Father’s Day 2025: Ultimate Gift Guide

Father’s Day, celebrated every third Sunday in June, offers a prime chance to reconnect with Dad. Instead of a routine present, consider a gift that fosters new memories together. A new tie might be practical, but its impact is fleeting. Opt for something designed for shared experiences and quality time.

Linking Up: Gifts for the Golf Enthusiast Dad

The golf course is an ideal setting for quality time. These gifts enhance his game and express his personality on the greens.

Golf Course Ammo: Premium Golf Balls

No matter Dad’s skill level, he can always use more golf balls. Even pros wear them out, and casual players lose them regularly. Titleist, a favorite among PGA winners, has a new Pro V1s line for 2025. These feature a faster, high-gradient core for more speed off the tee. A high-flex casing layer maximizes wedge spin, helping the ball “stick” on the green. A dozen costs $55.

Bridgestone recently released a limited-edition e12 Straight golf ball with a patriotic theme. This “Patriot Pack” supports Tee It Up for the Troops. These balls are engineered to minimize sidespin off the tee. This helps golfers struggling with hooks and slices. The ball uses a soft, low-compression core for better feel. A 15-pack is available for $34.99.

A Throwback Polo: Stylish Comfort on the Course

In 2005, John O’Donnell, a former UCLA golfer, founded Johnnie-O. What began as golf shirts now includes a wide range of casual wear. Their original product was a comfortable four-button, collared shirt with a pocket. It featured a distinctive logo. To celebrate 20 years, Johnnie-O offers the Original Polo.

Made from 100-percent cotton, it gets softer with every wash. It’s perfect for the golf course or a casual BBQ. It comes in three colors and four sizes, with contrast stitching on the collar button and sleeves. This polo costs $89.

Fancy Footwork: High-Performance Golf Shoes

Relatively new to the scene, Payntr Golf positions itself as golf’s fastest-growing footwear brand. These shoes are built with biomechanics in mind, prioritizing comfort and enhanced wear. They offer a stylish, modern look Dad will appreciate. The new Match Day model is fully waterproof. It provides a stable base for his swing with ample cushioning. Creatively shaped, spikeless nubs on the sole anchor him firmly on the course. These high-performance shoes are $200.

Flying the Covers: Personalized Driver Headcovers

Being on the golf course doesn’t mean Dad can’t show his team spirit. Driver headcovers offer a chance to express loyalty to his favorite sports team or college. Hometown Headcovers provide options for MLB, NFL, and college-themed covers. The collection appeals to diehard fans with unique designs. These designs stand out and pay homage to specific fan bases, like “Bills Mafia” or “Raider Nation.” These unique headcovers are $69.99.

A Sense of Craft: Gifts for Hands-On Dads

Mutual hobbies create lasting memories. These gifts support shared projects and practical skills.

It’s in the Bag: A Heavy-Duty Tool Bag

When did you last tackle a woodworking project with Dad? Or fix that nagging broken fence? Building a deck or tinkering in the shed requires a proper tool bag. Upgrade Dad’s gear with the Carhartt Heavyweight Tool Bag. It boasts 23 exterior pockets and loops, plus 11 interior compartments. Measuring 16 by 13 by 10 inches, it’s quite sizable. Its durable, waterproof siding and metal frame ensure it’s built to last for years of projects. This robust tool bag is $99.

A Cut Above: The Ultimate Pocket Knife

A substantial pocket knife is essential for the dad who embodies a “MacGyver” spirit. It’s the perfect portable tool to save the day or simply for whittling. The William Henry Summerset Pocket Knife elevates this everyday item. The “Summerset” model is light yet durable. It features a titanium frame, supported by beautiful orange spalted beechwood. Its blade is “Copper Wave” Damascus steel. It’s a gorgeous product that is also incredibly practical. This exquisite knife is priced at $975.

Get the Picture: Upgrading His Photography Gear

Those fading Instamatic snapshots in old family albums might be charming, but perhaps Dad needs a modern upgrade to unleash his inner photographer. The compact Leica D-Lux 8 Digital Camera features a newly redesigned body made of diecast magnesium. This makes it lightweight yet durable enough for any adventure.

It includes a 17MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34 mm f/1.7-2.8 ASPH zoom lens, providing a full-frame equivalent of 24-75 mm. It can capture stunning video in 4K resolution. Photos can also be edited on the go using the FOTOS mobile app. This high-end camera is $2,790.

Tuning In: Gifts for Music-Loving Dads

Music is a universal language, perfect for sharing and creating moments.

Dead Head Dad: Grateful Dead Wireless Speaker

Does your father love loud music and classic Grateful Dead tunes? Let him truly immerse himself with the McIntosh RS250 Wireless Speaker Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Edition. This upgraded version of McIntosh’s RS200 commemorates the band’s milestone. It features the Grateful Dead’s iconic “Steal Your Face” logo on the front.

McIntosh has a historical connection with the band, having provided the amps for their legendary “Wall of Sound.” While the RS250 doesn’t have that scale, it delivers 650 watts of explosive sound. Connectivity to all major streaming services is as smooth as a Jerry Garcia guitar solo. This speaker is $3,500.

Phones Alone: Ultimate Noise-Canceling Headphones

A true music lover occasionally needs distraction-free solace. The noise-canceling Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are perfect. They are packed with customizable features and modes for an immersive experience. A handy app on your phone allows you to adjust EQ settings, personalizing his listening. These headphones feature Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable battery with a 24-hour lifespan. They are available in Black, White Smoke, Lunar Blue, and Deep Plum finishes. These high-quality headphones are $399.

The Lion’s Den: Gifts for Dad’s Sanctuary

A comfortable and inviting space fosters camaraderie and relaxation.

Dressing the Part: A Luxurious Robe for Lounging

After the day’s festivities, Dad deserves to unwind in his smoking retreat. A more comfortable wardrobe is essential. The Derek Rose Silk Jacquard Navy Badge Pattern Robe offers a stylish way to end Father’s Day.

Handmade in Cheshire, England, this striking garment brings elegance to leisurely evenings. Woven from pure silk, it features a traditional shawl collar, rifle cuffs, and a tasseled belt. All are resplendent with a Royal Naval badge pattern. It can also be personalized with a monogram for an extra touch. This luxurious robe is $1,845.

Game Time: A Premium Poker Set

A well-appointed “cigar den” needs entertainment. What better than a friendly game of poker? Give the high-roller in your family the Hector Saxe Leather Poker Set. Made in France, this set comes in an eye-catching carrying case. The case is clad in leather with an alligator-skin effect. Inside, it contains everything for poker night, including a deck of Modiano playing cards and 240 clay chips. The case is available in various color options, ensuring a perfect match for any poker room decor. This sophisticated set costs $1,137.50.

Food, Glorious Food: Gourmet Deli and Chocolate Pairings

Any gathering of discerning individuals, especially those enjoying a fine cigar, benefits from excellent food. For a quintessential New York City taste, Katz’s Deli’s pastrami or corned beef sandwich is legendary. This veritable temple of succulent meats has been serving since 1899. The pastrami is the star: made on-premises from navel beef, brined for weeks, spice-rubbed, smoked in-house, then boiled and steamed.

The Deli Duo package includes a pound each of pastrami and house-made corned beef, a loaf of deli rye, a quart of full-sour pickles, knishes, mustard, sauerkraut, and a six-pack of Dr. Brown’s soda (black cherry is highly recommended). This gift will defy any diet, and no one will mind. This iconic package is $150.

Chocolates aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. The Vosges Chocolate And Barolo Pairing Gift Box proves this. This boutique confectioner appeals to both cocoa and wine aficionados. This set of chocolate truffles is specifically crafted to pair with Barolo, Italy’s hallmark wine from the Piedmont region. Made with Vosges’ 62 percent cacao dark chocolate, each of the nine unique truffles perfectly complements the included 750 ml bottle of Cereto, a distinct Barolo that consistently scores well in Wine Spectator. This gourmet pairing box costs $165.

Man Cave Decor: Personal Touches for His Space

Many men dislike “interior decor” if it brings to mind feminine knickknacks. However, taking control of the decor allows him to define his sanctuary. Start with a Bust of Winston Churchill with Cigar. Churchill is an iconic cigar smoker. He led Britain to victory in World War II, often with a cigar famously clenched in his jaws. He embodied the cigar lover on a grand scale. His visage serves as a warning against any attempts to “feminize” his personal sanctuary. This striking bust is $269.90.

While a supercar might be out of reach for the garage, the Ferrari 296 Challenge Model can adorn his tabletop or credenza. Craftsmen at Amalgam Collection built this limited-edition Ferrari model to a precise 1:8 scale. Measuring over 22 inches long, it is crafted with thousands of precisely engineered parts. Each model takes over 300 hours of labor to assemble. This exquisite replica is a significant piece, priced at $19,900.

Required Reading: Building a Library for Reflection

A den is also a place for quiet contemplation. A well-curated library can spark inspiration and thought. Consider “The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes” (Hatherleigh Press). While other Roman emperors indulged in cruelty, Marcus Aurelius spent much of his time in contemplation. A stoic philosopher and a ruler, his writings have endured for centuries.

Authors Nick Benas and Kortney Yasenka tell his story and compile over 150 lines of advice. These lines aim to inspire and educate, including wisdom like: “The art of life is more like the wrestler’s art than the dancer’s. It should stand ready and firm to meet onsets which are sudden and unexpected.” This insightful book costs $13.50.

An easy chair often inspires aspirational thoughts. Even if he doesn’t own a trove of fine watches, he can appreciate them through “Rolex: The Impossible Collection.” This second edition by Fabienne Reybaud is a handsome volume. It contains 194 pages and over 200 illustrations. It showcases the most famous and legendary Rolex watches, from the first Oyster Perpetual in 1931 to the Explorer worn during Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1953 climb of Mt. Everest. Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase. This luxurious book is $1,400.

No smoking-room reading list is complete without Cigar Aficionado. You can give Dad a specially discounted subscription. Beyond rating cigars, the issues feature interviews with his favorite cigar-smoking celebrities and industry leaders. Plus, he’ll find reviews of products to enhance his lifestyle, unparalleled stories, and expert reviews of new cigars. Give a two-year subscription for the price of one, at $29.95.