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Play golf and promote your growing brand at the same time
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A holiday from your daily routine comes as a much-needed breather, more so in today's hectic and stressful times. However, what wil…
Play golf and promote your growing brand at the same timeThe sportA holiday from your daily routine comes as a much-needed breather, more so in today's hectic and stressful times. However, what will you do with these holidays? Normally, what one would like to do on such occasions is get up late and than probably relax in their respective couches and later plant themselves in front of a television. However, we now have better solutions for a corporate professional to relax and what better solution than playing golf. Why do we say so? Golf is perceived to be a rich man's game in India. On the contrary, it is one of the most popular sports of the modern times what with many people taking to this game like a fish would to water. Unlike many other sports, golf is pretty uncomplicated. You have the ball, you have the club and all one has to do is hit it as hard as possible and as long as it can go. Moreover, playing golf is one of the best ways to relax and enjoy at the same time. Also, it is one of the few ball games that do not use a standardized playing area; rather, the game is played on courses, specialized for playing the sport with each having a unique design of its own and typically consisting of either 9 or 18 separate holes. For many of the general viewers of the sport, golf comes across as a slow, boring game. However, you need to try out the game to understand how enjoyable it can be. Though golf is not as popular a sport like cricket or football is in India, its obsession amongst the youth is rapidly rising. Also, lifestyle and likes and dislikes of the people are constantly changing and people are steadily trying their hand at the game, which is ever growing.Accessories your gameWere do you start playing golf from? Well, you obviously start from buying all the necessary accessories that aid you in playing this beautiful sport. Because of the massive demands of these products, there exists healthy competition between equipment makers to get their products sold. Of the equipment��s, that are needed to play the game, clubs and balls are the most essential. New golf balls may be needed every time you play. Moreover, the high sales turnover makes this product ideal to sports equipment producers. A golf ball weighs approximately 45.93 grams with a diameter of over 42.67 mm and is spherical in shape. The two major types of golf balls are advanced balls and recreational balls. Recreational balls are targeted towards the amateur golfer, one who possesses low swing speeds, whereas a professional golfer can use advanced balls, which require greater physical force and swing speeds. We often tend to wonder why all golf balls are made with dimple patterns on the cover. Dimple patterns aid in controlling various different aspects of shots viz., velocity, spin control, straightness and curve. Some of the major brands offering golf balls are 'Callaway', 'Dunlop', 'Nike' and 'Pinnacle'. Branded golf balls are preferred for gifting, as these are softer, whiter and shinier than the unbranded ones. Major manufacturing countries of golf balls are China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Pakistan, U.S.A, South Korea, U.K, Singapore and India.Wouldn't it be ideal if you have your corporate logo imprinted on a unique golf tee? Wouldn't it be a fantastic tool to promote your newly launched brand? A tee is a stand used to support a stationary ball so that the player can strike it. Usually a standard golf tee is 2.125" long. Golf tees are made in a highly automated fashion. A typical golf tee is a small, solid piece of wood or plastic with a wide, flattened head and a thin, pointed shaft. The exact method depends on the material; however, they are generally formed or cut, then finished and packaged. Conventional golf tees are made up of cedar wood or plastic or wide varieties of synthetic plastics. On some occasions, polypropylene or high-density polyethylene is made use of as well. The head of the tee is made in a manner, which helps it in accommodating a golf ball. Tees are available in a wide range of colors including white, yellow, orange, light blue, pink, and green. Some of the renowned brands making golf tees easily available are Adidas, Nike, American Apparel, Dockers, A T Cross-Pens, Timex, Movado, Stanley etc.Golf gloves are the keys to maintaining grip while playing. The glove should fit on the golfer's hand and is hence essential for improving his game. An unfit glove will always be detrimental for the player. These gloves are available not only according to your needs but also according to the climate, whether it is sunshine, rain or cold, thus making it easy to play no matter what the weather does. Like every other accessory, glove styles and technology have been constantly changing and developing. The choices in types of gloves are aplenty. However, it is important to make the right choice. Leather golf gloves are in huge demands, are more expensive, incredibly soft and comfortable. Moreover, leather offers incredibly fine grip on the golf club. However, the flexible synthetic fibber gloves are even more comfortable as those can be used during rainy season, no matter how bad the weather gets. Golf gloves are made available by various brands such as Adidas, Callaway, Nike etc., and in various sizes, colors and of course prices. Also, the material used for manufacturing gloves, varies and thus the price.Golf being an outdoors sport, is exposed to the seasonal changes such as rains. Hence, a golf player would always require a good quality golf umbrella. Now, in what way is a golf umbrella different from a routine one? The material of the handle is the most vital in golf umbrellas. It is the key that allows little flexibility or movement in cases of strong winds. A golfer is hence protected by the seasonal changes and he can play his game naturally, without any hassles. Flexibility also helps in quick opening and closing of the umbrella. Some of the golf umbrellas available in the market can also shelter 4-5 people, which is again a boon in itself.No golfer's repertoire is complete without a customized golf divot repair tool. An executive divot repair tool or a custom divot repair tool can be given as an inexpensive promotional or a corporate gift. Repairing your divot with these tools enables to speed the healing process of the greens, fairways and tee boxes. Promotional divot repair tools come in various types and materials such as brass, plastic, stainless steels and bronze. You can choose from many different colors, shapes and packages.New gifting ideas for this seasonGolf accessories can widely be used for promotional and corporate gifting. In India, the sport itself is still trying to develop its roots. However, golf accessories are very popular amongst the corporate sector as many companies are gifting gears such as balls, tees and even golf scopes with their corporate logo or brand name imprinted on them. Golf balls can also be converted into multi-dimensional products by including watches, pen stands, business card holders and other value additions with them. Also, another wonderful option to promote a company is by engraving its logo or brand name on the top of the golf ball box, and gifting them to employees, clients and associates. Golf balls can also be given away as mementos. Pharmaceutical companies can present golf balls to doctors in the form of paper holders. Doctors will hence always have that particular company's name in his mind. Many companies in India have benefited largely through these accessories as they have cleverly used them in increasing their brand awareness in the industry. Also, golf tees can be given away as gifts at any company events, or to clients and employees. Golf tournaments are ideal for gifting golf tees with your company logo engraved upon them. Golf gloves can also be equally ideal corporate gifts, promotional tools or a memento. Companies can gift these gloves to their employees and thus add to the fun in their lifestyle. Similarly, there are plenty of golf umbrellas available with the pictures of your favorite golf players imprinted. These can be easily given away as corporate gifts. Such umbrellas can be a great option for company's promotion too as company's logo or name can be engraved on the bright colored umbrellas or its handle so that it easily catches anybody's attention. With so many corporate executives and business professionals playing golf now, divot repair tools also make for an ideal gift for employees and business associates. You will also find some of the most artistically designed golf kit table tops with eye catching colors and patterns in the gifting segment, which are also becoming hugely popular. Having a touch of sophistication to the interior décor, these tabletops are ideal for gift purposes on any occasion. Moreover, these tabletops are also available with customized messages and texts making them more lucrative for branding as well. During the upcoming festive season of Diwali, one can easily give away these accessories instead of the cliched products such as glassware or candles as it adds to the class and charm of the one who gifts it and can leave an indelible mark on the recipient.Golf accessories are thus one of the most unusual, but yet very appreciative corporate gifting options, which are just about ideal for the upcoming festive season. For an avid golfer, you just cannot think of better ideas for gifting.See More