Top 10 Gifts for a Golfer's Office

1. Framed Golf Photographs or Art

Golf lends itself to great photography. Think dew-covered golf courses at dawn, or a panaroma of a hole at a dramatic course such as Pebble Beach. And there is more golf art - paintings, primarily - out there than you might think. You can see a small sample by clicking the "compare prices" button. For many more ideas, search the web for "golf poster," "golf photographs," or "golf art." Some pro shops carry framed photos, too. Edwin Watts stores usually have a good selection.

2. Antique Golf Equipment

Antique golf clubs and balls can be very expensive, if you are seeking a particularly rare item. But many golf balls from the 1890s to the 1930s can be had for good deals. And hickory-shafted golf clubs can be found without breaking the bank. Also, replicas make nice display items for much less expense. The "review" link takes you to an article by About.com Antiques Guide Pamela Wiggins that is a good introduction to golf antiques.

3. Pro Golf Memorabilia

Memorabilia includes autographed photos of stars from the past; programs from long-ago major championships; or even, if you're ambitious, clubs used by a superstar of yesteryear. Browse through the Golf listings in the Sports Memorabilia category at ebay.com to get a sense of what's out there. You might stumble across a fantastic deal.

4. Golf Ball Display Case

Golf ball display cases, or shelves, hold anywhere from a dozen to 100 golf balls. They might be logo balls collected from golf courses visited, or any ball that has special significance. Most of them are built to be wall-mounted. You can also find display cases or plaques built to hold just a single ball - one used to record a hole-in-one.

5. Putting Mat

It might be best if the person receiving this gift has the boss' office. Any businessperson who can get away with using a putting mat in his or her office is lucky, indeed. But we've known many office workers who keep a putter in their office; this is the logical next step.

6. Scorecard Display

A scorecard display is similar to the golf ball display: it allows scorecards of special significance to be displayed in a formal manner. Sometimes that means a nice frame to be wall-mounted; other times it means a wooden display or a plaque. Do a web search for "golf scorecard display," "golf scorecard plaque," or "golf scorecard frame" to find ideas.

7. Golf Calendar

We're thinking specifically of those desk calendars that come with a something-a-day. You know: joke a day, tip a day, quote a day. If you just need a stocking stuffer, or if you're in an office gift exchange, a golf desk calendar is something cheap that might actually be used.

8. Desk Knick-Knacks

"Knick-knacks" covers quite a bit of ground, eh? What we're talking about are things such as business card holders, pen sets and so on: the little accessories found on a businessperson's desk. Many of these things are easily found with a golf theme. Just visit your local mega-pro shop (Edwin Watts, Golfsmith, etc.), or search online golf shops or Amazon. Many of them are cheap and small, making good stocking stuffers.

9. Golf Ties

Do you really want to get someone a tie? If so, why not make it a tie with a golf theme? Businessmen need ties, after all. Some of them look better than you'd think, while others, well, look exactly like what you'd think. Our "compare prices" button will show you a few examples, but golf ties are pretty easy to find at major menswear stores or major golf shops.

10. Coffee-Table Book

Coffee-table books about golf usually focus on golf courses, great golfers from the past, or golf antiques, with big, glossy photos being the main draw. If the person you are shopping for has books displayed in his or her office, and loves golf, then a golf coffee-table book might be a good choice. The "compare prices" button will show you nearly 2,000 golf books through which you can browse to find the good stuff.