National Golf Day, held on October 4, is a major charitable event that has been sponsored each year since 1952 by the Professional Golfers Association. On this day, over 4,300 professional golfers are encouraged to play golf with contributors and all entry fees go toward a wide range of charitable causes.
According to the PGA, golf is a $68.8 billion per year industry and generates almost $4 billion annually for charities, most of which are unrelated to the sport. For many states, the sport is crucial for the economic prosperity of communities. The sport creates nearly $2 million jobs and $55.6 billion in annual wage income.
Corporate golf outings have become staples in the business world. Companies and their customers are often building better relationships with vendors and partners over a round of golf. To demonstrate the power of this unique game, here are the top five promotional marketing products a company can use to recognize the sport.
1) Challenger II Golf Umbrella
Weather is often an unpredictable beast, which is why it is important to go to a golf course prepared. Bring a Challenger II Golf Umbrella with you on the golf course because it is large enough to cover you as you play and is durable enough to withstand daily use. This is the world’s strongest golf umbrellas, with a 62″ arc that has a patented wind vent for extra stability. This high-quality umbrella can withstand wind speeds of up to 75 mph.
2) Golf Pro Divot Repair Tool
Avid golfers can appreciate a Golf Pro Divot Repair Tool as a promotional golf accessory. The functional piece of equipment contains a divot repair tool, magnetic ball marker, knife and nail file with screwdriver tip. Users will be impressed with the durability of this tool, as it is made from sturdy aluminum with a permanent laser engraving of your company or logo on front. Consider handing this unique promotional product to current or potential customers during golf outings to remind people about the quality of the business relationship.
3) Golf Bag Water Bottle Cooler
Celebrate the sport of golf with a personal caddy that contains refreshments. This water bottle cooler is insulated and made to appear like a traditional golf bag. It features a zipper top, zippered pockets to hold balls or tees, metal carabiner clip and a golf club shaped zipper pulls. This is a cute water bottle holder keeps a 16.9 oz. bottle cool for a long time and adds unique advertising opportunities because a logo or personal message can be screen printed onto the front.
4) BPA-free 25 Oz. Aluminum Sports Bottle
More and more people are looking to decrease the number of plastic water bottles they are purchasing, but they still want to quench their thirst. As a result, the usage of BPA-free sports bottles is on the rise – indicating that this is an ideal promotional marketing product. Current or potential customers can use this sleek looking sports bottle for hiking, biking, camping and walking around town. It is made of lightweight materials, is highly durable and features an attractive polished aluminum finish. The screw-top lid with recessed ring and removable carabiner is great for both rugged and everyday use.
5) 3-in-1 Regatta Splash Notepad with Metal Pen
People love having small notebooks on hand, regardless of whether they are playing golf or not. This two-tone leather-like cover has visible space for a logo, company name or message. Consider making this promotional product a staple of any campaign and gain favor with potential and current customers.