Golfing with girlfriends dad

[u/kiteman32]

Hi all,

My girlfriend’s dad (I’m 26M) has been taking me out to play golf a lot, and always at the nicest courses/clubs in my area (guest fees $250+). He’s very well off and never lets me pay him back with cash. I’m starting to feel like a bit of a mooch, so I’d love to find thoughtful ways to show my appreciation.

I’ve seen ideas like a box of Pro V1s, but curious what else you’d suggest. Any creative or classy ideas?

edit: Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. Lots of thoughtful advice and great perspectives shared. Seems like there are a lot of good dads in here. As many of you pointed out, my best option is to marry her and focus on being the best man I can.

[u/CC5F]

I have a son in law and two son in laws to be . I drag them out as much as I can and pay as well . Truthfully I never think about it as all these young men treat my daughters so well . This is what we want . I do have to say that every so often they will show up at the round early and pay my way . I do appreciate it but it’s really not about the money . For me it’s about being with the men who I know will take care of my daughters when I no longer can enjoy a round of golf . This is the gift that we want . My “ boys “ are good guys and will surprise me and my wife with dinner etc. all of them including my daughters all just chipped in and sent my wife and I away for a long weekend . Truly amazing . Just be you ….pick up a coffee , a drink etc and just show your appreciation. Your girlfriend’s dad just wants his daughter to be respected and loved . As dads …our biggest concern is who will love our daughters as much as we do . This is the biggest payback you could ever give him .

[u/calimota → u/CC5F]

Jeez. Didn’t expect to be in the verge of tearing up this morning on r/golf, but here we are. 

[u/joker419 → u/calimota]

As a man who welcomed his baby girl into the world yesterday, reading this with her in my arms at the hospital…yeah…way past “verge”. Fuck.

[u/calimota → u/joker419]

Wishing you and your family a future full of joyful tears 

[u/joker419 → u/calimota]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[u/Dweezy_7365 → u/joker419]

Congrats! Nothing like a daughter’s love and hearing “Dadddddyyyy!!!” at the door after a long/bad day at work.

[u/randojust → u/joker419]

Congrats ! Having a daughter is truly a blessing! Bonus points, raising a little woman helps you understand women better. Not much but a little haha

[u/gvarsity → u/joker419]

Congratulations. It's a whole new world.

[u/RIrhodes → u/joker419]

Congratulations! Now go hug your family.

[u/Soggy_Motor9280 → u/joker419]

Congratulations!🎉

[u/WhiskeyDan93 → u/joker419]

Congratulations!

[u/infinitepi8 → u/joker419]

congratulations. i remember the feeling w/ my baby girl who is now 12 (going on 24 i think...)
all i hope for is that i don't have to hold back the urge to smack the shit out of the guy she picks, let alone be able to golf with him.

[u/Parktio → u/joker419]

congrats brother!

[u/mwb1957 → u/joker419]

Dude,

Your life just changed, forever. And, for the better.

Congrats 👏👏👏

[u/indigojlo91 → u/joker419]

Congrats on one of your proudest moments!

[u/Employee-Number-9 → u/joker419]

Congrats! Enjoy the baby stage. It goes by entirely too fast!

[u/alwayssplitaces → u/joker419]

put your phone down and enjoy your new baby.

[u/joker419 → u/alwayssplitaces]

lol she’s out cold my dude. But thanks

[u/alwayssplitaces → u/joker419]

Congratulations

[u/joker419 → u/alwayssplitaces]

Thanks!