Father's Day Gift Guide

SI Staff | Jun 7, 2010

Father's Day Gift Guide

Bushnell V2 Laser Rangefinder with Slope

On the days leading up to a tournament, it's common to see golfers and caddies using laser rangefinders during pro-ams to learn exactly how far hazards, trees and likely hole locations are from spots in the fairway. The new Bushnell Tour V2 not only gives accurate distances, but it also calculates how much you need to compensate for uphill and downhill targets.

Deluxe grill cover featuring your favorite MLB team

With both the major league baseball and summer BBQ seasons in full swing, dad can show off his favorite team's colors with this grill cover. The covers can be purchased with the logo of each major league team.

Swiss Tech BodyGard 7-In-1 Platinum Series Emergency Tool

Here's a gift Jack Bauer would appreciate: The 7-in-1 emergency tool offers an LED flashlight; red flashing LED, a digital tire gauge, a distress alarm at 130-decibels that can be heard for miles, and a built-in thermometer. Oh, it even glows in the dark.

TaylorMade R9 driver

The folks at TaylorMade are on the cutting edge of golf equipment with their latest driver -- the R9, which has customizable weighting to optimize ball-striking. Watch dad's eyes light up as he hits the ball farther and straighter than he ever has before.

Fighter Pilot Experiences

Feel the need for speed? Expectations offers high-flying Dads a fighter-pilot experience. The first flight is a practice session devoted to fundamental maneuvers, including formation flight, high and low yo-yos, lead and lag pursuits, displacement rolls, vertical and oblique turns. Your second flight is where you deploy each maneuver in a variety of tactical situations. Say hello to Tom Cruise when you're up there, Maverick.

Flip Ultra Video Camera

Forget about taking simple snap shots to capture the best moments from your next golf trip. The Flip Ultra video camera fits in your pocket, takes up to one hour of video and has a built-in USB plug that allows you to download your videos directly into your computer. It comes with software that makes e-mailing videos a snap, and you can even edit and combine your footage to create movies.

Top-Flite Gamer, XL or D2 Balls

Bring on the long par 5's and the tight fairways. Top-Flight offers plenty of tech-heavy balls for the weekend duffer.

Coleman 54-Quart Steel Belted Chest Cooler

Originally manufactured by Coleman from 1954 to 1994, the classic steel-belted cooler makes a comeback in a big way as part of the company's centennial tradition. The original steel-belted cooler was revered for its traditional look, feel, and strength, as well as its amazing performance.

MLB.tv

If your dad lives outside the market where his favorite team plays, or travels a lot, MLB.tv is a good way for him to follow his club. With every out-of-market game available on his computer, he can watch every pitch of the 162-game season and keep tabs on his fantasy baseball team.

Garmin nuvi 775T

With detailed maps of both North America and Europe, this GPS unit will help you easily find courses as remote as Banff and Ballybunion. The 775T features Lane Assist, telling you not only that a turn is coming up, but which lane you should be in. Buildings appear in 3-D on the map, the screen refreshes ultra-fast, and directions are displayed and spoken. The unit is also Bluetooth enabled so you can make hands-free calls while the FM traffic receiver alerts you to delays and suggests route changes.

SI covers

Bill Frakes/SI, Arthur Shay/SI, Robert Beck/SI

You may never make the cover of SI but we've got the next best thing: More than 1,500 SI covers (including championship commemoratives and Swimsuit issues) are available for purchase.

Oakley Holeshot Unobtainium Watch

Engineered with a Swiss-made chronograph that measures cumulative time, intermediate time and split time down to a tenth of a second, Oakley's Holeshot watch has a 38-month battery -- and enough cool to last a lifetime.

The ScoreCard Vault

Finally there's a fitting place for the scorecards from your best rounds and favorite courses. This beautiful solid ash hardwood case is a great addition to the golfer's office or study.

Mitchell and Ness, Pittsburgh Pirates 1971 Home Jersey - Roberto Clemente

In 1971 the Pirates became innovators by introducing a new style of uniform in the poly-knit pull over. And you'll look like an innovator in this sleek Clemente jersey.

GOLF Magazine's "How to Hit Every Shot"

The instruction editors at GOLF Magazine have compiled 192 pages of useful tips and helpful photos to help your dad out of any jam.

Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective

"Yankee Stadium: The Official Retrospective" coffee table book is the only book published about Yankee Stadium that is licensed by the Yankees themselves. It's features more than 150 photos (many never published before) and more than 80 first-person accounts -- from Presidents to musicians to players -- that take readers through some of the iconic moments at the stadium.

Suunto G6 watch

Forget about pen and paper. This Suunto timepiece measures the speed, tempo and rhythm of your golf swing.

Nike Vapor Golf Shoe

Tipping the scale at just 13.8 ounces, the Vapor is the lightest golf shoe ever made by Nike. The shoe is made with a one-piece microfiber upper, which is lightweight, strong and breathable. The shoe also has a two-year, waterproof warranty.

Oakley Flak Jacket Golf Sunglasses

The G30 lenses in the Flak Jacket sunglasses will enhance your father's depth perception by boosting visual contrast, especially on overcast days and in shadows. They also feature a permanent coating that repels water, oils and dust to help them stay clean and clear while filtering 100-percent of all UV light. These sunglasses are also available with a prescription.

Slingbox ProHD

You'll never miss another game while you're on the road or at work. The Slingbox PRO-HD is the first HD-streaming Slingbox and allows you to watch any game from your home TV in streaming HD on your computer or great picture quality on your mobile phone. You can watch and control multiple devices -- including your standard or high-definition DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver or DVD player -- from anywhere in the world on your computer or mobile phone.

TaylorMade Diablo Golf Bag

Tipping the scale at less than six pounds, and with dense foam straps and back panels, the new Diablo stand bag should make a long walk a lot more comfortable. The bag has individual shaft dividers and nine pockets, including one that's insulated to keep a drink cool.

XMP3

Thanks to the merger between Sirius and XM satellite radio, the recently released XMP3 is now your portable one-stop source for listening to any game at any time from the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, plus live coverage of NASCAR, PGA, IndyCar Series Racing and others.

St. Pierre's Bocce Ball and Horseshoes Set

This boxed set from St. Pierre's Manufacturing in Worcester, Mass., contains everything you need to play the Italian bowling game of bocce.

2009 U.S. Open Striped Polo by Oxford

Made from 100-percent yarn-dyed, double-mercerized cotton, this golf shirt would be the perfect thing to wear on Father's Day, which once again coincides with the final round of the U.S. Open.

Every Man Jack kits

Shave Kit: EMJ face wash, shave cream, and face lotion will help you get as close to shaving perfection as is humanly possible. (Obviously the whole razor part is up to you). Body and Hair Kit: Your shampoo, conditioner, body bar, and body wash. Everything you need for a great shower, all together in one simple kit.