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Making golf great again: Pins & Aces gifts for the golfer in you, and them

Fins and fairways design from Pins & Aces -- gifts for golfers
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Every once in a while a brand comes along that changes the game. Not just through innovation, but also a spark of creativity, a spark of fun, a burst of personality. For golf, and the world of golfing, Pins & Aces is that brand. It brings a fresh, irreverent twist to the game allowing everyone to share in their own self-expression. How? Golf has long called for a certain dress code on the green. You know that. I know that. We all know that. This can sometimes stunt creativity and fun. Pins & Aces wants to change that by introducing a little attitude to the course, which also positions it as an excellent purveyor of gifts for golfers.

Through unique collaborations, interesting apparel, and a focus on confidence, style, and fun — this is not your grandpa’s golf gear. And that’s also why it’s so great. It’s not just apparel, though. Consider unique headcovers for clubs, beer sleeves, custom ball markers, exclusive storage options like hat caddies, and so much more. Nearly every piece is adorned with a unique or custom set of prints and styles, so you can show off your own personal flair. We’re not talking muted polos and bland dress shirts here. We’re talking about gorgeous micro floral prints, volcanic ash patterns, lobster motives, and more. Want a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle driver cover? Yep, that’s in there. It goes without saying but they make the perfect gift for golf lovers and enthusiasts, too.

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Right now, you can save big on a variety of items. But also, for a limited time, you can get a free Liquorstick with orders over $200. That’s an $80 value and the Liquorstick holds 750ml of your favorite alcoholic beverage and slips neatly inside your golf bag.

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What gifts for golfers can you shop for at Pins & Aces?

LiquorStick 2.0 from Pins & Aces -- makes great gifts for golfers
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First, let’s start with the Liquorstick because this thing is just pure genius. It’s a tall, hollow stick with a spigot on the top for pouring your stored beverage. It also holds up to 750ml of whatever you want, from whiskey and bourbon to Gatorade. Then, it slips neatly inside your golf bag, disguised by all of the other stick-like items in there — your clubs. It has a USB-C powered and dispensing pump, and you can cover it up with a club cover, and no one will be the wiser. Genius, right?

For a limited time, you can get one of those Liquorsticks free, on orders of over $200. That may seem like a lot, but when you see the Pins & Aces apparel and all of the other extras, yeah, you’ll spend that in a heartbeat. There’s some really cool stuff in there, especially if you’re shopping for some real geeks. Hey, I’m a geek. I get it.

There’s a set of Trump-themed club covers, South Park, NASA, Home Alone — yes with Kevin — Joker, Ninja Turtles, your favorite sports team(s), an ICEE cup — you name it. There are also golf bags, beer sleeves to hold up to a six-pack, and tons of apparel. From polos and dress shirts to sweaters, joggers, and beyond. Look, just trust me when I say there’s a lot to sift through and a lot of it you’ll probably end up falling in love with.

So, what’s the catch? No catch. Some of the gear is on sale, some of it isn’t, but it all makes for excellent personalization on and off the course. Also, because it’s so unique, I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who loves and plays golf but didn’t enjoy receiving this stuff. Hell, I don’t even play golf and I’d love to get some of it.

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Briley Kenney
The Manual's resident cigar enthusiast and expert. Branded content writer. Purveyor of all things tech and magical.
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