As a club owner, you know that even something as simple as a golf umbrella can make or break your business’s reputation, this is why it is important to purchase the best golf umbrellas for your club.
Club-owned golf umbrellas have to be of premium quality. That’s why, when purchasing your stock, you have to be vigilant of your seller, know the red flags when it comes to understanding umbrella quality, find the best sizes for your umbrellas, and be prepared to have them monogrammed as soon as possible.
Your club members want to look their best when holding your club’s umbrellas, and to give them the right impression, you have to get the best products right away, so your members can get started with playing.
This article will explain further how you can purchase premium golf umbrellas for your premium golf club.
What to Know When Purchasing Golf Umbrellas For Your Club
– Know the Right Size and Dimension
The average golf umbrella should be 60-inch in span. This large size is necessary since it allows the golfer to stay dry and their equipment to stay safe from rain or wind damage. Also, because not many golfers can bring along a caddy, it helps to have a large enough canopy.
The basic rule of thumb with golf umbrellas is that the better they are, the better they will be for them. Having a 60-inch umbrella piece will be enough to give them enough coverage for your club members.
– Find Tried-and-Tested Golf Umbrellas
Golf umbrellas are different than your everyday umbrellas.
These umbrellas are designed to withstand high wind speeds and adverse weather reactions, like hail and heavy rain. Before the design is sent in for printing and manufacture, a prototype is subjected to wind tunnel testing.
When buying your stock, try to find companies that provide tried-and-tested umbrellas of all types, not just golf umbrellas. For example, at EPER Umbrellas, we test our stock before we put it up for purchase. Everything is thoroughly checked for quality assurance from the shaft material to the canopy, so our clients have a positive experience.
With such products, it’s better to invest in good quality rather than a cheaper offer.
– Get the Best Shaft Material
An umbrella’s shaft is usually made with three types of material; graphite, rubber, and fiberglass. And it’s the last material you want to get.
Fiberglass is not only durable and lightweight. It lets the umbrella’s shaft flex without breaking and comes back to its natural position. Fiberglass can also withstand temperature drops and highs, as well as any blistery wind conditions. Besides, fiberglass is safer than metal.
While a metal umbrella does not attract lightning, it is a good conductor. And in certain conditions, it can attract an electrical charge. But with fiberglass, there’s no such risk. Your club members stay safe, even in rainy conditions, and you stay protected from any unexpected injury claims.
– Have Your Golf Umbrellas Monogrammed
As with a promotional umbrella, having your club golf umbrellas monogrammed with the club logo will increase your club’s exposure. This is a subtle form of marketing and goes a long way in impressing potential clients.
But, don’t go with a simple print when you decide to have your logo monogrammed. Instead, be creative. If your company has a colorful logo, use black umbrellas as the background for your print. If your logo is minimal and intricate, use a singular color for all umbrellas. If your logo is in black, use white thread or color to have your umbrellas monogrammed.
Some club logos only have the icon but no lettering. In this case, you can leave the icon as is, but keep the color of your umbrellas to a bare few. You want to show a sense of elegance through your available accessories.
– Be Creative with the Design
At EPER Umbrella, we offer a range of styles and designs. But this doesn’t mean we limit our collection to that. If you want to be creative with your umbrellas, let us know.
Some creative ways that take the simple umbrella to the next level include engravings on the handles, stress ball handles, double canopies, and custom novelty designs. Your club members should be spoilt for choice when choosing an umbrella. If observers or guests come with them, they probably won’t feel comfortable carting around a large umbrella to stay safe from the rain or shine.
Add different styles to your collection, such as foldable, mini, transparent, and kid’s umbrellas. You’ll be surprised by how pleased your customers will be.
– Find Effective Umbrella Holders
All golf umbrellas come equipped with handles that would fit a regular umbrella holder. But not all carts and trolleys come with a holder for a large umbrella. Find umbrella holders that would fit any trolley or golf cart, along with your selection of umbrellas.
Being pre-emptive with customer care will leave a good impression on your club members and improve their experience at your club since you’ve already thought of anything that could go wrong.
– Be Aware of Your Supplier
Unfortunately, as is the case with every industry, some unscrupulous characters in the umbrella manufacturing industry may not be sincere.
When searching for a supplier, be thorough with your selection process, and don’t go with a seller who offers a cheaper rate. In the lines of “you get what you pay for,” cheaper prices often mean cheaper material, shoddy design and printing, and lousy customer service.
Find a supplier like ARDECO that stays true to its promise and maintains communication throughout the buying process, so you know you’re not being duped.
Closing Thoughts
Buying umbrellas for a golf club is not an easy task.
But with the information we offer above and our help as your friendly neighborhood umbrella supplier, you’ll have no problem getting the strongest and aesthetically pleasing golf umbrellas to keep your members dry, warm, happy, and their golf equipment clean and safe!
