[homegirl]

Originally Posted by SHIBUMI

what is your budget for this gift? every gift giver has a budget
1,000, 5,000,10,000? first question to answer

do you know anything about golf???? second question
if not be careful whose advice you take, not neighbor Bob who shoots 100 for 18 holes

did he play golf or at golf??? third question
Find out what score he shot for 18 holes when he played. If it's 95 and over what you get wont matter he has no golf swing he is playing at golf and not playing golf. This is not a negative, he may just enjoy being out there and does not care about the score just having a good time, nothing wrong with that. And it will cost you less. As long as they are a bag full and shiny will do the trick.

If he shoots bogey golf or better than he is playing golf and concerned with improvement. This will cost you more.

If you really want to do it right and he is here for 4 or 5 days at Christmas, find a pro to teach him for 2 days. A solid 2 days, 6 hours per day. Pay the pro 500$. He is young even to handle and this one on one will produce dividends. Preferably the lessons are outside and not inside. Better feel for the real. Then have him get fitted, PGA Superstore can do this and he wont be limited to 1 club maker and he will have a semblance of a golf swing. Don't scrimp on the lessons. Once fitted he can choose the right clubhead for him. The fitter will do the rest.

Then he will be enjoying your gift for the rest of his life and will be ever grateful. PRICELESS and in 1 year he wont be looking for his next set of clubs. Maybe at least 5- 7 yers before the marketing of golf clubs can grab him.

One pro's opinion given your situation..........answering question 1 will determine the Road to follow.........and as a side benefit you won't worry about keeping him busy while he is here. PRICELESS

Thank you