Golf is hard. Keep your left arm straight, but not too straight. Bend your knees, but not too much. Turn your belt buckle away and then through the ball. Keep your eye on the ball the whole time while keeping your head down and making sure your feet are square and the ball is forward in your stance when driving and only breathe in during your upswing if it's the second Saturday of a month beginning in "J" and the moon is in its waning period. What's not difficult, however, is selling golf items and accessories. Here are a few items to help you up your game.
ain't no collar back girl
Two things we know about mandarin collars: No. 1, this women's polo has one and No. 2, it's probably not named for the villain from the Iron Man comics (though that'd be sweet 'cause dude has killer facial hair). Made from 100 percent polyester, the Women's Shadow Stripe Mandarin Collar Polo from Charles River Apparel is fitted and has moisture-wicking and antimicrobial features. For more information, visit www.charlesriverapparel.com.
empty your pockets
Having a pocket full of tees, ball markers and golf balls can throw off the balance of your swing. Let's go ahead and say you missed that 2' putt because the glove in your back pocket messed you up. The Golf Accessory Bag from Debco frees end-users' otherwise perfect swings from impediments-because it was stuff in their pockets messing them up all along. For more information, visit www.debcosolutions.com.
you are the champions, my friends
Having to use a ball marker or divot tool means that you most likely hit a beautiful seven-iron off the tee and right at the pin, and when that shot came screaming back to Earth, it left a mark. Now you set up your ball marker and let your less talented friends putt from miles away, while you stand there and tend the flag with your 3' birdie putt waiting for you. End-users will love every opportunity they have to use the Bent Metal Divot Tool with Ball Marker from Diversified-Adtee. Just make sure you sink the putt before you gloat too much. For more information, visit www.diversified-adtee.com.
ramblin' gamblin' promotion
The old saying, "drive for show, putt for dough," means the real key to victory is making putts-not blasting huge drives with a driver that sounds like a soda can hitting a rock. These Poker Chip Ball Markers from Golf Tee Printers are great for marking your ball, whether there's money or bragging rights riding on a putt. For more information, visit www.golfteeprinters.com.
in the desert
If you ever went an entire round of golf without hitting a ball into the water, either you're playing in the desert or you're lying. So for all of us who aren't playing desert golf or living in a shroud of lies, the Augusta Microfiber Golf Towel from The Magnet Group is ideal for cleaning off golf balls, hands and even your forearms-depending on how deep the water is. For more information, visit www.themagnetgroup.com.
be a pal
To say that someone is "throwing in the towel" usually means they're giving up, but we don't think that's fair. What if someone is soaking wet after a round of golf in the rain and some thoughtful friend tosses them a towel? "Oh man, Jerry just threw in the towel. What a guy!" The Combed Velour Golf Towel from Pro Towels lets end-users throw in the towel and help out their damp friends in a pinch. For more information, visit www.protowels.com.
three stripes and you're out
The adidas ClimaLite Three-Stripe French Terry Pullover from S&S Activewear reminds us of our best college buddy, French Terry. OK, he was Italian, and his name was Lou, but still-one time he wore a pullover kind of like this. This one has a contrast three-stripe self-fabric detail on the left sleeve and comes in eight colors. For more information, visit www.ssactivewear.com.
tee 'em up
A round of golf without tees would pretty much just be miniature golf, but with about 400 extra yards and no creepy clowns-unless your local course is different. Your clients can put their logo on these Golf Tees from Sanders Manufacturing Co., so end-users always remember who is saving them from the most frustrating game ever played. For more information, visit www.samcoline.com.
here comes the sun
A lot can go wrong in a round of golf: glare, sunburn, a tiger escape from the zoo next door. The Team Sportsman Performance Ripstop Visor from Sportsman Cap & Bag helps with two of those things. Made from 100 percent polyester, this visor has a moisture-wicking sweatband, a Velcro closure and a one-size fit. Six colors are available. For more information, visit www.sportsmancaps.com.
grab a drink
Golfing is a great way to blow off steam. It's essentially a few hours outside on a giant, immaculately manicured lawn. The Six Pack Cooler Golf Kit from Ventura Promotional Products allows golfers to bring some drinks along with them, and includes a can insulator, golf tees, a divot tool and a ball marker. With an imprint area on all items, this is a great golf-outing giveaway. For more information, visit www.venturaline.com.