Patrick Gibbons turned a few sawed-off golf clubs from his childhood and some fond summer memories with his grandfather into a growing and brilliant, handcrafted golf equipment business.
Patrick Gibbons Handmade started in Gibbon’s garage in Scottsdale a few years ago, offering only a small selection of putter grips handcrafted to perfection. Still today, Gibbons’ products retain that same personal touch and quality - except they’re gotten even better.
Gibbons has since moved his business from his garage to another location and has added cash covers, belts, golf shoes, golf bags, and even phone and iPad cases and handbags at special request.
Here’s the catch, though.
“We realize that each and every customer is unique, which is why we do not carry inventory. If you want a black, brown, or cognac lizard belt in size 32, 34, 36 or 38, go to any department store across America. If you want a 37.5-inch orange alligator strap with blue edging and white stitching, or if you want purple ostrich on black leather golf shoes handcrafted from an impression of your foot, give us a call,” Gibbons says.
These golf supplies and accessories aren’t your everyday run-of-the-mill options. Starting off with putter grips, Gibbons expanded his use of alligator skins and other exotic leathers and materials to create one-of-a-kind products by talented workers that are now sold online and at select golf courses countrywide.
Although hand-painted python wingtip golf shoes and a matching belt may seem as if they’ll take all season to complete, most orders take only a few weeks to be finished. Shoes may take around 45 days to complete and ostrich golf bags can take up to two months, but who says looking that good isn’t worth the wait?
“We do not claim that our products will drastically lower your scores or fix your swing, however we do believe that you will look and feel better while playing, and that actually may help your confidence and your game,” according to the Patrick Gibbons Handmade Web site.
If your game’s getting a little dull and you need a putting pick-me-up, start your search for something truly unique by Patrick Gibbons Handmade. Gibbons mentions that nature guarantees everything to be unique, and by personalizing your look, you can take unique a whole step further.
Pricing varies on the product and the skin selected. Belts range between $115-$730, golf shoes are between $485-$2,500, and ostrich golf bags start at $1,250. http://patrickgibbonshandmade.com/.