Unlike my father, who never touched a golf club and didn’t think his progeny might want to either, I tried to get my kids into the game. Mission un-accomplished. Both are grown and neither plays. But I love them anyway, and I think the feeling is mutual.
In that spirit, I’ve drawn up a list of 5 golfy items they might consider giving me for Father’s Day.
Sun Mountain Pathfinder PX4 Push Cart
Sun Mountain Pathfinder PX4 Push Cart
An update of the Pathfinder 4, the PX4 has many of the same winning features, plus several updates. Like the Pathfinder 4, the PX4 folds/unfolds in two easy steps and has built-in storage. The new single-piece handle allows the cart to be pushed with one hand and the updated console tray has dual-umbrella attachments. The two front wheels extend to accommodate larger bags (a 5mm Allen wrench can make this adjustment). This cart includes a drink holder. Details: All-new accessory console holds balls, tees, cell phone, scorecard, etc. For additional storage, the cart has a mesh basket and a velour-lined valuables pouch. Dual umbrella holders allow an umbrella to be placed on either side of the console. Bags are secured to the cart with adjustable length bungee cords. E-Z Latch System allows the cart to fold in two easy steps. Extendable axles on the front wheels to accommodate larger bags. Weight : 17.2 lbs Wheels : 4
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With age comes wisdom. Or at least an understanding of one’s limits. Though I’m still capable of lugging my own bag, I feel better — and play better— when I wheel my clubs around. This fresh update of the Pathfinder does its job without calling attention to itself. It’s lightweight, easy-folding and furnished with all kinds of helpful extras, including a new console for balls, scorecard, cell phone and such. It also has a single-piece handle that allows you to push and steer effortlessly with one hand.
Titleist Vokey SM11 Tour Chrome wedge
Titleist Vokey SM11 Tour Chrome Custom Wedge
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Over the years, I’ve developed what I think of as a decent short game, the Darwinian result of missing tons of greens. Recently, though, my chipping hit a setback when my trusty 56-degree wedge went missing. My old wedge was a Vokey. I loved its look and feel. This latest iteration has a similarly sleek profile, along with deeper spin-milled grooves. Each one is 5 percent larger by volume, so they’re easier to clean and more effective at imparting spin. They’re also heat-treated, which makes them longer-lasting. Of course, that only helps if you don’t lose the club.
Theragun Elite
Therabody Theragun Elite
Theragun Elite Premium. Effective. Elevated. The Theragun Elite is our quietest smart percussive therapy device. Elegantly designed, lightweight, and fully personalized for your body’s needs. Thanks to its unparalleled power, the Theragun Elite is your ultimate wellness partner. Now more personalized than ever with our guided app experience to reduce your deep muscle tension, whether it comes from everyday life, work, or workouts. Unrivaled Power. Remarkably Quiet™. Proprietary brushless motor with QuietForce Technology™ delivers renowned Theragun power, while being quieter than ever. Bluetooth Enabled Smart Percussive Therapy™ The Therabody app connects seamlessly via Bluetooth to deliver customized wellness routines pulled from your activity data. Our app will guide you through each wellness routine, showing you all the unexpected ways our device can help enhance your life. 16mm Amplitude 16mm amplitude that reaches 60% deeper into the muscle than consumer-grade vibration massagers to stimulate circulation, generate heat, and release your deepest tension. Features Proprietary brushless motor with QuietForce Technology™ Smart Percussive Therapy™with Bluetooth connectivity 3 built-in app-guided preset routines OLED screen Customizable speed range (1750-2400 PPMs) Force meter Delivers up to 40 lbs of no-stall force Wireless charging enabled Internal lithium-ion battery (120 minutes) Theragun Triangle ergonomic handle design 1-Year warranty Includes Hard case 5 easy-to-clean closed-cell-foam attachments in pouch Dampener – Used mostly for tender or bony areas. Perfect for overall use. Standard Ball – Perfect for overall use on large and small muscle groups. Cone – Used mostly for pinpoint muscle treatment, including the hands and feet. Thumb – Used mostly for trigger points and the lower back. Wedge – Perfect for shoulder blades and IT bands and commonly used for “scraping” and“flushing,” which help to decrease the amount of lactic acid in muscles. Power adapter
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The older I’ve gotten, the easier it’s become to shake off the pain of an ugly score. Muscle aches are another matter. They keep getting worse. Hot baths help. So does stretching. But for instant relief, available anywhere, I’m partial to this portable masseur. Lightweight and Bluetooth-enabled, its driven by a quiet, brushless motor that allows the mechanism to do its soothing work at a speed and intensity of your choosing. The accompanying app is another bonus, generating customized wellness routines based on your activity data and guiding you through each step of recovery.
Personalized Titleist Pro V1s
Titleist Pro V1 2025 Double Digit Personalized Golf Balls
h2>THE GREATEST COMBINATION OF SPEED, SPIN AND FEEL For players who prioritize total performance. New faster high gradient core Speed amplifying high-flex casing layer Spherically-tiled 388 tetrahedral dimple design Soft cast urethane elastomer cover Product Features New faster high gradient core delivers more speed and iron and wedge spin for more control Low long game spin from a speed amplifying high-flex casing layer Penetrating and consistent flight from a spherically-tiled 388 tetrahedral dimple design Excellent greenside spin from a soft cast urethane elastomer cover Player Benefits Extraordinary Distance Increased Drop-and-Stop™ control Very low long game spin Penetrating trajectory Consistent flight Very soft feel What’s New – (what performance attributes have improved) 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x produce more speed off the tee, more control with irons, more spin with wedges and more opportunity to shoot lower scores. Player Profile For players who prioritize total performance. Available Colors and Play Numbers White golf balls are available with play numbers 1-4, 5-8, and all the same play number 00 or 1- 99. High optic yellow golf balls are available with play numbers 1-4. Not available for purchase or shipment to Australia.
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It’s been estimated that 1 to 3 billion golf balls go missing around the world each year. Because I plan to keep contributing to the count, I could always use replenishments. Pro VIs have long been my preference, and these days, you can get them personalized. Though I’d never want to print my name on golf balls — why leave evidence of my ineptitude in streams and woods wherever I play? — I like the idea of a cheeky phrase. Dad Bod Distance. Warning-Track Power. World’s Best Dad and Worst Golfer. My kids can choose.
Del Campo 1776 socks
Del Campo 1776 Socks
Perfect for cookouts, July 4th energy every day, and spontaneous USA chants.
Cliché? Maybe. But socks are a Father’s Day staple for a reason. Simple and affordable, they’re essential items on and off the course, so much a part of life that we take them for granted until we run out of our last good pair. Del Campo’s are made out of breathable fabric, with a cushioned heel and toe for comfort and an athletic fit. I like the version with a smiley-face logo, but they also come emblazoned with an American flag, just in time for July 4th. What more could you ask for in a Father’s Day stocking stuffer?
