Field Notes

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.

A year ago Imperial announced a new focus and commitment to sustainability. Since that announcement, the brand has strived to introduce more environmentally friendly alternatives in all aspects of their business. We are proud to share that we have made major progress towards our goal of moving our best-selling performance fabric used in our X210P lineup to 100% recycled polyester by the end of 2023. In fact, nearly half of our color palette is already starting to be produced in this updated fabric, with more colors being added every month. The same look, feel, performance and fit will now be produced with a more positive environmental impact.” Mike Wrightson, President of Imperial Globally, less than half of used clothing is collected for reuse or recycling when they reach their end-of-life, leading worn (and sometimes unworn) garments to be discarded in landfill sites. This staggering statistic implicates both consumers and brands in the environmental and social consequences of fashion waste. As a brand, Imperial commits to producing more responsibly and consciously for the benefit of our planet.Imperial has also made strides in increased energy conservation in the last year. As of January 1, 2022, approximately 25% of the power used in two of Imperial’s largest domestic decoration and USA made visor facilities is now provided by solar energy. Imperial’s energy conservation platform is to do more with less through execution of a vision that continually reduces all resources. Read more about Imperial's commitment to sustainability here.

Imperial has renewed their partnership with the Chicago District Golf Association with a new 3 year agreement and e-commerce collection of limited edition headwear and apparel on Imperialsports.com. Featured products include Illinois State Amateur and CDGA Amateur Championship products. The Chicago District Golf Association is proud to partner with an iconic headwear brand such as Imperial. Our CDGA members love not only the amazing fit and features Imperial caps give them, but also the trendy and classic styles to choose from. Mike Gilligan, Senior Managing Director, Business Development CDGA member benefits contain a special discount on Imperial ecommerce products, and a portions of the proceeds are donated back to the CDGA Foundation which supports a variety of golf initiatives, including special needs, veteran and youth golf programs. I am very excited to work with the CDGA to offer their members a convenient e-commerce shopping experience, as well as raising funds for the CDGA Foundation. The CDGA is run by great people, who do wonderful things for the game of golf in Illinois. David Shaffer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Imperial About the Chicago District Golf Association The Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) is authorized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the governing body for amateur golf in our region. The CDGA is a membership organization consisting of nearly 90,000 individual golfers and 400 clubs in Illinois and parts of Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Golfers receive member offers, a Handicap Index® from the USGA® and competitive playing opportunities, while clubs receive USGA rating and measuring services, turfgrass diagnostics and educational seminars. Midwest Golf House and the Bob Berry Sunshine Course are home to the CDGA and its Outreach programs, which annually serve more than 1,000 individuals with special needs and wounded veterans while also bringing playing opportunities to youth golfers. Founded on March 18, 1914, the CDGA is one of the largest and oldest golf associations in the United States.

Imperial is proud of its partnership with Tee it Up for the Troops. Doing our part to honor, remember and support all those who serve(d) in the Armed Forces is something that is very important to us. David Shaffer, Senior Vice President of Sales at Imperial Tee It Up for the Troops is a national non-profit organization dedicated to supporting programs that deliver critical services to help veterans from all eras heal and transition from the battlefront to the home front. Tee It Up for the Troops provides support for six critical areas of need for veterans and their families: Golf and Sports Rehabilitation, Suicide Prevention, PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, Employment, Housing/Homelessness, and Family/Caregiver Support. Established in 2005, Tee It Up for the Troops has hosted over 612,600 golf events in more than 40 states and has donated $12.8 million to partnering organizations serving veterans across the country. In addition to sponsoring event headwear, Imperial commits to quarterly donation disbursements to Tee It Up for the Troops with a portion of the proceeds from a branded collection of headwear benefiting the non-profit organization. Tee It Up for the Troops is honored to partner with Imperial, a brand with inspiration for trending and customized golf hats, Imperial consistently ‘steps up to the tee’ and stands by our side as we collaborate in support of America’s veterans and military families. Thanks to Imperial for teaming up with us to provide hats and visors to our many golf event sponsors and supporters across the country! Tim Wegscheid, President and Executive Director of Tee It Up for the Troops