By Ed Travis
You have probably heard a story about an enterprising young guy starting a business in his bedroom that grew to be legit. The golf glove industry now has a perfect example, Forelinksgolf.
The founder, Tyler Nguyen, began golf at a young age via his local Youth on Course (YOC) program which sponsors youngsters allowing them to play without paying greens fees.
Nguyen said YOC,
“It honestly made a huge difference for me because it allowed me to play without worrying about the cost. That’s a big reason why I decided to give back to them through forelinksgolf.”
While still in college, the San Jose, California resident ran e-commerce sites, but after graduation, he decided to merge his e-commerce experience with his love of golf. Gloves were a natural product to start with, but Nguyen knew they had to be special, of high quality and cost effective for purchasers.
He started forelinksgolf in January 2025 and began doing business out of his small bedroom. The cabretta leather gloves are slightly thicker than other brands, providing for more durability without compromising feel.
Leveraging Nguyen’s experience forelinksgolf’s single model Cabsoft glove sells direct to consumers for $27.99 on their website. Volume has reached about 900 gloves per month with the focus being to create high-performance golf gloves for demanding golfers.
From my personal experience the Cabsoft glove is carefully crafted as evidenced by the very soft feel and perfect fit with the finger length and sizing just what they should be. As most golfers know some golf glove manufacturers don’t always get that right. I was particularly impressed with the seams, all of which are sewn precisely with no puckering, or stressing of the leather.
As far as plans for future growth Nguyen said,
“We’re preparing to launch a second glove called the Rangesoft. It’s designed specifically for practice, giving golfers a more durable option for the range while preserving their “gamer” glove for the course.”
The golf glove industry is extremely competitive and he knows he cannot market his product using conventional methods.
“We’re focused on carving out our own lane – building a brand around trust, storytelling, and community, while delivering a product that genuinely performs.”
Taking a nontraditional approach, he uses social media and word of mouth from satisfied customers who have been turned into advocates after using the gloves for the first time.
Nguyen believes in giving back. Two dollars from every sale is donated to Youth on Course to make golf more accessible for youngsters. Since June 2025, over $17,000 has been donated, which has helped subsidize more than 2,400 rounds of golf for kids across the country.
Kudos to Tyler Nguyen, who has built a successful golf business, as well as helps junior golfers get started in the game.
