HAWKING HIS WARES: A self-described “young passionate entrepreneur who has fallen in love with the game of golf,” 14-year-old Hogan Phelps wants to spread that love to subscribers of ForeBox, a personalized box of hand-selected quality items (left and bottom). His business plan, product and pitch earned him a coveted spot in the finals of Aspen Academy’s annual Shark Tank competition. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF HOGAN PHELPS
Phelps is the founder and CEO of ForeBox, a box subscription service featuring golf products from GOLFTEC, Under Armour and other high-end brands.
BIRDIE JUICE: Denver-based Moonshine Golf was launched by three friends who love the game and the outdoors—as well as the idea of sharing a drink or two afterwards.
GOLFERS LOOKING for fresh apparel and accessories are finding them from a couple of Colorado companies who have entered the business hoping to appeal to a new generation of players.
For our Christmas gift guide this year, we are, as usual, recommending items we’ve either used, worn, consumed, or read ourselves – not stuff just picked at random from a catalogue. Having enjoyed these products we’re fairly certain the golfer on your list is going to appreciate them too.