Swag it Up! Custom Branded Giveaways for Women’s Golf Tournaments that WOW.

You’ve chosen the tournament theme, you have the guest list made, the venue booked. Now, the swag. Do you have any golf tournament swag ideas? Choosing the best swag for women’s golf tournaments should be fun—and it should reflect on the event you’re hosting.

Before you jump in too far and get lost in the world of custom event giveaways, here are a few recommendations that have been a hit at women’s golf tournaments and events.

A few quick points to consider:

• What do you want golfers to remember about your event? If you put your logo on the giveaways, they’ll remember the event. If you give them something personalized—something with their name, or perhaps a framed photo—the memories of that day will live on.
• What’s your budget per guest for your tournament favors? If it’s a large budget, you can either get one nice prize per golfer, or divide it into several gifts in a goodie bag.
• Are your sponsors willing to chip in? If the sponsor pays for the swag, their logo or message could also go on it.
• Will everyone get a gift, or will this just be for a few golfers? Some golf event planners prefer to give prizes just to the tournament winners or do a random prize drawing.
• Does it need to have a logo on it? Most giveaways with event logos require higher order minimums, anywhere from 10 pieces to 500! If event branding isn’t a concern, reach out to local shops to see if they are interested in donating to the event.

Let’s start with an obvious golf event giveaway: golf gear!

You can go big, or you can give out something that fits in their pocket.

• Golf Balls
• Golf Tees
• Club Covers
• Divot Tool
• Ball Marker
• Golf Stand Bag – it’s a larger purchase, but would be the perfect raffle prize

Bling it with custom jewelry

Bracelets, necklaces, earrings… you name it, you can get it custom made. There is a trick here: work with the jewelry maker or retailer to find a designed piece that women will WANT to wear. If you want to put your logo on it, the back of the jewelry might be best. Think about it: would you wear a necklace with a big logo on the front?

Bag Hanger

Give the ladies an easy solution to safely hang up their purse when out and about: a bag hanger! Designed to hold firmly to a table or bar top, this nifty tool fits in the purse and holds it up. Handbag hangers: a simple solution that no one knew they needed… but loved it when they started using it!

Ornaments

Your golf outing might be in July, but gifting ornaments is always in season. And with the right ornament, this is a favor that could last for many, many years to come.

Bottle Openers

A small giveaway, but oh-so-useful! Choose one that women will want to carry around in their purse or pocket for when they’re out and about. Because let’s face it: you never know when you’ll need a cute bottle opener!

Give the gift of food

While food gifts are not a long-lasting gift, the sentiment—and taste—will be remembered. With food gifts, you have two options for branding purposes:

Option #1: Give food that comes in reusable containers (metal is popular). That way, your tournament logo or message can be put on the tin, event guests can reuse the tin, and the memories live on.

Option #2: Gift custom logo cookies. Your logo can be printed directly on the frosting! If you want to get a bit more of a lasting impression, encourage golfers to post images of their tasty delights on social media and tag the tournament or company.

Branded golf apparel: practical… and stylish

We love receiving branded apparel from events. Hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts… it’s practical and a great reminder of the event. However, it’s all too easy to give out poorly-designed hats or t-shirts. Here’s what you need to know about designing golf apparel as event giveaways:

The event logo should be secondary to the message. Put it underneath the message, slogan, or visuals, or put it in another location altogether.

Remember: if golfers remember the memories and how the event made them feel, they will remember the company or club that hosted it.

Capture the memories with picture frames

If you’re hiring an event photographer or a photo booth, this one seems like a given. And there are plenty of perfectly affordable golf photo frame options that you can order—even if you’re giving out some of the prizes listed above.

With golf tournament picture frames, you can get executive-style wooden frames or even wood-like frames. Or you can go with a more budget-friendly solution with paper golf frames and photo folders. And yes, with either solution, you can put a logo on it.

Include a thank you card (or follow up with one)

If you’re giving out just a small prize, you can likely skip this. But if you’re handing out gift bags or a larger prize, include a thank you card, expressing gratitude for those who participated in your event. It’s simple, and it can really help create that lasting impression so they come back next year.

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What goodies do you hand out at tournaments?

We’d love to hear what creative gifts you’ve given out—and how they were received by the golfers. Or share your golf tournament swag ideas! Share in the comments below or send us a message or on Facebook or Instagram.

Happy golfing!