Daniel Barrett
Gresham, OR (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
FROLF
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Location:
Gresham
Industry:
Entertainment
Year Founded:
2011
Number Employees:
10-50 people
Business Stage:
Creation/Idea
Entity Type:
Not Incorporated
Description:
Disk golf a.k.a., "Frolf," is a micro-industry that is on its way up the corporate ladder. As of July 26, 2011, there are over 4,200 disk golf courses in the United States; 72 of which sre in Oregon alone. The first "World Championships" held outside of the United States, in Helsingborg, Sweden. Players from 21 countries attend. In 2009
Tigers Woods PGA Tour 10 video game for the Nintendo Wii adds Disc Golf. As a result, many new people of all ages find out about disc golf for the first time. The number of permanent disc golf courses hits 3,000 worldwide. Growth rate in sport of Disc Golf continues at an amazing pace of 15% per year.
-Today: Ultimate is now played by an estimated 100,000 players in 40+ nations, with the Ultimate Players Association in the USA having over 27,000 members. The history of Disc Golf continues to grow at a fast pace with more courses, more tournaments, more players and more fun!
-Future: Both disc golf and Ultimate are currently experiencing rapid growth. This rapid growth should continue because many parts of the country are unaware of disc golf and the many benefits it offers.
Even with all of its publicity and popularity between players of ALL ages, there are very few actual shops for purchasing equipment. If anything, theres only factor markets selling only a handful of disks and eccessories.