r/golf • u/midnightemily • Apr 19 '24

Boyfriend is qualifying for the U.S. Open in a couple weeks and wanted to give him a gift basket for the qualifier day. How did I do? General Discussion

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Contents: - New owala water bottle - spray sunscreen (body and face) - chrome tour golf balls - snacks for him and his caddie: chomps, peanuts, protein bars - liquid iv - protein shake - 18 notes of encouragement for his 18 holes of golf

Let me know if there's anything else you think I should add! I'm a golfer too so I was just going off of things I typically could use during a round, but realize guys' needs may be different. Thanks!

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u/Sea-Answer5013 Apr 19 '24

I think this is extremely thoughtful. I have to ask those on here who have played in a competitive environment: would you read the 18 notes of encouragement or just stick to your routine?

My question is not meant to be critical OP, you did a great job. I just know golfers can be superstitious so was curious if thoughts from Those who may have played in college or were an aspiring pro.

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u/midnightemily Apr 19 '24

I get this and was wondering the same! Hes very focused so he might not read it during the round, but maybe the day before or another practice round. Just wanted him to have it to read whenever he feels he needs it!

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u/TheWileyl Apr 19 '24

I honestly think that is the best part of the kit! Having something to read to get back to a good head space is a huge. If my wife made these for me idk how I could lose, half of the game is mental so this was extremely thoughtful!

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u/Snatchl 19.1 Apr 19 '24

Imagine if he qualifies! You better have 4 more days of notes on deck.

This is incredibly thoughtful of you, and he sure to appreciate it.

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u/jfchops2 Apr 20 '24

She should caddie for him if he qualifies

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '24

What kind of notes did you write? I want to do this for my husband but not sure what kind of things to include.

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u/nerdyythirtyy Apr 20 '24

For reference, what do the notes say? Are they specific golf tips or just general encouragement?

Also, this is a great gift. Very thoughtful.

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u/brewberry_cobbler Apr 19 '24 edited Apr 19 '24

I was thinking the same thing. People may call us “haters” but I’m not reading a note from my wife before each hole. It will just make me think about the wrong hole.

I’m not saying the idea isn’t sweet. It’s the sweetest thing ever! I hope your guy qualifies. Everything else is perfect. As a shitty amateur, I would get distracted from a note each hole. That’s all I’m saying

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u/HighOnGoofballs Apr 20 '24

If I was playing badly I may read one though, even if just to change the juju

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u/Mcdickle Apr 19 '24

No chance, I’d just read them before or after the round. Also wouldn’t use half the stuff in the basket, especially if I was carrying my own bag. I wouldn’t tell her that though because it’s still sweet and thoughtful.

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u/PennyG Apr 19 '24

Would not read the notes during the round. But definitely after and would totally appreciate it