As I watched the World Challenge Golf Tournament today and I realized how much I really missed playing golf. Only four and a half months to go then I am back on the links. I can hardly wait!
As each commercial played, I was struck by the number of gadgets, new clubs, bags, balls, etc, etc, etc for sale right before Christmas. For years my loving family would get me one or two unique things as a stocking-stuffers until finally I asked them to stop. I never used any of them. Regardless of the gadget it never produced the results it claimed.
Now, I am very specific on what I would like in my stocking. It seems boring to my family, but they have come to realize that I will actually use their loving gift.
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Having said all this, I have received several gifts that I truly love and use. The first is neoprene iron covers. I carry my clubs quite a bit and they cut down on the clanking noise of the club heads banging together. It does not seem like much, but it makes a significant difference to me. Additionally, I find I have less nicks on my irons by using these unique covers.
The second gift I really like is golf balls. I usually ask for a dozen Pro V1 golf balls. Again, not a thrilling gift for most, but I really like receiving a golf gift that I know I will use.
So, what about you? What gifts have your received that you would recommend to others as useful golf gifts at Christmas?
The Grateful Golfer 
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GPS Got to play today Dec 2 and 55 with showers in the Burgh. I know how you feel about not playing. Extremely grateful golfer today.
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vet4golfing51
GPS. I have never used one, but I have heard it helps with accurate distances. Playing today, I am happy for you! Thanks for sharing.
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The Grateful Golfer
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The big they do is keep your feet from slipping. I know when I staterd to play and wore sneakers, my feet slipped all the time. And I don’t think that was helping my swing.The greatest benefit I find is on the tee, but depending on where you’re standing in the fairway or the rough, having a firm grip of the ground can prove invaluable there as well. Particularly if you really have to swing hard to get out of trouble.Of course, if the shoes you’re wearing now are providing the traction you need and they’re not damaging the golf course (the greens in particular), then save the money and get yourself something else for Christmas.In the end, it’s all about getting solid footing. Other than that, there’s no real magic in the shoes the rest of the shot is up to you.Good luck!!
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Leonel
Thanks. Shoes are very important when playing. I agree that a strong foundation is important to a consistent golf swing.
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The Grateful Golfer
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