Founded in 1916, Imperial Headwear has been producing premium golf hats and visors for more than a century. As a result, the brand has become among the strongest in the game, which is remarkable when you consider that most of the time the company is putting other people’s logos on its gear.
But Imperial has found ways to stand out, even as it often takes second billing.
Consider that its products are now sold in all of the top 100 golf clubs in America, as well as at roughly half of the 15,000 courses that operate in this country. Imperial gear, which also includes apparel such as T-shirts and hoodies and accessories such as belts and luggage, is also offered for purchase in the merchandise pavilions of all four men’s professional major championships, as well as the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and Solheim Cup.
“My dad introduced me to the idea of wearing a visor on the golf course at a very young age, so it’s always been a part of my look." – Keith Mitchell
Customers of the company also include the PGA Tour and the American Junior Golf ...