Golf Society Shirts: Printed Polos, Tees and Layers for Tournament Days
A golf society is a social club with a competitive streak: monthly outings, an annual away weekend, a captain's day, a trophy that moves from mantelpiece to mantelpiece. Shirts help a society look like one, and they make photographs of a winning four look like a proper occasion. This page is for society secretaries and captains who need to organise shirts, tops and layers for a group that never quite agrees on anything, including sizes. It covers what to print, where, how to handle sponsors, how to cope with changing membership and how to keep the order moving. FabricForge prints from a single garment upwards, in adult sizes S to 5XL, and parcels go by DPD, Royal Mail, Parcelforce or our relay parcel service.
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What societies usually order
Most orders combine two or three garments. A short-sleeved top for the summer outings, a warmer layer for spring and autumn, and sometimes a lighter T-shirt for the clubhouse and the away weekend. Some societies treat the shirt as the main uniform and the hoodie or quarter-zip layer as an extra for those who feel the cold. A few order one-off tops for the captain, the secretary and the trophy winners. Starting with a clear list of who needs what saves a lot of messages later.
A note on polo shirts and what we print
Golf is traditionally a polo-shirt sport, and many clubs have dress codes that require a collar. We print on T-shirts, hoodies and related garments, and we can print on suitable polo-style shirts where the fabric allows. We do not embroider. If your society wants a stitched badge on a polo, a specialist embroiderer is the right route, and our page on embroidery versus print explains the trade-offs. Many societies split the difference: embroidered polos for the formal events and printed tops for everything else.
Where to place the society mark
The classic position is left chest, a small neat logo or crest. It looks tidy on the course and in the clubhouse, and it follows convention. A larger design suits a casual T-shirt or hoodie. For the back, many societies print the society name across the shoulders, with the member's name below. Sleeve prints are useful for the year, such as the season or the away trip. Our print placement guide sets out typical sizes for each position.
Names and nicknames
Golf societies love a nickname. A back or sleeve print with the member's name, or the name they are known by, makes the day friendlier and helps newcomers learn who is who. Check each name with the member, since spellings and nicknames are surprisingly personal. If a nickname is in-joke territory, think about whether the shirt will be worn outside the society. Our name and number printing guide covers lettering and layout.
Handling sponsors
Many societies are supported by a local business, a pub, a pro shop or a supplier, and shirts are the natural place to say thank you. A sponsor logo usually sits on the sleeve or the back, beneath the society name. Agree the position with the sponsor before ordering and get their logo in a usable file, ideally a vector PDF or a high-resolution PNG with a transparent background. Our artwork setup guide shows what to ask for. We resize and position logos but do not redesign them.
Colours that work on the course
We print on 14 colours. Societies often choose dark green, navy, white, grey or the colours of the host club. Light shirts are cooler in summer and darker shirts hide marks and sweat. The design colours should contrast clearly with the shirt, since a crest in a similar shade can disappear. Ask for the mockup on two colours and choose by eye.
The tournament-day shirt
For a special event, such as an annual championship, an away weekend or a charity day, a one-off design is popular. A date, a venue and a course name give the shirt a story. Winners' tops, with the year and the title, make a lasting trophy that members actually wear. If your society holds a charity day, see charity fundraising T-shirt printing for ideas that carry across.
Coping with changing membership
Societies lose and gain members all the time. When you place the first order, order a few spares in common sizes and keep a record of the design, colours and positions. Tell us it is a repeat order next time and we will match the layout. A simple spreadsheet with names, sizes and date of order saves hours the next season.
Getting sizes right in a mixed-age group
Golfers range widely in age and build, and many do not know their size in a printed top. Ask members to measure a favourite shirt, or to name the size they usually buy in the same brand type. Offer a single reminder, then lock the list. A late change costs more in confusion than it gains. Our hoodie size guide explains the measuring method, which works equally well for tops.
Caring for printed golf tops
Printed shirts last longest if they are washed inside out at a low temperature and kept away from hot dryers. Societies that wear shirts all season benefit from a short care note. The care guide has the short version.
How to order
- Message us with the garments, the number of members, the colours and the date of your first event.
- Send the society logo, any sponsor logos and a list of names and sizes.
- We confirm the details and take payment before preparing the mockup.
- Check the mockup; up to five rounds of changes are included.
- When you approve, we print and dispatch, with next-day UK delivery possible after approval depending on timing.
Away weekends and overseas trips
An annual trip is the highlight of many societies' year, and a trip-specific shirt, with the destination and the year, becomes a keepsake. Order well before travel, because travelling dates do not move. If your trip involves hot weather, a lighter colour and a lighter fabric are far more comfortable. Keep a spare top per person in the group chat budget in case of spills on the first night.
Prizes, trophies and presentations
Printed tops can double as prizes. A winner's shirt with the year and the event, handed over at the presentation dinner, costs less to organise than an engraved piece and gets worn. Some societies give a special top to the captain, the secretary and the longest-serving member. Agree the wording with the committee in advance so everyone knows what is being printed.
Matching the clubhouse and the course
If your society plays at one home course, check any dress rules and colour preferences with the club before ordering, since some clubs restrict logos or bright colours on the course. A short email to the club secretary avoids an awkward moment on the first tee. If you play at many courses, a neutral colour and a modest left-chest logo is the safest choice everywhere, and you can keep the louder designs for the clubhouse and the dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you embroider society badges?
No. We print with DTF. For an embroidered badge you would need a specialist embroiderer.
Can we have sponsor logos on the sleeve?
Yes. Send a good logo file and tell us the position you prefer.
Can each member have a different name?
Yes. Send a list of names and sizes in one message.
Can we reorder later for new members?
Yes. Tell us it is a repeat order and we will match the earlier layout.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Single garments are fine.
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