Gift ideas for club pro

doglover72 · November 25, 2015

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?

knock it close · November 25, 2015

Booze

skylargolf · November 25, 2015

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

PreppySlapCut · November 26, 2015

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

thecraw · November 26, 2015

A nice single malt.

pga43 · November 26, 2015

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

scottaz · November 26, 2015

Cash. That's the norm at my club.

FrostyPGA · November 26, 2015

[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.

doglover72 · November 27, 2015

[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 idea. Thanks for all the suggestions!

dbleag · November 27, 2015

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

Something to get him/her away from the members.

pga43 · November 27, 2015

[quote name='dbleag' timestamp='1448631796' post='12652074']
Tennis racquet, pool cue or shooting lessons at a gun club.

[u][b]Something to get him/her away[/b][/u] from the members.
[/quote]

A float trip to fly fish, ski lift tickets or a gift card to the shooting range all work for me!

Greg

scottaz · November 27, 2015

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.

Forged4ever · November 27, 2015

[quote name='knock it close' timestamp='1448504776' post='12647248']
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

Forged4ever · November 27, 2015

[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

theebdk · November 28, 2015

[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]

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!

PGA_AllTheWay · November 28, 2015

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.

Birdman813 · November 29, 2015

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!

dbleag · November 29, 2015

[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!!!!

avgjoe · November 29, 2015

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

PreppySlapCut · November 29, 2015

[quote name='PGA_AllTheWay' timestamp='1448716988' post='12655236']
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.

nitram · November 29, 2015

A gift certificate for a car detail.

FrostyPGA · November 30, 2015

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

nikegolfer1983 · December 2, 2015

A few extra days off

FrostyPGA · December 2, 2015

[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

liongolf_ike · December 3, 2015

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.