A golfer could list dozens of things on his or her holiday wish list.
No gift giver can pass along a good short game, a hole-in-one or breaking 90, 80 or 70 for the first time, but many potential gifts can help golfers enjoy their time on the course, on the range or just lounging around talking golf.
Three Chattanooga-area golf retailers -- Golf Headquarters, GolfSmith and Chattanooga Golf Center -- offer a variety of products and services to make a golfer smile during the season of giving.
"Golf balls are always popular -- shoes, golf bags and GPS devices or range-finders when it comes to more expensive things," said Golf Headquarters sales manager Chris Harris. "If somebody wants to gift a set of clubs but doesn't know which ones, we'll give them a box and the golfer can come in and get fitted for free."
GolfSmith and the Golf Center offer very similar deals this time of year, and all three have experts with hundreds of hours experience using ball-flight technology to find the perfect fit.
Most area club professionals offer gift certificates for lessons, even to those who aren't members of their club. Nob North, Moccasin Bend, The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay and city-run Brainerd and Brown Acres are public courses that offer vouchers for rounds, merchandise and practice time.
"Gift certificates for rounds and lessons are good, too," Harris said. "Most can be used any time of the year. Not everybody wants to work to shave 10 shots by next Christmas. But everybody wants to have fun while playing."
A Bushnell Golf GPS golf watch is included in the golf gift guide.NEO XS GPS watch
$399.99
One of the latest products from the leader in the industry provides distances to the front, middle and back of every green as well as distances to as many as four hazards per hole.
Odyssey Tank Cruiser counter-balance putter
$249.99
This putter has three adjustable weights and is among the most popular for golfers needing to adhere to the 2016 putter anchoring ban. There are two different weights in the sole of the club and one in the handle that can be swapped out.
FootJoy DNA shoes
$189.99
FootJoy launched these shoes earlier in 2014, and they still remain the standard for comfort and versatility.
A Sun Mountain golf bag is included in the golf gift guide.Sun Mountain C130 cart bag
$219.99
Just snap this bag into place for the next dozen years. It includes a divider for every golf club, and Sun Mountain has one of the best reputations in the industry.
Ping eye2 Gorge wedge
$149.99
PING has brought back one of its most popular wedges in history. This time, the head, shaft and grips are manufactured in the USA.
PING L8 carry bag
$139.99
PING is going retro. But it works with this lightweight carry bag with a strap for each shoulder, six dividers and several pouches for extra balls and anything else necessary to walk 18 holes.
FootJoy Junior SuperLites
$59.99
These spikeless golf shoes offer lightweight cushioning and extreme flexibility to enhance walking 18 holes with someone yet to reach his or her 18th birthday.
Bridgestone 330rx golf balls
$44.99
These balls are made in Georgia and are designed for golfers with a swing speed below 105 mph -- most golfers. They're designed to reduce spin off the tee.
Bridgestone e6 golf balls
$21.99
These are a low-compression ball made for the high-handicapper. They're also, as Bridgestone boasts, made all in America.
A putt returner is included in the golf gift guide.OnCourse automatic putt return
$19.99
Make the putt and this toy will shoot the ball back to the golfer. It's a fun toy that can be used on any short carpet or even short grass outdoors.
Tin Cup ball marker
$19.99
This quirky tool allow golfers to mark their balls with a distinctive insignia. Different options include a beer mug, a playing card and a jet. Just put the stencil over the ball and fill it in with a Sharpie.
CHILLSKINZ cooling towel
$17.99
Simply soak the towel with water and shake off the excess water. Then apply the towel to cool your neck or face. It claims to be 20 degrees cooler than the air temperature.
PING Sensor Sport glove
$17.99
Bubba Watson donates $1 for every one of these gloves sold to the Bubba Watson Foundation. The foundation's mission is to enhance everyday lives of people in need.
Contact David Uchiyama at duchiyama@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6484. Follow him at twitter.com/UchiyamaCTFP.