Rec'd a nice gift card for my retirement. The comment was, "Now you can buy a new set of clubs." Well, I don't need a new set of clubs. Pretty happy, overall, with what I have. And, a few backups in the basement.
The past years with this firm have been a great ride. So, I would like to at least get something golf related as a "souvenir". I had two thoughts. First, I considered a new cart bag with my name on it. The problem with that is the immediate thought from others on the course that "He's a d**k. So full of himself he even had his name put on his bag." If I were a pro instead of a worn out weekend hacker, perhaps. Just can't convince myself that's the way to go.
The other thought was to get a really nice putter and have it engraved with something related to retirement date, the firm, etc. Was thinking a nice Cameron, Bettinardi, etc. Don't see a Betti that really catches my eye. A few of the Camerons are possible options. The local shop has a couple of the Dual Balance Camerons on sale. They feel really good on the carpeted area. Will they perform on the course? The putter idea would be to trade off my Odysseys on the new putter... and swear to stick with it win or lose.
After visiting with the wife, have decided to set a limit of $500 on the "souvenir". My bride made significant sacrifices having me out on the road the past 15 years. I want her to "share" in the rewards of the gift card just as she shared in the sacrifices made.
If you had $500 to spend on something golf related that you would hold on to as a keepsake, what would it be? If it were a club or clubs, one could even hang it on the wall if it "quit working". What other ideas are out there???
The past years with this firm have been a great ride. So, I would like to at least get something golf related as a "souvenir". I had two thoughts. First, I considered a new cart bag with my name on it. The problem with that is the immediate thought from others on the course that "He's a d**k. So full of himself he even had his name put on his bag." If I were a pro instead of a worn out weekend hacker, perhaps. Just can't convince myself that's the way to go.
The other thought was to get a really nice putter and have it engraved with something related to retirement date, the firm, etc. Was thinking a nice Cameron, Bettinardi, etc. Don't see a Betti that really catches my eye. A few of the Camerons are possible options. The local shop has a couple of the Dual Balance Camerons on sale. They feel really good on the carpeted area. Will they perform on the course? The putter idea would be to trade off my Odysseys on the new putter... and swear to stick with it win or lose.
After visiting with the wife, have decided to set a limit of $500 on the "souvenir". My bride made significant sacrifices having me out on the road the past 15 years. I want her to "share" in the rewards of the gift card just as she shared in the sacrifices made.
If you had $500 to spend on something golf related that you would hold on to as a keepsake, what would it be? If it were a club or clubs, one could even hang it on the wall if it "quit working". What other ideas are out there???
