Name on golf bag

[ruff-driver]

So, what handicap do you need to have your name on your bag ?

And has anyone on the forum done it

http://www.embroidery-moray.co.uk/golf_bag_embroidery.html

 

[Smiffy]

Medway Jon had "Big Jon Primett" on his bag and he played off 27.
Pretty handy with a set of blades was our Jon.

 

[patricks148]

i was under the impression you were not allowed your name on your bag if you are not a pro???

could be one of those golf myths though.

 

[chrisd]

I found an easier solution- I changed my name to Chris Callaway!

 

[Canary_Yellow]

i was under the impression you were not allowed your name on your bag if you are not a pro???

could be one of those golf myths though.

What possible reason could there be for that?!

 

[Blue in Munich]

What possible reason could there be for that?!

"Lending name or likeness" was the old phrase under the Rules of amateur Status that you used to fall foul of for doing it, although that is from some years ago & may have been relaxed.

 

[Norrin Radd]

i was under the impression you were not allowed your name on your bag if you are not a pro???

could be one of those golf myths though.

my thoughts as well.

 

[Hosel Fade]

i was under the impression you were not allowed your name on your bag if you are not a pro???

could be one of those golf myths though.

Think certain am events forbid it but its not a general rule. Definitely have seen it on a Tillman Trophy entry form.

In my mind so long as your golf union or university isn't doing it for you and paying for the bag then its dodgy and you will look a right melt.

 

[Blue in Munich]

http://www.randa.org/RulesEquipment/AmateurStatus/Learn-More

Rule 6 in the top download. Basically they can have their name on their bag but can't use their name to advertise or sell anything, which seems completely contradictory.

Advertising and Promotional Activities (Rule 6)
An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation may:
1. Accept equipment free of charge from a manufacturer, provided no advertising is involved.
2. Have his name embossed on golf equipment and clothing. The golf equipment or clothing may bear only the name of the manufacturer of the equipment or clothing in addition to the name of the player.
3. As a member of a team, have the logo of a sponsor on his golf bag or clothing in addition to the name and/or emblem of the team.


An amateur golfer of golf skill or reputation must not:
1. Use his name or identity to advertise or sell anything.
2. Display his own name, or if sponsored the sponsor’s name, on a motor car.
3. Accept payment or compensation for broadcasting, writing, or allowing his name to be used as author, on any material concerning golf unless he is actually the author and instruction in playing golf is not included.
4. Accept honorary membership, or membership at a reduced rate, as an inducement to play for a Golf Club.

 

[ruff-driver]

Cheers blue,

i've just translated my name into japanese, comes back as..

Me-shan-king

 

[Fish]

I wasn't aware you could take the panels off any golf bags, if I could take mine off I reckon I would have my name and #YOTF embroidered on for this season, it's all a bit of fun

 

[Deleted member 18121]

My name is Adam Wilson..... So my last bag was a Wilson deep red and my current bag is an Adam's golf.

Easy.

 

[fundy]

not sure the wife would be chuffed if I change our surname to H2NO lol

 

[Stuey01]

I wasn't aware you could take the panels off any golf bags, if I could take mine off I reckon I would have my name and #YOTF embroidered on for this season, it's all a bit of fun

Tour bags have a zip off panel on the front of the large clothes pocket.

 

[Sats]

I have a question; why would you want to?

 

[Bigfoot]

I have a question; why would you want to?

It would decrease the buyers if it was stolen

 

[Lump]

I have a question; why would you want to?

Its something called an Ego.

 

[snell]

I have a question; why would you want to?

So people can easily identify you as a bell end i suspect??

 

[Tiger man]

So people can easily identify you as a bell end i suspect??

:rofl:Haha, surely the cringiest thing a golfer can do.

 

[snell]

:rofl:Haha, surely the cringiest thing a golfer can do.

Yeah 100%!!