Exciting things are brewing at Golphers!
The Golphers Ace (patent pending) is a state of the art everyday carry designed to reduce the clutter in your pocket, and provide you with quick access to the tools you need while you're on your next adventure.
As avid campers, golfers, and hunters the quality of the golf and camping tools out in the market we set out to create the ultimate everyday carry. Making our vision a reality was extremely difficult at first but.....
That's when we decided to enlist the help of Eric Ochs, Professional Custom Knife Maker, to help us infuse our love for golf and pocket knives to create the Ace!
CEO / Founder
Justin learned to hunt and play golf at age 7 in Texas with the help of his Grand Father, and three Uncles. He has a deep passion for the outdoors, and likes to get out as often as he can. Currently he is an Executive at PACCAR.
Partner / Designer
Eric is a Professional Custom Knife Maker based out of Oregon. He grew up carrying a pocket knife since he was six and has collected knives ever since. This always seemed natural for Eric since he spent much of his time outdoors, climbing his first mountain at age 9 and many of the Cascade Mountains including Mt. Hood, Adams & Rainer. Eric also grew up backpacking, hiking, rafting and fishing, and after college began hunting and surf kayaking.
MEET THE DESIGNER
Director of Operations and Marketing
Ashley is a golf fan, and loves to go to PGA Tour events. Her favorite golfer is Nelly Korda. Ashley is the founder and host of the Adult Struggles podcast and blog which releases new and inspiring content weekly. Ashley is from Yakima, WA, and graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Founder / Director of Customer Relationships
George has always been a fan of golf....courses. He appreciates the beautiful terrain, and soil that the courses offer. As a single father George spends his free time looking after his 16 kids. George previously held a position as a Sales Tunnel Expert for 2 years before founding Golphers.
Invented Golphers Ace
Justin was sitting in his living room and sketched out the first rendition of the Golphers Ace on his iPad.
Patent Pending
The Golphers Ace was issued a Patent Pending status by the United States Government.
Final Prototypes Completed
The Golphers "Ace" final prototypes are completed, and debuted for pre-order.
Golphers Founded
Golphers was founded in May 2017 by Justin Barnhart
Golphers Ace Launches
Golphers Ace launches for pre-order's and ships late September 2019
We will be attending Blade Show East in Atlanta June 2021
Cups of coffee consumed by the team a day.
Last PGA Tour event attended.
# of states we've played golf in.
% of bodyweight that Gophers eat in vegetation everyday. George wanted us to point out he only eats meat.
Combined total dog ownership.
Last golf course Justin played.
Average age of the humans.