Edible Golf Gifts

When considering edible gifts for a golfer, you should first decide whether you want the gift to have a functioning purpose or if you simply wish the gift be a novelty item that mirrors an object used in golf. Several gifts exist for both and are priced to fit many budgets.

  1. Trail Mix

    • Trail mix is an item with a functioning purpose to most golfers. High in protein, it can help a golfer keep his or her energy up for extended periods of time, as some rounds of golf can last five hours or more. A variety of trail mix is available with varying degrees of healthiness, but be warned that most use peanuts or peanut oil, so make sure the golfer in question doesn't have an allergy.

    Chocolate Golf Balls

    • Chocolate golf balls are a novelty item that will stay in style as long as the game is popular. They work well as birthday or Christmas gifts that can be enjoyed at any time. Most chocolate gifts are high in sugar, but organic cocoa such as carob can also be molded into the shape of a golf ball. They may not have a functioning purpose to a golfer but they are a thoughtful way of expressing someone's love for the game.

    Energy Drinks

    • An energy drink that can have a functioning purpose for a golfer would be an electrolyte and water mix that is not high in sugar. Golfers need to stay hydrated, and the addition of electrolyte is a healthy way to keep your energy up. Drinks high in sugar or other energy drinks which contain guanine or caffeine would not be advised, as they can lead to jittery hands and further dehydration.

    Arnold Palmer

    • Arnold Palmer made famous a drink that is half lemonade and half unsweetened ice tea. Called "Arnold Palmers," these drinks work both on and off a golf course. The brand of Arnold Palmer released a beverage modeled after the golfer's drink, which is available in cans or plastic bottles. They can serve as both a novelty and functioning gift to any golfer.