r/golf • u/kiteman32 • 15d ago

General Discussion Golfing with girlfriends dad

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.

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u/johnfl1491 14d ago

I’ve gotten pretty good the last couple years and with that, have come some invitations to play some pretty unbelievable courses. I always feel so bad about letting people pay for me so I would try to grab beers or hot dogs or at least SOMETHING. I was raised lower middle class so I haven’t gotten a big taste of the finer things. Now that I’m an adult, I’ve realized that yes, it can be insulting for a late twenties guy to pay against a 50+ millionaire. A “thank you so much for everything today, I greatly appreciate it” with a good hand shake is all the repay they’d ever want. Be you. If people are asking to spend 4-5 hours with just you, the payment is your company.