A golfer stands atop the tenth hole at Colbert Hills Golf Course, watching anxiously as his beautifully struck tee shot lands on the first fairway, only to take an unexpected hop and kick sharply left out of view. He grimaces, knowing the hilly terrain and steep slope have betrayed the ball’s path. Just beyond the fairway lies a ravine edged with native Flint Hills prairie grass. And every Manhattan golfer knows: once a ball finds the native grass at Colbert Hills - she’s gone!
After a few futile minutes of searching for the ball, the golfer shrugs and moves on. He takes a drop, but cautiously wonders if he’ll have enough golf balls left to finish the back nine at this award-winning course.
Days later, that same ball resurfaces in the hands of the Meysenburg boys from Kick Left Golf. These local legends are known for scouring the edges of fairways, ravines, and tall grass looking for lost treasures. With dirty hands and mud-caked smiles, they carry shag bags full of second chances. At Kick Left Golf, every wayward ball gets a shot at redemption.
Kick Left Golf was formed in the spring of 2025 by Jason Meysenburg and his two sons, Cash and Cruse. The idea for Kick Left Golf came about during their regular father-son golf outings, as the boys were getting into the game and playing as often as they could. While out on the course, they’d often come across lost golf balls hidden in the rough or near water hazards. What began as a casual game of “who could find the most” quickly became a shared passion—and a business idea.
Realizing how many perfectly usable balls were left behind on courses, the trio decided to have a secondary game within their usual golf game. On each trip, they would collect as many balls as they could find and then take them home for a deep cleaning. Shortly thereafter, Kick Left Golf was born. The name is a nod to the unpredictable bounces of both golf and life, when a shot doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Jason has always had a knack for entrepreneurship. As the owner of Carpet Cleanse, a successful carpet cleaning business he founded in 2013, he’s no stranger to spotting opportunities and turning them into something meaningful. Their mom, Beth, is also a small business owner, running Meysenburg Photography, where she specializes in portraits and weddings. Together, their experience in running small businesses has helped give the boys both the tools and the mindset to turn Kick Left Golf from a simple family hobby into a growing venture.
At the heart of Kick Left Golf is the strong bond between brothers Cash, 14, and Cruse, 11. Despite their slight age difference, the two share a tight connection. Whether they’re searching for lost golf balls or working side-by-side to clean and sort them when they get home, their teamwork is built on trust, and a shared sense of purpose.
With Jason and Beth’s guidance and the boys’ enthusiasm, they’re truly building the business together. Through Kick Left Golf, they’re not only enjoying the game, but also learning the fundamentals of product quality, marketing, and customer service.
The refurbishment process is straightforward. Using buckets of warm, soapy water and a bit of elbow grease, Cash and Cruse carefully clean each golf ball by hand. After a soaking, the balls are scrubbed with rags and brushes to remove dirt, grass stains, and any various discoloration. Once cleaned, they’re rinsed, dried, and sorted by brand, type, and condition. Only the best balls make the cut: any that are scratched, scuffed, or too worn are set aside and not sold. Kick Left Golf takes pride in offering only high-quality, affordable golf balls, and they’re committed to making sure every ball they sell meets their standards for appearance and performance.
Across Manhattan’s courses, the trio have developed a sharp eye to find balls. In between their golf shots, they walk the roughs, check all water hazards, scan tree lines, and anywhere else a wayward shot might land. They’ve even found themselves climbing down into deep ravines and tricky terrain, sometimes relying on sturdy tree branches to help pull themselves back up safely. These challenging spots aren’t easy to reach, but it’s all part of the adventure. Their determination to retrieve every usable ball shows just how committed they are to making Kick Left Golf a success, no matter the obstacles.
The time the Meysenburg’s spend together, both on and off the course, has created lasting memories and life lessons that will go far beyond golf. Kick Left Golf isn’t just a business; it’s a reflection of a family working and growing together. Each outing is part scavenger hunt, part tradition. Every ball tells a story, and at Kick Left Golf, those stories get another chapter.
With the Meysenburg boys and Kick Left Golf on the hunt, they’ll make sure you always have enough golf balls to finish the back nine.
Kick Left Golf | facebook.com/kickleftgolf
- Kick Left Golf sells top-quality, used golf balls
- Titleist Pro V1s - $20 per dozen.
- Taylor Made & Callaway dozens starting at $12
- Free dozen starter golf balls to junior golfers who are new to the game.
- Accepting cash or venmo @kickleftgolf
"They thought it would be super fun to get out and search for golf balls, and we made a business out of it" - Jason Meysenburg