You get headwear, apparel and accessories decorated with your club or resort logo, plus catalogs, a fit guide and photo library for pro shop buying, from Ahead in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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Pro shop and golf retail supply
Golf apparel and footwear suppliers
Golf apparel, rain gear and footwear brands and distributors for retail.
5 suppliers
UK office of Swedish premium golf apparel brand Galvin Green, known for waterproofs, windwear and layering clothing.
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Scottish golf clothing maker founded in 1891, producing shirts, knitwear and outerwear with free personalization for clubs and golfers.
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New York golf apparel group behind Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, B. Draddy and EP New York, supplying pro shops and corporate buyers in more than 25 countries.
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You get golf bags, push carts, travel gear and clothing from a Missoula, Montana maker, with gear covered against manufacturer's defects and free contiguous US shipping from $150.
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Choosing a golf apparel supplier for your pro shop
The firms in this category can fill your racks with golf shirts, knitwear, headwear, rain gear and outerwear, and several will put your club logo on it, so you get crested stock without hiring a separate decorator. This list sets out what each firm says it makes, who it sells to and what it publishes on ordering and delivery, so you can shortlist the suppliers that fit your shop.
Logo apparel and club embroidery
Ahead in New Bedford, Massachusetts, decorates headwear, polos, quarter-zips, sweaters and skorts for golf clubs, resorts and companies, and lists 37 named decoration styles. It also sells club-branded bag tags, divot tools and ball markers, and gives retailers a fit guide, lookbook and product photo library. Glenmuir in Lanark, Scotland, embroiders club crests in house, handling artwork, embroidery, finishing and delivery at one site. The company says its threads stand up to washing at up to 95°C (203°F). Summit Golf Brands in New York gives you four labels from one account and says it runs its own 70,000 sq. ft. fulfillment and decoration facility.
Rain gear and outerwear
Galvin Green UK in Warwick is the UK office of a Swedish brand built for wet, windy and cold rounds, with waterproof jackets, windproof jackets and vests, insulating mid layers and golf shirts sorted under named fabric systems. The company says it has sold over one million waterproofs. Sun Mountain Sports in Missoula, Montana, mainly makes golf bags and push carts, and also sells men's and women's golf apparel and outerwear.
What to compare
- Reach. Summit Golf Brands says it works with more than 3,000 partners in over 25 countries. Glenmuir ships to the UK, Europe, the US and the rest of the world, but not to hotels or resorts outside the UK. Galvin Green ships from warehouses in Sweden, the UK and the US.
- Logo order terms. Glenmuir says club logo orders must go through the pro shop or club office, and it dispatches within 2 working days of logo approval.
- Trade accounts. Glenmuir and Summit Golf Brands describe wholesale programs for retailers, and Ahead aims its catalogs and sales tools at retail buyers such as pro shops.
- Breadth of range. Sun Mountain pairs clothing with bags, carts and travel covers, Ahead adds headwear and accessories, and Glenmuir also sells official Ryder Cup and The Open merchandise.
Compare the 5 suppliers listed for golf apparel and footwear
Use this table to build your shortlist fast: you see where each supplier is based, what it supplies and how long it has traded, taken from its own website. Open a listing for photos, full services and a direct way to get in touch.
| Supplier | Based in | What it supplies | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahead | New Bedford, United States | Logo headwear; Men's and women's golf apparel; Golf accessories such as bag tags, divot tools and ball markers | Not published |
| Galvin Green UK | Warwick, United Kingdom | Waterproof golf jackets; Windproof and water repellent golf jackets; Windproof golf vests | 1990 |
| Glenmuir | Lanark, United Kingdom | Club embroidered golf clothing for pro shops; Corporate embroidery; Event embroidery and merchandise | 1891 |
| Summit Golf Brands | New York, United States | Wholesale golf apparel for retailers and pro shops; Corporate gear for teams, events and gifting; Custom embroidery | Not published |
| Sun Mountain Sports | Missoula, United States | Stand bags; Cart bags; Push carts | 1981 |
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Which of these suppliers have been trading longest?
Of the 3 that publish a founding year, the longest established are Glenmuir (1891), Sun Mountain Sports (1981) and Galvin Green UK (1990).
Which brands do these suppliers make or carry?
Brands named on their own websites include Ahead (Ahead); The Playbook Collection (Ahead); Galvin Green (Galvin Green UK); DRYVR (Galvin Green UK); INTERFACE-1 (Galvin Green UK); INSULA (Galvin Green UK); VENTIL8 PLUS (Galvin Green UK); SKINTIGHT (Galvin Green UK).
Which publish memberships, accreditations or approvals?
Glenmuir (DP World Tour apparel partner since 1987).
Which publish lead times or minimums?
Galvin Green UK: Online orders: express delivery 2-3 days (shown on its product pages); Glenmuir: Bespoke logo orders: up to 3 working days to set up, then dispatched within 2 working days of logo approval; UK standard delivery 1 to 3 ....
Who can supply logo apparel for corporate outings and events?
You can order event and corporate merchandise from three suppliers. Glenmuir runs separate club, corporate and event embroidery programs. Summit Golf Brands covers corporate gear for teams, events and gifting. Ahead has a corporate sales program and decorates products with the logos of businesses as well as golf clubs and resorts.
Which suppliers offer collegiate or team apparel?
You can source college-branded stock from two firms. Ahead makes team and collegiate headwear, and its Playbook Collection shows caps carrying college logos. Summit Golf Brands lists collegiate licensed apparel among its services, along with corporate gear for teams.
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Questions about Golf apparel and footwear
How many suppliers are listed for golf apparel and footwear?
5 suppliers: 3 in the United States and 2 in the United Kingdom. The comparison table lists them in alphabetical order.
Which suppliers for golf apparel and footwear are based in the United States?
Ahead, Summit Golf Brands and Sun Mountain Sports.
Which golf apparel suppliers can embroider my club logo?
You can get club logo apparel from three firms here. Ahead decorates headwear, apparel and accessories in 37 named styles. Glenmuir embroiders club crests in house in Lanark, with orders placed through the pro shop or club office. Summit Golf Brands offers custom embroidery and custom print from its own decoration facility.
Which suppliers suit a pro shop that sells a lot of rainwear?
Your strongest option for wet-weather stock is Galvin Green UK, whose range centers on waterproof and windproof jackets, vests and insulating mid layers. Summit Golf Brands carries Zero Restriction, which makes waterproof and windproof technical outerwear. Sun Mountain Sports also sells men's and women's golf outerwear alongside its bags and carts.
Which are based outside the United States?
Galvin Green UK and Glenmuir (United Kingdom).
Which of these suppliers have been trading longest?
Of the 3 that publish a founding year, the longest established are Glenmuir (1891), Sun Mountain Sports (1981) and Galvin Green UK (1990).
You can check every answer against the 5 listings in this section: each one is worked out from what they publish.