Gifts for Modern Dads

By Suzanne S. Brown

Clothes and gear let him reveal his personality

01. GET A GRIP

Denverite Zach Fanch and his dad like to go on golf trips. During one outing, the clubs they rented had worn grips. It gave Zach the idea to start manufacturing grips that combine function and style. Made of lightweight polyurethane rubber, Grips are available for irons, drivers and putters, $15-$30, and in sets. The top-selling grip is in a bee motif, and other favorites include plaids and palm trees, tropical fruits and flags. stingergrips.com

Player’s Corner Style

02. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

Boys want to dress like Dad for a day on the links, so Littletonbased Chuco Golf offers polos in matching prints, such as the T-Rex, sized in small through triple extra-large for men, $70, and boys size small through double extra-large, $35. The designs come in moisture-wicking polyester fabric that is anti-microbial and stretchy. chucogolf.com

03.

Tune In

Guys who would rather listen their favorite music on the golf course than bird song or the occasional “FORE!” will love Bushmen’s Wingman Mini GPS Speaker. It attaches to the golf cart with a powerful magnet or to your bag with a carabiner clip. Among its many features is water resistance and a 10-hour battery life, $100. bushnellgolf.com

04.

Feet First

Cool dads want golf shoes that can pass for sneakers as well as perform on the fairways.

Biom C4 not only looks stylish, it is breathable and waterproof. With a stretchy mesh sock and grippy outsoles, the C4 has removable insoles and is offered in five colorways, $250. us.ecco.com

THE U.S. AMATEUR

is the oldest USGA championship in golf having been created in 1895 and won by the greats: Palmer, Nicklaus, Woods and many others. Many legends of golf credit the U.S. Amateur as a “turning point” or stepping stone in their careers.

Players Up Close

Unlike other Championships, the U.S. Amateur has no grandstands. Fans get to walk side by side the competitors and see each shot up close as they cheer for their favorite player.

Junior Golf Experience

An added addition at Cherry Hills will be a Junior Golf Experience where youth can come into a pavilion and challenge themselves to a long putt contest, try out a golf simulator and learn about sustainability and golf. There will also be opportunities for youth to be exposed to all that golf can offer them through scholarships, job opportunities and life lessons.

Be Part Of The Action

Cherry Hills and Colorado Golf Club look forward to welcoming the community as we dwindle from 312 players to 2 and crown our champion in 2023. We can’t wait to welcome you. For tickets and information, please go to chcc.com.

05. TEEING UP FUN

Club headcovers and accessories add personality to a golf game. Dads with a sense of humor will love covers from Pins & Aces in such motifs as Sasquatch or sugar skulls, state flags and boxing gloves. The Arvada-based company also offers ball markers, towels, hats, gloves, apparel, golf bags and more, priced from $15-$200. pinsandaces.com

06. HAT TIP

Golfers love showing their support for favorite teams - from college to professional sports - in their on-course attire. They also appreciate a little luck when playing and Black Clover extensive array of headwear with its signature four-leaf clover logo and symbols for teams as the University of Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State University Rams, $38. blackcloverusa.com