The holidays are upon us and it's time to
find
gifts for the golfers in your life. But where
do
you start?
We're here to help.
Introducing the amateurgolf.com 2013 Holiday
Gift Guide, a comprehensive listing of some of
the year's best equipment, apparel and golf
gear
sure to put a smile on the face of the golfer
on
your list this holiday season. Learn about
great
products and how they'll fit
your golfer's bag and game.
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APPAREL & OUTERWEAR:
ProQuip USA Lambswool Sweater:
Wearing the right outerwear is the key to
stretching your personal golf season as long
as
possible and ProQuip's new Lambswool
Sweater
might be the perfect apparel item for
determined
golfers in many locations Review | Buy
»
Maide Highland Pant: We want
functionality. And, perhaps above all else,
we
want to look good. The Highland model from
new
golf apparel company, Maide Golf, sure helps
us
get there. Review »
ProQuip Trophy Rain Suit: When it
comes to keeping you dry and comfortable,
ProQuip really knows their business! Review | Buy »
GOLF TRIPS & TOURNAMENTS (If
they've been VERY, very good):
Pine Needles-Mid Pines: Stay and play at the home of two fabulous Donald Ross courses. Review »
Bandon Dunes: See why we keep heading back for our annual Two-Man Links Championship! Website/Registration »
IBEROSTAR Team Championship Mexico: A two-man event held on two of the Cancun area’s finest tracks? Where do we sign up? More Info »
Bermuda: Mark Twain, who found inspiration on the islands of Bermuda famously said, “You can go to Heaven. I would rather stay in Bermuda.” Twain may not have been much of a golfer (remember he also said that golf was “a good walk spoiled”) but the golf in Bermuda is, in fact, heavenly. Review »
Before we move on to the next section, here's a caveat. Buying equipment for an avid golfer is tricky - we're peculiar beasts when it comes to picking new gear. But if you suspect they need something, try to listen and look for clues and be sure to buy from worldwidegolfshops.com, home of not only a stellar return policy but a 90 day playability guarantee as well. You can make the equipment decision risk free by going this route. So, with that in mind, here goes:
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DRIVERS AND WOODS
Titleist 913 Driver: One of the top- performing drivers on the PGA Tour this season can also help the golfer on your list. See the improvements in Titleist’s 2013 release. Review | Buy »
Callaway X Hot: Callaway sure used the right adjective to describe their first driver released in 2013. The face is hot on these drivers. Enough said. Review | Buy »
Ping G25: According to the Back9Network's Adam Fonseca, the PING G25 driver should be considered a major competitor to any other driver on the market. Review »
Callaway FT Optiforce: Lightweight and still powerful, it’s all about clubhead speed when striping with the FT Optiforce line from Callaway. Review | Buy »
Cleveland 588 Altitude: Another lightweight option among drivers released in 2013, the 588 Altitude is non-adjustable, and a solid choice for mid-handicappers. Review | Buy »
Nike VR_S Covert Driver: Nike made a splash with its signing of Rory McIlroy earlier this year but the Covert Driver lived up to the hype. The unique ‘cavity back’ driver is a good choice for most skill levels. Review | Buy »
TaylorMade SLDR: The TaylorMade SLDR driver has been tested at recent events on the PGA and European Tour, and player reaction has been positive. Review | Buy »
Titleist 913 Fairways & Hybrids: The 913 fairways and hybrids, like the 913 driver released late last year are a new --- and improved --- take on the successful 910 models released in 2010. Review | Buy »
Callaway X Hot Pro Fairway: Similar to the X Hot Driver, these babies are long and hot! Review | B uy »
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IRONS AND WEDGES
Titleist AP2 714 Irons: he latest
Titleist
AP2 714 irons retain their predecessor’s good
looks and “just right” head size preferred by
better players. But under the beautiful
chrome/satin combination finish lies a club
that
reflects third-generation technology. Review | Buy »
Titleist CB, MB 714 Irons: For the
better
players, there wasn’t much changed from the
previous iterations. Review | Buy »
Ping S55: Like the S56 irons that
they
replace in Ping's line, the new S55 irons are
designed for accomplished players who
prefer
a
small, blade-style head. Review
»
Nike Forged Pro Combo: The latest
version, best suited for mid- and lower-
handicap
players, arrived in stores Nov. 1 . Review | Buy »
TaylorMade SpeedBlade: Following
buzz
over the last 12 months surrounding
theRocketBladez Irons, R1 Driver and, most
recently, theSLDR Driver, TaylorMade
unveiled
its new SpeedBlade irons. Review | Buy »
Callaway Apex Irons: More
evidence
that Callaway is after the category of player,
which could be referred to as “purists
looking
for
a competitive edge”, comes this fall in the
form
of the new Apex forged irons. Review |
Buy
»
Titleist 712 Utility: For better
players,
this might be the best utility iron on the
market. Review |
Buy
»
Titleist TVDK Wedge: Talk about a
winning wedge, the TVDK was in the bag of
Adam Scott at the Masters, and Jason Dufner
at
the PGA.
B
uy
»
Callaway Mack Daddy 2: According
to
Roger Cleveland, all models offer relief in
the
heal, so that when you open the face the
leading edge isn't too high off the ground. Review | Buy »
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PUTTERS
Scotty Cameron Futura X Dual Balance Putter: Similar to the long version used by Adam Scott to win the 2013 Masters, this piece of technical wizardry provides maximum stability through the stroke and at impact from a high MOI, counterbalanced design. One of many models for anchored putters to be thinking about now in light of the 1/1/2016 rules change. Review
Odyssey Tank Putter: Moving
from
an
anchored putter? Odyssey has several choices
that should be looked into, including a putter
designed for Arm Lock (think Matt Kuchar) and
the new Odyssey Tank. Review | Buy »
Nike Method MOD: In February 2010, the Nike Method putters arrived in pro shops, and now the company is extending the putter family to include four Nike Method MOD putters Review | Buy »
SHAFTS & GRIPS:
True Temper XP Series: Featuring optimized trajectory in multiple super light- weight designs, the XP series is engineered to be the longest and most forgiving steel iron shafts in the game today. Review | Buy »
Lamkin i-Line: Color may be in, but comfort and performance are what really matter when you choose new grips for your golf clubs. Lamkin's new i-Line grips, made in partnership with IOMIC, offer all three characteristics. Review | Buy »
Lamkin Crossline ACE 3GEN: A true tacky and shock-absorbing grip, the ACE 3GEN are played by golfers of all levels. Review | Buy »
Project X PXv: The lightest shaft in golf, the PXv39 can no doubt withstand the rigors of super fast swing speeds.
Review | Buy »
GOLF BAGS:
Sun Mountain 3.5 Deluxe (AGC members- only edition): See the bag amateurgolf.com Player Staff Members are wearing and rep our movement today! Review | Buy »
Sun Mountain Micro-Push Cart: Micro- Cart’s small folded footprint and light weight make the cart easy to get in and out of a vehicle. Also, due to the patented four-wheel design, the cart has a low center of gravity which results in superior stability on the course. Review | Buy »
Jones Golf Bags: Jones Sports Company has brought back the Jones Golf Bag, which ruled as an industry staple in the 1970s, '80s and '90s and simplifies the game. Review | Buy »
STOCKING STUFFERS:
Titleist Free Golf Ball Personalization:
Titleist is offering free personalization on
every Titleist golf ball dozen through the end
of
the year – a joyous occasion for golfers and
holiday gift givers alike. Buy »
GolfSense 3D Swing Analyzer: You
won't believe the amount of information
GolfSense's new device and app can provide
for
just $129.99. Review »
True Temper Performance Fitting:
There’s absolutely no denying the professional
success of True Temper products and its
customization process. Schedule the golfer
on
your list for a shaft fitting and watch them
thank you all year.
Review | More Info »
CHAMP FLYteePRO: Launched at the
2013 PGA Show and named the 'Official Tee
of
Demo Day', the FLYteePRO --- an evolution
of
CHAMP's original FLYtee--- has been infused
with Kevlar® to allow for extra long life. Review
»
PlayKleen Towel: The PlayKleen
towel
is
without a doubt the best performing golf
towel
on the market today. The microfiber wonder
comes in some fun colors and designs and
rolls
up for easy wrapping. Review »
