We get it; dads are hard to buy gifts for. But before you settle for some lame card and a six-pack of cheap beer, check out this round up of guy-friendly goodies guaranteed to make him feel like the dude of the day.
Scotchdale
This Scottsdale-inspired world class scotch, cleverly coined “The Most Livable Whisky”, is the creation of two local libation aficionados with a thirst for the finer things in life – just like dad. Using blended pure malt whisky from the Highland and Speyside regions of Scotland and matured in charred American oak bourbon barrels for a minimum of 8 years, Scotchdale results in a flavorful whisky with hints of honey, chocolate, caramel, oak and coffee. Maybe throw in some leather-bound books with this gift because dad is going to really feel like a big deal after a few sips. Find where to buy in the Valley at scotchdale.net.
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Troon
Looking to dazzle a dad who loves a day on the course? Give the gift of golf with Troon’s new gift card. Available in any denomination, the Troon Gift Card is flexible and redeemable at stunning Troon® locations such Troon North Golf Club, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, Torreon Golf Club, Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club, and more. Visit troon.com/giftcards to purchase.
Splash Runner
Let dad take lounging to a whole new level with the Splash Runner by PoolCandy, a motorized pool lounger featuring twin 2,66-watt propellers, heavy-duty PVC construction and most importantly, a built in cup holder. The easy to use and assemble Splash Runner is built to hold and transport a 300-pound passenger with a drive function that can propel dad forward, backward, left or right for 360-degree freedom of movement. Check out this video to see the bad boy in action:
Boardroom for Men
Help pops keep his fade fresh af with a membership at Scottsdale’s new Boardroom Salon for Men. Options include The Benchmark complete with a personal consultation, tailored cut, precision neck shave, rejuvenating paraffin hand dip, energizing shampoo and conditioning, scalp massage, pressure point facial massage, steamed towel, stress relieving hand and arm massage, cleansing rinse, and finishing touch styling; The Traditional Package which adds on a Hot Lather Shave to The Benchmark or The Classic Package that tacks on a professional manicure and pedicure. Three month and twelve month packages are also available, learn more at boardroomsalon.com.
Hotel Valley Ho
Have a father who’s into farmer’s markets? On Saturday, June 22 Hotel Valley Ho kicks off their second-annual, indoor Chefs + Farmers Market Series. Dad can enjoy bites from top local chefs, spirit and wine tastings, live music, and a market with fresh produce and culinary goodies all in the comfort of the resort’s air-conditioned Sands venue. Attendees will also be able to taste one-of-a-kind milkshake creations during the “Battle Freak Shake!” competition where the winning shake will be featured at ZuZu in August. Space is limited so make sure to RSVP here.
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Scottsdale Museum of the West
If your old man loves the old West bring him to Scottsdale Museum of the West on Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and get him a free admission plus half-off for everyone in his party. Located on the former site of Loloma Transit Station, the two-story, 43,000-square-foot museum features art, culture and history from 19 states in the American West, including Arizona. Dad can explore and shop unique Western-themed gifts in the SMoW store including pocketknives, western books, Goldwater photography prints, performance golf shirts and more. Check it out at scottsdalemuseumwest.org.
Lynx Grills
Tech + grilling = a dad’s dream. Lynx Grills are makers of the world’s first WiFi-enabled, voice-activated luxury grill. The big guy can smoke some savory ribs in the WiFi and app-enabled Sonoma Smart Smoker with an integrated LCD touchscreen and dual racks for food placement. No need to heat up the house with the oven thanks to the sleek Napoli Outdoor Oven which has the capacity to cook up to an 18-inch pizza pie with temperatures of up to 700 degrees in minutes. Finally, he can fire up a round of burgers on the Professional All Trident Grill w/ FLAMETRAK, the only grill with new safety technology that uses a special sensor to indicate if a flame’s burner is out, attempts to relight it, and then automatically turns off the gas if it is unable to relight after 13 seconds. Grab a grill at lynxgrills.com.
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T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Pair pops new grill (or existing one) with a customized, fully prepared Grab-and-Go Grill Kit curated by dad and Executive Chef Alex Robinson of iconic T. Cook’s at Royal Palms. Enough for two, the grill kit comes with two 6-ounce American Wagyu strip steaks, a jar of brandied coffee rub seasoning, chipotle garlic seasoning, black truffle chimichurri sauce, house-made T. Cook’s signature steak sauce and hickory wood chips, plus bundles of asparagus, haricots verts (green beans), summer squash, sweet peppers, fingerling potatoes, corn on the cob and a custom recipe card from Chef Alex with instructions on how to prepare – all for just $99. To reserve a grill kit, call 602-808-0766 by 5p.m. on June 13.
Sportiqe
Celeb dads have been rocking this Tempe-based, premium apparel company for years – from Mark Wahlberg and David Beckham to hockey legend Tyler Bozak so you know it’s good enough for your dad. Snag him a few of their best-sellers like the Comfy Tee, Daly Joggers, Olsen Hoodie or a classic Dad Hat which you can get for free if you spend $100 or more. Shop online and get it delivered before Father’s Day at sportiqe.com.
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Marc Skid
For the practical, philanthropic and fun guy – update dads undie drawer with Marc Skid, the cheekily (no pun intended) named underwear retailer. Every pair is made from organic Pima cotton with a waistband created from up-cycled plastic water bottles via landfills. Plus, $4 per pair is donated to 4-star charities dedicated to curing, feeding, and saving the world. Best of all, you get to pick the platform! Available in two styles of boxers and several colors for $29 at marcskid.com.
Ryan House
Does Dad insist on going gift free? In lieu of material goods, consider making a donation to Ryan House in dads name. Ryan House supports dads 24/7, 365 as they love and care for their medically fragile children. A recurring gift or one-time donation in honor of pop will provide direct support to Ryan House fathers. Visit ryanhouse.org for more info and donations or shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Ryan House for you.
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Teddy the Dog
Let’s not forget all the pup pops out there. These punny t-shirts and accessories from Teddy the Dog are perfect for the dog/dad joke lover in your life. Choose from fun and witty graphics like The Dogfather, Sofa King Awesome and many more. These classic tees are puppy soft cotton and made in the U.S.A. What’s more, whenever the retailer produce a tee in the wake of disaster/tragedy, or to pay tribute to someone lost too soon, they donate 100% of all profit. Shop all the bark-out loud gifts and accessories at teddythedog.com.
