Golf accessories, equipment will be big hit on Mother’s Day

Considering the number of female golfers in America has doubled in the past 20 years — up to 6.9 million, according to the National Golf Foundation — this might be a good time to start looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Chances are if you’re reading this story, your mother is one of approximately 100,000 women in Arizona who play golf, according to the Arizona Golf Association.

So what does Mom want for her special day? As she would probably tell you, “Now that’s a very good question, dear.’’

Below is a list of gifts in every price range guaranteed to bring a smile. Just remember, there are only 10 shopping days left until the magical moment for moms rolls around on May 13.

GOLF AT THE TPC OF SCOTTSDALE

Talk about the red-carpet treatment. Mom gets to play for a cart fee ($27) on her special day, and at the completion of the round she is presented with a dozen red roses from the staff at the TPC. Now granted, there is no break for the other green fee ($156), but you can’t buy a dozen roses these days for $27. To sign up for the TPC’s Mother’s Day special, visit www.tpc.com/daily/scottsdale.

PIGGY BACK 2 BY CLUB GLOVE

Nobody does “golf luggage’’ better than Club Glove, and the new Piggy Back 2 is its hottest product. Not only is the bag well-made and comes in every color including hot pink, you can also get the detachable day/backpack embroidered with “Mom’’ on the front. Cost is $279, and purchases can be made at .

www.clubglove.com.

'SHWINE’ BAG BY CLUB GLOVE

OK, so the Piggy Back 2 is a little more than you were planning to spend. Here is a more affordable alternative also from Club Glove — the “shwine’’ bag. This tote also comes in all colors and can be used as a shoe bag or a bag to carry two bottles of wine. Cost is $40 (shoes and wine not included), and purchases can be made at the same Web site, www.clubglove.com.

GLOVES AND VISORS BY GLOVE-IT

For those fashion-conscious moms who like their visors and gloves to match, Glove-It has got you covered. The Nicole Miller-inspired golf accessories come in leopard skin, pink/green argyle, red tartan plaid, black-and-white gingham and — yikes? — numerous snakeskins! Cost varies but the average price for a visor is $19.95, and $13.95 for the glove. Purchases can be made at www.gloveit.com.

ECCO GOLF SHOES

You certainly can find less expensive shoes for your mother, but why be a cheapskate at this point of your relationship? ECCO golf shoes are simply the best even if adidas and Nike have made significant steps to catch them. Especially appropriate for Mother’s Day are two new ones from ECCO — the Casual Pitch Hydromax ($160) and the Spikeless Activa ($130). Purchase either pair at www.eccousa.com.

EWGA MEMBERSHIP

Want your mother to get out and meet friends while playing more golf? Give her a membership in the Executive Women’s Golf Association, which is the largest of its kind in the country and features 120 chapters (two in Arizona) and more than 20,000 members. The benefits are too long to list, but a network of new friends and contacts is the big bonus. Membership costs $125, and you can sign her up at www.ewga.com.