
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 16. There are no hard rules to gift-giving for Father’s Day, but if there had to be one, it might be: Don’t get Dad a golf-print tie. Combining Explore Father’s Day specials from Vintage Leather Sydney the most predictable dad accessory (tie) with the most predictable dad hobby (golf) and gifting novelty golf-print neckwear might be the most predictable Father’s Day present of all time. (In fact, back in the 1930s, Father’s Day was literally invented to sell neckties.)
Instead, to find the best golf gifts for Father’s Day, we asked nine golf-loving dads what they actually want, combed through our archives to find expert-recommended golf gear, and threw in some cool-looking suggestions of our own. Order any of these today, and they’ll arrive on his doorstep on or before June 16 (though you might have to pay for expedited shipping). And if you’re looking for other gift ideas for Dad, check out our Father’s Day hub, where we’ve compiled all of our favorite picks.
Remarkable Golf Courses by Iain SpraggVery Good Deal
Tim Townsend, a PGA senior professional at the Golf Club at Chelsea Piers and a father of three, said, “The best golf-related Father’s Day gift I ever received was an awesome book of hidden-gem golf resorts to visit while vacationing.” Stunning photography of courses around the world will get dad dreaming of future golf trips.
Adidas Men’s Samba Golf Shoes
This pair of Sambas has the same classic three-stripe design of the ubiquitous soccer trainer, but with a grippier outsole with deeper lugs for better traction on the green. It’s a favorite of Will Porter, a freelance writer and avid golfer who predicts the shoe will sell out soon.
Adidas Go-To Spikeless 1 Golf Shoes
For a golf shoe that could easily double as a sneaker, these Adidas come recommended by Aaron Flink, EVP and chief strategy officer at Pebble Beach Resort in Pebble Beach, California. “The softer knit top makes it kind of like a sneaker, with a beautiful profile and super comfort,” he says. “It gives me the structure I need while playing, but I can then throw on jeans and go out to dinner and they are still fairly classy. They do it all.”
Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors
Two golf dads we spoke with were excited about the high-tech Arccos system for tracking their performance. Joe Ostrowski, director of instruction at the Concession Golf Club, says that the 14 sensors that attach to club heads paired with the accompanying app collect information in the round such as greens in regulation and how far your shots go. “Using all the information it gathers and utilizing artificial intelligence, it will help improve your course management,” Ostrowski says. Ideal for busy dads who want to make every shot count, it also topped the wish list of a golf-loving father of two.
Syktkmx Mens Golf Polo Shirt
Strategist contributor Adam Reeder owns six of these polos that feel “richer and smoother to the touch” compared to cotton ones. Reeder says they haven’t stretched out or faded in four months of wear.
Voice Caddie Swing Caddie SC300 Portable Golf Launch Monitor
Scott Reid, former tournament director for the PGA Championship and father of two, admits that the best gift he’s ever received was a surprise trip to the world-famous, scenic Pebble Beach Golf Links. But in lieu of figuring out how to whisk dad away for an epic golf weekend, he suggests gifting a Swing Caddie launch monitor that measures swing speed, ball speed, and tracks stats for every club in dad’s bag.
Voice Caddie SC4 Simulator + Launch Monitor
The SC4 is Voice Caddie’s newest model, and it comes with improved data accuracy (compared to previous models) and the ability to tell you your launch direction.
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