332: Thrifty Golf - From COVID Golfer to WhatNot Success Story

Send us a text Ready to dive into the fascinating world where thrifting meets golf? This episode takes you behind the scenes with Thrifty Golf (Tyler), who transformed his pandemic hobby into a full-time vintage golf business on Whatnot. Tyler"s journey begins like many others in 2020—a COVID golfer hunting for decent clubs who accidentally discovered a business opportunity when reselling testing equipment. What makes his story compelling isn"t just the business success, but his genuine passion for breathing new life into forgotten golf treasures. "I have this passion for taking the really old stuff that nobody thinks is any good and re-gripping it, cleaning it, and making it shine again," he shares. We explore the unique appeal of vintage golf gear in a world dominated by mass production. There"s something special about owning a piece no one else has—whether it"s a Desert Inn hat from Vegas or a Cleveland banger putter soaking in vinegar in Tyler"s backyard. For Tyler, the hunt is as rewarding as the find: "I love having people that I can shop for... having that purpose makes sourcing really fun." The conversation takes fascinating turns through the evolution of golf fashion (those crazy patterns everyone loves now? They"re revolutionizing what was once a stuffy, solid-color world), the future of live shopping as retail"s next frontier, and the delicate balance between golf tradition and modern accessibility. Whether you"re a vintage enthusiast, a whatnot seller/buyer, or simply curious about how passion projects become full-time gigs, Tyler"s insights reveal why golf treasures from yesterday find such resonance with players today. Subscribe now and join our community of golf lovers celebrating the game"s rich history and exciting future! We hope you enjoy this week"s episode, and if you do, please consider leaving us a review on either Spotify or iTunes. Thank You!