Tag: PGA Tour merchandise

Photos: Hero World Challenge has Tiger as host but no Sun Day Red in merch tent

There’s a mix of Hero World Challenge logos and Albany Club’s distinctive lower-case a logo.

NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods is the host of the Hero World Challenge, which has been held at Albany Club, a swanky resort-residential community with an Ernie Els-designed layout for the past nine years. Woods has been known to park his yacht named “Privacy” at the dock and his presence during the annual unofficial 20-man tournament can be felt all week long whether he plays — as he did last year — or not, as is the case this year due to injury.

So, it seems strangely odd that the pro shop at the club, which is open to the public during tournament week and serves as the tournament headquarters for purchasing merchandise, doesn’t feature any of his Sun Day Red collection. (Where’s the new shoe?) Instead, you can find Holderness & Bourne, Levelwear, Johnny-O, G-Fore, Foray Golf, Peter Millar and more.

There’s a mix of Hero World Challenge logos and also a chance to purchase gear with Albany Club’s distinctive lower-case a logo. Not a lot of creativity to be had, just all the basics — from hoodies to hats to head covers. There is a tournament program, which is a nice old-school touch. Here are photos of some of our favorites.

With Davis Love III’s granddaughter’s approval, RSM Classic merch tent has toasty offerings

When Davis Love III says the RSM Classic is a family affair, he isn’t just providing lip service.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — When Davis Love III says the RSM Classic is a family affair, he isn’t just providing lip service.

As part of the pre-tournament press conferences, Love brought his granddaughter Eloise to the podium, and she explained how a hat she picked up at the tournament’s merchandise shop last year was so popular that she was offered money for it.

“Somebody asked me if they could buy it from me and I said yes, because why not?” she said. “I don’t know who it was, I kind of forgot, but somebody did and my mom got really mad at me.”

Davis Love elaborated.

“She kept getting asked and we said, well, why don’t you just sell it right off your head to the highest bidder? She came running in the next day, ‘$106!'”

Hats are some of the more popular items at the Sea Island Golf Club merch tent, some for fashion’s sake and some for practicality. Chilly temps on Thursday morning made knit hats something of a priority.

Also among the offerings are some baseball caps donning the number 15, which is how many years the tournament has been played.

And it’s possible you’ll see Eloise working in the stand if you drop by on the weekend.

“It’s good. We’re having a lot of sales. It’s very fun to work there,” she said.

Here’s a look at the merch tent’s offerings:

Photos: Inside the merchandise shop at the PGA Tour’s World Wide Technology Championship

The pro shop at Diamante’s El Cardonal is selling World Wide Technology Championship merchandise this week.

LOS CABOS, Mexico —The PGA Tour visits the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. The El Cardonal course at Diamante, site of this week’s World Wide Technology Championship, was designed by Tiger Woods, and it also is the site of The Woods: Cabo, his upscale, farm-to-table restaurant.

The pro shop at Diamante’s El Cardonal is selling World Wide Technology Championship merchandise this week. Surprisingly, no Sun Day Red gear in the shop but Straight Down, IBKUL, Fairway & Greens, Levelwear, Pukka and Kenny Powers provide options.

My favorite shirt from last year is back and after running out on Wednesday, I’m happy to report this time they were better prepared.

Here’s a look at some of the best merchandise at the 2024 World Wide Technology Championship.

Merchandise tent at PGA Tour’s Black Desert Championship is a bit generic, but give it time

Enjoy the stunning view, grab a hat and come back expecting more next October.

IVINS, Utah — Let’s cut the folks who organized the merchandise tent at the inaugural Black Desert Championship a little slack for perhaps lagging a tiny bit behind some of the other stores that dot the PGA Tour schedule.

To be fair, there’s an ample, if somewhat generic, series of offerings, from hats to a handful of T-shirt choices, to the typical assortments of flags and ball markers.

There are two things to consider when judging the tent, which sits near the fan village with a stunning view at the Black Desert Resort:

  • The view from the merch tent is perhaps the best on Tour
  • The group that got involved in supplying the merch tent is just getting started, with having had only a handful of months to plan for the 2024 event

So what should be expected in the future? The fact that shorts bearing Tom Weiskopf’s signature have quickly become among the most popular on-site will likely lead to a wider array of similar items next year. And the staff has already discussed a number of clever product drops for the tournament’s 2025 edition, including Weiskopf bobbleheads. Black Desert was Weiskopf’s final golf course design.

Black Desert: Leaderboard | Photos

So enjoy the stunning view, grab a hat and come back expecting more next October.

Here’s a look at what’s available this year:

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Photos: 2024 3M Open merchandise has a throwback Thursday feel

The best-designed shirts and hoodies look as if they were straight out of the 1970s.

BLAINE, Minn. — The PGA Tour’s 3M Open is just in its sixth edition but that didn’t stop it from offering some throwback looks in the merchandise shop this year. The best-designed shirts and hoodies look as if they were straight out of the 1970s.

Other favorites: some designs leaning into the state’s fondness for fishing with a lure as a golf ball and a kid version that says Gone Golfing.

3M Open: How to watch | Leaderboard | Photos

Tasc, Levelwear and UNRL join the likes of Nike, FootJoy, Under Armour and Peter Millar as apparel companies selling their products. It’s a good mix although Pukka’s “BRDEHNTR” cap could buy a few vowels — one shopper wasn’t sure if it was supposed to be Bride Hunter or Birdie Hunter. “Maybe it’s meant to be both,” she said. Laughter ensured.

Here’s a look at some of the best gear available at the 2024 3M Open:

Tartan, Ryder Cup leftovers, rubber ducks among merchandise at 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

The Genesis Scottish Open merchandise tent at The Renaissance Club features an eclectic mix this year.

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Scotch plaid, tartan and rubber duckies, oh, my.

The Genesis Scottish Open merchandise tent at The Renaissance Club features an eclectic mix this year. Scottish apparel company Glenmuir has a large presence, as it should, as does J. Lindeberg, which signed a big deal recently to be the official apparel of the DP World Tour. Lululemon has a corner of the shop with logoed and non-logo gear and touting its sponsorship of Min Woo Lee. Under Armour has a variety of shirts and Ashworth also has some space with The Renaissance Club logo for those interested in dressing like a member.

There’s also a decent amount of leftover 2023 European Ryder Cup gear — shirts, pullovers and divot tools — from the biennial competition at Marco Simone. Last year, spectators could get the Ryder Cup gear before the competition without having to go all the way to Italy; this year, it’s last call but at least the Euros can celebrate a win with their purchase. But the rubber ducks? Not sure what the back story is there but they sure are cute and a great gift for the kiddos.

Here’s some of the gear available this week at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.

Tartan, Ryder Cup leftovers, rubber ducks among merchandise at 2024 Genesis Scottish Open

The Genesis Scottish Open merchandise tent at The Renaissance Club features an eclectic mix this year.

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Scotch plaid, tartan and rubber duckies, oh, my.

The Genesis Scottish Open merchandise tent at The Renaissance Club features an eclectic mix this year. Scottish apparel company Glenmuir has a large presence, as it should, as does J. Lindeberg, which signed a big deal recently to be the official apparel of the DP World Tour. Lululemon has a corner of the shop with logoed and non-logo gear and touting its sponsorship of Min Woo Lee. Under Armour has a variety of shirts and Ashworth also has some space with The Renaissance Club logo for those interested in dressing like a member.

There’s also a decent amount of leftover 2023 European Ryder Cup gear — shirts, pullovers and divot tools — from the biennial competition at Marco Simone. Last year, spectators could get the Ryder Cup gear before the competition without having to go all the way to Italy; this year, it’s last call but at least the Euros can celebrate a win with their purchase. But the rubber ducks? Not sure what the back story is there but they sure are cute and a great gift for the kiddos.

Here’s some of the gear available this week at the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.

Photos: RBC Canadian Open merchandise features maple leafs, ‘The Rink’ and Nick Taylor’s ‘The Putt’ logo

It’s only appropriate that the merchandise tent is well represented with maple leaf shirts.

HAMILTON, Ontario — With the PGA Tour north of the border this week for the RBC Canadian Open, it’s only appropriate that the merchandise tent is well represented with maple leaf shirts and the tournament logo featuring Nick Taylor’s 72-foot eagle putt to win the title last year.

Levelwear, a Canadian apparel brand that is a big supporter of PGA Tour caddies, is the exclusive maker of RBC Canadian Open gear and they’ve done a solid job of offering the usual suspects and some tournament-specific gear such as The Rink hats, which is the nickname of the par-3 14th hole at this year’s tournament.

But where is the hockey stick putter, eh? And you’re telling me people wouldn’t have bought a T-shirt simply of Taylor’s iconic putt and celebration?

Another missed opportunity: Adam Hadwin tackled by the security guard has best-seller written all over it. But a passing grade and quality merch from Levelwear.

RBC Canadian Open: Leaderboard | Photos

Here’s a look at some of the flags, hats and other gear available on-site this week at Hamilton Golf Club:

A year after a fire ripped through Charles Schwab Challenge merch tent, Colonial’s new logo is a hot item

What item would you pick up?

FORT WORTH, Texas — A year ago, the merchandise tent at the Charles Schwab Challenge caught fire and the area that housed the performance center was rendered unusable just before organizers were set to fill it with this week’s shirts, hats and other souvenirs.

So while Colonial Country Club’s golf course is offering a new and modern experience for players this week, tournament organizers are happy that the merchandise area has returned to its previous feel.

A new Colonial logo is among the highlights that Taylor Pettit, the manager of tournament merchandise operations for the PGA Tour, said are moving quickly.

“We opened on Monday for the pro-am participants and it’s been doing great so far,” he said. “This event is really special. We really try to dig into the Fort Worth culture and some of the different graphics are inspired by that.”

Here’s a look at what’s available this year:

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Photos: 2024 Wells Fargo Championship merchandise has something for everyone

With Wells Fargo in its final year of sponsorship, fans have been flocking to the merch tent to pick up their gear.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This week marks the final year that Wells Fargo will sponsor the PGA Tour’s annual stop at Quail Hollow Club in the Queen City, and fans have been flocking to the merchandise tent to get the gear.

The 2024 Wells Fargo Championship merchandise tent has a little something for everyone. There are classic golf polos and quarter zips, plenty of hats to celebrate the tournament and Charlotte area, unique head covers and more. There are also a handful of t-shirts that pay homage to the Green Mile, Quail Hollow’s famous closing three-hole stretch.

Check out some of the best gear that’s for sale at the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow.