Sure, the golf paperweight and the "gone golfin' " sign will be appreciated, but if you want eternal gratitude this Father's Day, give these golf surprises a look.
Contrary to popular sentiment, it isn't hard to buy things Dad likes, especially if he is a golfer. Every golfer loves new golf stuff. But, there are certain Father's Day golf gifts that will go directly to his heart and soul and earn the giver lasting gratitude, love, and even completion of household repairs for a time.
New Golf Clubs. For the non-initiated, buying a new set of golf irons or a new driver for dad may seem a daunting task. Certainly, buying golf clubs is a personal matter. After all, all clubs aren't made for all golfers. There are two ways to approach this dilemma. First, check out what type of clubs he has; forged or game-improvement irons, oversized driver or one more traditional in appearance. Try to match the gift purchase to the type he has already. Still uncertain, "borrow" one of the clubs and take it to a reputable pro shop and ask the sales people. They're generally very knowledgeable about clubs.
Second, consider a golf gift certificate from a pro shop or other retailer. No, it won't be the same as opening a box of new golf irons, but the gift certificate or card can be made special by the way you present it. Hide it in his golf bag. Put it inside a smaller gift, like a box of new golf balls. Wrap it nicely and accompany it with a Father's Day card. Guys may pretend not to care about cards, but they really do, especially when it represents a lot of thought and care.
Trip to a PGA Tournament and a Round of Golf (especially one where Tiger will be playing). Avid golfers usually dream of seeing their favorite players in person. Just like tickets to the Super Bowl or World Series, tickets to a PGA Tour event may be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. Combine the tournament with a nearby round of golf and you've scored an ace (hole-in-one). Remember, get enough tickets for the family or three of his friends. If airfare and hotels are involved, the friends can and will fend for themselves.
Although any trip involving a Tour event and playing golf will be a great gift, there are some tournament tickets more sought after than others. If the budget allows, tickets to golf's Majors (the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship) will be the surprise of a lifetime. The problem there is tickets will have to be bought aftermarket and at inflated prices, usually highly inflated due to the demand. Tickets to the Ryder Cup Matches, which will be held in Louisville, Kentucky this September, also fall into that category.
Trip to Any Pro Sporting Event and a Round of Golf. Just as much of a dream for the sports fan as the PGA tournament trip. If it's a guy trip, remember, the other guys can pay their own way.
Weekend of Golf at a Famous Golf Course. There are a few golf courses in the United States that are historic, famous and open to the public: Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Doral, TPC Sawgrass, PGA National, to name a few. Most golfers will jump at the opportunity to play where Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods have played and won.
Lessons from a PGA Instructor. Golfers always want to improve their game. Find a local professional, usually at an area golf or country club, and buy a series of golf lessons for Dad.
Quality Golf Accessories. It isn't only golf clubs that will make a golfer smile. New golf shoes, a new golf bag, high-quality golf balls, golf tees, a cool golf towel, or a GPS range finder make good Father's Day gifts alone or together.
Any of these golf gift ideas are certain to make this Father's Day the best he's ever had. In your search, you'll no doubt be led to other golf gifts that will make it even more personal. As with any gift from loved ones, it doesn't have to be the gift of a lifetime. The fact it is from the one's he loves makes all the difference, no matter what the gift.
