Top 5 Reasons you should not give out golf balls at your next event

Top 5 Reasons you should not give out golf balls at your next event

At Be The Ball 4U, we specialize in providing unique, high-quality golf gifts that make a lasting impact on
your event attendees. Our products don’t just impress on the day of your event—they continue to
promote your tournament, fundraiser, or outing long after the final putt drops.

Why the Right Golf Event Gift Matters

In every foursome at your golf outing, there’s at least one person who genuinely loves your
event—whether it’s your mission, your cause, or just the fun of playing with you. That person will talk
about your event to their group, helping you gain more visibility and acceptance with attendees and
people they play golf with all year round.

Now, imagine if every golfer at your golf event left with a high-quality, eye-catching keepsake—not just
another sleeve of golf balls. If you have 120 players, and each of them shows off your thank-you gift to
at their next round, you could reach 360+ other golfers who may have never heard of your event before
days after your event. That is just the immediate additional people to hear about your event and see that
at your outing you care enough of your participants, that you shower them with cool swag!

The Mistake Many Golf Events Make offering logoed golf balls; they will not help
promote your event long term!

1. Golf Balls Disappear Quickly

Think about the last time you played in a tournament and received a sleeve of balls. Were they still in your bag by the back nine? Probably not.

Most golfers will either:

  • Lose them within a few holes (goodbye, brand visibility!) Hello, egg carton golf ball sales.
  • Toss them in their bag with a dozen others, never to be thought about again
  • Give them away to someone else who may never know where they came from

A giveaway should keep your event top of mind, not end up at the bottom of a golf bag or floating in a water hazard.

2. Your Logo is Practically Invisible


A logo on a golf ball is tiny—so small that no one will ever notice it unless they’re holding it right in front of their face. Compare that to a
custom bag tag, ball marker, or towel, which is displayed prominently during every round a golfer plays.

If you want your branding to be seen and remembered, golf balls aren’t the answer

3. Golfers Use Different Balls Based on Their Swing

Not all golf balls are created equal. The right ball depends on swing speed, playing style, and skill level.

A Pro V1, for example, is a premium ball—but it’s not ideal for most amateur golfers. If you have 120 players at your event, there are probably 20 different balls that would be best suited for them.

Many events are spending thousands of dollars on a one-size-fits-all golf ball that makes no sense for most of their guests—especially when there are better gift options that everyone can enjoy long after the first 9 holes of your event. 120 dozen Pro VI’s will run you a minimum of $7200, for what?

4. Golf Balls Don’t Start Conversations

A great event giveaway should be a conversation starter—something that makes others ask, “Hey, where did you get that?”

  • A custom quality bag tag with a unique design? That’ll get noticed.

  • A fun-shaped ball marker with your event name? That’s a talking point that will get a conversation started.

  • A high-quality towel, ditty bag or shoe bag? That gets used every round.

Golf balls? No one stops mid-round to admire a golf ball.

5. You’re Throwing Away Long-Term Promotion

The goal of an event giveaway isn’t just to say “thank you”—it’s to keep your event top of mind long after the tournament is over.

Golf balls vanish. But a bag tag, divot tool, ball markers, hat, utility bag, or towel with your logo? Those stay visible for months or even years, reminding your attendees (and everyone they play with) about your event.

What Works Better?

Instead of a consumable item that disappears, choose a gift that sticks around—literally! Here are some proven options:

1. High-Quality Bag Tags

A custom, heavy zinc alloy bag tag won’t get tossed aside. Your event’s logo will hang on every attendee’s golf bag all year long, seen by countless other golfers.

2. Custom Ball Markers

3. Premium Towels

A well-designed towel, like our popular magnetic golf towels, stays attached to a player’s bag and gets used every round. This means your event stays in sight and in mind all season long.

4. Custom Hats

We make custom hats from scratch to ensure they’re comfortable, stylish, and something golfers actually want to wear—not just another giveaway item that ends up in the closet.

5. Leather Headcovers, Ditty Bags, Shoe Bags & Utility Bags

These luxury accessories elevate your event’s prestige. Made with high-quality materials, they become a cherished part of a golfer’s gear, used year after year.

Invest in a custom gift that ALL players will appreciate, no matter their skill level or swing speed.

Your Event Gift = An Important Year-Round Marketing Tool

When golfers leave your event with a high-quality keepsake, it sparks conversations:

“Hey Bob, where’d you get that cool towel?”
“That bag tag looks awesome—what event was it from?”
“This ball marker is really unique. Why does it look like that?”

We’ve helped thousands of events grow from just 30 players to over 150—all because their thank-you gifts keep their event top of mind year-round.

Let’s Design Something Amazing for Your Next Event!

For over 21 years, Be the Ball 4U has helped golf tournaments, charity outings, and corporate events create unforgettable giveaways that leave lasting impressions. Let us help you, wow your attendees and grow your event year after year.

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We can’t wait to help make your next event truly unforgettable!