What’s more dadcore than New Balance? The chunky sneaker brand has effortlessly translated its stylish footwear into the world of golfing, so dad can feel comfortable through a round of 18, even after a few course beers. The Brighton features a waterproof upper and a cushioned midsole, with removable cleats, making it perfect for both early morning tee times and afternoon meetings.
It isn’t a sand bag for weightlifting. Instead, this smash bag is a swing trainer that doubles as a stress reliever for when you’ve shanked one too many into the woods. Fill it with towels or old clothes, grab your favorite iron, and go to town. Hilariously, the company says not to fill it with cement, which, uh, would not be great for your clubs.
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Your swing mechanics are solid, but your speed needs work. This SuperSpeed swing trainer uses three weighted clubs to help you build swing speed through progressive training — promising up to 30 yards of extra distance off the tee. Just 15 minutes of practice a few times a week, and you’ll be outdriving your regular threesome in no time.
The TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver boasts a shallower head shape that increases inertia, helping you hit it straight even when you don’t catch it perfectly on the face. In other words, dad will hit fewer shots into the rough—and shout fewer expletives after every shot off the tee.
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The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Driver features a “smart face” with a forgiving shape and perimeter weighting. In non-golf parlance, it just means if you don’t catch the ball flush, you’ll still get solid distance thanks to the club’s shot shape correction.
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When you want to walk a full 18 but don’t want to lug around your clubs, this stroller KVV three-wheel push cart can help take a load off. The three-wheel design glides over the fairway, and when you’re done, it can fold up to fit in your trunk.
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With sweat-wicking fabric, a hook-and-loop closure, and eyelets for airflow, this Nike hat provides protection and style on the course. And thanks to its simple, understated design, it makes for great casual wear long after you’ve hit your last triple-bogey.
Inspired by old-school New Balance designs, these Men’s 574 Greens V2 Golf Shoes look like something your grandpa used to wear. This model takes a classic look and adds golf-specific technology, enhancing traction and stability. But it provides no guarantees you’ll hit all your putts.
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This smartwatch from Garmin is like a cheat code for golfers. It comes with 43,000+ preloaded courses from around the world, giving you insight into green contour data and elevation changes. The on-board virtual caddie can even provide club recommendations based on environmental factors. The best part is you can blame the watch, not your lacking short game, when you hit a bad shot.
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How’s your swing? Be honest. If it needs improvement but you don’t have time for lessons—or you have too much pride—the Garmin Approach R10 Portable Launch Monitor can help. It tracks more than a dozen golf metrics, giving you feedback to improve your shot consistency. You can then play up to 42,000 virtual courses to see how your golf game has improved.
This rangefinder scope can measure the distance to the hole, while providing slope incline/decline information. It offers 6x magnification with a promised accuracy of +/- one yard. For our friends across the pond, it also measures in meters.
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While your dad probably doesn’t know what the hell 3D printing is, he won’t care when he’s consistently sinking 20-yard putts. This Cobra Golf putter promises excellent weight distribution and stability when following through your stroke.
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With a 8620 carbon steel head and a handsome brushed finish, this wedge from Ping not only looks good, but hits a mean lob shot. The club’s design is based on feedback from Tour staff and brand ambassadors, meaning you’ll get the same precision and control the pros rely on.
The Wingman View GPS Speaker allows you to listen to your favorite playlist and get both audible and visual distances for over 36,000 courses worldwide. There’s even a magnetic cart mount, so it’s always at the ready whether you’re crushing drives or tanning in the bunker.
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Dad’s are notoriously frugal, but getting something affordable doesn’t mean it has to look cheap. This Amazon Essentials Men’s Golf Polo Shirt features a slim fit, quick-dry design that looks stylish on and off the course, without breaking the bank.
We know your lunchtime golfing is just an excuse to get some vitamin D. This Linksoul Solid Boardwalker Short features 4-way stretch, quick dry technology, and a front right coin pocket, so you can keep your ball marker handy while everyone else is still on the fairway.
Brandon Russell is a freelance writer covering gear and technology. He started his journey as a news writer at a small newspaper and later began reviewing smartphones, movies, and video games. In his free time, he enjoys the slower, more intentional experience of using a 35mm film camera and making short videos about movies he grew up watching.
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