Infinite Discs Explained
Infinite Discs is an American disc golf equipment retail company based in Logan, Utah.[3] The company also maintains a disc golf scorekeeping app, a course directory, a round tracking website, and a line of discs.
History
The company was founded by amateur disc golfer Alan Barker on October 15, 2012 in Logan, Utah.[4] Barker was initially making real estate websites, until one of his employees introduced him to disc golf.[5] They later created Disc Golf Reviewer, a review blog with Amazon and eBay affiliate links. To grow beyond affiliate marketing, Barker looked into ways to better monetize his blog. He considered striking a partnership with Altitude Disc Golf, a local Utah disc golf retailer, but the company was going out of business. He offered to buy it out, but eventually launched Infinite Discs.[6]
Company overview
Infinite Discs is one of the largest disc golf retailers in the United States,[7] with three brick-and-mortar locations (in Logan, Utah, in Pocatello, Idaho, and in St. George, Utah) and an online store with 50,000 discs in stock.[8]
Infinite Tournaments
Infinite Tournaments is an online platform for running tournaments, raising funds, and providing player ratings.[9] The platform is notably used by the Next Gen Tour.[10]
Infinite Discs Line
In early 2018, Infinite Discs released a line of disc golf discs manufactured by Innova Champion Discs in the United States. The molds follow an Ancient Egyptian-themed naming pattern. Later in 2020 Infinite Discs Released a follow-up line of disc molds following a naming pattern of Pre-Columbian era civilizations of Central and South America. Infinite discs are sold exclusively by Infinite Discs in both sets and individually.[5] In 2020, Infinite Discs was the 6th most popular brand of discs among Utahn players, after Innova, Discraft, and trilogy brands (Dynamic Discs, Latitude 64°, and Westside).[11]
Infinite Discs Molds [12] |
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Distance Drivers | Fairway Drivers | Midrange | Putt and Approach |
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Emperor | Centurion | Anubis | Myth |
Pharaoh | Exodus | Chariot | Scarab |
Slab | Scepter | Ra | Tomb |
Aztec* | Sphinx | Inca* | Cohort |
Maya* | | | Ruin |
| | | Alpaca* | |
State of Disc Golf Survey
Since at least 2014, Infinite Discs has been publishing the State of Disc Golf Survey, a yearly account of the state of the disc golf industry.[13] [14] Data collected from the survey plays an important role in assessing the growth of the sport in terms of market trends and consumer habits.[15]
Sponsorships
- EventsIn 2019, Infinite Discs Idaho sponsored a Fourth of July disc golf event in Pocatello.[16] [17] Infinite Discs is one of the primary sponsors of the Cache Valley Disc Golf Club.[18] Since 2020, it is the official vendor of the Ledgestone Insurance Open.[19]
PlayersIn 2020, Infinite Discs sponsored 108 American disc golf players from 35 states.[20]
- Boston Abbinett
- Richard Alexander
- Jebediah Anderson
- Ryan Anderson
- Zoe AnDyke
- Taylor Aubuchon
- Mikey Barringer
- Allen Bassett
- Brian Bassett
- Cameron Beck
- David Bernfeld
- Shannon Berryhill
- Chris Blanchard
- Dallin Blanchard
- Garen Blanchard
- Koy Blanchard
- Ryan Blankenship
- Michael Brown
- Patrick Brown
- Dalton Burrup
- Kaleb Caplin
- Colby Christophersen
- Jason Connatser
- Jack Conville
- Alan Cooper
- Austin Couch
- Paul Coulam
- Taylor Coulam
- Joshua Daves Martin
- Seth Dey
- Jody Dixon
- Travis Dunnell
- Alec Falzone
- David Feldberg
- Ryan Flahive
- Mason Foltz
- Austin Fonk
- Drew Gibson
- Justin Gilbert
- Kevan Greunke
- Jonathan Grimes
- Garrett Gurthie
- Allison Haggett
- Robert Hansen
- Robby Harris
- DW Hass
- Adam Helpingstine
- Matt Hester
- Matthew Hill
- Al Hobbs
- Britany Horn
- Bobby Hughes
- Eric Hughes
- Jordan Infield
- Bryan Jungling
- Clint Kimbrell
- Jerome Knott
- Paul Koebke Barsic
- Jeremy Koling
- Joseph Kozlowski
- Joseph Kulp
- Tricia Lafferty
- Anthony LaMonica
- Brandon Landis
- Jake LaPutka
- Nick Lopez
- Jerid Ludwig
- Kesler Martin
- Adam McJunkin
- Ben Merzlock
- Peter Middlecamp
- Markus Mika
- Christopher Miller
- Jordan Miller
- Keith Miskell
- Tierney Murphy
- Bryan Newport
- Drew Nielsen
- Conrad Norwood
- Karina Nowels
- Dylan Nuetzi
- Jordan Parks
- Nicole Pickle Dionisio
- Faith Powell
- Mitchell Rainey
- Erik Rasmussen
- Jory Reid
- Troy Rugger
- Alex Sakash
- Alic Shorey
- Cooper Siebers
- Cody Simmons
- Dan Snyder
- Jamie Spencer
- Michael Spencer
- Todd Springer
- Kona Star Panis
- Shawn Swapp
- Alex Tews
- Adrian Toledo
- Jack Trageser
- Robert Tripp
- Rodney Tripp
- Marla Tuttle
- Felix Vega
- Jessica Weese
- Forrester Wilson
- Scott Withers
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Question & Answer Series: Alan Barker . Ledgestone Insurance Open . 10 June 2020 . 2020-05-01 . At the moment Infinite Discs has 16 employees, about half of which are part time students who work shifts between college classes..
- Web site: Disc Golf Stores: Infinite Discs . . 25 December 2020 . 2020-12-25.
- News: Frandsen. Eric. August 26, 2020. Nearly $150,000 in grants awarded to Cache Valley businesses to install solar arrays. Cache Valley Daily. live. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225183230if_/https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/archive/2020/08/26/nearly-150000-in-grants-awarded-to-cache-valley-businesses-to-install-solar-arrays/#.X-YwQ9j7RjW. 2020-12-25.
- Web site: Alan Barker #66339 . Professional Disc Golf Association . 11 June 2020 . en.
- Web site: Wiklund . Christopher . Interview: Infinite Discs President Alan Barker . Ultiworld Disc Golf . 10 June 2020 . 2019-06-13.
- Web site: PODCAST EP#1 – The Debut Episode – Interview with Alan Barker of Infinite Discs . Zen Disc Golf . 11 June 2020 . en . 2015-03-31.
- Web site: Woods. Josh. May 22, 2020. How lingering fears from the pandemic could change the way we watch and play sports. The Conversation.
- Web site: Reasons Why Infinite Discs is the #1 Disc Golf Retailer . Infinite Disc Golf . 10 June 2020.
- Web site: Infinite Tournaments . 11 June 2020.
- Web site: Next Generation Disc Golf Play.Rank.Win! . 2020-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200513083600/https://nextgendiscgolf.com/ . 2020-05-13 . 2020-05-13 . This was also the year that Infinite Discs became the title sponsor and aided in providing player profiles and point calculations based on overall performance throughout the year.
- Web site: State of Disc Golf 2020 - Disc Golf Brands Bagged by State » Infinite Discs Blog . Infinite Discs Blog . 11 June 2020 . 2020-03-21.
- Web site: Infinite Discs Line – Information about the differences in the Infinite Line molds and runs . Infinite Brand Discs . 11 June 2020.
- News: Hennessy. John. May 15, 2014. Disc golf on course as fastest-growing sport. The Spokesman-Review. December 25, 2020.
- Web site: The State of Disc Golf: Disc Consumption & Brand Loyalty » Infinite Discs Blog . Infinite Discs Official Blog . Infinite Discs . 11 June 2020 . 2014-03-11.
- Web site: Woods . Josh . A Demographic Portrait of Disc Golf Land . Parked . 11 June 2020 . en . 2018-12-01.
- News: Harris. Shelbie. June 20, 2019. Bannock County announces big July 4 festivities. Idaho State Journal. December 25, 2020.
- News: Idaho State Journal and Post Register Staff. June 28, 2019. Fourth of July events, parades and fireworks set in East Idaho. Idaho State Journal. December 25, 2020.
- Web site: Cannon . Kelly . 'Ready to play': New disc golf course opens at Cache County Fairgrounds . The Herald Journal . 10 June 2020 . 2014-06-04.
- Web site: Question & Answer Series: Alan Barker . Ledgestone Insurance Open . 11 June 2020 . 2020-05-01.
- Web site: Infinite Discs. 28 January 2020. Meet The 2020 Team Infinite Disc Members!. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201227004740/https://infinitediscgolf.com/team/meet-the-2020-team-infinite-disc-members/. 2020-12-27. 2020-12-26. Team Infinite.