Fathers come in all shapes and sizes. But there’s one species of dad who can be counted on not just to dispense words of wisdom and help pay for college and weddings but to disappear frequently with a glove on one hand and not come home for hours. Such fathers distinguish themselves by talking about golf a lot, never missing a major on TV, and having at least 15 putters stashed in a garage or basement. Yours may even have introduced you to golf, for better or worse. If your dad numbers among the Pater Golfimus Rabidus species, Father’s Day presents a prime opportunity to show your gratitude in a way that he’s sure to appreciate.
As you’re pondering what to get him, keep in mind that there are some items that thoughtful Father’s Day gift-givers should absolutely avoid, especially golf-themed ties and board games. But that still leaves you with hundreds of great options. Here are a few that just about any dad would be happy to unwrap this year. Is the perfect golf gift here for your old man?
Mileseey IONME2 Rangefinder
The Mileseey IONME2 rangefinder is a compact unit that’s packed with great tech and user benefits. It seeks out and finds pins up to 500 yards away with 6x magnification in less than a second, then the red crosshairs flash to a green circle and it vibrates to confirm lock-on. It’s accurate to half a yard. It has a rain/fog mode for clarity in dreary weather. And thanks to its Ball-to-Pin technology, you can measure the distance from your ball to the flag from the cart path—or any other random point. No more guesswork during those dreaded cart path-only rounds. It’ll even give you centimeter-level distance measuring on greens. All this in a unit that’s small enough to comfortably wear on your belt—and that even comes with a belt holder. (BUY NOW)
Tom Taylor Golf Belts
Maybe dad already has an IONME2 but could use a new belt to attach it to. Braided golf belts may be all the rage in some circles, but if you really want to give dad something special, get him one of the beautiful leather ones from Tom Taylor. These belts feature Italian leather and ethically sourced exotics and come in a range of colors from traditional black, brown, and white to bright blue and hot pink. On or off the course, he’ll look sharp in one of these, and as a bonus, his pants will stay up. (BUY NOW)
Titleist Pro V1 Special Play Numbered Balls
Does your pop have a favorite number? With a dozen Pro V1s, each emblazoned with his special number, he can tee it up with extra confidence. Every time he plays, he’ll get all the performance of the No. 1 ball on Tour with the added benefit of having his lucky number along for the ride. The 2025 Pro V1’s faster new high-gradient core and soft-cast urethane elastomer cover will give dad more speed off the tee, more control with his irons, and more spin on wedge shots. And you can order any number from 00–99. Other customization options are available, too. (BUY NOW)
Srixon Q-STAR ULTISPEED and Q-Star TOUR Balls
Another great ball choice is Srixon’s new Q-STAR ULTISPEED, an 85-compression distance ball that’s been designed to give players with slower swing speeds more distance, soft feel, and a higher ball flight. It’s the latest in the Q-Star line, which also still includes the Q-Star TOUR, a 74-compression ball offering even softer feel. You can personalize these, too, at the Srixon website, with all kinds of graphics, emojis, and messages with up to three lines of text such as “Lost by the World’s Best Dad.” (BUY NOW)
Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor
If your dad is the kind of player who likes to work on his game (and have fun doing it), the Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor would make a terrific gift. The whole unit is barely bigger than a smartphone, so it can be put into action anywhere. But it’s jam-packed with features and capabilities. The Garmin Approach R10 lets players track more than a dozen metrics, view them (via smartphone) on a detailed dispersion chart, record video clips of shots, and even play virtual rounds with friends on thousands of courses via separate software from E6 Connect, Awesome Golf, Creative Golf, and TGC 2019. If he’s up for it, Dad can even compete for cash prizes in online closest-to-the-pin contests with the compatible PinSeeker App. What’s more, the small but mighty Approach R10 is priced significantly less than most comparably equipped monitors. (BUY NOW)
Johnnie-O French Terry Johnny Collar Polo
If your dad’s a keen golfer, he probably already has a closet full of golf polos. So unless the one you’re getting him has a Cypress Point logo on it and comes with an invite to play there, he probably doesn’t need another one. But this French terrycloth polo from Johnnie-O is different. Made with lightweight terrycloth that’s 80 percent cotton and 20 percent nylon, it’s as soft and comfortable as all get-out, and he’ll look great getting out in it whether it’s to the golf course, the beach, or the annual Fourth of July picnic. (BUY NOW)
Sun Mountain C-130 Bags
Has dad been dropping hints about how worn and tired-looking his golf bag is? Sun Mountain’s new additions to its celebrated C-130 line (named for the U.S. Military’s workhorse C-130 cargo planes) will let him go into battle during future rounds in style. The original C-130 cart bag accommodates all the gear he could possibly need on the course, while the new C-130 Sync Cart Bag was designed for push carts and features a recessed bottom designed to fit on push cart bag rests for easy use on both push carts and riding carts, while the new C-130 Hybrid offers the capacity of a cart bag with a stand mechanism and quick-release strap system so it can go from cart bag to walking bag in seconds. (BUY NOW)
Cobra Limited-Edition DS-ADAPT Volition Driver
Staying with a military theme, Cobra’s limited-edition DS-ADAPT Volition driver features a digital camouflage pattern on the sole and face with a satin crown embossed with fighter jet decals. Their progressive aero shaping reduces drag to increase clubhead speed and they come in three models to suit players with different swing speeds. Each of the three comes with Cobra’s unique FUTUREFIT33 adjustable hosel system, which allows for 33 different loft and lie settings. Best of all, a portion of all proceeds from their sales will go directly to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which supports the families of fallen American heroes by providing educational scholarships. (BUY NOW)
Titleist GT280 Mini Driver
Maybe dad already has a driver he loves. But does he have a mini driver? These clubs have become all the rage on Tour, and Titleist recently introduced one to its blazingly hot GT line. Like Titleist’s other GT drivers, the GT280 features a seamless thermoform crown and L-Cup face for outstanding speed and consistent performance. But the head of the 13-degree GT280 is just 280 ccs, while its shaft is 43.5 inches, so it offers the control of a 3-wood but produces more clubhead speed and distance. Pros love that they can bomb it with more control off the tee rather than backing all the way down to a 3-wood but can also put it into service as a fairway wood and produce thrillingly long shots off the turf. Could it be just the secret weapon your dad needs? (BUY NOW)
True Linkswear LUX2 Maven Shoes
TRUE Linkswear’s new flagship spiked performance golf shoe, the LUX2 Maven, will have dad stepping out in style and swinging with confidence. Blending best-in-class materials and innovation with iconic TRUE fit and feel, it’s a game-changer. The heritage-inspired upper is crafted from top-grain Napa leather and features the latest evolution of TRUE’s Breezeway Heel Lock System, providing out-of-the-box comfort and support. It also features an all-new carbon fiber ground force reaction plate for added performance, TRUE’s FlexBolt spiked outsole and heel lock system, its Superfoam midsole, and a two-year waterproof warranty. TRUE spent a lot of time perfecting the LUX2 Maven. It was time well spent. (BUY NOW)
Swiftwick Aspire Golf Socks
For many people, socks are socks. But dedicated golfers know better, especially if they regularly walk the course. Swiftwick’s moisture-wicking Aspire socks offer thin, breathable support with firm compression, so dad’s feet will stay dry and secure from opening tee shot to last putt. They feature a Y-shaped heel for a snug fit, a micro tab at the top of the heel to prevent blisters, and a breathable, channeled upper that hugs feet—all in a thin-profile sock that does the job beautifully without being bulky. Choose from three lengths: ankle-high No Show, Ankle, and Quarter Crew. (BUY NOW)
Tifosi Rivet Sunglasses
Tifosi makes great shades, and their Rivet model is a perfect example. They weigh just 28 grams, so dad will hardly know he’s wearing them. But they’re built to be durable, with a frame made of Grilamid TR-90 NZZ thermoplastic and ANSI-Z287.1 safety-rated, shatterproof, polycarbonate lenses that are non-reflective and block out the sun’s harmful UV rays. Choose from a range of lens colors, including the Enliven Golf color-enhancing lens that can help dad see every detail on the greens and track the ball with ease. The vented half-frame and adjustable nose and earpieces ensure a perfect fit, and they come with a zippered case and microfiber cleaning cloth to keep them tidy. (BUY NOW)
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
UV rays can damage skin as well as eyes, especially if dad is out on the course a lot. One reason many players avoid sunscreen is because they don’t want to end up looking like a clubhouse ghost after applying traditional sun lotion. Supergoop’s broad-spectrum SPF 50 Unseen Suncreen eliminates that problem. Made from a formula of chamomile-derived bisaboli, licorice root, and meadowfoam seed oil, it’s a lightweight gel, not a lotion, so it locks in hydration, goes on clear—and stays that way. For me, it’s been a revelation. (BUY NOW)
FootJoy Pure Touch Limited Glove
A glove is one of the more important pieces of equipment a player can choose, since it provides a connection to the grip that can make or break a golf swing. FootJoy’s Pure Touch Limited gloves are living proof that all golf gloves are not created equal. FootJoy gloves have set the industry standard for decades, but the Pure Touch raises that standard even higher, with tighter specifications for the softness and durability of the cabretta leather used in their manufacture, a stricter manufacturing process, and targeted elasticity points strategically placed to deliver a precision fit. Sizes range from S to 2XL. (BUY NOW)
Golf Swing Shirt
The golfer is yet to be born who doesn’t want to be a better ball-striker, and that includes fathers everywhere. The Golf Swing Shirt is a training aid that has the potential to help dads of all ages do just that. Designed to help sync your body and arms and streamline swing mechanics, it facilitates the development of a more efficient and repeatable swing that promotes the use of your body’s larger muscles and trains the arms to function the way they should. No complicated setups or adjustments are needed—just choose the right size as you would an ordinary T-shirt, put it on, and start grooving a better swing. (BUY NOW)
Spornia SPG 7 Golf Practice Net
There’s nothing like range time for building confidence in your game. But it’s not always easy to find the time to get a range, and that’s where the Spornia SPG7 practice net comes in. What’s great about this Spornia net is that it’s strong, can be used indoors or out, and with its “pop-up technology” it’s quick and easy to set up. It even has an automatic ball return feature. Side protection nets are also available if you want more than a 7×7-foot (plus 1.5-foot roof) target, or if your dad is prone to hitting the occasional hosel rocket. Or you can opt for the even larger SPG8 model. Both come with a handy storage/carry bag. (BUY NOW)
Sun Day Red Limited Edition Half Moon Ball Marker
Is your dad a Tiger Woods fan? If so, maybe he’d like to be one of the lucky few to get his hands on this limited-edition Sun Day Red Ball marker. The Sun Day Red brand is as iconic as the player who won so many titles wearing the color, which his mother Kutilda saw as a symbol of strength and dominance. This metal ball marker is available in pink, green, and purple, is emblazoned with the Sun Day Red emblem, and comes with its own slim, snap-shut carrying case. (BUY NOW)
2025 US Open Rocks Glasses
Father’s Day 2025 coincides once again with the final round of the U.S. Open, which will be held this year at famed Oakmont. What better way to commemorate both occasions than by giving dad a set of 2025 U.S. Open rocks glasses? They’re emblazoned with the 2025 Open logo on one side, smiling squirrel and all, and a list of previous Oakmont Open winners on the other, from Tommy Armour in 1927 to Dustin Johnson in 2016. Could there be anywhere better for 10 ounces of dad’s favorite beverage to be chilling when the final round’s being played? (BUY NOW)
Special Edition Loch Lomond Whiskies
Cocktail glasses are nice, but you need something to put in them. And for Fathers’ Day, it ought to be something special. Luckily for you, the U.S. Open is followed in close succession by the Open Championship, to be played this July at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. To commemorate the 153rd Open, Loch Lomond Whiskies have produced two new limited-edition single malts. Its Open Course Collection 2025 offering is a 22-year-old single malt aged in American oak barrels and hogsheads before finishing in first-fill Spanish oak casks, a nod to the Spanish armada ship, La Girona, which sank off the Portrush coast in 1588. It delivers notes of toasted oak, apple, vanilla, toffee, and soft smoke. The Open Course Special Edition 2025 SKU explores the influence of Tuscan wine casks, as it’s finished for eight months in first-fill chianti casks and produces notes of red fruit, honey, and peach, with soft oak tannins. If you bestow a bottle of either of these special elixirs on dad, I’m pretty sure he’ll share a dram with you. (BUY NOW)
Sunday Swagger Guinness Collection
Speaking of the Emerald Isle, Sunday Swagger has teamed up with Guinness to create a new line of characteristically (for both brands) fun golf apparel that’s as colorful as it is stylish. Several items, like the Two Can Guinness Polo, feature the famous toucan that has graced Guinness advertising for decades. Others sport the Guinness harp logo or an image of a perfectly poured pint. They’re all mod designs that would make ideal Father’s Day gifts for the dad who wears his allegiance to good times and Guinness on his sleeve. (BUY NOW)
Walking With Jack: A Father’s Journey to Become His Son’s Caddie by Don J. Snyder
Anyone who has a golf relationship with their dad will love this captivating book by celebrated American author Don J. Snyder. It details how he kept a promise to his son, Jack, that he’d caddie for him if he ever turned pro by moving to St. Andrews and dedicating two years of his life to learning how to caddie, then looping for Jack as promised on a Texas mini tour when that time actually came. In the book, Snyder recounts some of his memorable moments on the Old Course and details the highs and lows of sharing a motel room with a son while trying to help him make his way in the world of professional golf. The stories he shares are told in vivid detail, and Snyder pulls no punches. It’s a book that’s as heartwarming as it is eye-opening, and a great read for any father (or son) for whom golf is more than just a game. (BUY NOW)
Terroir of Golf: A Golf Book for Wine Lovers by Taba Dale
Is your golfing dad less of a beer or whiskey connoisseur and more of an oenophile? Taba Dale’s beautiful coffee table book, Terroir of Golf, explores the connection between those magical parcels of land where golf is played and the equally magical ones that produce the world’s great wines. With vivid descriptions and stunning photos, Dale takes readers to intriguing courses in Scotland, canvasses course designers and vintners on their favorite terroirs, investigates clubs with strong wine cultures, profiles the pros who have their own wine labels, and more. Dad might even learn a little something about that famed Open Championship trophy, the Claret Jug. (GET 10% OFF WITH PROMO CODE “LINKS” – BUY NOW)
A Subscription to LINKS!
Shameless plug alert! Dad may subscribe to other golf magazines, but if he’s not a LINKS subscriber, he’s missing out on a lot of great content. Unlike other golf publications, LINKS isn’t crammed with marginal swing tips or the latest rumors about the professional golf ranks. We focus on bringing stories about the world’s great courses, characters, and history to life. Choose from three options: LINKS Premier, which will give dad access to unlimited articles on LINKSMagazine.com and weekly LINKS Insider email newsletters; LINKS Premier + Digital Edition, which adds a subscription to the digital edition of LINKS Magazine and priority notification about exclusive LINKS events; and LINKS Premier + Digital Edition + Print Edition, which adds delivery of the print edition of LINKS magazine to all of the above. Whichever you opt for, you’ll be giving dad a golf gift that’ll keep on giving all year long. (BUY NOW)
