Tripp Kinney

Professional Golfer, Cyclone Alum

[Katy Winters @katywinters42]

We launched 3 new polos this week.

As I helped the UPS driver unload boxes last week, I kept thinking back to a year ago when we received the very first collection.

I had run home during lunch to get a sneak peek of each design. It was a flood of emotions from excitement to butterflies as I cut into boxes. I remember thinking, “here in another year or so, these will show up and we’ll know exactly what’s going to sell well.”

Nearly a year later, the butterflies equally as strong as the first arrival.

One of my favorite quotes reads “The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.”

We’ve leaned into that one a lot. Action wins.

Today’s launch puts us at 14 polos. More designs are in production. All bootstrapped from our nursery-turned-golf room.

If you’re looking for fresh golf apparel this season, give us a shot 👇🏼

[Katy Winters @katywinters42]

Introducing our next Pro Staff member for 2025: Tripp Kinney 🎉

Tripp is a native of Des Moines, IA and played his college golf at Iowa State.

He competed on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2022 including a top 25 finish at the Memorial Health Championship. He had a strong summer in Canada on the PGA Tour Americas last year and won the 2024 GPro Tour Forest Oaks Classic.

For 2025, he’s competing on the PGA Tour Americas and GPro Tour, including a T1 finish to start the year at the St. Augustine Open.

This one hits super close to home. Tripp was one of Dan’s advanced junior golfers at Wakonda years ago. He’s an awesome dude and we love seeing him chase the dream.

We’re pumped to have Tripp in the mix ⛳️

[Tripp Kinney @TrippKinney]

https://t.co/pGiZhszC2K

Check out the gear here and use code: TRIPPKINNEY for 10% off

[Tripp Kinney @TrippKinney]

Katy and Dan have always been supportive, from taking the Wakonda Jr. inter-club team down to Kansas City when I was younger and letting me stay with their family during the Wichita Korn Ferry tour event.

Thank you for the kind words! I can’t wait to see 35x70 grow.

[Katy Winters @katywinters42]

Major celebrating is happening in our house tonight.

(Ok…as wild as it gets with two kids under 5 with work and activities tomorrow)

When Dan worked at Wakonda Club in DSM, they had a good group of advanced junior golfers. Couple guys played D1 and a bunch of solid high school players. There’s always that one guy who’s a strong player and quietly under-recruited and his name was Tripp Kinney.

Everyone else had gone home? Tripp was walking 9 more. Everyone is talking about what coaches they’re talking to? Tripp and his dad were asking what questions to ask and what to look for. It was a blast watching him grow and improve for 2 seasons.

He had a really good college career on solid teams at Iowa State, turned pro, and has had off and on KFT status for the last couple years and is grinding away. We were excited to send him some gear this spring. Watching former junior golfers grow up - playing professionally or going pro outside of golf - is the best.

I caught an IG alert out of the corner of my eye on the way home today. Started hollering at the kids in the backseat and calling Dan. “Guys, remember Mr. Tripp? He won a tournament!”

Lots of high fives and all caps texts to go around. As far as we know, it’s the first competitive win for 35x70 gear. The Teeing Off polo looks awesome with that crystal, but more than anything we are PUMPED to see Tripper get a dub!

[David Blum @dgblum]

16th fairway bunkers are going to get a nickname. #SCALE @wakondagrounds @WakondaGolfShop @WakondaClub @TylerRaeDesign

[Tripp Kinney @TrippKinney]

Looking forward to more of these the next two days

[Korn Ferry Tour @KornFerryTour]

From way downtown. 😳

@TrippKinney makes a long birdie on No. 7 to move to 3-under and within one of the projected cut line.

[Iowa Golf Assn @IowaGolfAssn]

‘Up and Down’ the Iowa Golf Scene – @TrippKinney adjusts to life on tour.

Whether he’s competed at junior golf, high school, amateur or Division I collegiate levels, Kinney has always put full effort into strengthening his golf game.

Read more here: https://t.co/JTrbNWIsn9

[Iowa State Men’s Golf @CycloneMGOLF]

For. The. Win.

@Gootch31 brings home medalist honors at the Marquette Intercollegiate!

#Cyclones

🌪️⛳️🌪️

[Iowa State Men’s Golf @CycloneMGOLF]

Nice to see some familiar faces out on the course today! @TrippKinney @rick__costello @franklin_dwall

#Cyclones

🌪⛳️🌪

[Tripp Kinney @TrippKinney]

Great golfer and better teammate, pumped to see what’s next

[Iowa State Men’s Golf @CycloneMGOLF]

One of the best to ever do it at 𝗜𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.

@LachlanBarker18

🌪️⛳🌪️

[Korn Ferry Tour @KornFerryTour]

A future in commentary? @NickVoke @TrippKinney

[Korn Ferry Tour @KornFerryTour]

“Saucy southerner.” 😂

@NickVoke stuck around to watch fellow @CycloneMGOLF alum @TrippKinney finish his round @VBChampionship.

[Veritex Bank Championship @VBChampionship]

What an incredible way to kick off this year’s #VBChampionship @rangersgolfclub! The Junior Clinic presented by @DallasGolf was a tremendous success!

45 juniors from the @BGCGTC had the opportunity to hit balls on the range, chip, putt, ask questions & most importantly HAVE FUN!

[Jared Doerfler @DoerflerJared]

Zach Johnson has won 12 PGA Tour events and two majors.

His story is filled with:

• Perseverance
• Determination
• Inspiration

His career may have never happened if it wasn't for a group of investors.

Zach's underdog story.🧵

[Chad Keohane @chad_keohane]

Great few days of learning, growth, and precision with @trippkinney getting ready for the 2022 @kornferrytour season. @ Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club https://t.co/Ay3k7pIYHB

[Tripp Kinney @TrippKinney]

VERSTAPPEN!!!

[Conor Moore @ConorSketches]

Some Formula 1 🏎 impressions ahead of the Qatar GP

[Tripp Kinney @TrippKinney]

Just posted a photo @ Marshwood Club at The Landings https://t.co/vygIY9NDay

[Kevin Prise @PGATOURKevin]

After graduating from @CycloneMGOLF this past spring, @TrippKinney finishes solo 13th @UNMLoboMGolf (4-under) to secure 2022 #KornFerryTour membership!

[Iowa State Men’s Golf @CycloneMGOLF]

. @TrippKinney is a @KornFerryTour member! He advanced to the final stage of Q-School today in Albuquerque. #CyclonesOnTour