For years I’ve struggled with presents for my dad. It’s
gardening, golf, jumpers and wine. That’s it. I tend to rotate… or at least I
used to. He now has enough jumpers to rival Daniel O’Donnell,
although they are somewhat more tasteful.
He’s 82 and he’s not the gardening demon that he once was.
That leaves wine and golf… so this year I’ve bought him a
book on how to play golf drunk.
Here are five other golfing ideas:
1. Golf1Million
Sounds good, it is open to amateur golfers worldwide, has a
$1,000,000 trophy as the prize (not to mention a paid-for trip to Las Vegas for
the four day final) and it costs just €27. And for that, you get to give
someone a top quality golf shirt… and a few dreams as well.
2. Swingbyte 2.0
A practice aid that combines your hard work with modern
technology. You’re not going to improve overnight so pick up this brilliant
gadget and you can watch your swing develop on your tablet/phone while you
practise at the range. It is ideal for ensuring consistency in your swing and
rhythm. It simply attaches to the shaft of your club and tells you everything
you want to know about your swing.
Cost €149, from www.breakingpar.ie.
3. Optishot
Plug it in to your TV, load up the course and start playing
golf on numerous courses around the world. You’ll have a special high-tec mat
and tee and you get to swing fully and strike a foam ball… which then shows up
on the screen. Warning check with the intended recipient’s other half that such
a game is acceptable if you ever want to be invited around to the house again.
Also, check the height of the ceiling - smashing plasterwork has been known to
affect the swing.
Cost €499
4. Golfdotz
A fun idea that makes marking/identifying your ball that bit
more charismatic. These transfers take 10 seconds to attach to the ball and –
let’s be honest – they look cool. Whether it’s the Irish flag, a purple
scorpion, a ladybird or simply numbers or letters, it’ll put a smile on someone’s
face... whether it's you, your playing partner or the guy who's found it in the bushes.
Cost varies. A three-pack costs €15. Sole Irish distributor is www.breakingpar.ie
5. Hooked
Yes, unashamedly, I am plugging my book. And why not… no one
else is going to do it for me. A perfect Christmas gift for any golfer who
plays or wants to play golf in Ireland. I’ll even sign a copy for free!
Available in all good book shops… because bad book shops don’t deserve it, apparently.
Cost €15
will be ordering some dotz for sure Kevin. Thought your book would have been #1, I have read quite a bit and its up there with the best!!
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