Best Books About Golf

Best Books About Golf

Best Books About Golf

If you appreciate the game of golf, you will love these famous books about golf! Read them while you’re relaxing at our South Florida golf club, or gift it to the best golfer you know.

Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons: The Modern Fundaments of Golf
By: Ben Hogan with Herbert Warren Wind and Anthony Ravielli

Summary: Ben Hogan was one of the greatest golf players in the history of golf. Hogan firmly believe that any golfer who has good coordination can learn to break 80. Hogan reveals in the book the proper techniques you can apply, and a step-by-step and stroke-by-stroke guide.

Our South Florida golf club recommend this book to the golfer who wishes to step up his game and read an insightful book from one of the masters himself.

Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book – 20th Anniversary Edition
By: Harvey Penick with Bud Shrake

Summary: The Little Red Book 20th Anniversary Edition features images from the Penick archive, and is always known as the little red book Penick carried with him. Inspiration and wisdom fill the pages of Penick who loved playing the game as much as he did teaching it.

This book is perfect for fans and beginners who wish to know more about the game of golf and to get an inside look at inspirational words by Penick.

Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect
By:
Robert J. Rotella with Bob Cullen

Summary: Insightful stories and how to get your head in the game, Dr. Rotella created a mindful book to follow a competition to mental preparation.

This is the perfect book about golf to give to a golfer who focuses too much on the competition and doesn’t have fun doing it. Steps and confidence techniques can be found inside the book, giving the golfers a chance to see how to mentally prepare themselves and tackle the sport.

These books are the perfect edition for any golfer, but you can also find the perfect gift at our golf pro shop at Deer Creek Golf Club.

Unique, Fun, Interesting Golf Gifts for Father’s Day 2018

Unique, Fun, Interesting Golf Gifts for Father’s Day 2018

Unique, Fun, Interesting Golf Gifts for Father’s Day 2018

Deer Creek Golf Club is here to discuss gifts for the dad who golfs, for the father who loves an early morning round, for the man who knows that golf is the perfect way to ruin a good walk.

Golf Crate Logo

Gift: The Golfer’s Crate

Price: $99

Where: Order from ManCrates.com

Description: Man Crates delivers a treasure chest filled with some of the best themed products straight to your door. The Golfer’s Crate is a Man Crate filled with golf theme greatness. The box includes a Chuck Rodent golf club cover, DivPro 6-in-1 tool, golf towel, soft longs, bag of golf tees, sunflower seeds, an Arnold Palmer, and a Caddyshack instructional DVD.

For the Dad Who: Has everything. Man Crates make the perfect golf gifts for Father’s Day if you just aren’t sure what dad wants. There’s no way he won’t like a few items in this box.

Customized Golf Tees

Gift: Customized Tees

Price: $15 for 100 (approx)

Where: Anywhere online (Dick’s Sporting Goods)

Description: Perhaps one of the more thoughtful golf gifts for Father’s Day, customized tees can be hilarious, practical, and thoughtful. For the dad who runs his own business, you can customize golf tees to display his website name. For the dad with a persona, you can customize the golf tees to say something funny or goofy. Some examples include: “See Ya”, “Putter Face”, “Weapons of Grass Destruction”, “Sultan of Swing”.

For the Dad Who: Who has his own business or persona.

Deer Creek Golf Club - Golfing With Dad

Gift: Golf With Dad on Father’s Day

Price: $60 – $200

Where: Anywhere Golf

Description: Golf gifts for Father’s Day don’t have to be physical. Though paying for a round can be expensive, the memories can last forever. There are lots of great golf courses in Florida that have lower rates through June. It’s a great gift for you and for the old man.

Whatever you do, don’t let him win; give the old man a challenge.

For the Dad Who: Would rather have an experience or one-on-one time.

Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers

Gift: Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers

Price: $25

Where: Uncommon Goods, Amazon

Description: Whiskey chillers shaped as golf balls. These chillers are made of non-porous soapstone, so they retain the cold longer. These are a gentleman’s selection as one of the classiest golf gifts for Father’s Day.

For the Dad Who: likes to golf when he drinks, and not the other way around.

Golf bags

Gift: A New Golf Bags

Price: $99

Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon

Description: The reason a new bag is the ideal Father’s Day golf gift is because most dads need a new golf bag. They aren’t as expensive as you might think. A new golf bag will always be appreciated, and almost guaranteed to blow dads new pair of golf socks off because of the size! (socks not included)

For the Dad Who: Needs a new bag, desperately.

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Golfers

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Golfers

Last Minute Gift Ideas for Golfers

Oh, it’s that time of year already and you’re probably rushing out to find the best gift for your favorite golfer before it’s too late. These gifts can be rush ordered online. And If you don’t find anything on our list, visit the Deer Creek Golf Pro Shop and we can help you narrow down your search for the perfect golf gift. If you think we forgot something on our list of gifts for golfers, let us know in the comments!

  • A Custom Marker

Nothing says I like you a whole bunch like a custom gift. Show how much thought you put into this golf gift with a custom marker.

And it’s easy, you can find custom markers at poker websites and order them for much less than you would from an online golfer retail sore.

Custom Markers

  • A Putting Mat

How about a putting matt for at home putting practice? Browse affordable golf mats and golf accessories at Aliexpress.

If you have the space in your home or garage, then putting mats are great gifts for golfers.

Aliexpress

  • Subscription to Swinger Box

Swinger Box is a monthly subscription that sends a mystery package to the subscriber filled with all kinds of neat gifts for golfers. It’s the gift that keeps giving all year long! Each month, the subscription cost per box will be charged to your card, and each subscription lasts one year, but you can cancel at any time.

Swinger Box

  • Titleist Golf Balls

All golfers need golf balls, so this gift is guaranteed to make an impression. Titleist are considered the best of the best and you can even put custom designs on the balls.

Sure, there are lots of other golf ball brands out there and you don’t have to choose the Titleist brand, however, these balls have a reputation for excellence and they will impress the golfer in your life.

Titleist Balls

  • New Golf Grips

Golfers need new grips for their clubs more than they care to admit. The truth is that buying new golf grips is a time consuming, hassle. Ask any golfer and they will relate regripping golf clubs with a tire rotation. Not fun, but necessary.

You can visit your local golf pro shop and ask for prices to re-grip. Bring a picture of the clubs and the grips to help the golf pro decide what kind of grips you need.

 

How to Find the Best Holiday Gifts for Golfers

How to Find the Best Holiday Gifts for Golfers

What should you buy the golfer in your life this holiday season? If you know next to nothing about golf, but you want to impress that special golf fanatic in your life, whether it be your significant other or your boss, Deer Creek Golf Club’s Pro Golf Store can teach you how to find the best holiday gifts for golfers.

Step 1 – Reconnaissance

Put your spy cap on and be ready to snap a couple pictures. Scout out where the golfer keeps his or her golf equipment: bag, clubs, shoes and shirts, etc. Snap pics of everything you can and make a catalogue of everything you have found because you can use all of this information to take to your pro golf store so they can help you find the best gifts for golfers based on what the golfer already has and is missing.

Step 2 – Advice

Head over to your local golf pro shop, show them your photos, and ask for recommendations. Give more details about the golfer, age, height, golfing ability (if you know), and they can help you choose the perfect gift.

Step 3 – Shop Around

Don’t just settle for what an associate in the golf pro store recommends and has on the shelves as specials. Make a list of all the holiday gifts for golfers that you have been recommended and then ask a friend; bonus points if you can speak to a golfing buddy. Golfing equipment can be very expensive, so before you spend a fortune, make sure that you are getting your special golfer exactly what they need and want.

Step 4 – Reap the Rewards

After following all of the above, congratulations, you have bought a gift that your golfer will remember forever!

Need more golfing advice? Head on over to Deer Creek Golf Club in Deerfield Beach for everything you need to know about golfing in South Florida; events, tips, tricks, things to do, times to play, strategy and more! 

Golf Pro Shop Must Haves

Golf Pro Shop Must Haves

There is nothing like walking into a well-kept and fully stocked golf pro shop first thing in the morning, right before tee time. Simply nothing like it. If you happen to find yourself in the golf pro shop in Deerfield Beach, that is the one at the Deer Creek Golf Club, we are here to tell you what golf pro shop must haves you need to pick up.  

Did we mention that the Deer Creek Golf Pro Shop is open to all? No membership is required to shop here and talk to our professionals. 

When you pull your car up to the Deer Creek Golf Club valet, you will notice the golf pro shop is front and center. Our professional golfing staff knows how it can ruin your day if you forget to pack one item in your golf bag. So for any last-minute purchases or new golf players, here are a few of our choices for golf pro shop must haves: 

When You Arrive at Deer Creek 

Arrive early before tee off? Grab a bucket of golf balls for $6.00 (roughly 35 balls), or two buckets for $9.00. Use this time to get a few practice swings in and shake off the rust before the round. You can also pick up a sleeve of golf balls that are the cheapest of any other golf pro shop in Deerfield Beach.  

Ask one of our pros about golf club fittings if you are new to the game, need to rent some clubs, or are simply in the market for new clubs. 

Finally, be sure to get a handful of free golf ball tees, the most often forgotten golf pro shop must-have.  

On the Back Nine 

Stop back in for a cool drink and maybe a quick bite to eat at the snack bar before you head out onto the course again.  

After the Round 

Did you lose any balls in the rough? Before you leave, stock back up on golf balls and tees, and be sure to check out our selection of professional golf attire.  

A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Golfers

A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Golfers

Deer Creek Golf Club knows that many of our loved ones are waiting to hear that one special, four letter word and it’s not love – it’s golf. This year for Valentine’s Day, get your significant other what they really want from their Boca Raton public golf course pro shop. Are you not sure what you should get the golfer in your life? The golf professionals at South Florida championship golf course, Deer Creek, suggest the following Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are sure to make any golfer Valentine swoon.

1. An embroidered golf polo shirt from their favorite public golf course in Boca Raton, Florida. Visit the Deer Creek Pro Shop and pick up an embroidered polo for your significant other to rock on the greens.

2. Golf Lessons. Every golfer could use some lessons, no matter how many years of experience they have under their belt. Golf is a sport where a player can always improve.

3. Membership or a round of golf at their favorite South Florida golf course. Purchasing your loved one a membership or a round of golf is a great gift for Valentine’s Day, and it will give them no excuse not to hit the green.

4. Gift certificate to their favorite golf club. Buying your love a Deer Creek golf certificate will give them the freedom to choose where they spend that money. They can choose to buy a round of golf with a friend, some happy hour drinks at the Deer Creek Grille, or on some new gear from the Pro Shop.

5. A night out at Deer Creek Golf Club for the Valentine’s Day buffet. The Deer Creek Valentine’s Day buffet is a great way to spend Valentine’s Day with your loved one. Take in the beautiful views of the rolling greens and landscaping while enjoying savory cuisine from our top chef.