Father's Day Gifts Suggestions for Your Golfing Dad

Father's Day is coming up soon, and maybe you are scrambling to find the perfect Father's Day present for your special golfing dad, there are many choices for you to explore in your quest for the perfect gift.

When my kids were younger, they would spend Father's Day with their dad at the local golf course (mom excluded). It was great! They had his attention for the day, and he got to do with them what he loves doing best.

Of course, short of spending the day with your golfing dad, you could always opt for a gift of for golfing supplies, and there is a Father's Day gift for every budget. Most golfing dads would appreciate a ready supply of his favorite golf balls, tees and gloves. These items can cost as little as $5 and up to around $45 for a box of nice balls such as Titleists or Callaways. A fantastic place for golf items is Golfsmith, which operates brick and mortar stores as well as has a great Internet site. Golfsmith claims to have the best prices online. Go to the outlet section first if you want to be thrifty. If you can't narrow your ideal gift down from their limitless choices, consider purchasing a Golfsmith gift card and let your dad do his own shopping on Father's Day. You can find more information at www.golfsmith.com.

For the golfing guy who is technologically savvy, consider getting your dad a handheld GPS system. SkyCaddie makes one of the best, and your golfing dad can download the maps for his favorite courses. SkyCaddie uses top of the line survey grade equipment and uses real golfers and caddies to walk every course (never using satellite) to get the correct read. There are up to 40 targets per hole, which is unprecedented in other GPS systems. SkyCaddie GPS systems start at $259 and can cost as much as $450. While SkyCaddie is available at many reputable dealers, you can also buy direct at www.skycaddie.com.

Another great golf gift for your dad is a gift certificate to his favorite golf course. Most courses have a pro on site, and a gift certificate can be used for lessons with the pro. They can also be used to purchase refreshments, rounds of golf, or to buy items in the pro shop.

If your golfing dad has everything he needs for a serious round of golf, you can always purchase a Father's Day gift that is just for fun. A complete array of inventive gag golf gifts can be found online at Golf'un (www.golfun.net). These range from "naked lady" tees, to devices that pop the ball out of the cup, to putting games your dad can play while on the toilet. You can also find board games, card games, novelty golf balls, books, signs, videos, executive gifts and training aids. All items are relatively inexpensive and most are fun.

No matter what kind of golfing dad you have, it's easy to find a Father's Day gift for your golfing dad.