Branded Golf Umbrellas

Golf Umbrellas personalised with your company logo, perfect as a corporate gift, giveaways, event sponsorships, or as staff incentives.

Promotional umbrellas have a high perceived value, are extremely useful (especially in the UK) and have large multiple branding areas.

We have a wide selection of umbrellas to offer, including Golf, telescopic, sports, walking, storm-proof, mini, eco-friendly, and even light-up umbrellas.

Steel City Marketing is a UK supplier, offering a dedicated account manager and free visuals to help you find the umbrella that’s right for your campaign. We’re a 40 year member of the BPMA, with a great history of helping businesses like you.

Get in touch today for a quote, or browse our range below.

When Are Golf Umbrellas an Appropriate Marketing Tool?

Corporate Gifting: Leave a Lasting Impression

Corporate gifts should do more than sit on a desk; they should actively engage recipients in their daily lives, becoming a constant reminder of your brand. A well-crafted golfing accessory, with its blend of elegance and functionality, achieves exactly this.

• Client Loyalty Through Utility: Unlike generic items, a premium-quality rain shield is immediately useful. Whether shielding from sudden showers or offering sun protection, it finds its way into the daily routines of your clients. Opt for durable materials such as fibreglass frames and UV-resistant canopies to ensure your gift doesn’t just work but excels.
• Creating a Narrative Around Your Brand: When clients receive a branded product designed for both practicality and style, you’re offering them peace of mind they can depend on. A small example: a financial advisor gifting protective gear to metaphorically and literally convey, “We’ve got you covered, come rain or shine.”
• Practicality as Prestige: In professional circles, sophistication often comes in the form of utility. A client taking your thoughtful gift into a high-profile business meeting subtly communicates trust in your brand to everyone who sees it.

Expert Tip: Pair the gift with a personalised note. A message that acknowledges their value to your business adds a personal touch, making the gift more memorable. For example, “To help you weather every storm, both on and off the golf course.”

Key takeaway: A well-thought-out gift like this becomes a daily-use item that ties your brand to reliability and class.

Golf Events: Amplify Your Brand Presence

Corporate or sponsored golf events are unparalleled opportunities for fostering connections and gaining visibility in an upscale setting. The presence of your branded rain accessory at these events does more than catch the eye—it strengthens association with professionalism and prestige.

• 1. High-Impact Sponsorship Tool: If you’re sponsoring a hole or an event, distribute large canopies to participants upon registration. This ensures immediate usage while guaranteeing your branding is visible across the course throughout the day. Pair this with strategically placed signage for a multi-layered approach to brand recall.
• 2. Practicality Meets Experience: Consider the context of a UK golf day, where weather often shifts unpredictably. By providing a sturdy solution for wet weather, you’re offering thoughtful foresight that participants will associate with your brand.
• 3. Align Your Brand with Networking Moments: On the golf course, conversation flows freely, often leading to discussions about businesses and services. A well-placed logo prominently displayed provides subtle prompts for others to ask about your company.

Expert Tip: Include a QR code discreetly integrated into the design. When scanned, it could direct users to your website, a promotional offer, or even event highlights, creating a seamless digital follow-up to the physical interaction.

Key takeaway: A practical tool at a golf event isn’t just functional—it’s a connection catalyst that ensures your brand is at the centre of the day’s discussions.

Staff Gifting: Build Pride and Unity

Employee gifts should do more than tick the box for recognition; they should inspire pride and gratitude while reinforcing company culture. A branded weather accessory achieves all three with a blend of function and flair.

• Encouraging Everyday Use: Employees are more likely to use gifts that serve practical purposes. A premium-quality canopy can shield them during commutes, family outings, or leisure activities, creating a positive association with their employer every time they use it.
• Strengthening Team Identity: Matching branded items give staff a sense of unity. Whether they’re attending corporate sports days or company-sponsored charity events, the uniformity of such items reinforces a sense of belonging and pride.
• A Gesture That Lasts: Unlike consumables or trendy gadgets that lose relevance, weather protection gear is designed to last. Selecting windproof, vented canopies or automatic-opening mechanisms demonstrates that you’re investing in quality gifts.

Expert Tip: Go beyond branding by adding team-specific details. For example, if you’re rewarding a department or project group, print a motivational slogan or achievement date alongside the company logo.

Key takeaway: Thoughtful gifts that are used regularly reinforce loyalty and team cohesion, showcasing your company as one that values its people.

Types of Umbrellas

Large Canopy Umbrellas

Large canopies, often over 60 inches in diameter, provide ample protection and an expansive branding canvas, making them ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and business professionals alike.

• Built for the Golf Course: These models are designed to protect both the golfer and their equipment, such as bags and clubs, from rain and sun. Offering this level of practicality ensures they become a staple in the recipient’s arsenal.
• Maximised Branding Potential: With their broad surface, these designs ensure logos and messages are visible even at a distance. Choose high-contrast colours that make your design pop without appearing garish.

Expert Insight: Opt for vented canopies to withstand strong winds without flipping, ensuring the umbrella remains functional during challenging conditions. This subtle enhancement reflects positively on your brand, associating it with resilience and reliability.

Compact, Travel-Friendly Models

Not every recipient will use their gear exclusively for the course, making portable options an excellent alternative.

• Versatile for Urban Use: These smaller models, often folding into a compact size, are ideal for city professionals navigating commutes and meetings. They combine the sophistication of golf-style durability with everyday practicality.
• Brand Visibility in Unexpected Places: Compact designs can travel anywhere, from business trips to weekend breaks, extending your brand’s reach beyond the green.

Expert Insight: Consider using dual-purpose designs that incorporate reflective strips for added safety during evening use—a feature particularly valuable in the darker UK winters.

Premium, Windproof Options

Windproof models combine cutting-edge engineering with practicality, making them ideal for recipients who value durability.

• Stand Out Through Quality: Fibreglass ribs, reinforced frames, and vented designs ensure these products withstand harsh conditions, including strong winds common across the UK.
• A Lasting Statement: Premium features demonstrate your company’s prioritisation of quality and reliability.

Expert Insight: Collaborate with your supplier to include a subtle tagline such as “Made to weather any storm” on the edge of the canopy. This adds an emotional layer to your branding, reinforcing your message of dependability.

Why Choose Custom Printed Golf Umbrellas as Your Promotional Tool

• Unrivalled Versatility: These items are as effective for professional networking as they are for everyday use, making them relevant to recipients in multiple contexts.
• Customisation that Commands Attention: High-quality branding using vibrant colours or tasteful embossing ensures your logo remains a focal point without appearing overly commercial.
• Longevity Equals Value: Durable, everyday gear remains in use for years, keeping your branding in circulation long after other gifts have been discarded.

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HIGHLIGHTED TEAM MEMBER

Debbie Hardy | Account Manager

With over 18 years of experience helping and advising customers, Debbie is known for her attention to detail, friendly manner and delivering excellent customer service. Debbie began working for Steel City in 2008 and has been involved with both the production and sales departments of the business. With a wealth of hands-on knowledge, Debbie is in the best position to advise our clients with promotional products that suit their marketing message, budget and time frame.

When not at work, Debbie is known for her DIY skills, having completely renovated her brother’s house, as well as enjoying walks with her husband.

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