Bad Birdie

Bad Birdie

Performance golf apparel for modern players

Overview

Bad Birdie designs and sells golf apparel for a modern generation of players who want a good game and a good time, without sacrificing performance. Its products are golf-specific clothing that blends comfort, mobility, and style so players can move freely through their round and look confident on and off the course. The brand differentiates itself by focusing on a younger, laid-back vibe that pairs performance with everyday wear, appealing to golfers who value both function and lifestyle. The goal is to make golf more enjoyable and approachable while delivering apparel that performs well on the course.

About Bad Birdie

Simplify's Rating
Why Bad Birdie is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Design

Consumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • June 17, 2026 PAYNTR collaboration enters golf footwear, opening a new category.
  • July 29, 2026 Fall 2026 collection reached Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy.
  • August 30, 2026 Sunriver Resort stocked Fall 2026 inventory and promoted a co-branded package.

What critics are saying

  • Bad Birdie still lists only one $300,000 angel round, limiting inventory and marketing firepower.
  • Taco Bell and PAYNTR partnerships amplify novelty, but copycat brands can match quickly.
  • If wholesale doors close and collaborations cool, Bad Birdie becomes a niche DTC apparel label.

What makes Bad Birdie unique

  • Bad Birdie pairs bold prints with performance golf apparel across men, women, youth.
  • July 2026 Waffle franchise adds technical layering beyond standard polos.
  • RepSpark adoption on March 11, 2026 expands wholesale buying for retailers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Company News

PR Newswire
Jul 29th, 2026
Bad Birdie introduces new Waffle franchise as it debuts Fall 2026 Collection.

Bad Birdie introduces new Waffle franchise as it debuts Fall 2026 Collection. Jul 29, 2026, 09:00 ET New seasonal apparel blends technical performance with everyday versatility SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Bad Birdie, the modern golf apparel brand redefining style and expression on and off the course, today unveiled its Fall 2026 Collection, an assortment of apparel and accessories designed for golfers who know the game doesn't end on the 18th hole. Built around the belief that golf never ends, the collection introduces elevated layering, fresh seasonal prints and versatile silhouettes engineered to move seamlessly from the course to the clubhouse and into everyday life. The lineup spans men's, women's and youth apparel alongside coordinating accessories, with technical performance remaining at the core of every piece. Accompanying the collection is the debut of Bad Birdie's all-new Waffle franchise, which will be available starting in late August. This premium layering collection brings together elevated texture, technical performance and all-day versatility. Crafted from a moisture-wicking cotton-blend knit with four-way stretch engineered for shape retention, the franchise includes the Men's Waffle Hoodie and Quarterzip alongside the Women's Waffle V-Neck and Waffle Skort with full-coverage performance liner, offering new options designed for crisp morning rounds, post-round hangs and everything in between. "Golf has never been confined to four hours on a course, so why should the apparel be?" said Jason Richardson, Founder and CEO of Bad Birdie. "This collection is built for the people who live the game long before the first tee shot and long after the final putt. We set out to create pieces that perform when you're playing your best while fitting seamlessly into everything that comes before and after the round. That's the future of golf style, and it's exactly where Bad Birdie belongs." Beyond the new Waffle franchise, the Fall Collection introduces fresh seasonal prints across Bad Birdie's Core Performance, Ridge Performance and Pique Performance polos, alongside expanded lifestyle essentials including Hybrid Joggers, Graphic Tees, Boxy Tees and Varsity Crewnecks. Inspired by desert landscapes, cactus flora, topographic golf course maps and Southwestern iconography, the collection pairs rich seasonal hues - including plum wine, dark forest and black iris - with earthy warm olive and unexpected pops of pink, proving once again that performance apparel doesn't have to blend in. Women's offerings continue to grow with new layering pieces, performance polos and mix-and-match outfits designed to deliver both technical performance and everyday versatility. The collection is rounded out by youth apparel and a full range of accessories, including hats, socks, towels and headcovers. Complementing the new Waffle franchise, Bad Birdie's fan-favorite Bad Elements outerwear collection will re-debut in mid-October with jackets, pullovers and weather-ready layers engineered to help golfers play through changing conditions. Designed to provide protection from wind, rain and cooler temperatures without sacrificing mobility or style, the collection reinforces the season's central belief that great golf apparel should perform long after perfect weather disappears. The Fall Collection also serves as a preview of Bad Birdie's upcoming Tailgate Edit, launching this August. Featuring officially licensed apparel for the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Washington State University, the lineup includes custom polos, performance pullovers and hats that are equally at home on the first tee, in the stadium, or at the tailgate - bringing together school pride, technical performance and unmistakable Bad Birdie style. The Bad Birdie Fall 2026 Collection will be available online at BadBirdieGolf.com, at Bad Birdie retail locations and at select retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy. Products range from $ 72 to $ 120 USD. About Bad Birdie Bad Birdie is a modern golf apparel brand redefining the game through bold design, performance-driven benefits, and a more expressive approach to golf culture. Founded to challenge the sport's traditional style norms, Bad Birdie creates technical, course-ready apparel that blends function and personality - built for how today's golfers play, socialize, and live. Through innovative products, community-driven events, and cultural partnerships, Bad Birdie is helping shape a more welcoming, energetic future for golf both on and off the course. Available online at BadBirdieGolf.com and at select retail locations. SOURCE Bad Birdie Golf

Trend Hunter
May 9th, 2025
Performance-Focused Cooling Collections

Bad Birdie has introduced its Cooling Collection.

Houston Chronicle
Mar 6th, 2025
Baja Midnight drink, Flamin' Hot Burrito among new menu items coming to Taco Bell in 2025

The golf apparel brand Bad Birdie is collaborating with Taco Bell on a merch collection and a tournament for high school golfers.

PR Newswire
Mar 5th, 2025
Taco Bell Reveals New Menus, Products And Experiences At Their Annual Live Más Live Event 2025

5:05 p.m. EST, March 4, 2025Taco Bell's Vision for 2025: Doubling Down on InnovationTaco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant took the stage to set the tone for a groundbreaking year centered around giving the brand's biggest fans more ways to enjoy their favorites, more opportunities to try new innovations and more ways to stay connected.Bonus take: Doubling down on innovation on the menu starts with bold ambitions for evolving Taco Bell's chicken and beverage lineup and extends beyond the menu with a reimagined customer experience, revolutionizing fan touchpoints through supreme service and fan experiences. The love for Taco Bell grows more than ever with over 340 stores opening in 25 countries alone in 2024. Read more HERE.Before heading offstage, Tresvant surprised the in-person audience with an exclusive collab giveaway of custom hats in partnership with luxury fashion brand Siegelman Stable. For viewers at home, there was a Tuesday Drop, via the Taco Bell app, of the exclusive Live Más LIVE merch.5:10 p.m. EST, March 4, 2025A Look Inside the Test Kitchen and The Mind of Taco Bell's Most InnovativeTaco Bell's Chief Food Innovation Officer, Liz Matthews pulled back the purple curtain on the famous Test Kitchen and the brilliant minds of the Food Innovation Team whose number one job is to craft a reimagined dining experience

PR Newswire
Aug 12th, 2024
Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale Now Available Throughout The Southwest

Four Peaks Brewing and Bad Birdie expands following success in ArizonaTEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This year Bad Birdie, the bold and disruptive golf apparel brand, and Four Peaks Brewing, Arizona's #1 craft brewery, created a drinkable, year-round beer, aptly named Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale. The collaboration brought a burst of energy through its trendy apparel, golf accessories and impressive beer sales throughout Arizona. This fall, Four Peaks is expanding Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale across the Southwest with distribution and availability beyond Arizona, beginning in Nevada, Palm Springs, California and New Mexico.Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale is bold and crisp with a touch of juicy flavor to match the bold personality of Bad Birdie. At 5% ABV, this delicious beer captures the essence of a perfect day on the course and keeps you cool in the sun."We got together with the Bad Birdie team, and had a vision: blend the quality and heritage of Four Peaks Brewing with the bold style of Bad Birdie golf apparel. We wanted to connect two iconic brands in a genuine way," says Trevor Needle, Marketing Director at Four Peaks Brewing

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