The Dad Index: What Kind of Golfing Dad Are You Shopping For?
Father’s Day gifting comes with its own set of hazards. This year let’s club up. Instead of another forgettable gadget, fit Dad to a golf experience that feels custom‑shafted to his personality—and just happens to unfold on the legendary fairways of Treetops Resort.
Below, you’ll find three classic “golf‑dad” archetypes, complete with insider insight on what makes them tick and the Treetops deal that’ll drop right into their sweet spot. Read the greens, pick your dad, and watch your Father’s Day gift game drop to scratch.
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1. The Purist
Personality Snapshot
He sports a single‑strap carry bag, quotes Bobby Jones mid‑conversation, and insists that the correct plural of “birdie” is “birdies,” not “birdys.” He plays the ball down year‑round and would rather three‑putt on bentgrass than sink a gimme on synthetic turf. To him, golf isn’t a hobby—it’s a manuscript still being edited one crisp compression at a time.
On‑Course Habits
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Walks rather than rides (extra points if dew is still clinging to the collar).
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Prefers buttery 7‑iron knockdowns to aggressive wedges.
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Spends more time pacing the green than most players spend planning vacations.
Treetops Match
Every day is Father's Day Package — an early‑bird tee time on the Jones Masterpiece followed by a handcrafted hamburger at the Treetops Sports Bar. The Masterpiece’s dramatic elevation changes and pristine bentgrass greens scratch the Purist’s itch for traditional, architect‑driven golf.
2. The Gear Junkie
Personality Snapshot
Data is his love language. If it has a launch monitor, he wants a dinner reservation with it. The Gear Junkie swipes faster on driver face‑insert materials than on social media, and nothing thrills him more than hearing a pro say, “Let’s check those numbers.”
On‑Course Habits
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Carries enough headcovers to qualify as a travelling zoo.
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Talks spin rates while other players are deciding clubs.
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Has an app that maps every one of his divots in 3‑D.
Treetops Match
The Perfect Week Golf Package — Play all 5 championship courses including the Rick Smith Signature, freshly re‑contoured for optimal rollout and playable angles. This is the choice for the ultimate player looking to spend his day on the greens and challenge himself along the way.
3. The 19th Hole King
Personality Snapshot
He exits the scoring tent with the same enthusiasm he entered the tee box. The 19th Hole King measures rounds not only by strokes but by stories—preferably swapped over signature Michigan craft brews and a basket of pretzel bites.
On‑Course Habits
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Keeps precise stats on “cold ones consumed” vs. “pars carded.”
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Packs more koozies than wedges.
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Can quote the entire menu at the clubhouse grill—backwards.
Treetops Match
5-3-1 Golf Deal — This is 5 Courses over 3 Nights - making it 1 crazy good deal! We arguably have the best collection of golf courses in the Midwest, boasting 81 holes of golf on spectacular terrain totaling five award-winning courses. This is the dream golf getaway for any father.
Honorable Mentions (Because Dads Come in Foursomes)
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The Junior Coach – Lives for lining up his kid’s first six‑inch putt. Gift him a Parent‑Junior lesson on Threetops’ famed par‑3 track.
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The Bucket‑List Bomber – Obsessed with playing every “Top 100” course he can. Knock three championship layouts off his list in one resort stay.
Closing the Loop—Subtly
Whether Dad is a greens‑reading savant, a gearhead chasing ball speed, or the reigning mayor of the 19th hole, the fix is the same: fresh Northern‑Michigan air, rolling fairways carved through stately pines, and golf that leaves a lasting imprint on the scorecard and the soul.
This Father’s Day, consider trading package‑wrapped trinkets for pin flag memories. A Treetops gift card slides easily into any wallet, activates instantly online, and lets Dad choose his own adventure. Pair it with one of the tailored experiences above, and you won’t just give him another round; you’ll give him a round that feels uncannily like it was engineered for him alone.
Ready to dial in the perfect fit? Our reservations team is standing by to help you pick dates, book packages, and sneak your name onto Dad’s “favorite child” leaderboard. Call, click, or drop us a line—just do it before prime tee sheets and room inventory go the way of an over‑caffeinated slice: long gone, never to be seen again.
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