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This year, my golf holiday wish list is all about the little things

For golfers who’ve already got the flashy gear but still crave the little things that make the game smoother, this holiday season’s wish list is all about the overlooked essentials. Wooden tees—like the micro-head variety from Pride Sports—top the list, prized for their consistency and perceived performance boost, even if the science is debatable.

A pack of 175 white tees, each designed to minimize friction, can set a golfer back just under $17, a small investment for the ritual of uniformity. Meanwhile, the hunt for the perfect club brush is a never-ending quest, especially for the compact magnetic models favored for wedge practice, which seem to vanish as quickly as they’re bought.

At $15, a mini brush from PGA Tour Superstore offers a practical solution, though even the best one won’t last forever in a bag that sees heavy use—and loses items just as fast.

Golf towels, though seemingly mundane, also earn a spot on the list, blending functionality with personal flair. Brands like Ghost Golf now offer towels with magnetic pickups, turning a simple accessory into a handy tool for retrieving stray balls or debris.

The appeal lies in their dual purpose: practicality for the golfer and a chance to showcase team loyalty or brand allegiance. For those who work in golf, these small items—tees, brushes, towels—hold outsized value, not because they’re flashy, but because they’re the unsung heroes that keep the game running smoothly, one round at a time.

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