I demo'd and would like to get a set of G10s, and though the girlfriend has given her OK (not that I need it, but you know, I kind of do need it) I feel like getting her something would help keep smiles all around. What have some of you guys done to keep the wife/GF happy when you buy new clubs, go on a golf trip with the guys (also coming up this fall), etc.?

By the way, she wants a picnic table and/or swing in her backyard near a little flower garden we planted. Would that suffice? Somehow I don't think treated wood furniture would have the desired effect.

Nothing. I buy what I want, when I want it. She does the same with whatever money she can save up from her allowance....AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You get a golf trip. Maybe she gets a weekend spa package?

How about her own set of G10's?

I was thinking spa treatment as well. Is she a live-in girlfriend? Sounds like she carries the clout of a wife already. Good luck with that.

As a married man, I've found that high end shoes carry a lot of power as well.

"Baby, I accidentally bought a new driver, but here's some Prada pumps to equal things out"

Works every time. Fancy purses work well too.

If you are handy about the 2 of u build the table and swing together in a weekend?

If ur not that handy surprise her and get it done when shes not there and personalize it. Maybe get a bench swing and inscribe "here swings the most beautiful woman" or something

I think if u can surprise her with the new backyard and do it right you will be fine

I'd buy her a nice Ping G10 driver...

The cost of golf and golf equipment is so much higher than the sticker price when you have a woman in your life. I have to give my girlfriend money every damn time I want to disappear for the day with the guys and go play. ::sigh::

Get married, wait 10 years, and you'll have all the free time and disposable income you want.

I second the building your gf a picnic table. At least that way she gets to decide whether she wants to stain it a certain color, paint it, leave it natural, etc etc. That and you built it yourself. You put your hands and sweat into that thing, not your wallet.

I just checked out the price for a new set of G10's on line... .You looking at spending over $900.00. I'm not sure what kind of girl she is but if she's anything like my wife of 20 years simply click on the link below.


http://www.tiffany.com/

could she really tell the diff between your old and new sticks?


just get the G10's and don't mention it to her

Just put lead tape over the backs. She'll never notice.

do not negotiate with terrorists...um, i mean girlfriends. i always get those two confused.

Tiffany's always works....

You'll know best what she likes, I always go with something she wants but wouldn't get herself.

For those that say grow a set.......good luck with that attidude down the road.
If you want a woman that is worth it...that attitude just doesn't hold up.

Don't think........she told you what she wants, your job is to be a hero & go get it.

after you get her....


tell her....




make sure it's a dyson. and while you're at it...you may as well throw in a rabbit. she'll need it.



seriously....buy her a picnic table. from pottery barn.

How about an engagement ring? That way, you'll have a reason to ask her if you're allowed spend your own money.

Wow...if you go into the golf ho'ing biz with makeup gifts in mind you'll be broke in no time!

You should buy her something because you want to not because you have to. It seems kind of silly to spend more money just because you want something. I bought a 50" TV in January and I didn't have to buy my wife something. She just got a new 907D2 last month and I didn't get anything. To me it ruins getting a gift when you get it to "balance things out". Let it go for a while and then surprise her with something. I took some old clubs to the swap shop this week and traded them in for a new bag for her. She was as happy about getting a surprise gift as she was with the bag itself.

I agree with the people telling you about "our" money before you get married too. Keep that crap seperated until you are married.

Thanks for the tips. You guys are funny and a little predictable. I saw a nice swing yesterday that's not too pricey. She's been wanting for one for a while, so I plan to pick it up tomorrow morning and customize with some little snack trays and cupholders.

By the way, she would know if I got a new set of irons. I bought a dozen golf balls from Golf Galaxy during a special, and it took her exactly 3 seconds to notice them in my truck the other day. She's trying to learn to play, took a clinic and bought herself a TM Burner driver, and I bought her a entry-level set of clubs and bag for Mother's Day.

Just out of curiosity, what was her "balance gift" after she bought herself that Burner?

A nice swing?? Yeah I would like to buy one of those like Ben Hogan's. I am having a hard time staying on plane with the driver.

Why hasn't this tard been banned yet?

To the OP: You probably shouldn't have mentioned you were looking at new clubs... just buy them anyway and don't tell a soul.

Edit: Ouch. She bought herself a TM Burner... all's fair, right?

I didn't get anything. I actually felt kind of guilty, because she wouldn't have bought it if she didn't want to play golf with me, but I left it between her and the sales kid. Several of the things I've bought her have been so she could do some of the things I like to do. For instance, I have a motorcycle, so I got her a new helmet for her birthday -- probably not what most women are hoping for. So I don't mind buying her a swing, which she's wanted for a while.

On the other hand, maybe she would like a bench vise and reshafting kit. j/k

Thanks again for all the comments. I'm already saving up for her spa visit during my golf trip this fall.

As for "growing a pair," I know what you mean, but it's nice having a pretty woman holding on tight on the back of your sportbike, so I'm trying to stay in good graces.

Tiffany jewelery..

I always tell my wife if she doesn't like it she can leave. When she makes 6 figures like me, she can buy stuff like me. Yep - that's how I roll.

The Golden Rule: He who makes the gold, makes the rules.

I never thought about this with my exs. Maybe that's why they're exs and it didn't work out. I'd spend money on clubs all the time and rarely buy them something "special".

I don't believe in spoiling a women. They become greedy after that and expect it all the time. I say you buy her a mop and broom. If she's the one, she'll stick around.

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Guys you need to take it easy, it has nothing to do with growing a pair and a mangina. If someone wants to give his wife a great gift let him or give him ideas...not flak.

I always let my GF come with me when I want a new club. Usually she'll pick out new golf balls or Nike Dri Fit. I don't mind. Makes her smile.

That's a good way... make her feel "included" in your purchase.

Too funny, I suppose I was brought up to believe money should have no bearing in relationship "status." If I make more than my wife, or she makes more than me who really cares? We are in it together as a team. If she advances to a better position and makes more than I do, does the relationship dynamic change now that she wears the "pants?" Now what if I now make a big vertical move, do I get to wear the pants now? At the end of the day money (to me) has ZERO bearing on our status together.

But then again I tend to look for the beautiful, intelligent, active, well educated, HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL women....and from my experience the "I make more money so I get to say and do whatever I freakin' want!" attitude DOES NOT fly with this catagory of women as they tend to be very sure of themselves, strong and KNOW they can do better than that attitude.

Granted this group of women also tends to do very well income wise so they really don't "need a man" or "choose a man" based on what he finicially brings to the table....

But I guess everybody "rolls" differently....
I much perfer not to define our relationship by $$$, that and it's much nicer to have 2 incomes well into the six figure range.....
But hey whatever works I suppose...

I bought new G10's back in May.

My wife wanted a set of her own clubs, and she chose to have me build her a set rather than choose one off the rack. Over the course of a couple of months, I'd stop by Golfsmith and buy parts to build up a couple more clubs as we could afford it. She's now got a pretty respectable bag, and is extremely happy to go out to get her clubs, and discover one or two new ones.