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$2 Million in Hat Sales? PGA Championship Branded Merchandise Expected to Sell Big
August 9, 2018 at 12:27 pm

The PGA Championship is marking two milestones today through Sunday as the tour takes to Missouri’s Bellerive Country Club. This edition will mark the last time the tournament will serve as the final major competition of the year, with the showdown set to move to May next season, making it the second big test for…

PGA Championship Hints at What's Coming In Golf Apparel
August 8, 2018 at 11:01 am

The PGA Championship is taking place Aug. 9-12 in Bellerive, so that means we only have one thing on our minds: golf apparel. The players have decided on their championship ensembles, so we can catch a preview of what trends are big on the green this year.

U.S. Open Merchandise Reflects Promotional Products Trends
June 19, 2018 at 2:18 pm

The 2018 U.S. Open saw 2017 champion Brooks Kroepka successfully defend his title at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island. The trophy was arguably the most coveted item at the tournament, but for fans, the chances of leaving the course with it were slim to none (depending on how fast you could run). The merchandise tent was the next best thing...

Guide Your Clients to a Great Golf Tournament Experience
May 11, 2018 at 2:12 pm

The Masters is over and that means your customers are inquiring about golf promotions. In 2016, there were over 800,000 golf tournaments totaling $4 billion of sales opportunities. Are you getting your piece of the pie? Gold Bond’s new Interactive Golf Guide will help you navigate the sport of business...

The No. 1 Golf Resource Is Now Free to Download
May 8, 2018 at 10:24 am

Being a southpaw and a fairly distinguished one, at that, in a sport that has not produced that many left-handers, Phil Mickelson stands out when he hits the links. With 43 PGA Tour victories, including five majors, the 47-year-old ranks ninth on the all-time wins list. But while he will not eclipse Sam Snead as […]

The Masters Doubles Merch Shop Size, Has 125 Styles of Hats, 64 Registers
April 9, 2018 at 2:03 pm

The most popular item at the Masters is the green jacket. There's no denying that. But, as only one person can leave Augusta National with it, we have to settle for insane amount of branded merchandise that was available at the new Main Golf Shop, which was built on the spot of the old press…

How to Stand Out in Promotional Golf Apparel
March 28, 2018 at 12:23 pm

It’s been a big year for golf apparel. Adidas launched its adicross urban-inspired golf collection, designed to seamlessly transition golf apparel into streetwear. Bill Murray launched his William Murray golf apparel collection, which became a viral sensation. And Nike released its new Air Jordan 1 Golf Premium shoe. Not only does golf continue to draw…

We Have More Golf Ball Drama as Golf's Governing Body Gears Up to Take On Major Manufacturers
March 28, 2018 at 10:42 am

The U.S. Golf Association thinks that today’s golf balls travel too far in flight, owing mainly to technological advances in ball manufacture. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus thinks the same. That's a problem for Titleist and other major golf ball manufacturers, who have spent many decades and untold dollars researching, refining and producing balls designed to fly farther than the competition’s...

Get On Course: A Lesson In Selling Golf Products
March 26, 2018 at 2:02 pm

Golf is more than just a sport. It’s an opportunity to spend a few hours in the sunshine in what’s basically a park. It’s a great time to create a bit of friendly competition amongst friends without having to expend too much energy. And, most importantly for businesspeople, it’s a killer networking opportunity. The fact…