Golf Disc Business

Golf Disc Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 9th, 2024

Tired of the same old office job and looking for a unique business opportunity? Consider starting a golf disc business.

In simple terms, this is a venture where you design, manufacture, and sell specialized discs used in the sport of disc golf. Given the sport's rising popularity, there's a growing demand for high-quality, innovative discs that can elevate a player's game.

Starting a golf disc business involves initial investments in research, prototyping, and manufacturing. You'll need to learn about disc materials, aerodynamics, and work closely with manufacturers to ensure quality. Marketing will be essential—networking within disc golf communities, sponsoring events, and leveraging social media can drive your brand's visibility.

For those willing to dive into the nuances of product design and build a niche brand, the golf disc business offers a rewarding blend of creativity, sport, and entrepreneurship.

In this list, you'll find real-world golf disc business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a golf disc business that makes money.

1. INFINITE DISCS ($12M/year)

Alan Barker, the founder of Infinite Discs, started the business as a side project after playing disc golf in 2012. It began as a hobby to test new disc golf products, but quickly grew into the largest direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer in the world. Barker capitalized on the growing popularity of disc golf and created the most user-friendly website with informative content, a wide range of inventory, and unique disc artwork. The business now generates $12 million annually and employs over 50 people.

How much money it makes: $12M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 30

I Turned My Hobby Into A $12M/Year Disc Golf Business

Infinite Discs is the largest direct-to-consumer disc golf retailer in the world, generating $12m annually by starting as a side project and adapting to become the most user-friendly website with unique disc artwork, as well as creating their own products and expanding to wholesale, all while dealing with the challenges of managing growth.

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