OnCore Golf
OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. is an American manufacturer of golf balls headquartered in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 2009 by Steve Coulton and Bret Blakely, the company is known for creating the first and only USGA-conforming hollow-metal-core ball in 2012.[1] OnCore has since released several other golf ball products, including the ELIXR tour ball,[2] and has secured the sponsorship rights of the Gateway Tour. The company relies primarily on word-of-mouth marketing for advertising and conducts much of its sales online.[3] Professional athletes such as Ezekiel Elliott and Josh Allen have become shareholders in the company.[4][5]
Type | Private |
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Industry | Sports equipment |
Founded | 2009 |
Founder | Steve Coulton and Bret Blakely |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Keith Blakely (Chairman) |
Products | Golf balls |
Website | oncoregolf.com |
In 2019, OnCore announced plans for a privately-funded $30-million year-round sports entertainment complex along the Buffalo River on a former brownfield near Riverworks and Canalside. The facility will include a 72-hitting-bay golf entertainment center with food and beverages, 350 parking spaces, a 120-room hotel with meeting and event space, and year-round access to the river, in addition to attractions for children.[6][7]
References
- Evers, Derek (2013-12-01). "Speed Metal: Hard-core golf balls". Golf Digest. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- Beall, Joel (2017-03-02). "OnCore Golf releases new tour ball, the ELIXR". Golf Digest. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- Gaughan, Mark (2019-05-01). "Buffalo-based OnCore Golf gets big boosts from Golf Digest, Gary Player". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- Matuszewski, Erik (2020-08-04). "Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott Is Joining OnCore Golf As An Investor; Here's Why". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- "Josh Allen tees up interest in OnCore Golf". bizjournals.com. 2020-07-16. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
- "OnCore Buffalo plans golf-themed sports complex on Ganson Street". wgrz.com. 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- Matuszewski, Erik (2019-09-20). "OnCore Golf To Open $30 Million Sports Entertainment Complex In Buffalo, With More Planned". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-08-30.