Meet Patrick Gibbons of Patrick Gibbons Handmade in Scottsdale

Today we’d like to introduce you to Patrick Gibbons.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Patrick. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Started in 2007, the first Patrick Gibbons Handmade putter grips were made in the garage of our Scottsdale Arizona home, due to an uncontrollable putter addiction. Since then, we’ve moved out of the garage and our line of products has grown to include exotic head covers, score card holders, golf bags, shoes, belts, and of course, exotic grips.

Currently, our products can be found in local retail stores and country clubs, as well as on the PGA, LPGA, and Web.com Tours. The goal of Patrick Gibbons Handmade is to produce unique and stylish handmade golf equipment in America by true craftsmen while using the best materials nature has to offer.

The staff at Patrick Gibbons Handmade that produce these unique exotic leather golf equipment is quite diverse, ranging from leather makers from the boot and shoe industries to bag makers from the golf industry. 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. We’re happy to say that the putter addiction has transformed into a full on golf addiction with no signs of stopping anytime soon. We also believe it is contagious.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has been an interesting journey. Looking back on the beginning, it probably wasn’t the wisest decision to start a high-end leather company during one of the worst economies in our country’s history.

In order to keep the company going during the first few years, I sold my putter collection, vehicles, and cashed out of my 401K.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Patrick Gibbons Handmade – what should we know?
Patrick Gibbons Handmade creates custom golf accessories like head covers, belts, yardage books, and bags from genuine exotic leathers.

We are custom. If you want a 36″ black leather belt, you can go to any mall in America and get one. Where do you go if you want a 36.25″ green ostrich belt with white stitching and blue edges? We can create that.

Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
We have a customer that kept Handmade going in our first year. He purchased an average of 1.2 belts per week for over 40 consecutive weeks.

There were several people that played a large role in Handmade during the first couple years. Their support came in the form of doubt. Their doubt that Handmade could actually be viable was a major motivation to keep it going and prove them wrong.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.patrickgibbonshandmade.com
• Phone: 480-720-6075
• Email: cs@patrickgibbonshandmade.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibbonshandmade/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatrickGibbonsHandmade/

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