Best Golf Gifts: 10 Ways You Can Delight (or Surprise the Sh*t Out of) Dad This Father’s Day

So here you are. Shopping for a golf-loving dad who already owns six putters, wears a golf watch to bed, and claims to know at what rate the golf ball is spinning when he hits his stock wedge shot.

Yeah, good luck.

Maybe just punt now and go with yet another take on the “World’s Okayest Golfer” coffee mug. It seemed like it got a few laughs when you were 10.

Or, get it together and actually kick some ass this Father’s Day. You don’t have to spend a bunch (though that never hurts). You just need enough great ideas that you can pick one that fits your budget and your dad’s wish list.

And finally you’ve found the right place.

We’ve pulled together 10 golf gifts for 2025 that’ll make you look like a genius this Father’s Day.

Five that will absolutely delight him — smart, thoughtful upgrades he didn’t realize he needed.

And five? Well… they’ll flat-out surprise the sh*t out of him. We’re talking big-ticket, big-swagger, “Wait, you got me WHAT?!” kind of gifts.

All handpicked. All tested and reviewed. All guaranteed to make him smile so wide he’ll forget he’s even got any other kids than you. Just kidding. If you’ve got siblings, get them to kick in, or threaten them with your impending superiority.

PART 1: Gifts That’ll Delight Him (But Not Bankrupt You)

These are the no-brainer wins. Smart, useful, and well under a grand. The kind of golf tech and accessories that elevate his game (or at least his vibe) without you needing to sell a kidney on Craigslist.

Pinned Golf Sound Stick

Category: Golf Speaker

Price: $149.99

Vibe: For the dads who rock!

Some speakers were made for patios. Others for pool decks. Dad’s was clearly made for the trash. If it buzzes more than it bumps, or if it takes him more than five minutes to pair his prehistoric setup, he can do better. And you’re just the person to help him.

Shaped like a miniature soundbar, the Pinned Golf Sound Stick can clamp magnetically to any metal surface. It’s waterproof, USB-C rechargeable, and built specifically for multiple long rounds of golf. You can get 15-plus hours out of a single charge!

If your dad’s an audiophile who demands true stereo sound, you can buy two Pinned Sound Sticks, and he can pair them together for an actual left- and right-channel mix.

Your dad might not know he’ll love this one, but you know better. And if he’s too stuck in his ways to welcome some tunes on the course, this speaker still serves as a great on-the-go option for wherever else he likes to hang out.

Read our complete Pinned Sound Stick review.

Garmin Approach G20

Category: Solar-Powered Golf GPS

Price: $299.99

Vibe: For the dad who loves unique golf gadgets.

If your dad loves yardages but hates charging cords, Garmin’s released the first-ever true solution. The Approach G20 is solar-powered, meaning it never runs out of juice. Your dad can keep it clipped to his golf bag and have yardages forever more.

Plus, what dad doesn’t love a gadget as cool as a solar-powered GPS?

The G20 includes front/middle/back yardages and basic hole maps for more than 43,000 preloaded golf courses. It just works. No apps to open, no batteries to swap. Just yardages whenever they’re called upon.

Read our full Garmin Approach G20 review.

Voice Caddie Laser FIT

Category: Micro Golf Rangefinder

Price: $199.99

Vibe: For the minimalist dad who still wants max tech.

Some rangefinders are the size of a brick and belong in a tool chest.

The Laser FIT? It belongs in your dad’s pocket — literally. This thing is tiny, just 4 ounces, and it’s shockingly useful in ways that most sub-$200 lasers just aren’t.

Here’s what makes it special: a triangulation feature (Voice Caddie calls it “Ball to Pin”) that lets Dad shoot the ball and the target from anywhere and still get an accurate distance. No more lugging half the bag across a soggy fairway when it’s cart path only.

Another thing that’s wild about the Laser FIT is that it delivers slope-adjusted yardages. That’s not something you commonly find at this price point.

Read about the Voice Caddie Laser FIT experience in our in-depth review.

Shot Scope V5

Category: Golf GPS Watch with Shot Tracking

Price: $249.99

Vibe: For the numbers guy who wants proof he really did birdie 14.

The Shot Scope V5 gives you instant front/middle/back yardages on more than 36,000 preloaded courses. But what’s really cool is that it can pair with included shot-tracking tags to keep track of exactly how your dad is performing with each one of his clubs.

With smart tags that screw into the butt end of each club, the V5 turns every round into a trackable, analyzable data set. It records every shot automatically and maps the round hole-by-hole. And while he’s out on the course, the watch will give your dad all of the information he needs to make his best decisions.

And the Shot Scope V5 does all of that without requiring any ongoing subscription costs, meaning you won’t be giving a gift that he’ll have to continue to pay for.

Check out our full Shot Scope V5 review.

Arccos Gen 4 Smart Sensors

Category: Golf Stat Tracking System

Price: $249.99

Vibe: For the dad who talks about “data-driven decisions.”

Alright, here’s the thing: The Shot Scope V5 is cool and all, and it works well at tracking basic shot information. But there is no system that’s even close to as good at this as Arccos. And no other shot-tracking system comes even near the level of detail that Arccos will give your dad about his golf game.

Basically, if you’ve got a serious golfer for a dad, and he’s really interested in developing a deep understanding of his game, Arccos is the gift to get.

The overall best experience is to pair the Gen 4 Smart Sensors with the Arccos Link Pro system, but dad can take that extra step if he really enjoys the experience as much as we think he will.

Read our full-blown Arccos review.

PART 2: Gifts That’ll Surprise the Sh*t Out of Him

These are the jaw-droppers. The holy-crap-how-did-you-know game-changers. Want to see Dad cry in front of the whole family? Start here.

SportScreen Vanish Series Retractable Golf Studio

Category: Retractable Golf Simulator Enclosure

Price: From $3,499.99

Vibe: For the dad who dreams of a sim studio, but still parks in the garage.

Some dads get a full basement sim room. Others, like yours, have to make do with the shared garage. And that’s where this thing changes everything.

The SportScreen Vanish Series is a retractable golf simulator enclosure that installs in your garage or home and rolls up to the ceiling with the click of a remote-controlled button or the turn of a manual hand crank.

Because it rolls up flush to the ceiling when not in use, Dad can still share the space with cars, bikes, storage, or whatever other non-golf, non-important stuff that’s cluttering his life.

The three-ply impact screen is ultra durable. Blackout panels block light and soften sound. And you get a full enclosure with ceiling protection, corner baffles, and a sleek, pro-level look.

If Dad’s been on the fence about building a simulator because he doesn’t want to give up the whole room, this is your answer.

Learn more about the SportScreen Vanish Series.

Garmin Approach S70

Category: Golf GPS Watch

Price: From $649.99

Vibe: For the style-savvy, data-driven golf dad.

This is it. The best dedicated golf watch in the world right now. The Garmin Approach S70 blends GPS precision with a fitness and wellness suite that rivals anything from Apple or Samsung.

And it’s not just functional. It’s a great-looking timepiece — one that Dad can wear comfortably to dinner.

The S70 features a gorgeous AMOLED display, full-color course maps, PlaysLike yardages with wind and slope, and a virtual caddie that gets smarter with every round. It knows how far Dad hits every club, what conditions he’s facing, and what part of his game needs help. Then it offers shot-by-shot advice. For real.

Off the course, it’s just as powerful. You’ve got sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, hydration reminders, and Garmin’s “Body Battery” metric that actually helps you manage energy levels throughout the day.

If Dad still wears that old “golf-only” watch from five years ago, this is the time to upgrade. And if he doesn’t wear a watch at all, he will now.

Read our full Garmin Approach S70 review.

Bushnell Pro X3+ LINK

Category: Golf Laser Rangefinder

Price: $599.99

Vibe: For the dad who wants his personalized yardages on the golf course.

The Bushnell Pro X3+ LINK is more than a rangefinder. It’s a personalized club-recommendation machine.

In a first-of-its-kind feature, the Pro X3+ LINK can actually pair with a Foresight Sports or Bushnell golf launch monitor. That means Dad can get club recommendations based on his launch monitor range sessions right in his rangefinder reticle while he’s playing. That’s next-level integration.

The Prox X3+ even factors in weather conditions to go along with slope adjusted-yardages.

Add in Bushnell’s best-in-class optics, dual-display tech (choose red or black depending on conditions), and the iconic Visual JOLT vibration when you lock onto the pin, and you’ve got a serious weapon in Dad’s bag.

This is the most advanced rangefinder Bushnell’s ever made.

Learn all about the new LINK-Enabled feature.

Garmin Approach R50

Category: Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator

Price: $4,999.99

Vibe: For the dad who wants a simulator but not the tech headaches.

The Garmin R50 is hands-down the most revolutionary launch monitor in golf right now. Why? Because it’s all-in-one. No laptop. No mobile device. No wires. Just turn it on and start playing virtual golf in about 30 seconds.

It has a massive 10-inch touchscreen built right in. You can use the driving range, play simulator golf, analyze shot data, and even see impact video. All without ever opening another device. And with a single HDMI cable, Dad can project the entire experience onto a TV or impact screen.

It tracks full ball and club data, including all of the most important metrics. And with the Garmin Golf membership, you also get Home Tee Hero simulator software built in, with more than 43,000 global courses and drastically improved graphics from earlier Garmin sim products.

It’s portable, powerful, and about as close to plug-and-play as high-end golf tech has ever gotten.

Read our full-blown Garmin Approach R50 review.

Square Golf Launch Monitor

Category: Indoor Golf Launch Monitor

Price: $699.99

Vibe: For the dad who doesn’t need to take his launch monitor outdoors.

The only golf tech product that can rival the popularity of the Garmin Approach R50 is the Square Golf Launch Monitor. And that’s because, just like the R50, the Square does things no other product can compete with.

This little indoor-only powerhouse delivers real ball and club data, tracks putting and chipping accurately, and even connects to GSPro and E6 without an additional fee. And all for under a grand, which is totally unheard of.

You get a basic app with driving ranges, closest-to-the-pin games, and simulator golf with a pay-as-you-play credit model. That means Dad only pays for the holes he plays. No monthly fees, no annual commitments. The device even comes with 1,000 credits out of the box.

This is the most disruptive thing to hit the launch monitor market since the Garmin Approach R10. Dad will love it.

Read everything you need to know about the Square in our complete review.

Be the Favorite Kid (Just Kidding (Not Kidding))

Let’s be honest. Dad probably doesn’t need another golf gadget. But want? Oh, he definitely wants another golf gadget.

And here’s the thing: He’s probably not going to buy it for himself. The guy’s already getting enough grief from your mom.

That’s where you come in.

You’ve got the list. Ten gifts. All killers. No filler. Some affordable and clever. Some extravagant enough to trigger a single, glistening fatherly tear.

So now you’ve got a choice.

You can close the tab, default to socks, and chalk it up to “Dad’s hard to shop for.”

Or…

You can pick something from this guide. Something he’ll actually use. Something he’ll brag about to his golf buddies. Something that earns you a thank-you text with a dozen exclamation points and a photo of him unboxing it like a kid on Christmas morning.

You only get so many Father’s Days. Might as well hit this one right in the sweet spot.

About PlayBetter Golf Reviewer Marc Sheforgen

Marc Sheforgen is a golf writer whose passion for the game far exceeds his ability to play it well. Marc covers all things golf, from product reviews and equipment recommendations to event coverage and tournament analysis. When he’s not playing, watching, or writing about golf, he enjoys traveling (often golf-related), youth sports coaching, volunteering, and record collecting.