Irish Golf Gifts

Playing at one of Ireland's 300 courses can be a golfer's dream. One way to keep those happy memories alive is to give a golfer a gift that blends both golf and Ireland. The Irish are proud of their courses and the country's golfing tradition, which makes it easy to find unusual gifts.

  1. Golf Accessories

    • A simple, affordable gift is an accessory for the golfer's bag. This can include golf balls, tees, club covers, or towels. The shamrock or the Irish flag are often found on golf accessories. Many attractive golfer's shirts available have green Irish themes or a symbol associated with Ireland.

    Golf Lessons

    • If the golfer is planning a trip to Ireland and has an itinerary, contact the course and arrange for a gift certificate for lessons or a round of golf. Of course, giving a golf vacation that includes a stay at a historic castle with a golf course is the ultimate gift. Some Irish courses that offer lessons have been designed by golfing legends. An example is The Marlbrook, a historic estate in County Tipperary. It features a new course designed by Padraig Harrington, one of Ireland's top golfers.

    Tournament Tickets

    • The Irish PGA Championship attracts the best Irish golfers in the country. The tournaments are held from April through October at courses throughout Ireland. Contact the tour's headquarters in Dundalk, County Louth, for information and tickets.

    Autographs

    • An autograph from a a famous Irish golfer makes an unusual keepsake. Where can you find an autographed photograph? Write to the golfer directly or contact a golf memorabilia collector. Auctions or stores that sell golf memorabilia are other sources.

    Photographs

    • A thoughtful gift is a photograph of the golfer's favorite course in Ireland or one taken of the person on the course. Another choice is a poster of a scenic golf locations. Enlarge and frame the photograph or poster, then sign it with a personal message.

    Books

    • Buy a book of photography that features Ireland's spectacular golf destinations. Look for one with an unusual angle, such as castle hotel courses, historic courses or those in a particular region of the country. Other book ideas include biographies, guides to golfing in Ireland and travel memoirs.