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Golf Fanatic Wood Puzzle | Personalizable Gift for Golfers

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Regular price$36.95

Difficulty: Hard

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Delivery and Shipping

All standard orders normally ship within 1 business day.

Custom orders normally ship within 2 business days.

Description

The Golf Fanatic is a 16-piece wooden packing puzzle built around the game a golfer already loves. Every piece is a laser-cut, laser-engraved figure from the course: a golfer mid-swing, a cart, a bag full of clubs, a driver, a ball, a shoe, a glove, a flag, a tee, and a trophy. The challenge is to nest all 16 back inside the frame so the cover fits flat. Miss the arrangement by a hair and nothing seats, which is exactly the point.

We cut the pieces from at least four different hardwoods, each a quarter inch thick, so the finished puzzle shows real grain and color contrast instead of one flat printed panel. It measures 7.5 inches square with its frame and wood cover. This is our own original artwork by Samantha Kindt, cut in-house and handcrafted in Hudson, Florida.

It earns its keep two ways. Closed in its frame, it is a handsome piece of golf decor for a desk, a shelf, or an office wall. Tipped out, it is a real brain teaser. Buyers have called it "surprisingly lovely" and "such a cool puzzle," and one reviewer told us several of her family members have their own. As one described the solve, it feels like making an eagle on a par 5 after your second shot found the bunker.

Choose the engraving option to personalize the frame or cover with a name, date, or short message. That is what turns it from a puzzle into a retirement gift, a birthday or Father's Day present, a tournament or league prize, or a thank-you for the golfer who owns every gadget but nothing quite like this.

Each puzzle includes the framed board, all 16 pieces, the wood cover, and an instruction and solution sheet. It ships from our Florida workshop, with standard orders normally on their way within one business day. Contains small parts.

Watch a short video of the puzzle to see the pieces and the frame up close.

Want a different golf challenge? See the Golf Medium wooden puzzle, or browse our sports themed puzzles.

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Add a personalized laser engraving to your puzzle or game.

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Product Specifications

Dimensions
7.5 × 7.5 × 0.75
Materials
Wood
Difficulty Level
Hard
Age Range
Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
Piece Count
16
What's Included
Puzzle board (1), Puzzle pieces (16), Wood cover (1), Instructions and solution sheet (1)
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Retirement, Thank You and Appreciation
Personalization Available
Yes
Puzzle Type
Picture Frame
Theme
Sports
Category
Brain Teaser Puzzle
Availability
In Stock

Personalize It!

Did you know we can add a custom laser engraving to every puzzle and game? Well, we can. Add a personal touch to your gift with a name or message.

Personalized laser engraving

a puzzle being laser engraved with personalized text by creative crafthouse

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This personalizable wood puzzle is highly praised by customers as an ideal gift for golf enthusiasts. Shoppers described it as "surprisingly lovely," "such a cool puzzle," and a "fun little decor addition." All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting quick delivery, excellent communication, and items arriving as described.

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Dianemjensen
nice! thank you for getting it to me in time for

nice! thank you for getting it to me in time for my husbands birthday!
your great!!

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Kelsey Clemons

Surprisingly lovely and received item ahead of expectations.

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Sara

Golf Fanatic Wood Puzzle | Personlizable Gift for Golfers

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Taylor

Such a cool puzzle! I bought it as a Christmas gift and it arrived quickly. Thank you!

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Vara Bonnell

Several of my family members have these, fun little decor addition to add.

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Etsy customer

Excellent communication! Bought this as a gift and it arrived as described.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Golf Fanatic wood puzzle?

It is a 16-piece wooden packing puzzle themed entirely around golf. Every piece is a laser-cut wooden figure from the game, and the goal is to fit all 16 back into the frame so the cover seats flat. It doubles as a display piece: framed and closed, it is a small piece of golf decor for a desk, shelf, or office wall.

How does it work and how hard is it?

You empty the 16 shaped pieces out of the frame and have to nest them back in so everything lies flat under the cover. It is a true packing puzzle, so there is one tight arrangement and many near-misses. We rate it challenging, not a five-minute novelty, but it comes with an instruction and solution sheet so no one gets permanently stuck. Most people find the reset is the fun part.

What golf pieces are in it?

The pieces are cut and engraved as recognizable golf icons: a golfer mid-swing, a golf cart, a bag full of clubs, a driver, a ball, a shoe, a glove, a flag, a tee, and a trophy, plus the fill pieces that complete the frame. The detail is why it reads as a themed keepsake and not a generic block puzzle.

What is it made of and how big is it?

It is cut from at least four different hardwoods, each a quarter inch thick, so you get real grain and color variation across the golf figures rather than one printed board. The finished puzzle is 7.5 inches square with its frame and wood cover. We laser-cut and laser-engrave the wood rather than print on it, so the artwork will not rub off with handling.

Where is it made and how does it ship?

We design, draw, and handcraft the Golf Fanatic in our own workshop in Hudson, Florida. Every order ships from our Florida shop, and standard orders are normally on their way within one business day. Personalized orders take a little longer because we engrave each one to your message.

Who is it a good gift for?

It is made for golfers who already have the clubs, the gadgets, and the branded gear. Because it is both a puzzle and a framed decor piece, it lands well as a retirement gift, a Father's Day or birthday present, a golf-league or tournament prize, or a corporate thank-you. Add engraving and it becomes a personal keepsake instead of one more range accessory.

Do you make other golf puzzles?

Yes. If you want a different golf challenge, we also make the Golf Medium Wooden Puzzle, a coffee-table style brain teaser. You can also browse our full sports-themed picture frame puzzles for other players on your list.

Can I personalize the Golf Fanatic wood puzzle?

Yes. The Golf Fanatic wood puzzle can be personalized with a custom laser engraving. Add a name, date, or short message when you order. See our laser engraving page for details and examples. For a custom logo or artwork, request a quote for custom work.