60th Birthday Present

[RickM]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a little inspiration, this summer is my dad's 60th birthday and with golf being his big hobby I thought I'd get him something golf related.

I've looked in AG and Nevada Bobs, but with the frequency that new kit is brought out I'm not sure equipment is the way to go.

His birthday is in June, so I've got time to sort it out. Budget wise, I'm thinking hundreds rather than thousands.

Any ideas you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

R

 

[chris661]

St Andrews?

 

[golfdub]

electric trolley or maybe a night stay and a round at celtic manor resort ?

 

[Doh]

I would not buy any clubs for him, but how about getting him costume fitted for a Driver.

 

[Jdb2005]

I would go with an exclusive course , a course where he could look back and say I've played that course. St. Andrews would do it for me. Wouldn't buy any equipment wise, maybe a pair of shoes

 

[bigslice]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a little inspiration, this summer is my dad's 60th birthday and with golf being his big hobby I thought I'd get him something golf related.

I've looked in AG and Nevada Bobs, but with the frequency that new kit is brought out I'm not sure equipment is the way to go.

His birthday is in June, so I've got time to sort it out. Budget wise, I'm thinking hundreds rather than thousands.

Any ideas you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

R

custom fitted irons

 

[scratch]

St Andrews?

Good shout. Or a day out at any other open venue. Or the PGA at Wentworth is end of May, perhaps some sort of hospitality package for that?

 

[chrisd]

It was my 60th in December and 3 good lady has bought me flights to Scotland, 3 days at Gleneagles, a lesson followed by a round with the pro on the Ryder Cup course - guessed its £100's worth but might be wrong. I'm sure he'd enjoy that - go on splash the cash!

 

[FaldosJumper]

whatever you get you could buy him a cheap Sports Direct putter and say you've had this recommended... before unleashing your present

 

[Jdb2005]

whatever you get you could buy him a cheap Sports Direct putter and say you've had this recommended... before unleashing your present

Good idea, wait a hour tho before the unleash

 

[richart]

Take him to the US Open qualifying at Walton Heath, it's free. Than at the end of the day give him a green fee ticket for all 36 holes.

 

[drawboy]

I'd prefer something that lasts longer than 5 hours so even though a round somewhere nice is er, nice, I'd rather have something that lasted longer. How about a set of Galvin waterproofs? Reassuringly expensive and they will last. Flipping useful too.

 

[richart]

I'd prefer something that lasts longer than 5 hours so even though a round somewhere nice is er, nice, I'd rather have something that lasted longer. How about a set of Galvin waterproofs? Reassuringly expensive and they will last. Flipping useful too.

Memories of playing a great course last forever. Set of waterproofs last about three years.

 

[cookelad]

Special golf course for me, plenty of offers out there for weekends and long weekends!

 

[CMAC]

Hi All,

I'm looking for a little inspiration, this summer is my dad's 60th birthday and with golf being his big hobby I thought I'd get him something golf related.

I've looked in AG and Nevada Bobs, but with the frequency that new kit is brought out I'm not sure equipment is the way to go.

His birthday is in June, so I've got time to sort it out. Budget wise, I'm thinking hundreds rather than thousands.

Any ideas you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

R

idea of a budget would help?

A round- with Caddie - at a course he has always fancied would be my shout, budget determines everything though.

 

[DAVEYBOY]

Does he have a GPS device? Would make a great present :thup:

 

[fundy]

If his ticker is still in good shape then may be one of these in addition to a round at a top course

http://www.eyecandycaddies.com/caddy_girls.php

Personally would go the few nights stay at one of the top venues but wont appeal to everyone

 

[drawboy]

Memories of playing a great course last forever. Set of waterproofs last about three years.

Why me?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I wouldn't buy him clubs, certainly not from AG. I would go for a round(s) at a top ranked course. Those memories will last a lifetime. Equipment comes and goes