Bill Huffman, For the Tribune

With Father's Day approaching, now is the time to shun hideous ties and bad socks and get "Pops'' something he'll really enjoy the next time he tees it up. As a rule, most new golf accessories/inventions/books fall into the categories of "gizmo'' or "gadget'' or "already been done.''

Oftentimes these revolutionary advances have little to do with actually helping the golfer. But every once in awhile something catchy comes along that really makes sense. Here are six "new ideas'' in every price range guaranteed to make Dad happy.

ClubGlider by Sun Mountain

This breakthrough travel bag from Sun Mountain came on the market in May and was an immediate hole-in-one. In fact, the ClubGlider was one of five finalists on The Golf Channel's "Fore Inventors Only'' series, and even though it didn't win, many thought it was by far and away the best product. With extendable legs and wheels that support 100 percent of the weight (22 pounds of pressure), bringing your bag with you is now as easy as bringing your suitcase, which have had these pivoting wheels for years. To check out the smooth-sailing ClubGlider travel bag, which retails for $259, visit www.clubglider.com.

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