover everything from airport transfers to hotel rooms and club hire to course entrance.
If you’re hoping to travel out of the country, several other countries also offer golfing package holidays that can be combined with graduation holiday—a coming of age experience for many students. Mexico has world-class resorts in many of its popular holiday spots, notably Cancun and Puerto Vallarta—and, further afield in Europe, Scotland, Spain, and France are just a few examples of great golfing holiday locations.
Personalized Golf Club
A personalized golf club is a unique and irreplaceable gift that is an excellent way to commemorate graduating. They can start a brand-new golf club collection or complete one that’s been expanding for years, which will be cherished for years.
They can be personalized with their name, the date of their graduation, and even their new title if they just earned a master’s degree or doctorate.
Golf Board
One of the newest trends in golf is a golf board. A golf board resembles an electric-powered skateboard. It adds a further dimension of fun to the game.
A golf board is fast and very maneuverable. It has a thumb-controlled throttle. You turn by leaning your body in the direction you want to go. There is a place on the board to secure your golf bag, and some of the newer models have cup holders and even USB ports.