Hey guys, I'm looking to pick up some small gifts for my club pros, to hand over over the holidays, but buying now during Black Friday sales. Any ideas?

Booze

^^^ What he said, or gift cards. I wouldn't recommend anything golf related.

If they're drinkers, a nice bottle of whisky/scotch/wine, if not, Starbucks gift cards are basically cash in the golf industry.

A nice single malt.

As a PGA member who was the Head Professional at a couple of clubs, don't go the booze route. Even if he/she drinks. Gift cards to a really nice restaurant that will cover dinner and drinks for two is way better choice.


Greg

Cash. That's the norm at my club.

[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1448560190' post='12649354']Gift cards to a really nice restaurant that will cover dinner and drinks for two is way better choice.

Greg[/quote]

I second this one. As Golf Professionals we work a ton of hours (not whining, just a fact) at the expense of our spouses. It is a very cool gesture to ask your pro if he/she and their spouse have a favorite or special restaurant and get them a gift card.
Personally, this is great because it includes and acknowledges their spouse and makes them feel important as well.

If they are not married or you don't want to spend that much then go with a Starbucks card.

We appreciate any gesture.

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[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1448560190' post='12649354']Gift cards to a really nice restaurant that will cover dinner and drinks for two is way better choice.

Greg[/quote]

I second this one. As Golf Professionals we work a ton of hours (not whining, just a fact) at the expense of our spouses. It is a very cool gesture to ask your pro if he/she and their spouse have a favorite or special restaurant and get them a gift card.
Personally, this is great because it includes and acknowledges their spouse and makes them feel important as well.

If they are not married or you don't want to spend that much then go with a Starbucks card.

We appreciate any gesture.
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Great idea. Thanks for all the suggestions!

Tennis racquet, pool cue or shooting lessons at a gun club.

Something to get him/her away from the members.

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Tennis racquet, pool cue or shooting lessons at a gun club.

[u][b]Something to get him/her away[/b][/u] from the members.
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A float trip to fly fish, ski lift tickets or a gift card to the shooting range all work for me!


Greg

You could always set up a block of lessons and tip well on top of it, you both win.

I always take into account how much I did in the shop that year. Did I buy a lot, get lessons.

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Booze
[/quote]BINGO!!!!

I bought mine a couple bottles of his favorite wine and my teacher a bottle of his favorite scotch and a box of his favorite cigars.

I forgot, but Greg had a great idea, a gift certificate to a nice restaurant in town. I've done that on my Pro's BDay so I basically save his wife from spending HIS $$$ to take HIM out for HIS BDay, lmao.

Fairways & Greens My Friend,
Richard

[quote name='FrostyPGA' timestamp='1448592935' post='12651192']
[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1448560190' post='12649354']Gift cards to a really nice restaurant that will cover dinner and drinks for two is way better choice.

Greg[/quote]

I second this one. As Golf Professionals we work a ton of hours (not whining, just a fact) at the expense of our spouses. It is a very cool gesture to ask your pro if he/she and their spouse have a favorite or special restaurant and get them a gift card.
Personally, this is great because it includes and acknowledges their spouse and makes them feel important as well.

If they are not married or you don't want to spend that much then go with a Starbucks card.

We appreciate any gesture.
[/quote]Hell Bro, I'd send ya a Starbucks card just for your posts on the board, lol-

PM your address and your next few lattes are on me

May You and Yours have a Blessed Holiday Season!!

Fairways & Greens 4ever My Friend,
Richard

[quote name='FrostyPGA' timestamp='1448592935' post='12651192']
[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1448560190' post='12649354']Gift cards to a really nice restaurant that will cover dinner and drinks for two is way better choice.

Greg[/quote]

I second this one. As Golf Professionals we work a ton of hours (not whining, just a fact) at the expense of our spouses. It is a very cool gesture to ask your pro if he/she and their spouse have a favorite or special restaurant and get them a gift card.
Personally, this is great because it includes and acknowledges their spouse and makes them feel important as well.

If they are not married or you don't want to spend that much then go with a Starbucks card.

We appreciate any gesture.
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Great suggestion. But rather than ask about a fav. restaurant, you could try the opentable gift card. There are over 3,500 restaurants and no fees. I am using a card I got at the Chart House next month!

I will be the first to tell you that whatever you decide to give, will definitely make their day. You would be surprised how much it means to us for a member to go that extra mile.

We will appreciate anything. But take a minute and think about what you are wanting to give and to who. My HP is a drinker, any bottle is good for him. Me on the other hand, I have 10 bottles at my house that I will never open and probably re-gift (sorry). A gift card to a nice restaurant puts a huge smile on the face of my wife!

[quote name='Birdman813' timestamp='1448802640' post='12658604']
We will appreciate anything. But take a minute and think about what you are wanting to give and to who. My HP is a drinker, any bottle is good for him. Me on the other hand, I have 10 bottles at my house that I will never open and probably re-gift (sorry). A gift card to a nice restaurant puts a huge smile on the face of my wife!
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If you're not a drinker, booze makes a great gift for re-gifting!!!!

how about this- free babysitting for the night(s) out to use restaurant gc recd from other members... lol

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I will be the first to tell you that whatever you decide to give, will definitely make their day. You would be surprised how much it means to us for a member to go that extra mile.
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And it doesn't take much. Means a lot when members think about us that way.

A gift certificate for a car detail.

This is my favorite sting ever!! -PGA Club Pro

A few extra days off

[quote name='nikegolfer1983' timestamp='1449092149' post='12672862']A few extra days off[/quote]

Yes, but we just call them days off. There is nothing "extra" about them

Anything you can do for us as stated before goes a long way. Just knowing that we are actually a face and person rather than just "the help" is big. No matter if it is booze, gift card, cash, etc, it all means a lot. Thank you for caring for your PGA Professionals.