Looking for the Perfect Father's Day Gift for the Golf Dad?

Do you happen to need some Father's Day golf gift ideas? I always do! So I've compiled a list of what I have come to know as some of the best.

If your Dad is like my Dad, he doesn't feel good or happy if I spend too much money on him. So these days, I really try to find a unique gift that my Dad and Grandfather will enjoy but doesn't make them uncomfortable that I've spent too much money on their gift.

With that in mind, I've done some research. I find out that the new hottest market this year for father's Day gifts are Mobile Phone Apps. My Dad has an iphone and he rarely downloads his own mobile phone apps, however he always seems to enjoy when other people show them theirs. I found several Golf GPS apps for the iphone that I enjoyed and I know my Dad will enjoy as well.

If golf is your dad's thing, then there are plenty of small gifts someone can buy him that don't break the bank. Golf tees, golf balls and clubs are always in need. You can buy a replacement set of screw-in spikes if his are worn down. Or for the dad who likes to stop by the 19th hole with his buddies, buy him a gift certificate to the country club restaurant or bar. Dad can even enjoy a cold drink or a burger after a long day on the course. Those are all great gifts... but Dad can enjoy a Golf App for his iPhone all year long! I investigated a few different ones and here is what I found:

There are a number of iPhone apps that rely on course gps info (to various points of interests, such as hazards, front, center, back of green) from a central database. Three of these apps offer a scorecard and some stats tracking. Some apps are designed NOT to have a score card feature or GPS database to avoid being in their competitive market space and lose focus on what makes the app unique and really cool (interactive map for golfers, getting distances, club selection feedback, and the best part the app takes into account the weather!)

The result? The golfer can use their favorite scorecard app and easily switch over from their scorecard app to their GPS app whenever necessary for additional feedback to enhance their game and make it more enjoyable. There is no perfect app that covers everything, and golfers always have more than one golf app on their iPhone.

Most golf apps don't get much use after they are downloaded. They are cool at first but then collect virtual dust and never get used. Look for an app that golfers find very useful past the first week of download. Weather is always changing (creating different shot situations) and there is one certain new app can be used on and off the course in fun ways, taking into account wind and weather. Usine a good app can cause your golf game to grow (by getting to know distances better, develop better course strategies) and be enriched by the app (build knowledge for different shot situations, weather situations). How about an iPhone app that figures distance, and then picks the right club...taking into account wind and weather!

Dad will have a great time with something like that...and if nothing else, he will impress his friends by the thoughtfulness of his loved one caring enough to gift him with this very cool iphone app for Father's Day!!!