Luxury gifts for golfers

For the avid golfers in your life, a nice tie or a DVD just won't do. Here are some gift ideas that spare no expense.

<b>Preferred Golf Club Membership</b>
Preferred Golf Club Membership
If you have a road warrior on your list who loves to sneak in a round of golf, consider a gift membership in the Preferred Golf Club.

Open exclusively to American Express card holders, this gift allows members to play a complimentary round of golf whenever they stay at least two nights at any of 42 prestigious resorts like the Lodge at Vail, Coeur D'Alene, The Greenbrier and Kingsmill.

There are several international resorts on the list too, including Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand; Sandy Lane in Barbados; and The K Club and Portmarnock (above) in Ireland.

$595, preferredgolf.com
Last updated December 20 2007: 2:58 PM ET

Portmarnock

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