BucketGolf

What BucketGolf does

BucketGolf is a private consumer sporting-goods brand operating under Elevate Sports LLC, founded in 2016 by Tyler Simmons as a homemade backyard golf game and commercially launched in subsequent years. The company designs and sells portable par-3 golf game systems consisting of pop-up bucket targets pinned to the ground with flagsticks, custom-molded plastic balls, and oversized club heads. The product line spans 3-, 6-, and 9-hole bundles ($74.99-$249.99), an LED-lit Glow sub-line for nighttime play ($234.99-$319.99), two adjacent games (PopPong Golf at $169.99 and Pop n Pitch at $199.99), replacement parts, and education-focused group kits (10-20 clubs, $474.99-$779). A patent-pending modular design and two registered U.S. trademarks (word mark and logo mark) cover the core intellectual property.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market via a Shopify storefront at bucketgolfgame.com, supplemented by brick-and-mortar distribution through Scheels stores and wholesale/custom bulk orders (minimum 25 sets) for schools, camps, corporate events, and branded partnerships. Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time hardware sales and aftermarket accessories; there is no subscription model. Fulfillment is supported by warehouses in California, Toronto/Vancouver, and Sydney, serving the U.S., Canada, and Australia, with a 60-day money-back guarantee and a Lifetime Durability Guarantee.

Leadership is founder-led and bootstrapped — no external investment is disclosed. The management team includes Tyler Simmons (CEO), Jenny Simmons (Chief People, Culture & Community Officer & Finance), and Scott Palmer (President & COO, formerly Spikeball's first employee and acting COO). The company self-reports over 100,000 customers, with flagship product reviews averaging 4.4/5 across 618 reviews. Marketing relies on organic social (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube), earned media (Shark Tank, Good Morning America, Golfpass, LadBible), an ambassador program, and content marketing rather than paid acquisition at scale.

Name

BucketGolf

Legal name

Elevate Sports LLC

Website

https://bucketgolfgame.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BucketGolf, a brand of Elevate Sports LLC, designs and sells portable backyard golf game systems featuring pop-up bucket targets, custom balls, and oversized clubs. The company sells direct-to-consumer via Shopify, through Scheels retail, and via wholesale to schools, camps, and corporate buyers across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Backyard Sporting Goods

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Bags, Carts & Travel Gear Retail (CRAMAGAC), Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services (CRAMAGAK), Golf Equipment & Accessories Distribution (CRAOAJAK)

Keywords

• Backyard golf games
• Portable golf equipment
• Outdoor sporting goods
• Lawn game sets
• Recreational golf accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Direct): One-time hardware sales of golf game bundles (3, 6, 9, and 18 hole sets) and accessories (clubs, balls, replacement parts) through the company's e-commerce platform. Revenue generated from individual consumer purchases with various bundle configurations and club options.
2. Wholesale/Bulk Orders: B2B sales to retailers (Scheels) and custom bulk orders for events, schools, camps, and branded/promotional sets. Minimum order for custom sets starts at 25 sets.
3. Aftermarket Accessories: Ongoing revenue from spare parts, replacement balls, additional clubs, glow accessories, and branded merchandise (hats, t-shirts, can sleeves)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BucketGolf designs, sources, and sells portable backyard golf game systems built around collapsible pop-up bucket targets, custom-molded balls, and oversized clubs. The product lineup spans 3-, 6-, and 9-hole course bundles, an LED-lit Glow sub-line for nighttime play, the PopPong Golf chipping-and-pong hybrid, the inflatable Pop n Pitch target game, replacement balls and clubs, educator/group kits, and bespoke branded custom sets sold in minimum quantities of 25.

Product overview

BucketGolf offers a portfolio of portable backyard golf games combining golf excitement with yard game accessibility. The core lineup includes the classic BucketGolf bundles in 3-hole ($74.99-$134.99), 6-hole ($114.99-$234.99), and 9-hole ($134.99-$249.99) configurations with optional club packages. The BucketGolf Glow sub-brand provides LED-lit nighttime versions of the same course sizes. Two specialized products round out the lineup: PopPong Golf (a golf-pong hybrid at $169.99) and Pop n Pitch (an inflatable target game at $199.99). Add-on products include oversized BucketGolf Clubs ($29.99-$34.99), replacement balls, and accessories. The company also offers education-focused group bundles for schools and camps, custom branded sets for corporate/retail (minimum 25 sets), and an ambassador program. All products feature a lifetime durability guarantee and 60-day risk-free trial.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 happy players
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScheelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScheels is a retail partner selling BucketGolf products in physical stores. The partnership provides brick-and-mortar distribution and visibility for the brand alongside other sporting goods.
• Shark TankminorOthersBucketGolf was featured on ABC's Shark Tank show, providing national television exposure and credibility for the brand.
• Good Morning AmericaminorOthersBucketGolf received feature coverage on Good Morning America, contributing to brand awareness and consumer trust.
• GolfpassminorOthersFeatured on Golfpass (Golf Channel's subscription service), reaching golf enthusiasts with product visibility.
• LadBibleminorOthersFeatured content on LadBible's digital media platform, expanding reach to younger demographics in the UK and US.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GoSports: GoSports designs and sells a portfolio of popular backyard and tailgate games (cornhole, ladder toss, bocce) directly to consumers and through retail. Like BucketGolf, it competes for the same backyard occasion and overlapping customer demographic with multi-game extensions.
• Stump Outdoor Co. Stump is a DTC-led outdoor games brand selling premium lawn games with a design-forward identity. Direct overlap with BucketGolf in positioning, price points, and the active-families backyard-occasion use case.
• Rukket Sports: Rukket Sports builds portable backyard sports equipment (rebounders, pickleball nets, swing trainers) sold DTC and via Amazon. Comparable in target customer (active families, golfers practicing at home), pricing, and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• Spikeball: Spikeball is the most direct comparable: a portable lawn/roundnet game sold DTC and at retail, built from a DIY roots-to-national-brand playbook. BucketGolf's COO Scott Palmer was Spikeball's first employee and acting COO, making the operational and go-to-market parallels unusually close.

Emerging players

• Pop-A-Shot: Pop-A-Shot makes premium home arcade basketball and recreational sports games with similar DTC + retail distribution. Comparable as a recreational home-sports product brand competing for the same discretionary backyard/dorm-room spend.
• Slickology: Slickology is a smaller DTC outdoor games brand with a similar product-portfolio strategy (cornhole, bocce, putting mats) targeting the same backyard-entertainment customer. Comparable in scale and brand-stage though with broader product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• EastPoint Sports: EastPoint Sports is an established mass-market outdoor games brand distributed primarily through big-box retail (Walmart, Target). Operates in the same backyard-games category but as a broader portfolio incumbent rather than a niche specialist.
• Halex: Halex is a long-standing manufacturer and wholesaler of table tennis, dart, and outdoor game equipment sold through sporting goods retailers. Relevant as a wholesale-distributed game-equipment incumbent overlapping with BucketGolf's retail channel.
• SKLZ (Pro Performance Sports): SKLZ is a multi-category sports training equipment brand with strong retail presence (Dick's, Walmart) selling practice, training, and active-recreation products. Comparable as a broader incumbent in at-home golf/sports practice and training.

Regional players

• VICTOR® (Vita Sports): VICTOR is a global badminton and recreational sports equipment brand with broad retail distribution. Adjacent as an established recreational-sports equipment brand, useful as a comparison for retail-channel and accessory attach economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bucketgolfgame
• Facebookfacebook.com/Bucketgolfgame
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bucketgolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/bucketgolfgame
• TikToktiktok.com/@bucketgolfgame

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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