Great gift ideas for Father's Day

By Chuck Stogel
GolfWeb Equipment Correspondent
 

It’s not long now before the U.S. Open will visit famed Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. When it gets to the final round on Sunday, will you be ready? For Father’s Day, that is.

It’s a regular coincidence on the calendar where the two events annually overlap.

To help in preparing for this major occasion -- er, Father’s Day -- we’ve taken a shopping tour through the web pages at Shop.PGATOUR.COM. It’s an easy and convenient click over from this column, where the selection of products is sure to please any Dad. And, there’s rapid shipping on most in-stock items.

The following represents an array of gifts, listed in order of ascending prices, we certainly wouldn’t mind receiving. One note: we haven’t listed any clubs, which should be tried and tested, and custom-fitted, before buying online. For that, we recommend giving Dad a PGA TOUR Shop gift certificate, which can be delivered either by e-mail or regular mail.

Enjoy Father’s Day, and happy shopping.

Golf Design Note Cubes : 3.5 x 3.5 long-lasting cube of white note paper with golf theme on side. Themes include Golf Motif, Golf Nut, I Love Golf, Tees. Great to have by the phone for quick message taking. $7.16

Pewter Business Card Holder : Chrome plated base with protective felt lined bottom. Pewter accents include golf bag full of clubs and 19th hole flag. Desktop sized at 5 x 2.25 x 2.5. $12.56

Datrek USA Clip-On Golf Watch  
Datrek USA Clip-On Golf Watch    
Datrek USA Clip-On Golf Watch : Casual, fun, rugged. Strapless timepiece with spring-loaded clip hangs onto golf bag, belt loop or briefcase. Precision quartz movement. Cover easily pops open. American flag on cover, USA on face. $17.89

Dockers Seersucker Double Pleat Shorts : Cotton stripe, relaxed fit, on seam side pockets, zippered front with button waist closure and belt loops. Dockers Tour label above back right pocket. Sizes 30-44, in blue, lavender, tangerine, tea green. Cool, comfortable, neat. $22.46

Nike Logo T-Shirt and Cap Set : Cotton crewneck tee; open sleeves for freer movement; Nike Golf & Swoosh logo on chest. Cotton twill cap with sandwich bill, eyelets and button; adjustable back closure; Nike Golf & Swoosh logo on front. Combinations include denim shirt/white cap, navy shirt/orange cap, red shirt/birch cap, white shirt/black cap. Tee sizes M to XXL. Perfect for the beach, sidelines, playing field. $26.06

PGA TOUR Logo Shirt by Nike: Dri-FIT short sleeve solid mock. Cotton/polyester blend; mesh front, flat back; self mock collar and cuffs; Nike Swoosh logo on left sleeve, PGA TOUR logo on left breast; solid colors include black, deep red, navy, pale blue, vanilla, white. Sizes M to XXL. $29.59

PGA TOUR Personalized Tournament Scoreboard photo : 11 x 14 framed full-color action print of tournament crowd and electronic scoreboard, reading, “Tournament Leader, (customized name up to 20 letters), Third Round Score 68.” A sure conversation piece. $30.60 with black metal frame, $44.10 with oak frame

PGA TOUR Logo Shirt by Tommy Hilfiger : Jersey stripe polo. 100% cotton; loose, banded short sleeves; knit rib collar; three-button placket with TH flag logo, PGA TOUR logo on right sleeve; color patterns include black/navy, navy/white, purple/white, signal red/navy, sun ray yellow/navy, white/navy. Sizes L to XXL. $40.46

Butch Harmon’s Ultimate Golf DVD Set : Three-volume disc set, plus putting training aid and video, from one of the game’s great instructors. Volumes include secrets of the short game, power for distance and accuracy, course IQ, plus general philosophy, solid techniques and more. Running time: approx. 109 minutes. Handsomely packaged. $44.96

Adidas ClimaCool Zip Polo : Both stylish and performance proven. 95% polyester, 5% Spandex shirt with Coolmax Extreme and UV protection. Rib knit collar; short raglan style sleeves; contrasting mesh inserts for increased ventilation. Contrasting Adidas and brandmark logos on back yoke. Black/white, carrot/white, grass/white, red/black, royal/white, white/navy. Sizes M to XXl. $58.46

Pro Memorabilia Signature Series Artwork  
Pro Memorabilia Signature Series Artwork    
Pro Memorabilia Signature Series Artwork : Framed, museum-quality 13 x 16 package includes classic 7 x 9 photographs of the greatest golfers in history. Complete with brass descriptive plate, player biography, engraved player signature. Perfect for home, office, clubhouse, grill room. Players include Hogan, Nelson, Els, Couples, Player, Sarazen, Irwin, Furyk, Faldo, Daly, Price, Mickelson, Kite, Lehman, more. $71.10

Oakley M Frame Sunglasses : Heater model with black frame/grey lens. Lens is contoured in three dimensions to match curvature of the eye. Ultra light, stress resistant; nosepads, earsocks; engineered to fit medium to large faces. $99

Nike Skylon Pro EXP.R Sunglasses : State of the art UV absorbers; Nike Max lens technology; ultra scratch resistant; interchange lens system for varying light conditions. Choice of black frame/golf tint-grey lens or chrome frame/grey with blue flash and orange lens. $161.95

Sun Mountain Speed Cart V1 : Durable, ergonomically designed to be pushed without strain. Features include aluminum tube frame, adjustable bag brackets, quick-release straps, stabilizer rods, self-balancing three wheel design. Plus, console with drink holder, scorecard clip, ball and tee holder; convenient valuables compartment. Tire pump included. Colors available: Metallic black, metallic blue, metallic red, metallic silver silver, pink, yellow. $170.96

Ogio Flight SS Shling Standbag : The absolute latest in strap technology, includes Ogio’s proprietary Shling carrying system. 9-inch, 8-way WoodeLite mesh top. Nine pockets including water bottle holster, external cell phone pocket. Zippered hood, umbrella holder. Bag weighs just 4.8 pounds. Color schemes include chiaro blue/grey, juice orange/black, white/black/red. $199.95

SkyGolf SG2 GPS Digital SkyCaddie : This was GolfWeb’s highest-rated handheld GPS distance measuring device. Conforms to USGA Rules of Golf. SkyGolf has programmed nearly 10,000 courses in the U.S. and more worldwide. Deemed extremely accurate and easy to use. Screen displays distances to hazards and to the green; can measure drives; comes with a range of accessories. Runs on rechargeable battery. $314.96 (does not include annual subscription fee: packages range $19.95-$59.95)

Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Rangefinder : Laser rangefinders are among the hottest items in the sport this season, and this one -- which conforms to the USGA Rules of Golf -- is among the best. Lightweight, portable, usable on any course, it offers virtually point-and-shoot yardage measurement. Accurate to within one yard. Includes case, carry strap, two-year limited warranty. $573.95