{"id":2299,"date":"2014-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/network.napco.com\/print-and-promo\/article\/products-up-your-golf-game\/"},"modified":"2015-07-30T10:53:29","modified_gmt":"2015-07-30T10:53:29","slug":"products-up-your-golf-game","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/network.napco.com\/print-and-promo\/article\/products-up-your-golf-game\/","title":{"rendered":"The Swing of Things"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Golf is hard. For a game with such a simple goal&#8212;hit ball into cup-there are a million things to know before you can even attempt a respectable round. What&#8217;s the difference between a handicap and a hazard, a shank and a slice? Why do I need 47 kinds of golf clubs? Is it mandatory to own golf pants with crazy patterns on them, or just encouraged? It&#8217;s all so overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, selling golf is nothing like playing it. You don&#8217;t need to master any fancy tricks or learn any confusing lingo. All you need is some basic knowledge on popular gear. Here are some of the latest products to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>Laser Tag<br \/>&#8220;This luggage is owned by a serious golfer-I&#8217;d better not tamper with it!&#8221; is what everyone at the baggage carousel will say when they see American National Supply\/iMark&#8217;s Silver Golf Club Luggage Tag on your suitcase. The tag can be laser engraved, has a 1.25&#215;2&#8243; imprint area and comes packaged in a gift box. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imark-online.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.imark-online.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Canny Advertising<br \/>The Circle of Advertising Golf Ball from American Zebra Line is made from high-density, open-cell foam and has a brushed tricot lining. It comes in 26 colors and keeps a 12 oz. can cold no matter how hot it gets on the course, as long as the course isn&#8217;t inside an active volcano. (In which case, can we golf with you? That sounds awesome.) For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanzebra.net\" target=\"_blank\">www.americanzebra.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All You Need is Glove<br \/>Glove Branders from Ball Pro Promotional Group can be decorated in a custom all-over print in up to three colors, and are as good for tasteful logo exposure as they are for tasteful, subdued clapping. The gloves include a detailed rubber patch and are available in synthetic leather, or in Cabretta leather with leather palms. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ballpro.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ballpro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Golfer&#8217;s Paradise<br \/>The Custom Coolie from Custom Printing II Ltd. folds flat for storage and holds a 12 oz. can or 16 oz. bottle. Made from open-cell foam with one side seam, the beverage holder is available in 18 colors and includes a one-color imprint. Plus, if you squint a little bit, its name looks like &#8220;Custom Coolio.&#8221; You can&#8217;t beat that. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.customcrest.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.customcrest.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Raining Champ<br \/>Known to golfers as &#8220;three under par&#8221; and to us as &#8220;the giant bird from that Disney movie with the crime-solving mice,&#8221; the albatross is a majestic thing no matter how you shake it. The same is true of the Albatross Umbrella from Haas-Jordan by Wescott. It has a rubber handle, fiberglass ribs and a braided fiberglass shaft. The 66&#8243; umbrella comes in nine color combinations. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.haas-jordan.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.haas-jordan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mist Connections<br \/>Because nothing works up a sweat like cruising around in a golf cart and sipping Arnold Palmers, there is the 16 oz. Spray Mister from Hit Promotional Products. The collapsible, BPA-free spray bottle includes a carabiner clip and comes in lime green or light blue. (Pro tip: Fill it with Arnold Palmers instead of water for maximum refreshment.) For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hitpromo.net\" target=\"_blank\">www.hitpromo.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Does Whatever a Spider Can<br \/>Spiders are good at lots of things. Making webs. Eating bugs. Befriending pigs. Now we can add &#8220;fixing greens&#8221; to the list. Infinity Recognition&#8217;s Spider Divot Tool uses pull-and-twist action for quick and efficient divot repair in one motion. The tool includes a protective cap and a standard ball marker with a digital imprint. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.infinityrecognition.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.infinityrecognition.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Pro Tour<br \/>Golf shoes get dirty, especially when you spend half of your outing traipsing through a bog looking for your ball. (Not that we&#8217;d know.) Carry footwear safely with the Cutter &amp; Buck Tour Deluxe Shoe Bag from Leed&#8217;s. It has a ventilated compartment, a zippered front pocket and a removable center divider. Multiple decoration options are available, including embroidery. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leedsworld.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.leedsworld.com<\/a>.<strong style=\"font-style: italic;\"> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Photo Finish<br \/>Want a memorable golf tournament gift? Here&#8217;s what to do. First, order some Photo Holders from Navitor. Second, secretly fill all the water hazards with live alligators. Third, give away photo holders with pictures of golfers&#8217; reactions to said alligators. Voila! The holders can be decorated in full color, spot color, foil stamping and more. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.navitor.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.navitor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Be a Good Sport<br \/>Sport Flags from Pepco Promotional Products are a great way to support your favorite golfer or high school golf team, and are generally more in line with course etiquette than screaming, &#8220;Take &#8217;em down! No mercy!&#8221; every time your favorite golfer lines up a drive. The flags come in four sizes, include a full-color imprint and are made in the USA.For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepcopromotional.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.pepcopromotional.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the Swing of Things<br \/>The Spotless Swing from Pro Towels has a MicroBrush groove interior for cleaning golf clubs and a microfiber exterior for drying hands (or wiping away tears of shame after your third consecutive whiffed drive). The 11&#215;15&#8243; towel comes in seven colors, includes a carabiner clip and holds an embroidery. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.protowels.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.protowels.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Fore Score<br \/>Fore Barware from Sterling Cut Glass is available in a variety of styles, including an ale glass, a rocks glass, an iced beverage glass, a beer mug and a double old-fashioned. (It is not available in &#8220;giant beer tower.&#8221; We asked.) The USA-made glasses have a frosted golf ball impression in the base and hold a light- or deep-etched imprint.For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sterlingcutglassawards.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.sterlingcutglassawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Sport Authority<br \/>The 62&#8243; Sporty Golf Umbrella from Storm Duds Raingear has a wood shaft and handle, Storm Flex ribs and spreaders, and eight nylon panels. Its windproof design allows it to spring back from heavy gusts without breaking (and to withstand all the hot air spouted by know-it-all spectators in the gallery). The umbrella is available in 22 color combinations. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stormduds.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.stormduds.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Conquering the Course<br \/>Made from stylish polyester, the Imperial Breeze 2.0 from Paramount Apparel International Inc. has a structured profile and micro-Velcro elastic-loop closure. It features contrasting vertical mesh inserts and a cool-tech sweatband. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paramountapparel.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.paramountapparel.com<\/a>.<strong style=\"font-style: italic;\"> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just Swing It<br \/>With Nike&#8217;s logo embroidered on the left sleeve, the Nike Men&#8217;s Golf Piqu\u00e9 Knit Polo from Pro Golf Premiums Inc. features a forward shoulder seam, flat-knit collar and cuffs, three-button placket and Nike Golf embossed buttons. Six colors, including lake blue, orange ice and pro red, are available. Made from 100 percent cotton. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.progolfpremiums.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.progolfpremiums.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Go Long<br \/>The Receiver from Tonix Corporation is made of HeatherSoft performance fabric that has moisture-wicking properties to ensure dryness, comes in eight heather colors with graphite accents and is available in sizes S to 2XL. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tonixteams.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.tonixteams.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Calm, Cool and Collected<br \/>Play it cool on the course in the 5.0 oz. Cool Comfort Mesh Sport Shirt from Otto International Inc. Choose from colors like blueberry, cactus green and steel gray for this moisture-wicking shirt that includes a rib-knit weld collar, open hemmed sleeves, three-button placket and reinforced bottom box. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ottocap.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ottocap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling golf is nothing like playing it. You don&#8217;t need to master any fancy tricks or learn any confusing lingo. All you need is some basic knowledge on popular gear. 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