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Father's Day gift list

Editor's note: The hours are ticking away to Father's Day and you still have no idea of what to get him? Well, we're re-running these last-minute gift ideas to help you out.

By Janice Ferguson
GPA Fashion Correspondent

Dear Dad,

Please don't give us the "I have everything I want and need" line for Father's Day again. You know you run the risk of getting another necktie if you do -- and you never wear the hundred or so already hanging in your closet. Not even the psychedelic Jerry Garcia one you claim to love.


How 'bout a little help this year? A wish list would be ideal.


Thanks, Pop ... XOXO!


Hat
Baseball, visor, cap, panama, bucket … canvas, vented, straw, cotton, micro fiber … Greg Norman, Tilley, Adidas, Stetson, Cobra. Choose from a variety of styles, colors, materials and brands, in a wide price range so you're sure to find something to fit his lid.

Go to: www.tgw.com Click on apparel then men's headwear.

Shades
Stylish, versatile, tour proven -- and 100 percent UVA/UVB protection. Sunglasses dedicated to enabling vision on the course are becoming just as important a piece of golf equipment as your pitching wedge.

Check out NYX Golf's three-lens system that control glare, neutralize light and improve contrast. All styles are available with prescription lenses and the frames have memory characteristics so they retain their shape and won't stretch out.

Go to: www.nyxgolf.com

Shirts
Color block adds a sporty element to a golf shirt without compromising -- too much -- the traditional look of a polo.

Choose between cotton, jersey knit, performance pique, poly, stretch, mercerized, mesh, moisture wicking … short sleeve, long sleeve, mock neck, collared ... name brands, and offbeat labels. With affordable pricing and quantity discounts, you can buy one for every man in your life.

Go to: www.clothingwarehouse.com

Pants/Shorts
Tehama micro fiber gabardine in four colors, Pahr back 9 flat front lightweight cotton, Tommy Bahama silk/linen canvas, Adidas tech stretch woven twill, Callaway sport series pleat front waffle stitch … all of these and more pants and shorts under $100. A fresh, new pair of khakis is always welcome.

Go to: www.onlygolfapparel.com

Belts
Not quite ready for the retro white leather belt that some of the professional young guns are wearing? Then try Lilly Pulitzer's solid braided nylon canvas belt with nickel O-ring buckle and vachetta leather trim from the new men's collection. They come in four solid colors (including white), and two eye-catching prints.

Go to: www.lillypulitzer.com

Socks
What's good for a Tour de France cyclist in a grueling test of physical endurance must be more than good for 18 holes worth of swinging and whacking.

DeFeet makes high-performance athletic socks worn by top athletes in several sports. A race-proven sock for active lifestyles that can be worn everyday.

Go to: www.defeetgolf.com

Shoes
Ecco, Nike, FootJoy, Adidas, Dexter … Etonic, Callaway, Snake Eyes, Bite, Hi-Tech, Oakley.

Not words to a bad rap song, but names of the vast array of golf shoe brands you'll find at GolfSmith.com. Every material, style and price is conceivable. If the selection makes you too dizzy, get a Golfsmith gift card and let dear 'ol Dad shop for his favorite pair.

Go to: www.golfsmith.com

Happy Father's Day!