It’s that time again and the Holidays will be upon us before we turn around. All of us at Arizona Golfer hope these recommended “Holiday Gift Ideas” will help make your shopping life a little easier this season.

For the ultimate ‘on the course’ golf gift, consider a membership, pass or gift certificate from the following courses. If you have an avid golfer on your hands, what better to give than all the golf they could wish to experience. A quick call or website visit gets your purchase on the way via email or mail. Golf cards and certificates are available at the following recommended courses, plus they give your golfer access to affiliated courses: Whirlwind Golf Club-www.whirlwindgolf.com or 480.490.1500; Longbow Golf Club-www.longbowgolf.com or 480.807.5400.; ASU Karsten-www.asukarsten.com or 480.921.8070.; Poston Butte Golf Club-www.postonbuttegc.com or 520.723.1880; Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia-www.trilogygolfclub.com or 623.328.5100; Eagle Mountain Golf Club-www.eaglemtn.com or 480.816.1234; Palm Valley Golf Club–www.palmvalleygolf.com or 623.935.2500 and McDowell Mountain Golf Club-www.mcdowellmountaingc.com or 480.502.8200; Raven Golf Club-Phoenix-www.ravenPHX.com or 602.243.3636; Raven Golf Club at Verrado – www.ravenatverrado.com or 623.388.3000. These championship courses are sure to please any golfer on your list and are highly recommended by Arizona Golfer.

An excellent gift, especially with our high season upon us, is one of the golf passes that Arizona Golfer recommends. These offer great discounts and opportunities to play exceptional courses throughout Arizona, as well as Nevada, California, New Mexico, and more. Check out the passes offered by OB Sports with Eagle Mountain, Longbow, McDowell Mountain, Raven-Phoenix, ASU Karsten and Palm Valley; or the Troon Card offered at all Troon courses, Poston Butte, Whirlwind, and Ak-Chin Southern Dunes to name a few. Of course, the SWSPGA Golf Pass for only $129 gives you discounts at more than 60 courses throughout the state and you can book your tee times at theteetimestore.com.

Give a true gift for the love of the game and help your favorite golfer with a series of lessons to hone their game. Lesson series certificates from our finest PGA professionals are available at all the above listed courses and at great holiday pricing this year. Or, give them a series of lessons from one of our professional columnists: John Stahlschmidt, Greg Ellis, Mark Oswald, Scott Sackett, Jeff Fisher, Kim Anders and Tom Velarde. Their contact information is at the end of their column, each month in Arizona Golfer.

Equipment for your favorite golfer? Ask the nearest pro shop at your favorite golf course about gift certificates along with swing analysis for their best fit. They always have wonderful values along with a great selection of golf equipment, and nooo they are not more expensive and you have the bonus of being fitted properly by a professional.

Golf balls are always great stocking stuffers. This year, give them four dozen for the same price as a dozen. In the East Valley and shipping to any location, Sunshine Golf is available with awesome wholesale prices on balls as well as bags, golf shoes and other golf accessories and equipment. Call 480.671.9021 or visit www.fore-used-golfballs.com.

Make your holiday shopping truly easy by going to www.obsportsgolfvacations.com or call 866.435.4066. OB Sports Golf Vacations specialists do all the planning for you and customize the perfect getaway. Troon Vacations ensure you an excellent venue nationally and internationally, as well, visit troongolfvacations.com.

We hope these ideas make your shopping easier this year. And, from all of us at Arizona Golfer to all of you…We Wish You a Wonderful Holiday Season!