Bucket Golf
DealPortable backyard golf game
Bucket Golf, the portable backyard golf game, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 16, and convinced Mark Cuban to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $1M
- Asked for
- 10%
- Offered equity
- $10M
- Sought valuation
- $1M
- Deal amount
- 12.5%
- Deal equity
- $8M
- Deal valuation
Tyler and Jen Simmons faced the sharks in Season 16, Episode 2 in the episode that aired October 25, 2024. Bucket Golf, the portable backyard golf game, pitched in the Sports & Outdoors category, one of 154 sports & outdoors businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $1,000,000 in exchange for 10% equity, putting a $10M valuation on the business.
Mark Cuban made the deal at $1,000,000 for 12.5% equity. That priced the company at $8M, a haircut from the $10M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 16, 45 of 64 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Sports & Outdoors category overall, roughly 64% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about Bucket Golf
Bucket Golf is a portable, easy-to-set-up backyard golf game that swaps real holes for collapsible buckets you place around any outdoor space. The brother-and-sister team Tyler and Jen Simmons built it as a casual, family-friendly way to enjoy golf without a course, clubs, or a big time commitment. You toss out the buckets, grab the included clubs and balls, and create your own backyard or park course in minutes, which is the heart of its appeal.
The Simmonses came to Season 16 with an ambitious ask of 1,000,000 dollars for 10 percent, and the pitch drew a stack of competing offers. Several sharks jumped in at higher equity, and Mark Cuban won the deal despite openly saying he dislikes golf, closing at 1,000,000 dollars for 12.5 percent. The founders picked Cuban over richer-equity offers, betting on his brand and scaling power for a fun, mass-market product.
Bucket Golf stood out because it was genuinely fun, inexpensive to make, and easy to demonstrate on television, with the sharks able to instantly understand the game. The multiple million-dollar offers proved the product's broad appeal, and Cuban's willingness to invest in a category he personally dislikes underscored how strong the business numbers and the demo were. Few pitches generate four full-ask offers.
Where Bucket Golf is now
The exposure was dramatic. The company reported breaking its daily sales record and seeing sales jump many times over right after the episode aired. The founders used the spotlight to expand the product range, adding a more advanced Tour set for serious players, and to push beyond their own website into retail. The Mark Cuban partnership added muscle as the brand scaled up to meet the post-show demand.
As of 2026 Bucket Golf is still operating and active. Reporting indicates the brand grew its sales substantially across recent years and moved into major retail, including Walmart, expanding beyond its online roots. It has also run charitable tie-ins with special-edition gear. The company continues to position itself as an affordable, portable outdoor game for families, parties, and tailgates rather than a serious golf-training tool.
Where to buy Bucket Golf
Bucket Golf is sold on its official site, bucketgolfgame.com, and has expanded into retailers including Walmart. A standard set comes with the collapsible buckets, clubs, and balls you need to start playing, and there is a higher-end Tour set for more dedicated players. At a casual-game price point it is an easy buy for backyards, parks, tailgates, and trips, especially if you want golf-style fun without the cost or hassle of a real course.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Bucket Golf?
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Did Bucket Golf get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Bucket Golf closed a deal for $1,000,000 in exchange for 12.5% equity, with Mark Cuban.
Which shark invested in Bucket Golf?
Mark Cuban invested in Bucket Golf ($1,000,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Bucket Golf on?
Bucket Golf appeared in Season 16, Episode 2, which aired October 25, 2024.
How much was Bucket Golf asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $1,000,000 for 10% of the company, a $10M valuation.
How does Bucket Golf work?
You place collapsible buckets around any outdoor space to create your own course, then use the included clubs and balls to play. It is a portable, casual take on golf meant for backyards, parks, and tailgates.
Which shark invested in Bucket Golf?
Mark Cuban won the deal on Season 16, closing at 1,000,000 dollars for 12.5 percent equity. He invested despite saying he dislikes golf, after the pitch drew several competing full-ask offers.
Where can I buy Bucket Golf?
From the official site, bucketgolfgame.com, and at retailers including Walmart. A standard set and a higher-end Tour set are available.
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