2018 Father’s Day Ideas for Every Budget

Once again, Father’s Day is rolling around and you’re stuck asking yourself “what do you get for the man who has everything?” (and usually asks for nothing). 

Well, if you’re lucky, dad is a golfer and, presuming he’s not Dustin Johnson, there’s probably something he needs, but hasn’t realized yet.  Fortunately, we’ve tested a variety of products and put together this list of golf gear that, regardless of your budget, has something to make dad’s day just a little brighter.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $100

theHanger   

The “Hanger Drill” has been around for years and is incredibly effective at teaching golfers how to replicate that ideal lead wrist position for impact. Except holding a clothing hanger isn’t really the best way to do it. Instead, screw theHanger onto any of your clubs and start working towards achieving a more consistent and powerful golf swing. 

We feel theHanger would make for an exceptional and inexpensive gift.  You can also read our full review here.

Whether you’re working on your driver, irons, or even wedges, theHanger will help make sure you’re hitting the optimal positions throughout your swing.

Titleist AVX Golf Balls

Get em while their hot!   The New Titleist AVX golf ball utilizes breakthrough core, cover and aerodynamic technology.  So what’s the difference between the AVX and the Pro V1 lineup?

AVX is a premium performance golf ball for golfers who prioritize distance and extremely soft feel with a piercing, low ball flight. It has been engineered to be the lowest flying, lowest spinning and softest feeling high performance golf ball in the Titleist line.

Everyone is talking about the new AVX so pick up a dozen, throw a bow on the box and your Father’s Day shopping is done!

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SlideBelts

Everybody’s got belts, but we’re going go out on a limb and say that every belt in your dad’s closet shares the same flaw: belt holes.  

Since most of us don’t have dietitians and fitness coaches on staff, it’s normal that your weight fluctuates and, as a result, on some days your favorite belts might not fit right.  

SlideBelts adjustable, “ratchet belts” provide the ultimate solution that ensures your belt will always fit right.

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Regardless of whether you’re looking for a leather or canvas belt, SlideBelts has plenty of different colors and patterns for their belts and belt buckles (equipped with their unique buckle design and features).  As a result, you can easily switch chrome buckle from a black belt (for when you’re at the office) to the white belt (to complete that Rickie Fowler look you’re going for).

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from $100 to $250

BIG Max Golf Carts

One of the best parts of golf is being outside and taking in the beautiful scenery.  In fact, one of the most traditional and, as a result, best ways to enjoy the game is to walk the course.

But, asking Dad to carry his bag for 18 holes might be a big muct. Instead, go with a BIG MAX push cart.

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BIG MAX has a large selection of models, but each one is built with high-quality (5-Year Warranty) and lightweight materials.  Plus, BIG MAX carts are incredibly compact, so even if you don’t want to walk every round, it won’t be an issue leaving it in the trunk of your car for those days you feel like leaving the cart behind.

Peter Millar Clothing

If it’s time to buy that special father in your life some quality threads.  Look no further than Peter Millar.

With free shipping on orders over $200, check out their website to see their Father’s Day collection. They practically did the work for you.

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TRUE linkswear

In a recent review we put these golf shoes through the ringer and we love them! 

Buying golf shoes can be a headache.  You want something lightweight, but waterproof, and not too heavy, but also not too expensive.  And if it’s not asking too much, comfortable, too. TRUE checks all the boxes with their Outsiders and Originals, which are made with premium, waterproof leather (backed by a 2-Year Warranty), weight less than 14 oz., and, thanks to the enlarged toe box, allow your foot and toes to rest comfortably.  

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And if that’s not enough, TRUE recently released their Knit shoes, which are lighter, more flexible, and offer a lot more breathability.

Regardless of what shoes Dad’s currently wearing, it’s likely that he’ll be impressed with how comfortable TRUE’s are from just trying them on in the living room. Grab a pair here. 

Arccos / Arccos 360

We’ve repeatedly discussed how invaluable Arccos is to improving (and enjoying) your golf game.  Why?  Because stat-tracking systems have enabled golfer’s to shave an average of 3.55 strokes off their game by helping identify certain flaws in their game.  

And now with Arccos’ Caddie 2.0 update, every Arccos user can carry their own caddie in their pockets.

In sum, with more than 100 million shots from over one million rounds of golf on more than 37,000 courses, Arccos will help Dad score better and, thanks to Caddie 2.0 also help make sure that he’s going with the club that gives him his best chances of success on that next shot.

You can score an Arccos system with Caddie 2.0 on Amazon for under $250.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas Over $250

Evnroll

Everybody can use some help with the flat stick, especially when you realize that putting accounts for nearly 40% of your score.  So why not give Dad the best shot on the green?  

Evnroll’s patented Sweet Face Technology milling pattern (1) helps transfer additional energy on off-center strikes so the ball travels the same distance as if it was hit on the center of the club face and (2) creates a gearing effect which helps steer the ball back to center.

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So regardless of whether Dad prefers a Blade or a Mallet, a Flow or Plumber neck, Evnroll has a model that will give him the best chances of sinking those winning putts.

Vessel Golf

You might say that Vessel is the Bentley of golf bags.  The same craftsmanship that goes into making Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, and Tiger Woods’ staff bags is put into every Vessel bag.  

And if the impeccable quality wasn’t enough, Vessel bags are (more or less) entirely customizable.

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So even if none of the stock colors (all Black, all White, White/Black, and White/Blue) appeal to Dad, there’s nothing stopping you from spec’ing out a custom, one-off big with some crazy colors, textures, and even logos.  Talk about a gift he won’t forget! 

Start designing that custom Vessel Golf bag here.

Flexible Father’s Day Gift Options

Custom Fitting Gift Card or Experience

In the event that your Dad somehow has everything we’ve listed above, don’t worry, there’s a failsafe plan: a gift card to a club fitter.  

Regardless of how dedicated of a golfer your Dad is, every golfer appreciates (see: “craves”) new clubs.  

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Whether it be a free fitting on Titleist Thursday or a full club selection experience at a Club Champion, you really can’t go wrong with this gift idea.  The fact is that every golfer can benefit from a competitive advantage of playing with custom fit golf clubs.

Have your own great Father’s Day gift idea to add to this list?  If so, we’d love to hear it so post your ideas in the comments below!