Today we’d like to introduce you to Nate Follen
Hi Nate, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I got started golfing when I was about 8 years old in Wisconsin. I am not a good golfer, but it’s been a great way to keep in touch with friends and spend time with Family. I golf quite a bit in florida and texas, where the heat is nearly unbearable. I found myself constantly taking off my glove or switching gloves mid round. Stuffing the glove in my pocket was even worse in 100 degree weather. I spoke to some golfer friends and caddies and they also noticed this as a consistent problem with hot weather golf. I decided to sew some velcro onto a back pocket of pair of golf shorts and would use those on my rounds to keep my gloves dry, I then found myself more excited to use these shorts golfing in any weather and would never use any other pair.
Theres something very satisfying about just slapping your glove onto your pants that a pocket just doesn’t solve. This eventually evolved into our best selling product, the Glove Caddy clip.
We’ve since expanded into Hats and Gloves, with a consistent goal of making golf more enjoyable and making products that we’d be excited to use.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It hasn’t always been smooth, but always easy to stay motivated because golf is such a fun ecosystem.
There has been quite a bit of trial and error when it comes to advertising and getting the word out. I’ve definitely spent WAY too much money trying to market with certain influencers and found that it is best to use marketing content with everyday golfers and caddies. I love to get outside and and getting the products in the hands of everyday golfers.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Glove Caddy?
Glove Caddy is a small brand in Austin, TX that sells high quality golf products tailored to golfers at all levels. We pride ourselves on making golf more enjoyable and making products that we’d be excited to use. Contrary to most golf brands, our gear is typically very functional and not overtly branded. You can find us at Butler pitch and putt or the Muni courses around town.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is the value of listening to the community and identifying real, practical problems that golfers face. The key lesson here is that sometimes, the best innovations come from addressing everyday inconveniences. By focusing on practical, functional solutions, we’ve been able to create products that genuinely enhance the golfing experience.
Pricing:
- Hats on sale for $35
- Clips on sale for $15
- Gloves on Sale for $24
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Glovecaddy.shop
- Instagram: @glovecaddy
