Golf Society Polo Shirts: Personalised Kit for Society Days
By The Velocity Wear Team
Golf societies are everywhere in the UK: work groups, pub societies, groups of mates who tour Portugal every spring. Matching personalised polos make a society day feel like an occasion, and they tick the dress code box at courses that insist on collars.
Check the dress code
Most UK clubs require collared shirts on the course, and some have rules about untucked shirts or large logos. If you're visiting a club, check their dress code before designing. A tidy embroidered polo is acceptable almost everywhere.
Performance fabric is worth it
Golfers walk miles and swing hundreds of times. A performance polo in lightweight polyester wicks sweat, dries quickly and doesn't crease in a golf bag. For cooler climates or clubhouse wear, cotton piqué is comfortable too.
Design ideas
- Society crest embroidered on the left chest.
- Society name and year on the sleeve.
- Players' names or nicknames on the right chest.
- A tour polo with the destination and dates.
- Captain and vice-captain roles for the year.
Charity golf days
For charity golf days, polos for organisers and volunteers look professional and help players find help. Sponsors often cover the cost in exchange for a sleeve logo. Branded towels are another popular sponsor item; see our personalised golf towels guide.
Colours that suit golf
Navy, white, black, sky blue and bottle green are classic. Brighter colours like lime or pink look great on tour and make the group easy to spot across fairways. Remember different colours count as separate designs for minimums.
Sizing
Golf society members span ages and sizes. Offer a broad size range and a classic fit. Collect sizes individually rather than guessing.
Minimums and budget
Our minimum is 20 per design, sizes mixed. Many societies reach that easily; smaller ones sometimes include a polo for each member plus spares for guests. Polos start from $18 each at 20. Check totals in pounds on the calculator.
Society trophies and prizes
Some societies award a special polo to the annual winner, like a champion's shirt in a different colour with the year embroidered on the sleeve. It becomes a coveted prize and a fun tradition. Order it alongside the main batch to save a separate order.
Tours abroad
For tours to Spain, Portugal or Turkey, a lighter performance polo in a bright colour is kinder in the heat. Pack a second polo for day two, or order a second colour for a daily rotation if your group is big enough for two designs.
Caps to finish the look
A matching cap with the society crest completes the kit and keeps the sun off on tour. Caps are on the same 20-piece minimum and look great in the group photo on the first tee. See caps.
Handicap and results on the sleeve
Some societies add fun details, like the annual winner's name on next year's polo sleeve. It becomes a running tradition members look forward to.
Weather-ready layers
British golf means wind and showers. A matching quarter zip or softshell completes the society kit for spring and autumn outings.
Collecting sizes and payment
Use a simple online form with name, size, fit and payment confirmation. Set a deadline a month before the society day, then order in one batch so everyone's polo matches.
Timing
Production takes 10 to 15 working days after artwork approval, plus delivery. Order at least four weeks before the society day or tour. See polo shirts.
