Any golfer knows that any given round of golf can and should last 4 hours or less. But they also know that any given round of golf can last over 5 hours, depending on course conditions and (mostly) the pace of the overall group playing the course that day. 4 or 5 hours is a good chunk of your day, and a lot can happen during an extended period like that. Ask a golfer if he has ever been stuck out in the rain and most all of them will tell you they have at one time or another. Now ask them if they were prepared for that rain. If they are honest, many of them will say they were not.

Next time you are at your favorite golf course, count the number of golf umbrellas you see. There will be many more golfers without a golf umbrella than there are with one. That is just the way it is, but it should not be. Golfers obsess over the latest gadgets that claim to be able to cure their slice, make their putts stay online, drive the ball 300 yards, etc. But they forget the simple things like divot repair tools, and of course, golf umbrellas.

The funny thing about the lack of golfers prepared for the rain is, they are willing to spend a couple of hundred dollars on the latest club, but don’t take the time to spend ten dollars for something they can just strap to their bag and always have at the ready. But there is a silver lining in this, and it is something friends and loved ones of golfers can take advantage of. Golf umbrellas make great gifts for you favorite golfer. Even better is the fact that personalized golf umbrellas are available so you can customize the umbrella for just that person rather than get them the same golf umbrella all their friends might have.

Most golfers are also fans of other sports. Get him or her a logo golf umbrella and let them show off their favorite team colors. Make sure when buying a golf umbrellas that it is, in fact, a golf umbrella and not just a “regular” umbrella. The golf variety is made to attach to golf bags, the canopy is generally wider, and the umbrella is light weight. Other than that it does what an umbrella is supposed to do; keep the rain off the golfer.

Make the golfer in your life remember you every time it rains. Whether they are on golf holidays in Portugal or playing at their local club, they will remember your gift! Give them a golf umbrella the next time you need a gift idea!

One thing that every golfer needs is a compact golf umbrella. Compact golf umbrellas come in many different varieties, many different colors, and many different designs. Compact golf umbrellas make great gifts for birthdays and during the Christmas season. One great thing about compact golf umbrellas is their size. Compact golf umbrellas are small enough that they will easily fit inside of your golf bag.

Another name for compact golf umbrellas is a folding golf umbrella. They are called folding golf umbrellas because of the way they collapse into themselves in order to make them smaller. Most compact golf umbrellas collapse into a size smaller than 1 foot.

When looking for a good compact golf umbrella there are a few things you should take into consideration. First, you want an umbrella with a large canopy. You do not want a golf umbrella that will collapse at the first sign of rain. Make sure that the umbrella you decide to buy has a sturdy frame or else it might collapse due to structural problems. Some companies nowadays will even offer a lifetime warranty on your golf umbrella. However, this type of umbrella tends to be more expensive.

You can find a compact golf umbrella sporting almost any logo you can imagine. From football teams to your favorite brand of drink, the logos are limitless. As was stated before, compact golf umbrellas make great gifts. However, if you are going to buy a compact golf umbrella for your favorite golfer make sure you do not settle for a cheap umbrella. Cheap compact golf umbrellas may seem like a good deal. However, they will often break long before they have been more the money you spent on them. As long as you check out the umbrella before you purchase it and are happy with the umbrella, you should be fine.

Every golfer knows they should be carrying a golf umbrella, but many do not. If you are an avid golfer, do yourself a favor and make sure you have a golf umbrella on your cart or in your bag. Here are the top ways to find golf umbrellas:

• Check the pro shop at your favorite club. This seems pretty obvious, but a lot of golfers just forget that their own club is often their best source of the golf items they need.
• Check out the men’s department in department stores, discount stores, and sporting goods stores. Sometimes you will find golf umbrellas mixed with “regular” umbrellas in these stores. Also try outdoor activities stores. You can often find the golf umbrellas with items for outdoor spectators.
• Use the internet. The internet is a great place to do your research and check out all the options in golf umbrellas. Then when you are ready to buy, you can also make your purchase online. There are many online retailers that sell quality items, often at lower prices than you will find at brick and mortar stores. Don’t forget to factor in shipping charges, but look for the sites that offer free shipping. While looking online, check out a few sites of professional golfers. You will probably see promotional golf umbrellas advertised. Of course, they will be the umbrellas that particular golfer endorses.
• Check out the sponsors tables at any golf tournaments you play in. You can sometimes find promotional golf umbrellas being given away for free!
• Look in the campus stores of your local colleges. If you are a fan of the local team you will be able to find a golf umbrella that will show off their colors. Most college stores now have websites so you can browse their selection of items without even leaving your house.

If you are a female golfer and want a golf umbrella designed for women, you can’t go wrong if you check out any shop that sells ladies golf clubs.

There you have a list of what may seem like pretty obvious places to shop. But, when it comes to golf umbrellas a lot of people find it hard to know where to start. This is partially because a golf umbrella is a great gift idea and the person doing the shopping is not a golfer. This short list should get you pointed in the right direction for finding a great gift for the golfer in your life.

Golf umbrellas are something every golfer should carry, but few actually do. There are things that make a golf umbrella different than other umbrellas, and there are things that you should look for when purchasing a golf umbrella.

In general, golf umbrellas have a larger canopy and are sturdier than the average umbrella. When selecting your golf umbrella, find one with a 60 inch diameter canopy. This will be large enough to keep both you and your clubs out of the rain. A side benefit to the larger canopy is if you are out golfing you will have a large enough canopy on your umbrella to cover you and your mate.

Check to see if the golf umbrella you are looking at has been wind tested. Look for it to be wind proof in up to 55 MPH winds. The golf umbrellas offering the most wind protection will have double layer canopies. The double layer golf umbrella is designed so the wind goes through the first layer, then escapes rather than inverting your canopy or trying to lift you off the ground.

Your golf umbrella should have a fiberglass shaft. These shafts are lighter that metal and are a bit safer if there is lightening in the area. The umbrella should also have a plastic stake in the top, so you can stick it in the ground when making a shot. Without this, your golf umbrella may be blown away on a windy day.

There are a lot of different handle types on golf umbrellas. Check  out several to see what is comfortable to you. It should be both comfortable and easy to hold because you will likely be holding it in uncomfortable conditions. Golf umbrellas have straight handles, not the hook handles you see on a lot of other types of umbrellas.

Remember that a quality golf umbrella will last a long time, so pick a good one and you will be set for years. A quality umbrella will also hold up in harsh weather conditions, while a cheaper one may invert and end up in the trash can the first time out.

If you can find a comfortable gold umbrella that has an automatic opener, you should strongly consider buying it. When you are out on the golf course and get caught in the rain, you want to get yourself and your golf bag covered quickly so having a push button type umbrella will help you keep your gear dry. This will keep your score down and isn’t that what it is really all about?

It used to be that if you were going to purchase a new umbrella, you would get a long stick umbrella. It would probably be a black umbrella. But like most everything else, there have been innovations in design and manufacturing that have improved the options available when ti comes to golf umbrellas.

The type of mechanism that opens golf umbrellas has changed a lot. It used to be virtually every umbrella was opened in the same way. There was a ring or lever that slid up the shaft of the umbrella. When you pushed the ring towards the end of the umbrella the canopy would open. At the point the canopy was most open, there was a locking device to keep it open. This is one area in which there have been major upgrades to umbrellas made today. Now you can open and close your golf umbrella with the push of a button, which is usually positioned on the handle. This type of loading mechanism is spring loaded and will usually open up quickly and with some force behind it. Of course, one side effect of things being more complicated is that they can break easier. Finding yourself trying to enter a doorway and having your umbrella stuck in the open position is not a fun experience. This is one of those areas where you get what you pay for. Generally speaking, higher priced golf umbrellas will be higher in quality and therefore more dependable. You can even get umbrellas these days that come with a lifetime warranty.

Another decision that has to be made when purchasing a new golf umbrella is whether to get a folding golf umbrella or a stick golf umbrella. Folding umbrellas are also called compact umbrellas. The way these operate is the shaft telescopes outward when the umbrella is opened. These umbrellas usually collapse to less than a foot long and if you get a compact golf umbrella it will fit nicely into your golf bag. In general, stick umbrellas are sturdier than compact umbrellas, but they are not as convenient.

Most umbrellas have a canopy made of nylon or a polyester-silk combination. The latter is more common nowadays, but is also a bit more expensive due to the silk content. When looking into a customized golf umbrella, or logo umbrella, keep in kind that nylon is the material of choice as it holds and reflects logos better than the other common umbrella materials.

If your golf umbrella is going to be exclusively for use when golfing, then it is best to buy one that is made for that purpose. A golf umbrella has a wider canopy, longer shaft, and a straight handle. The nice thing about true golf umbrellas is they come in a huge variety of colors and logos. Every golfer should carry a golf umbrella, and if you have a friend or family member who is a golfer this is a great gift idea. Give him or her a golf umbrella with their favorite team logo, or personalize it so everyone knows who is under that umbrella. Whatever way you go, it will be greatly appreciated.

Promotional golf umbrellas are a great idea for giveaways at functions ranging from a family reunion to a large corporate outing. Most people consider them a mostly corporate type gift, but since golf umbrellas are totally customizable they can be personalized with anything from the family name to the company logo to the colors of your favorite sports team. Golf umbrellas go hand in hand with things like golf swing trainers as must have accessories for every golfer. That is why they are such big hits as give away items that will surely see a lot of use.

Aside from the infinite number of colors, logos, etc available on umbrellas, there is a wide variety of types of umbrellas, from telescoping handles, to large, much more sturdy promotional golf umbrellas. There is no shortage of possibilities and options for providing a great gift at your outing.

Keep in mind the lifestyle of the people who will be using your promotional golf umbrellas. Are they city dwellers? If so, they would favor smaller, more compact umbrellas in a city environment. If the umbrella is going to feature your corporate logo, you want the golf umbrella to be something that will be helpful rather than a hindrance. After all, if the people you give them to actually use them, you get the free advertising that goes with it. if the promotional golf umbrella is a hassle to them it will not get used and you get no free advertising.

Consider the Compact Umbrella or Micro Umbrella for people on the go who would appreciate a compact golf umbrella. On the other hand, if the targeted recipients are more likely to like a larger, sturdier umbrella, consider the Bedford Classic Golf Umbrella.

One way in which your promotional golf umbrella might be used that you had not considered is indoors. Have you ever been to a trade show or convention and seen the ways some of the vendors get their brand out there? Yes, having your people walking around with your corporate logo golf umbrella is a great way to take advantage of situations like this.

Remember, promotional golf umbrellas are always a great choice for promotional campaigns, whether they are big or small. With so many choices available, you just need to spend a little time researching and you will find the perfect golf umbrella for your function. Remember to be unique and customize your choice to fit those on your list of recipients. If done properly, those golf umbrellas you give out will be in use for years and your company, family, or favorite sports team will have their logo and colors walking the streets long after your function has ended.