Golf Gift Ideas for Dad He’ll Actually Use

The Short Answer Is: A great golf gift for your dad should align with his golfing preferences and skill level. For an avid golfer with a handicap, consider a personalized golf club or a high-quality golf rangefinder. For the occasional golfer, a golf lesson package or a stylish golf polo shirt can make an excellent gift to enhance their experience on the course.

Guys love their golf. It’s a great game, but it can be expensive too. Sometimes the perfect Father’s Day gift is giving them something to help with their favorite hobby or sport they play, and more often than not golf is their game of pleasure.

I have a lot of memories growing up out on the course with my golf loving dad. He would work afternoons and nights so in the mornings during summer we would go to the nearby course and play a quick 9 holes before lunch. Sometimes he’d even let me drive the golf cart. Well, at least once we were far enough out from the clubhouse so they wouldn’t come yell at us!

Whether you make memories with your dad out on the course, or know he loves to play, finding the perfect golf gift can seem overwhelming. Fear not! In this golf gifts for dad guide, I’ve collected the best Father’s Day golf gifts that you can buy your golf guy. Somewhere down below lies the perfect Father’s Day gift for your old man to help him lower his score … or at least help him look like he knows what he’s doing on the course!

Indoor Putting Green

If your dad loves golf, you know he’s always looking for a way to swing a club. This JEF World Of Golf Hazard Deluxe Putting Mat makes the perfect gift for your golfing dad even when the weather isn’t perfect for a round. With build-in hazards and an automatic ball returner, an indoor putting green like this one makes one of the best golf gifts you can purchase. He’ll spend hours working on his putting with this great golf gift idea dads will love.

Laser Distance and Rangefinder

If there was ever a golf gadget that a dad would never buy for himself but would totally use, it’s a rangefinder tool. This unique golf gift give accurate measurements to the pin to help him dial in his shots. No more guessing game from a measurement. Get important and usable information in hand, he can trust! This one from PEAKPULSE is a great option and makes an affordable golfing gift for dad.

Ryder Standing Golf Bag by Sunday Golf

This bag is the embodiment of style and functionality, and it’s perfect for those who like to keep things relaxed on the course. The lightweight design ensures you won’t be huffing and puffing as you make your way around the course, and the stand system is sturdy and convenient. With ample pockets to stash your essentials, it keeps your golf balls, tees, and a cold beverage within easy reach. Trust me, fellow weekend warriors, this is the perfect sidekick for your laid-back golfing adventures. I’ve been using it for a few rounds now, and it’s a total game-changer.

Rypstick Golf Distance Training Club

We’re all after the long ball off the tee, and more often than not we’re just swinging hard and hoping it goes straight. What if you can train your swing for longer drives and lower scores? Strengthen your swing and improve flexibility with multiple weight combinations, all in one stick. I’m using the Rypstick for a five minute warm up routine before each round and I’m already seeing my drive carry more.

Practice Hitting Net

Save your dad a trip to the driving range and buying buckets of balls when he can have his own driving range at home! This must have golf practice net from GoSports makes a great Father’s Day gift dad will love. He can set it up out in the yard or in the garage. The net sets up easily and the 10′ x 7′ size net provides more than enough surface area to catch any swings and even mishits so he can practice freely and confidently.

Golfing Dad T-Shirt

Golf tees are a thoughtful gift for your favorite golfer, but what about a golfing T-shirt? This t-shirt will make your golfing dad smile like he hit his drive right down the fairway. Crazy Dog T-Shirts are made from the finest quality garments, making shirts the softest, most comfortable apparel avid golfers will ever wear. This design will make a great addition to the t-shirt collection for your golf loving dad and something he’ll be proud to wear.

Box of Titleist Golf Balls

Unless your dad is Tiger Woods, we need all the extra balls we can get out on the golf course. For the dad that takes the occasional mulligan (or 10) he can never have too many golf balls in his bag. Why not equip him with the best ball in golf? The Pro V1 balls from Titleist make a great gift, and are arguably the most used golf balls worldwide. They say the quickest way to a man’s heart is to buy him a box of golf balls. You be the judge, but I think you know how he’ll react on Father’s Day opening these up!

Beer Pint Glass with Real Golf Ball

Who says golf gear is something you have to wear? Pint glasses make the perfect gift for dad after a few holes. They say the hole any golfer looks forward to the most is the 19th hole (aka the bar). If your golfing dad like to kick a cold one back either after a round or just while at home, this pint glass is for him. It is designed with a real golf ball stuck to the side of it! Made with handcrafted glass here in the USA, this has Father’s Day gift for golfing dad hole-in-one written all over it.

Home Golf Simulator

Let dad enjoy a round of golf from his own home using your real swing with this exciting golf game! Phigolf’s swing stick and sensor work on the popular World Golf Tour (WGT) app by Topgolf, E6 Connect app by TruGolf, as well as Phigolf’s own golf app! He can play world-famous championship golf courses and be amazed as the on-screen avatar mirrors his swing motion in real-time!

Golf Bag Beer Cooler

Keep dad from getting parched on the course with this mini cooler that can fit in his golf bag. 6ixPack Golf is a sleek cooler bag designed to slide discretely into the side pocket of most golf bags. The 5mm thick insulated foam walls, along with the gel freezer pack will keep your favorite drinks ice cold in his golf bag. The 6ixPack is manufactured to fit six 12 oz. cans. However, it will also accommodate 4 16 oz. cans.

Garmin Golf Watch

If your dad likes his smartwatch, get him a golf smartwatch! That’s right. Based on his location, the easy-to-use Approach S10 golf watch from Garmin automatically chooses the course he is playing from more than 41,000 preloaded courses worldwide with free lifetime updates. Then it provides yardages to the front, back and middle of the green as well as hazards and doglegs. It’s a great gift and just what he’ll need to shave some strokes off his game.

Golf Cart Phone Caddy

For the dad sometimes needs to keep his cell phone handy even out on the course, this phone caddy from Desert Fox Golf attaches to the golf cart so he doesn’t have to keep it in his pocket or moving around inside the cart. With the thumbscrew on the top of the Phone Caddy and the sliding faceplate, he can adjust the Phone Caddy to match the depth of his phone with or without a case. Great for listening to music or using a golf distance app on the course too.

Golf Equipment Storage Organizer

For the dad that likes to keep his garage in pristine condition, this handy organizer for dad’s golf equipment will keep things exactly where dad can find them. This golf storage organizer fit 2 standard golf bag or 1 large size. With 3 extra medium shelves, 1 golf club storage stand and 4 removable hooks. Organize and store all your golfing equipment in one spot.

Hard Case Golf Caddy Organizer

This is a neat little organizer any avid golfer wouldn’t think they need, but will be so glad they were gifted one. With plenty of storage for tees, keys, ball markers, his golf glove, and other small items, this hard cased caddy from ‎Platypus Golf Co. makes the great little Father’s Day golf gift. A sewn-in carabiner clip allows dad to attach this golf travel case to his bag or belt loop for easy access.

Golf Club Floor Display

With space for a full regulation bag, this golf club rack will make the perfect winter home for dad’s prized sticks. Made out of solid hardwood, this handsome piece will let you mull over possible iron configurations, display an antique set, or just show off some custom new clubs. Includes a rack for up to 13 golf balls. Also a nice addition to any indoor putting green area.

Callaway Golf Drink Tumbler & Accessories Set

The Callaway Tumbler Set is the perfect Father’s Day golf gift for any avid golfer. This set comes bundled with other useful on-course golf accessories for added value. The stainless steel tumbler gift set is dishwasher safe and BPA-free, with double-wall vacuum insulation to keep drinks cold for hours.

Golf Club Groove Sharpener & Cleaner

To help keep dad’s golf clubs in great condition, this little tool may be just what he’ll love. This tool from BlueX is small enough for him to keep in his golf bag, but powerful enough to keep his club faces just how they looked when he first bought his set. This golf groove cutter can grind and clean grooves very quickly. He’ll appreciate this thing every single time he works on his clubs.

Golf Themed Dress Socks

These golfing socks really speak from the sole (sorry, dad joke). Let dad take his love for golf with him to the office with these novelty golf socks. These fun socks were created with passion to avoid the sloppy edges and fraying found on other novelty socks. The premium fabric ensures they will hold up for years of wears and washes without fading, while remaining soft, comfortable and well fitting.

What Gift Do You Get A Golfer Dad?

You shouldn’t have to overthink what to buy the golf enthusiast father you love. No matter the special occasion, like Father’s Day, a birthday, retirement, or even just because, sometimes it can be as simple as getting him a new box of golf balls, or a new tech gadget, or even a new golf novelty gift. Apply what you would commonly buy any dad and find something themed with the sport or hobby he loves.

Golfing is a great sport that was invented back in the 15th century, and the 18-hole golf course didn’t come around until 1764 back at St. Andrews in Scotland. Yes, golf is challenging. Yes, golf can be frustrating. But dads that play golf also love the game too. It’s a physical and mental game that takes a lot of practice to become good at. But golf gifts for dad can go a long way to keeping the game he loves enjoyable.

What Golfing Gifts Should I Avoid Buying My Dad?

Every golfer has their own taste, style, and preferences. Just like we all do about certain things. While there are a lot of gift ideas out there that will make great golfing gifts, there are some things that might be safe to keep away from buying.

Here are the top three things I would not recommend purchasing as a golf gift for dad:

1. Golf clothes
2. Golf clubs
3. Golf shoes

Some guys are really particular about the fit and style of the clothes they wear on the golf course. They don’t want a shirt too tight or too loose. They don’t want colors that are too bright or a pattern that is too wild. If your dad has been talking about adding some clothes to his golf outfit selections, get him a gift card so he can find something that he’ll like.

Golf clubs are sacred tools to any golfer. There are so many options out there it can be overwhelming to decide which is best. If your dad has been talking about purchasing a new set of clubs or a new driver, leave that decision to him. Offer to cover part of all of the cost of the new club as the gift. He’ll appreciate you chipping in (golf joke) but he might not appreciate you choosing a club that doesn’t suit his style or need.

Same thing with any golf shoe. We don’t often buy shoes as gifts for people because sizes change by brand. There are also golf shoes that are more traditional and some golf shoes that look like tennis shoes. Best to just leave a purchase like that up to him.