He has four drivers, two rangefinders, and a putter he refuses to retire. Another gadget will not move him. A shirt that gets a laugh in the parking lot will. Here is the gift guide for the golfer who already owns the gear.

Why apparel beats more equipment

Clubs and gadgets are personal; buy the wrong shaft flex and it sits in the garage. A funny golf shirt has no spec sheet to get wrong. It fits his sense of humor, not his swing speed, and he will actually wear it. Lower risk, higher reaction.

The picks by budget

Under $25, the easy win: a soft graphic tee. Best Dad By Par for the golf dad, The Golf Father for the one who runs the group chat, or Breaking Par for the player still chasing the number.

Around $30 to $40, the real gift: a performance polo he can wear on the course. Slice Slice Baby, Real Manatees, or a sharp athletic-fit retro like Take Notes.

The move that looks generous: buy him 2 polos and the free tee rides along at checkout when the offer is live. Three shirts, two-polo price. He thinks you went big; you used the deal.

Sizing without asking him

Do not tip him off. Check a polo he already wears and match it using the size and fit guide. When in doubt, size up. The stretch fabric is forgiving and a slightly roomy polo still looks right.

Last-minute?

Tees print to order, so order with a little runway before the big day. Browse funny golf tees or go bigger with men's golf polos.