As The Masters rolls into its final day, and the first major golf championship for 2016 draws to a close, a good half of the U.S. grumbles under the sting of a late visit by the polar vortex.
However, undaunted by viciously unfair weather, golf lovers know that events at Augusta National mean warmer weather and a full season of golf awaits.
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Whether you know a mom, dad, grad or anyone else preparing for a spring and summer celebrated out on the links — or if you yourself are a golfer looking to pick up a treat for surviving winter — we collected a set of golf gifts that send you out for that first round with a smile.
There’s a deliberate selection here to offer a wide range of prices with these 10 possibilities — including essentials like golf clubs to flourishes like sunglasses. Pick what catches your eye and just get out there once that polar vortex gets shafted.
The Masters: Golf Gifts
As the final round of The Masters arrives, it's time for amateurs to get a little something special for their golf games.
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TaylorMade M2 Irons
TaylorMade never rests on its laurels, always marching out new equipment for the new season. The TaylorMade M2 Irons continue the march with a designed dedicated to higher trajectories and increased loft for more controlled shots.
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Antigua 2016 Golf Wear
Golf wear from Antigua might not have the same "household name" value as Adidas or Nike, but the clothing will match thread for thread with any company in the game. The 2016 line includes shirts to keep summer players cool and outerwear for golfers who want to get out there in April. Best of all, Antigua makes larger sizes for proper men.
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Arccos Driver
Arccos golf training aides use smart club extensions that send telemetry data to a free app aiding a golfer in analyzing and shaping a golf swing. The Arccos Driver focuses exclusively on the challenges of getting off the tee with a swing dedicated to the biggest club in the bag.
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Body Glove Sunglasses
Known primarily for making gear aimed at surfers, boaters and other water fans, the Body Glove line of sunglasses work well for other athletes — even golfers who genuinely want to stay away from anything wet.
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Loudmouth Golf Wear
Yes, golf is a quiet and dignified game. But that doesn't mean you can't have some fun and peacock a little. From shirts to pants to knickers, Loudmouth Golf specializes in wild patterns and aggressive colors to catch eyes on the links.
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Swing Caddie 2
There are plenty of shot trackers and range finders on the market, but Swing Caddie 2 looks and feels like the most serious technology you can find in such a device. It's a portable launch monitor that reads barometric pressure, carry distance, swing speed, ball speed and smash factor.
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Lamkin Special Edition Grips
A good golfer holds the club as if it were a baby bird. That ability relies on an effective, soft, dry grip like the colorful offerings coming frm Lamkin.
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Swiftwick Socks
For players who indudge in a more informal look while playing – allowing themselves to play golf in shorts – ankle socks from Swiftwick look great inside golf shoes. They also work to keep the foot dry and cool during play.
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Woodzees Sunglasses
If a golfer wants an earthier or more novel look to a playing ensemble, sunglasses from Woodzees offer the novelty of frames forged from the same trees players hits balls off of during any given round.
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Wingstop Smoke 9
Since some parts of the Northeast and the Midwest still have snow on the ground, making good golf impossible, the best its denizens can do is watch The Masters on TV. The folks at Wingstop ask you to consider eating a goodly amount of chicken — perhaps covered with new flavors like Smoke 9. I tried it, and there are worse ways to spend a Sunday.
