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By GBB Staff Introduction  As the holiday season approaches, the quest for the perfect gift becomes an annual tradition for many. While the options are seemingly endless, one timeless and sophisticated choice stands out among the rest – golf clubs. Beyond the well-manicured greens and the meticulous swings, golf clubs represent more than just a sport; they embody a lifestyle of leisure, elegance, and camaraderie. In this article, we delve into the reasons why golf clubs make for an exceptional holiday gift, offering a blend of practicality, aesthetics, and the promise of unforgettable experiences. The Gift of Timeless Tradition: Golf...

By GBB Staff Introduction If you’ve shopped for new brand name golf clubs recently, you probably experienced a little sticker shock when you saw the total price for a full set of woods and irons. Like almost everything else, golf clubs have risen steadily in cost over the years and it’s not at all uncommon nowadays to end up paying more than $1,000 for the full complement of clubs, and a whole lot more than that for those intent on sticking with brands from the big-name manufacturers.Shopping “a la carte” for clubs has traditionally been the norm for golfers (i.e.,...

By GBB Staff Introduction The frozen greens and frost delays of winter – no thanks. You can keep the scorching sun and humidity of summer afternoons. Dormant grass and bumpy greens of spring – don’t love it. Fall is our favorite season for golf, and it has nothing to do with pumpkin spice lattes. Why do we love golf in the fall? We will explore the obvious reasons below, but there is something about the end of the golf season. Fall feels like your last chance for glory. Could this be the year you finally make a hole-in-one or break...

By GBB Staff Introduction Arnold Palmer’s only course design in San Diego, Aviara winds its way through the valleys overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon and when the flowers that grace its terrain are in full bloom, it can be a riot of color. Not everyone’s enthused by that. Some golf course purists seem to think that too many blooms detract from the toil and sweat of athletic endeavor. And don’t get them started on waterfalls… The answer to that is simple: this is California, folks. There will be prettiness; it will be vivid. Does that stop Aviara from being a fun...

By GBB Staff Introduction I know a female golfer whose first set of golf clubs was a hand-me-down collection given to her by her father. I’m sure his intentions were good, but there’s a good chance that this gesture may have actually had a detrimental effect on how her golf game initially developed. Why? Because clubs that are designed for men will rarely be suitable for women. Ladies clubs need to be shorter and lighter than men’s clubs, with higher lofts and more flexible shafts. These are the club characteristics that suit the profile of the typical lady’s golf swing...