The Best Father's Day Golf Gift Is Something Your Toddler Can Use Too
Quick Answer
The best Father's Day gift for a golf dad with young kids is real golf gear his toddler can actually use alongside him. The Drake & Birdie putter ($44.99), stand bag ($54.99), and leather glove ($12) let children ages 2–5 play real golf — not toy golf — and create the side-by-side moments that define the gift.
Every Father's Day, someone buys a golf dad a novelty mug, a funny headcover, or a sleeve of logo balls. And every Father's Day, that gift goes in a drawer.
This year, consider something different. If your golf dad has a toddler between the ages of 2 and 5, the best gift you can give him is something his child can use alongside him. Real golf gear, scaled for small hands, that turns the driving range into a family event and the backyard into a short game practice area.
That is what Drake & Birdie Golf Co. makes. And it is why parents and grandparents keep calling it the most meaningful golf gift they have ever given.
"I spent months looking for a putter that would actually work for our daughter. When I couldn't find it, I built it." — Justin, Founder, Drake & Birdie Golf Co.
Here is everything you need to know about choosing a Father's Day golf gift that dad and his toddler will actually use together.
Check out our putter guide here
Why the Best Golf Gift for Dad Involves His Kids
Think about it from the dad's perspective. A new rangefinder is great. A premium golf towel is useful. But something that lets him share the game he loves with his 3-year-old? That is a memory, not a gadget.
The challenge until now has been that real toddler golf equipment barely existed. Toy sets are too light and too short to teach proper form. Standard junior clubs start at sizes meant for 6-year-olds. The 2-to-5 age window has been largely ignored by the golf industry.
Drake & Birdie was built specifically to fill that gap. Every club is designed for children 30" to 45" tall — real stainless steel construction, proper grip sizing, correct weight distribution — so a 2-year-old can swing with the same feel and mechanics as a properly fitted adult.
When dad watches his toddler make a real putt with a real putter, that is the moment he remembers. Not the rangefinder.
The Drake & Birdie Father's Day Gift Guide — Ages 2–5
Every product below is available at drakeandbirdiegolf.com
The Drake & Birdie Toddler Putter — $44.99 on sale
Best For: The Golf Dad Whose Toddler Wants to Copy Every Swing
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Spec |
Detail |
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Length |
21.5 inches |
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Weight |
Under 1 lb (with headcover) |
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Head |
Precision-milled stainless steel |
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Grip |
Junior pistol-style rubber grip |
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Headcover |
Premium white Sherpa, magnetic closure |
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Ages |
2–5 years old (30"–45" tall) |
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Price |
$44.99 |
The putter is the only real toddler golf club purpose-built for ages 2 to 4. Every other brand starts its junior line at sizes too large for a 3-year-old to swing properly. At 21.5 inches and under 1 lb, this is the first club most toddlers can actually use — and the one they will want to carry everywhere.
The premium white Sherpa headcover with magnetic closure is a genuinely thoughtful design. Easy for small hands to put on and take off. Teaches kids to care for their equipment from day one. And it photographs beautifully — which matters when grandparents want to share the moment.
"Great quality product, especially for the price point. My daughter loves her first putter and the sizing is perfect. The head cover and putter are top-notch quality." — Emilio Alvarez
Shop the toddler putter at: drakeandbirdiegolf.com/products/toddler-golf-putter
The Drake & Birdie Toddler Golf Stand Bag — $54.99
Best For: The Golf Dad Who Wants His Toddler Walking the Course Alongside Him
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Spec |
Detail |
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Height |
24 inches |
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Weight |
2.1 lbs |
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Stand |
Built-in dual kickstand |
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Pockets |
4 zippered pockets |
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Strap |
Padded single carry strap |
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Colors |
Pink or Black |
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Ages |
2–5 years old |
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Price |
$54.99 |
The stand bag is where the gift becomes a visual moment. When a 3-year-old walks up to the first tee carrying her own real stand bag — matching dad's in spirit, scaled perfectly for her — that is the photograph that lives on the refrigerator for years.
Available in pink or black, the Drake & Birdie stand bag is the only toddler golf bag on the market with a built-in dual kickstand. That matters practically: it stays upright on the range and on the course without leaning against anything. Four zippered pockets hold snacks, balls, tees, and a glove — everything a young golfer needs.
Pair with the putter for a complete starter set at $99.98 — the most thoughtful golf gift combination available for a toddler.
Shop the toddler stand bag here
The Drake & Birdie XS Leather Golf Glove — $12
Best For: The Golf Dad Who Wants His Toddler to Have the Full Experience
There is one product that separates the "real golfer" feeling from everything else: the glove. Every adult golfer knows that feeling of pulling on a leather glove before a round. It signals that you are about to do something real.
The Drake & Birdie XS leather golf glove gives that same feeling to a 2-year-old. It is the only cabretta leather golf glove made specifically for toddler hands — XS sizing that fits ages 2 to 5. At $12, it is the easiest add-on gift in the category and one of the most memorable moments for a young child who gets to pull on a real glove for the first time.
No competitor makes a leather toddler golf glove. This product exists exclusively at Drake & Birdie.
Shop the XS leather golf glove at: drakeandbirdiegolf.com/products/kids-xs-golf-glove
The Complete Father's Day Golf Starter Set — $111.98
Putter + Stand Bag + Leather Glove. Everything a toddler needs to play real golf alongside dad, at a price point that makes sense for the occasion.
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Product |
Regular |
Sale |
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Toddler Golf Putter (21.5" | Stainless Steel) |
$50.00 |
$44.99 |
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Toddler Golf Stand Bag (24" | With Stand) |
$59.99 |
$54.99 |
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XS Leather Golf Glove |
$15.00 |
$12.00 |
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Complete Set Total |
$124.99 |
$111.98 |
What Age Can Kids Start Playing Golf With Dad?
The most common question we hear from golf parents is: When is my child actually old enough to use real equipment?
The answer is earlier than most people expect. If your toddler is between 2 and 5 years old and at least 30 inches tall, they are ready for a real putter. At 21.5 inches and under 1 lb, the Drake & Birdie putter is specifically designed for children who are not yet big enough for standard junior clubs.
The key is right-sized equipment. A toy set that is too light teaches bad habits. A junior club that is too long and heavy creates frustration. The right size creates early success — and early success creates a love for the game.
Read our full guide on when kids can start playing golf here!
Father's Day Golf Gift FAQ
What is a good Father's Day gift for a golf dad with young kids?
Real golf gear that his toddler can use alongside him. The Drake & Birdie putter, stand bag, and leather glove are purpose-built for ages 2–5 — the same quality feel as adult equipment, scaled for small hands. It transforms a golf trip into a family activity rather than something dad does alone.
What golf equipment is appropriate for a 2-year-old?
A 2-year-old needs a club that is 21.5" or shorter, under 1 lb, with a grip sized for small hands. The Drake & Birdie putter is the only club on the market purpose-built for this age group. Standard junior clubs start too large at around 26–28 inches.
Can a 3-year-old use real golf clubs?
Yes, with the right clubs. The key is weight and length. The Drake & Birdie putter is under 1 lb — light enough for a 2-year-old to swing — with a milled stainless steel face that provides real feedback. Most 3-year-olds take to it immediately. Read our complete guide on teaching a 3-year-old golf at drakeandbirdiegolf.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-a-3-year-old-golf-a-parents-complete-guide.
Is the Drake & Birdie putter a toy or a real golf club?
It is a 100% real, performance-grade golf club. Precision-milled stainless steel head, tour-inspired matte black shaft, junior pistol grip, and premium Sherpa headcover — the same quality standards you would find in a premium adult putter, re-engineered from the ground up for a 3-year-old.
What is the price of the Drake & Birdie complete starter set?
The putter is $44.99, the stand bag is $54.99, and the leather glove is $12.00. Buying all three comes to $111.98 with free shipping on orders over $100. All three products are currently on sale at their retail prices.
Does Drake & Birdie ship in time for Father's Day?
Yes — standard shipping typically arrives within 3–5 business days. Father's Day 2026 is June 15, so ordering by June 8 ensures safe delivery. Check drakeandbirdiegolf.com for current shipping times closer to the date.
The Gift That Starts a Tradition
The best Father's Day gifts are not things. They are invitations — to spend more time together, to share something you love, to start a tradition that outlasts the day itself.
When you give a golf dad a real putter his 3-year-old can actually use, you are giving him Sunday mornings on the putting green. You are giving him the moment she makes her first real putt. You are giving him something to tell the story about for years.
That is what Drake & Birdie was built to create.
Shop the complete Father's Day gift set at drakeandbirdiegolf.com — free shipping on orders over $100.
And if you want to get ahead of the curve, the Drake & Birdie complete club set (driver, 7 iron, 9 iron) is coming in summer 2026. Join the waitlist here
About Drake & Birdie Golf Co.
Drake & Birdie Golf Co. makes real golf equipment for toddlers ages 2–5. Founded by Justin and Kyleigh, a family that could not find proper golf equipment for their young children, Drake & Birdie is built on one belief: the right equipment, at the right size, for the right age. Every product is real golf gear — not toys — scaled precisely for children between 30" and 45" tall.
