Thanks Dad!

It’s that time of year again when you let your dear old dad know just how much he means to you. One of these 12 items will make him feel special

By: Tony Dear

Arccos Gen 4 Smart GPS Sensors – $200
Arccos Gen 4 Smart GPS sensors track your every shot and give you Strokes Gained insights indicating which part(s) of your game need(s) the most work. The A.I.-powered GPS rangefinder gives you distances that take into account wind, elevation, temperature, and humidity. One-year app membership and a renewal program that gives you five free sensors every year.
arccosgolf.com

Bandon Dunes flag – $45
It might not do as much business as the Masters Merch tent, perhaps, but Bandon Dunes certainly sells its share of site-specific commodities. From apparel to posters to fridge magnets, head covers, candles, key rings, glassware, hip flasks, and a hundred other products that will help the Old Man remember his time at the seaside links Utopia on the Oregon coast. We think a flag is just the thing for the Dad-cave.
bandondunesgolfshop.com

Bruichladdich – the Classic Laddie – $50
Don’t worry, we’re not going to post a Father’s Day gift guide that doesn’t include a bottle of whisky. Most Father’s Day suggestions won’t look like this, though. The Classic Laddie’s turquoise/aqua bottle is said to evoke the color of Loch Indaal (a sea loch on which the distillery is located) when the sun meets the waves, and it puts one in mind of a fancy, modern cocktail rather than a whisky whose distiller’s roots date back to 1881. Bruichladdich has been through numerous owners and has shut down production several times in its 145-year history, but it was revived in 2001 by more progressive, experimental owners who established the unpeated Bruichladdich whiskies, and the traditionally peated Port Charlotte and super-heavily peated Octomore styles.
“Unpeated Islay Whisky” seems like an oxymoron – Bunnahabhain is the only other distillery on Islay (there are now 11) that creates whisky without peat smoke, and everything about it might seem unfamiliar to the Islay expert. The Classic Laddie, which replaced the Laddie 10, and its bottle have been around for a dozen years, though – plenty of time for the 100% Scottish barley spirit and green fruit/floral/honey/vanilla notes to have become a favorite, both with whisky newbies and veterans.
bruichladdich.com

Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth – $62 for two boxes (seven sachets per box)
Okay, not the typical golf publication Father’s Day gift guide item, but this is some tasty stuff and it’s good for you, providing 16 grams of protein per serving. It’s rich in collagen and supports your dad’s active, health-focused lifestyle.
drkellyann.com

ECCO Men’s BIOM C5 Golf Shoe – $270
A typically comfortable shoe from the Danish shoemaker featuring leather from ECCO’s own tanneries, a BOA Fit system that delivers micro-adjustable precision fit, GORE-TEX SURROUND for 100% waterproof protection and 360-degree breathability, BIOM Natural Motion Technology which brings you closer to the ground for stability, control and comfort, and a removable and washable insole for long-term cushioning
us.ecco.com

Johnnie-O Men’s Sully 1/4 Zip Pullover – $138
A stylish, ultra-soft, cotton-blend layer available in 14 colorways with extended sizing options. Also, spend over $300 at johnnie-o.com before Friday June 12, and receive a free cocktail shaker set.
johnnie-o.com

Play it as it Lies – $20
Matt Filner, a professor of Political and Social Science at Metro State University in St. Paul, MN, penned this terrific memoir of 18 years of fatherhood, sharing the lessons he’s learned and identifying the parallels between parenting and golf.
back9press.com

ShipSticks – $50
If you don’t know what ShipSticks is or what it does, don’t worry; Dad will, and he will definitely appreciate this gift. Basically, it’s a service that picks up his clubs at your home and sends them to the first course on his trip itinerary, meaning he doesn’t have to lug them through the airport.  Gift cards start at $50 (fares start at $54 each way) and can be used to ship golf bags or clubs for upcoming trips.
shipsticks.com

Shot Scope – LM1 Launch Monitor – $199
At under $200, the LM1 Launch Monitor is creating a good deal of buzz in the golf tech market. It gives you club speed, ball speed, smash factor, carry distance, and total distance on a 3.5inch color screen that can be synced with the Shot Scope App so you can see the details of your session. Straightforward, well-designed, useful, and very affordable.
shotscope.com

Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian – $380
For those happy to pull their clubs through the airport and at their destination, a quality golf club travel bag is a must, and the ClubGlider Meridian is one of the best on the market. The patented retractable kickstand system shifts much of the bag’s weight onto the wheels, reducing the strain of hauling them. Combined with durable ballistic nylon construction, thick club-protecting padding, and smooth-rolling wheels, the Meridian makes handling clubs easy.
sunmountain.com

Vortex Anarch Rangefinder – $599
Based 30 miles west of Madison in rural Wisconsin, Vortex may not be the best-known or most prolific creator of rangefinders, but its Anarch model is a highly rated product designed to eliminate shakiness and poor visibility with a strong but light magnesium chassis, slope mode, and a cart magnet.
vortexgolf.com

7Diamonds Sutherland Polo – $89
7Diamonds was born in Los Angeles in 2000 and creates quality clothing that’s sophisticated yet comfortable – hence the name 7Diamonds – clothes you can wear seven days a week. The Sutherland is created from lightweight, breathable seersucker fabric that rarely requires ironing. Eight colorways.
7diamonds.com