Golf Apparel Wholesale and Bulk Orders: How It Works
- Golf apparel wholesale at Bear Grips Pro Shops works through the VIP vendor plan: $59/month unlocks the lowest base prices on all 63 products.
- There is no traditional wholesale minimum. You order exactly what you need at the same base price per unit.
- For bulk golf shirt orders (50+), the VIP plan consistently saves more per unit than the plan cost.
- US printing, free shipping, and no upfront inventory make this a true wholesale alternative.
Golf apparel wholesale at Bear Grips Pro Shops works through the VIP plan, not a traditional minimum-order wholesale account. You pay $59/month and get the lowest base price on all 63 products, no per-unit minimum, with free US shipping on every order. Here is how this compares to traditional golf apparel wholesale and when each model makes more sense.
How Bear Grips Wholesale Pricing Works
Traditional golf apparel wholesale requires a buyer to order a minimum quantity (usually 12-24 units per style per color) to access wholesale pricing. You pay upfront, the shirts are blank, and you handle decoration separately.
Bear Grips works differently. VIP plan members pay $59/month and access our lowest base prices on all 63 products with no minimum order. The base prices are:
- Performance polo: $34.88 per unit
- Performance tee: $23.86 per unit
- Hat: $25.88-$29.86 per unit
- Hoodie: $36.88 per unit
These prices include your logo printed, packaged, and shipped free to the end customer. A traditional wholesale model charges you blank price, then adds screen printing, setup fees, and shipping separately. Our all-in price is typically competitive with or better than total cost through the traditional wholesale + decoration route.
Ordering Bulk Custom Golf Shirts Through Bear Grips
For true bulk orders (50-500+ shirts), here is how the math works:
A 100-shirt order of performance polos at $34.88 VIP base: total base cost $3,488. A traditional wholesale polo at $18 blank + $6 print + $2 setup + $1 shipping = $27 per unit total, $2,700 for 100 units. Traditional wholesale is slightly cheaper per unit at this volume.
The tradeoff: traditional wholesale requires upfront payment for all 100 units before they are printed. Bear Grips charges only when each order is placed. For golf clubs that want to collect payment from members before committing, the Pro Shop model has a significant cash flow advantage.
For very large one-time bulk orders (500+), contact us directly to discuss volume pricing options.
Golf Apparel Wholesale Suppliers vs Print on Demand
Traditional wholesale suppliers for golf apparel require:
- Minimum order per style/color (usually 12-24 units)
- Upfront payment on stock before decoration
- Separate relationship with a decorator (screen printer, embroiderer)
- Inventory storage and management
- Individual order fulfillment to customers (or retail sale in person)
Bear Grips eliminates all of these requirements. You upload your design, set a retail price, and share a link. We handle every subsequent step. The difference in operational complexity is significant for small to mid-size golf programs that do not have a warehouse, a fulfillment team, or a dedicated buyer managing inventory.
When Traditional Golf Apparel Wholesale Makes More Sense
Traditional wholesale wins in specific scenarios:
- Very high volume (1,000+ units per style per season) where per-unit cost savings outweigh setup complexity
- When the buyer needs a specific fabric or construction not available in our catalog
- When the customer requires in-person retail fulfillment (a physical pro shop selling shirts over the counter)
- When the buyer needs custom blank-and-decorate relationships for specialized items like embroidered outerwear
For recreational leagues, club programs, corporate events, and startup golf brands, the Pro Shop model covers 90% of use cases more efficiently. Start your wholesale vendor account.
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VIP plan unlocks the lowest base prices on all 63 products. No minimums, free US shipping, all-in pricing.
Get Started FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do you offer golf apparel wholesale pricing?
Yes. The VIP plan ($59/month) gives you the lowest base prices on all products with no minimum order. Performance polos are $34.88 base, tees $23.86, hats $25.88, all including printing and free shipping.
What is the minimum order for bulk custom golf shirts?
There is no minimum order. Order 1 or 500 at the same base price. The VIP plan cost ($59/month) is recovered on about 12 performance tees or 3-4 polos per month at VIP versus free tier pricing.
How does Bear Grips compare to traditional golf apparel wholesale suppliers?
Traditional suppliers require a minimum order of blank garments plus separate decoration. Bear Grips includes printing and free shipping in the base price with no minimum. Per-unit cost is slightly higher than high-volume traditional wholesale but significantly lower in total operational cost.
Can I dropship custom golf shirts through Bear Grips?
Yes. The Pro Shop model is essentially managed dropshipping: you run the shop, customers order, and we print and ship directly to the customer. You earn the margin between retail and base price.
