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You could satisfy all three urges in Margaret River over a long weekend.
This is my world!
Budget is the critical factor.
My last golf related birthday present was a trip to Barnbugle Dunes (Tasmania) for the weekend with one of my mates...awesome.
So, depending on where you live, try to find out some of the "bucket list" golf course destinations there are not too far from you that he hasn't ever played at, and try to get him a game there.
Every State has golf courses which most blokes would love to play on, but can't afford or justify the expense to play on, or can't get on as a non-Member..maybe they can swing a game for him if they know he's a birthday boy, but it's a bit hard even then if they are a more exclusive Private Club.
Golf lessons are always good for the keen golfer, and if he's not a Member at a Golf Club, ask at the local driving ranges about a season pass or deal for practice balls for a year etc.
Most Pros do a lesson package deal (I used to do a buy 5, get the 6th free, etc); pay in advance and book as required after that.
Tickets to an upcoming golf event are always good - later in the year (soon, actually) the main Tour events start such as Aussie and State Opens, The Australian Masters, etc.
http://www.pga.org.au/australasia
http://www.pga.org.au/
Or; simply ask him what he wants - usually the latest and greatest "Driver" or "putter" are high on everyone's list. Latest top-end drivers are in the $500 range I think.
http://www.drummondgolf.com.au/golf-clubs/golf-drivers.html
Golf shoes are always wearing out; another option. All Proshops and golf shops have gift vouchers.
Industry plug - because I was a golf pro; I would ask that you try to direct the sales of equipment to the nearest Golf Course ProShop (not "high street" golf shop) - those blokes are doing it tough in retail now, and could do with an extra sale.
If you are in Melb, PM me and I will see if I can drum up a few complimentary games at a nice venue where I still have some influence.
Great tips, I was hoping you would post I realise this is your world.
Also, is there any sort of gadget that you can buy to perfect a swing, his been going on about this.
I like the lesson idea and perhaps a gift voucher, am in Perth.
Cheers
MTR
There are a few "bucket list" golf course around Perth that I'm sure Mr.MTR will know of..Also, is there any sort of gadget that you can buy to perfect a swing, his been going on about this.
I like the lesson idea and perhaps a gift voucher, am in Perth.
Cheers
MTR
If you come to Melb, I will take him down to St.Andrews Beach with me. Complimentary round of golf.Don't you need to go to Melb to check on construction or some other excuse? I bet Mr MTR would love to play at a Melbourne course then dinner at Vue de Monde
Don't you need to go to Melb to check on construction or some other excuse? I bet Mr MTR would love to play at a Melbourne course then dinner at Vue de Monde
If you come to Melb, I will take him down to St.Andrews Beach with me.
http://www.standrewsbeachgolf.com.au/
How's that for a pressie!
Maybe next year's pressie.Nice offer, but probably doing Melb later next year at this point.
Weekend at the Vines.
2 x 18 hole courses, plenty of surrounding wineries and eateries, close to home (Perth in general).
Alternatively I play at Joondalup a bit, pretty amazing course and an awesome day out.
Go Bali for a short trip down to Ubud, not a long flight from WA
Nice idea actually, never get enough of the place or the wine for that matter
That's interesting, Mr MTR has been playing at Joondalup as well, his trainer is a member there so invites him along now, said the same.
I like the Vines idea, but hang on, what do I do while he is golfing, that's one full day, any shopping around
It'll be a holiday you won't forget too easily lol.