Field Notes

Imperial’s visor has been selected as the official Tour Visor®. This selection couldn’t be more fitting as Imperial’s iconic high crown visor design has stood the test of time for decades of men’s golf fashion. Ever since Imperial began making classic, quality headwear in 1916, they’ve come to be known for their men’s golf visors and hats, specifically high crown golf hats. The Tour Visor® features what is known as the original “high crown” style, so we’re digging into the history of men’s golf visors, this classic design and Imperial’s presence in the golf world. How the Men’s Golf Visor Came to Be The original men’s golf sun visor started out as a simple visor on the baseball diamond, which was a precursor to the baseball cap we all know and love today. But while the sport of baseball went on to design the full cap style that we currently associate with the game, players of other sports, like golf and tennis, continued to wear the visor style. Golf hats for men eventually took shape for the game of golf with some resembling the full cap style, or Performance Cap at Imperial, and others developing into the tour visor. If one had to choose the moment the visor really made its mark in the golf world, though, many would point to famed golfer Arnold Palmer wearing a golf visor and throwing it into the air in 1960 as he won the U.S. Open. From there, men’s golf visors became a sought-after style on the golf course, and Imperial led the charge in making it the popular tour visor look we know and love today. Tracing Imperial High Crown Visors Through the Years As the originators of the high crown style golf visor, it’s possible to trace the evolution of the men’s golf visor through vintage Imperial catalogs. About a decade after that 1960 win by Arnold Palmer, Imperial sports visors were sold in the 1977 catalog in multiples, with one dozen visors coming per order for cotton twill hats with absorbent sweatbands, adjustable velcro closure and a variety of colors. The absorbent sweatbands were a gamechanger for those wearing a men’s golf sun visor for protection on hot days. In the 1985 catalog, both “high crown” and “low crown” men’s golf visor styles are available with different logos embroidered on the crown. The “Ray’s end” style, however, features embroidery placement on the left side of the visor brim. The first time a logo appeared on the crown of a baseball cap was in 1901, and from there the crown became more vertical moving into the 1940s. The high crown look, like Imperial’s classic Tour Visor®, is perfectly suited to show off one’s personal style with embroidery, which is another reason Imperial’s hats set them apart. From food and beverages to animals and state pride, Imperial allows the wearers to truly represent their own style and look. The high crown style goes hand in hand with this space for the wearers to show off their personality with a logo or fun design. Imperial sports visors are now the perfect way to show off your personal style as well as your regard for the history and tradition of men’s golf visors. By 1987, Imperial’s catalog announced the “beginning of new excitement in visor features for Imperial.” These high crown visors were made with 2-ply oxford poplin, while maintaining the signature terry cloth sweatband inside, and available in 15 different colors. The 1999 catalog specifically featured an Oxford visor, alongside an Oxford bucket hat in classic preppy colors in the popular Oxford cloth. This was the moment bucket hats became another choice in the realm of golf hats for men. The year 2007 gave us a glimpse of the iconic Tour Visor®, in the high crown style with a silver adjustable closure. Finally, in 2022 that Imperial high crown look is still the classic style, taking its place once more as the official Tour Visor®. It’s not just through Imperial’s catalogs that you can witness the history of the high crown visor’s growth and popularity in the golf world – you can also see them on the golf course over the years with players proudly sporting this signature style. There are several professional golfers who have come to be associated with high crown golf visors, like Fred Couples, Phil Mickelson and, most recently, Bubba Watson. But the style isn’t only for the winners’ circle – amateurs and golf fans across the country have embraced this classic decades-old men’s golf visor style and continue to have fun putting their mark on it, particularly through the creative and custom options Imperial now offers. The Right Men’s Golf Hat For You Golf hats for men may change in popularity throughout the years, but the power of Imperial Tour Visors® never goes out of style. Knowing how to wear a golf visor and pull it off is one way to put yourself a cut above the rest, and Imperial visors can help you do that. For fans of the men’s golf visor or the high crown golf visor in particular, this is the year to once again embrace the look of the official Tour Visor®. It’s clear that through the years, despite minor design tweaks and style changes, you really just can’t mess with the classics. So give the Tour Visor® a spin and remember, you’re in good company.

Imperial is proud to be a major partner of the 2022 Junior Presidents Cup, set for September 18 – 20 at Myers Park Country Club. The Junior Presidents Cup is a two-day, team match-play competition featuring 24 of the world’s top junior boys 19 years old and younger – 12 from the United States and 12 from around the world, excluding Europe – that takes place just days before the start of the biennial Presidents Cup. The Junior Presidents Cup was developed by the AJGA and PGA TOUR to give the world’s best non-European juniors a unique playing opportunity to compete in an international team match-play competition and showcase the global reach of junior golf. We are very proud to be the 'Official Headwear of the AJGA' and a major partner of the 2022 Junior Presidents Cup at Myers Park Country Club. These junior golfers represent the best in the game both in the United States and Internationally. Their passion for excellence and drive to compete on a global stage is extremely admirable, and we are looking forward to supporting this world class team event. David Shaffer, Senior Vice President of Sales This year’s teams are captained by United States’ Notah Begay III and South Africa’s Tim Clark as captains of the U.S. and International Teams, respectively. The teams will compete in six Four-Ball and Foursomes matches on Monday, Sept. 19, followed by 12 Singles matches on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The United States took home the inaugural Junior Presidents Cup title in 2017 with a final score of 14 – 10 at Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey. The 2017 teams were captained by Captain Trevor Immelman and Honorary Captain Gary Player on the International side and Captain David Toms and Honorary Captain Jack Nicklaus for the United States. The U.S. Team defeated the International Team by a score of 13-11 in the second edition of the Junior Presidents Cup in 2019 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, where Justin Leonard captained the U.S. Team and Australia’s Stuart Appleby led the International Team. Imperial has been the ‘Official Headwear of the AJGA’ since 2019 and will continue through 2026. AJGA staff and interns wear Imperial headwear at all AJGA events. Members of the 2022 Wyndham Cup, Junior Presidents Cup and the 2023 PING Junior Solheim Cup teams will also sport Imperial hats as part of their team uniform. Junior Presidents Cup Eligibility The U.S. Team will be made up of the leading 10 qualified players based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of Aug. 19, 2022, along with the 11th player, who will be selected by the U.S. Team Captain. The 12th and final spot will be awarded to the leading player based on the Rolex AJGA Rankings as of Sept. 8, 2022, who is not otherwise qualified. In the event of a tie, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) list at that time. The International Team will be made up of the leading 10 qualified players based on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) as of Aug. 19, 2022, along with the 11th player, who will be selected by the International Team Captain. The 12th and final spot will be awarded to the leading player on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™ (WAGR™) list as of Sept. 8, 2022. In the event of a tie, the selection will be decided by the individual ranked highest on the most previous WAGR™ revision. The 2022 Presidents Cup will be held at Quail Hollow Club, September 20-25. For more information about the Presidents Cup, or to purchase tickets, please visit PresidentsCup.com. About the Presidents Cup The Presidents Cup is a unique golf event in that there is no purse or prize money. Players are not paid for their participation, but each competitor allocates an equal portion of the funds generated to charities of his choice. Since the event’s inception, more than $54.4 million has been raised for charity from event proceeds, as well as contributions made on behalf of the Presidents Cup, including a charitable donation of $5.3 million from the 2019 event alone. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thepresidentscup, Twitter and Instagram at @presidentscup and sign up for the Presidents Cup e-newsletter. Citi, Cognizant and Rolex are the exclusive Global Partners of the Presidents Cup. About the AJGA The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA provides valuable exposure for college golf scholarships, and has an annual junior membership (boys and girls, ages 12-19) of more than 7,300 members from 50 states and 60 foreign countries. Through initiatives like the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant, a financial assistance program, and Leadership Links, a service-oriented platform that teaches juniors charitable-giving skills, the AJGA fosters the growth of golf’s next generation. TaylorMade and adidas are the AJGA’s National Sponsors, supporting the AJGA for more than 25 years. TaylorMade has served as the Official Ball of the AJGA since 2016. adidas has been the Official Apparel and Footwear of the AJGA since 2017. Rolex, in its fourth decade of AJGA sponsorship, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004. AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. Former AJGA juniors have compiled more than 900 victories on the PGA and LPGA Tours. AJGA alumni include Rickie Fowler, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer, Ariya Jutanugarn, Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Brittany Lincicome, Anna Nordqvist, Inbee Park and Lexi Thompson.

We can’t help but love how our 2022 PGA Championship hat logos came out. Each PGA Championship marks an exciting time for golfers and golf fans alike, and these golf hats are the perfect expression of our adoration for our favorite game. From the iconic golf courses to the legendary wins, there’s always a reason to remember each major win; that’s why it makes sense to commemorate those special times on one of our golf hats. With Imperial’s PGA Championship hats for 2022, you can rock the major’s logo no matter if you’re cheering in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or watching history be made from home. The logo is centered around the Southern Hills clock tower and will serve as the perfect token for your time in Oklahoma. You can find these awesome Imperial hats onsite and online, so be sure to stop by the Championship Shops if you’re spectating at Southern Hills later this month. 2022 PGA Championship Hat Styles The 2022 PGA Championship hats come in several different styles and colors - meshback, performance, bucket, rope caps and more. And if you’re looking for a specific color or style, you can always design your own hat (yes, with the 2022 PGA logo!) with our online tool. Rope Hats The PGA Championship rope hat is one of the more versatile styles, as it can work on a cotton rope cap all the way to a meshback, flat bill hat. With solid and gradient rope offerings, you can truly find the best rope cap to fit your wardrobe. You can start with a performance hat with a soft cotton feel and no structure, go with a different cotton rope hat that has a retro fit and some structure and end up with a five-panel original fit Imperial hat with a moisture-wicking sweatband- the options are endless. Golf Bucket Hats Golf bucket hats and sun protection hats are also always a win in the summer months when you want to keep the UV rays off your face. With the extra coverage, these are bound to become your favorite golf hats this season, even if you’re not on the golf course. The golf bucket hat is lightweight and moisture-wicking. When you’re wearing golf hats in the summer, having something breathable on your head will make a world of difference. You can take your proactive cooling a step further with the sun protection hat, which actually relieves you from the summer heat up to 30% more when you sweat; factor in the moisture-wicking and you have a winner. Meshback Hats The meshback and trucker hats are also a cool way to sport some sun protection and style. With a solid structure and some room to breathe in the back and on the sides, you can’t go wrong with this stylish and functional combo. The meshback caps are also moisture-wicking and slightly structured, so you can say goodbye to sweaty hat hair. The trucker hat with a mesh back has more structure - five panels to be exact - to give you more of a crowned look. Performance Hats When you’re looking for a fun golf hat that will always be in style, go for an Imperial performance cap. With a soft, cotton feel and unstructured profile, you can wear this hat till the end of time - and yes, it will still be comfortable. Design Your Own Hat Of course, if you’re looking for something different than what we’ve already designed, you can take the 2022 PGA Championship logo and put it on any of our fun prints, like tie-dye, camo, Hawaiian - whatever floats your boat. Stand out at Southern Hills (or your watch party) by making your own unique golf hat design. 2022 PGA Championship T-Shirts You can’t forget about the fun golf t-shirts we have for Oklahoma this year. One limited edition 2022 PGA Championship t-shirt is designed by Lee Wybranski, who continues to add the most magnificent golf courses to his portfolio. His renditions of major championship golf courses are one-of-a-kind and Southern Hills is one you don’t want to miss. The second t-shirt option is a classic, athletic fit shirt featuring Southern Hills’ iconic clock tower. It’s similar in feel to our performance caps - cotton, comfortable and classic. No matter where you watch the PGA Championship in 2022, you can rest assured you can be rocking an Imperial hat. Onsite or online, you’ll have every opportunity to rock the hat and see who will be named the next major champion.

When the temperatures start to drop and there’s a nip in the air, you know what that means - it’s time to pull out your softest, coziest knit hat or golf beanie to keep your head and ears warm. And one of the best parts about cold-weather knits and golf beanies is they come in so many different shapes, sizes, colors and styles that you can really show off your personality. Are you a furry pom-pom person or more of a sleek and simple hat wearer? To cuff or not to cuff? But it doesn’t just stop at hat style - with a wide array of icons to choose from, you’ll be customizing hats in no time with Imperial’s design-a-hat option for custom logo golf hats. We’ve rounded up not only our warmest knit and golf beanie options, but also the collections of icons you can choose from, whether you select a hat we’ve already thought up or you design your own golf hat. Start off with a golf beanie style If you just want to keep it simple or you want to see the base knit options to create your own custom embroidered hats, the best place to start is the Keep Warm Knits. See all the assorted style options, from furry poms to knit poms, to no poms at all. If you do want to design a hat using these knits as your starting point, simply add a free logo and personalize. Logos for these bespoke hat options can come from Imperial’s collections of icons (we’ll get into those below!) or even your own design, which you can upload. The best part about this option is you can buy as little or as many custom logo hats as you like, there’s no minimum! So if you only want one of your custom designs, then feel free to just buy one. Add an icon from one of many rad collections Once you’ve picked the warm knit or golf beanie that you like best, kick up the fun by adding an icon that really speaks to you. Let everyone know what you’re about with popular icons representing your love of winter fun, delicious foods or even your furry friend. Keep Warm with fun cool-weather icons If your buddies always know they can find you hitting the slopes, jumping on a powder sled or just enjoying a cocktail by the fire once the weather gets cold, then you might want to check out icons in the Keep Warm Collection. Find snowy weather shenanigans visualized in icons of winter sports, cold weather fun and a variety of beverages. Get inspired to design your own cozy golf beanie with some of our favorite ideas that are perfect, especially for fall or winter. Holly jolly options from the Holiday Collection If you’re shopping during ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ get your stocking stuffers from the Holiday Collection. Who wouldn’t want to find a warm golf beanie under the tree with a golfing santa or flamingo? Get in the spirit with a knit or beanie in fun holiday colors with one of the many festive icons to choose from. Look good enough to eat with the Edibles Collection Why just wear a beanie to brunch when you can wear a beanie with brunch on it? Find delectable dishes and sweet snacks in the Edibles Collection. From sweet to savory and everything in-between, make everyone else hungry with these deliciously quirky icon options. A nod to man’s best friend with canine icons This one’s for the dog lovers out there. The Canine Collection features furry friends from big dogs to small dogs, each with its own loveable personality and charm. With so many different breeds to choose from, you’re bound to find your favorite pooch or the one that looks just like your dog at home; but if your dog’s breed isn’t available, you always have the option to customize your golf hats using the Design Your Own tool for something uniquely you. Show off your state pride There’s nothing better than loving where you’re from. Let everybody else know where the best place to be is by repping your home state on your beanie with designs from the Tailgate Collection. These icons range from outlines of the state to images of the state flag, depending on the state. If you’re more of a nature lover, there’s also the State Flower Collection with options of local flora and fauna from some select states. Feeling creative? Design your own hat If you have a fantastic idea for an icon to add to one of our knits or golf beanies or if you don’t quite see what you have in mind, you always have the option to create custom logo hats! The Design Your Own tool at Imperial lets you do two different things: put an existing Imperial icon on any hat of your choice OR upload your very own design to create your own custom embroidered hats. Simply pick out the hat you want, choose the color and then either select the Imperial logo you want to put on it or upload your own image to create custom embroidered hats, with no minimum order. For cozy vibes in fall and winter, or anytime your head could use a little extra warmth, don’t leave the house without a knit or beanie that really showcases what you’re all about.