CEO of Upper Park Disc Golf - Martin Bispels

March 1, 2022
1. How long have you been playing/involved in disc golf? - "I started playing disc golf in my 20’s (I’m now 53). When I moved to a place with some property a few years ago we installed a 5-hole course that I play on almost every day.

2. Why did you buy Upper Park in September 2020? - "I’ve loved disc golf for years and so the opportunity to use my past business experience in a space that I love was a dream come true. Plus Jon, an original owner, has incredible knowledge and passion for the sport and the company. By combining forces we have the knowledge and resources to grow the business and make a positive difference in the sport.

3. We always see people in forums raving about the quality and comfort of the bags. Do the materials play a large part in that? And is there a warranty? - "Materials and design make a huge difference in the comfort of our bags. All of our bags are original designs Jon developed over the past 11 years and our Play Different® motto means we’re always improving based on customer feedback and new ideas Jon dreams up. The reviews you see are all verified reviews with a gold rating for transparency. We offer a lifetime guarantee on all our new bags.

4. You're one of the only companies using player discount codes, do these codes also directly benefit the players? - "Yes, when we relaunched our player team I wanted to create a win for everyone including the customers, our players, and our brand. The player codes save customers money which increases sales, and pays our player team commissions. Because of our everyday lowest price guarantee the player codes are one of the few ways customers can receive a discount. We do this so the players benefit as much as possible which helps grow the sport.

5. What sets Upper Park bags from the rest of the pack(s) ;) - "Unique styles, innovative designs, and unmatched comfort. We're in business to make the game better for everyone. We do that by helping our player team grow their brands, by donating to great charities like Uplay Disc Golf (where I’m President of the BoD), by maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rating, and by living our core values."

You can see more about them here: https://www.upperparkdiscgolf.com/pages/about-us.