When selecting a gift for an avid golfer, it is important to realize that someone who golfs frequently and loves the sport likely already has all of the essential golf equipment and accessories. Therefore, many golfers would appreciate a novelty golf gift; something unusual or humorous that will add to the enjoyment of the game.

Decorative items in a golf theme make great novelty gifts, especially when they express some of the emotions involved in the game of golf. For example, you could select a miniature statue showing a frustrated golfer breaking a golf club for display on the golfer’s desk. If the golfer is serious about his game, choose a well-made pewter figurine depicting a golfer taking his tee shot.

Of course, there are many decorative display items available which showcase the history of golf.  Some of these show the humorous evolution of the golf club and could be considered novelty golf gifts. There are also many humorous books on golf and golf jokes that will be a big hit with the golfer on your gift list.

... remind the golfer of a great course he has played in the past.

Golf-themed desk accessories would be appreciated by the golf aficionado. Some desk accessories include a pen and pencil holder that is decorated with a golf club motif, a ball and tees clock, or a pen set in which the pens resemble golf clubs and the pen holder is a miniature golf bag. A more personal novelty golf gift would be a golf-themed picture frame in which you have placed a photograph of the golfer taking a tee shot. Each time this photo is viewed, it will remind the golfer of a great course he has played in the past.

Many golfers are fans of the greatest players in golf and would appreciate a set of Tiger Woods collectible cards. These cards are similar to baseball cards in that each card features one golfer including statistics and history.

Miniature tee shots could be taken while talking business on the telephone.

For the golfer who seems to be stuck in the office when, of course, he would rather be golfing, a desktop golf set would be ideal. Miniature tee shots could be taken while talking business on the telephone.

A great novelty golf gift for the golfer who seems to have everything, is a set of golf grips that feature his favorite NFL team logo, or head covers that feature a favorite sports team. More practical novelty gifts include pocket ball cleaners, and personalized golf tees. Tees can be personalized with the name of the golfer, or you can simply purchase decorative tees in the groovy 1960’s style, for example.

A great novelty gift for stowing these essentials is the tee bag.

When a golfer is making his tee shot, he doesn’t want to have to worry about where his keys and cell phone are located. A great novelty gift for stowing these essentials is the tee bag. These come in all sorts of colors and styles and each bag has a drawstring closure that can be tied onto the golf bag. These are great for storing keys, cell phone and cash.

Most golfers also enjoy the outdoors and would appreciate a novelty gift to be used in the garden. There are many garden friendly golf-themed gifts such as a bird house designed to look like a golf club house, or a whirly-gig featuring a golfer making a tee shot.

... golf balls engraved with the name of a special tournament ...

For a sentimental golfer, you could give golf balls engraved with the name of a special tournament or even a wedding or anniversary date. Other personalized items that could be given as novelty golf gifts are pens with the name of a golf course, a tie clip, or golf-themed jewelry.

Practical accessories that are also fun would be welcomed by most golfers. Why not give an umbrella, drink cooler, or golf towel with a fun golf theme or picture. A golf bag clock, score card holder or golf shoe bag are popular picks for golfers.

A golf improvement video or book will please even the most experienced golfers because learning about golf is an ongoing process. A golf swing laser trainer is a bit more expensive than most novelty golf gifts, but is a unique gift most golfers would love to have.

Another way for the golfer to practice golfing skills at home is the USB Golf Putt Returner. This amazing gadget plugs directly into the computer’s USB drive and is a miniature golf green. Simply take a tee shot with the little putter, and hopefully make a hole in one! Once the ball goes into the hole, it is sent right back out to set up for another shot. This is sure to keep the golfer and his coworkers entertained.

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