Holiday gift guide: Possum leather golf glove

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Ed Sherman, the former golf writer for the Chicago Tribune and a golf equipment junkie, has put together a special 2008 holiday gift guide exclusively for PGATOUR.COM. Ed has included an eclectic mix of too-rich-for-our-blood and unique off-the-way items, as well as general interest gifts for any golf player or fan. Click here for a complete list of this year's selections

GRIPPER GOLF GLOVE

The Beverly Hillbillies probably would endorse this product. The new Gripper Glove is made from 100 percent possum leather imported from New Zealand.

According to the company, possum leather provides unsurpassed durability. It resists drying and hardening without any special care.

Also, the glove is water/perspiration resistant, meaning it will retain its tackiness on wet or sticky days. The company says, "As far as animals go, possums don't get much respect. But as gloves they reign supreme." This makes for the perfect present for the golfer who also loves possum.

The glove sells for $17.95 and can be ordered at grippersport.com.

Ed Sherman is a freelance writer for PGATOUR.COM. His opinion does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the PGA TOUR.