BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For over thirty-five years the rules of the USGA have been largely unchanged when it comes to the specific characteristics governing golf ball technology and performance. While clubs have undergone significant changes during that period, the basic elements of golf ball construction have stayed fairly constant. However, on October 15, 2013, the USGA notified OnCore Golf that "Golf balls with rigid cores whose core diameters do not exceed 0.9 inches, such as the OnCore Evo Ball, will be permitted exceptions to the "traditional and customary form and make" requirement in Rule 1 of Appendix III." As a result of this new interpretation, OnCore's EVO ball was tested and found to be conforming to the Rules of Golf. It will appear on the list of conforming equipment which will next be updated on November 6th.
Industry thought-leaders have described the introduction of a hollow metal core as ".. a milestone in the history of golf and for the golf ball in particular.." The golf ball community now has the ability to consider and incorporate an entirely new approach to golf ball construction - leading to a wider variety of golf balls that can be tailored for players of all skill levels while remaining true to the Rules of Golf.
"We are thrilled with the USGA's determination that rigid cores such as the OnCore hollow metal-core, will be permissible in designing the golf balls of the future. We have had an enthusiastic reaction to our ball from players of all skill levels. Our objective has always been to help golfers have a better experience and get more enjoyment from the game," stated Bret Blakely, OnCore's President. "We expect that OnCore's products and technology which are exclusively secured by three U.S. patents will soon become the trendsetters in the industry."
One of our dreams is to have young, up and coming tour players using our equipment. With the USGA approval, this dream can become reality, which is really exciting for us." stated Steve Coulton, Vice President. "To accelerate that objective and provide OnCore with the financial resources needed to execute our plan, we've now established a partnership with SeedInvest - one of the leading equity-based, crowdfunding platforms connecting accredited investors to high-quality start-ups seeking funding. We encourage fans of the company and ball who might be interested in investing in OnCore to visit www.seedinvest.com/oncore.golf."
About OnCore Golf (www.oncoregolf.com) is a dynamic and innovated golf ball company led by two young entrepreneurs in their early 30s, Bret Blakely and Steve Coulton. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY and is dedicated to improving the lives, scores, and enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels by offering exciting products that live up to the company's tagline - "You Just Became a Better Golfer."
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