Golf Gifts for Groomsmen

From LoveToKnow Weddings

Golf gifts for groomsmen are some of the most popular items young husbands-to-be give the men in the bridal party. According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), there are about 12.5 million serious golfers in the United States alone, and another 15 million occasional golfers in the U.S. It is likely that at least some of the men in every bridal party golf at least occasionally. Those who do not golf are likely to be asked by a co-worker or friend in the next year to join in the activity. There are many gifts for those who play the game, those who are thinking about golf, or those just beginning. With the popularity of this classic sport, a gift with a golf theme is almost always appreciated.

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Traditional Golf Gifts for Groomsmen

Traditionally, the groom pays for the groomsmen gifts. Although budgets vary, a typical range for all the groomsmen gifts in the bridal party runs between $300-$500. The number of men involved in the wedding will make a difference in how much the groom has available to spend on each man or what the overall budget is. Golf gifts for groomsmen can be frugal and useful for those on a budget, but there are also higher range items for those with a bigger budget. Traditional gifts include:

Golf money clips
Chocolate golf balls
Silver or gold-plated ball markers
Golf tees
Golf cuff links
Golf tie tacks
Golf club covers
Golf ball display case
A golf book such as Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die
Executive putting sets

**Average Cost of Gifts**
Gift	Cost
Money clip	$20
Ball markers	$7 each
Golf cuff links	$30
Driving range gift card	$50

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Unique Golf Gifts

One thing every couple wants is for their bridal party gifts to be memorable-—a lasting keepsake to thank those sharing their special day. Although golf is a classic sport, that doesn't mean gifts associated with the sport need to be boring. There are many unique and memorable golf gifts for groomsmen that will bring the men in your bridal party enjoyment.

Membership to a club or purchase of set number of holes of golf
- Search for a club near you
Driving range gift card
Incred-a-ball radio controlled golf ball
Framed prints about golf or an autographed picture of Tiger Woods or other favorite player
Swiss army golf tool
Computerized portable golf scorekeeper

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Personalized Golf Gifts

Whether the men in your group are all golfers or not, each will enjoy a personalized gift chosen especially for him. Gifts can be engraved with first and last initial, first name, or a personal message about what he means to the couple. Here are a few ideas:

Shadow box picture frame featuring the two of you playing golf
Golf coaster set
Golf letter opener
Golf flask with his initials
Golf ball monogrammer
Personalized wedding golf balls
Coupon good for a day of golf with the groom
Imprinted golf shirt
Monogrammed golf bag
Monogrammed golf club covers

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Other Gift Ideas for the Non-Golfer

Perhaps one of the men in the wedding party is not a golfer. There are still many golf-themed gifts he might enjoy.

Box of golf classic board game
Book
- Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life On and Off the Course
- The Complete Encyclopedia of Golf
- Where Golf is Great: The Finest Courses of Scotland and Ireland
- Harvey Pennick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teaching from a Lifetime in Golf
Small putting green
All expenses paid for a day of golf at local course, including golf clubs rental

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Golf Bachelor Party

Today's grooms enjoy a wide variety of events for the bachelor party. If the men in your group enjoy golf, a golfing bachelor party is fun. Call it the "last round" on invitations and get matching golf T-shirts with wedding clipart for all the men in the party. There are companies who will plan the party for you, including tee times. One such company can be found at Open Golf Tee Times.

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