The California mission trail stretches from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the North. Their foundings took place over a 54-year period (1769 to 1823) and a total 21 historic sites. The architecture of the day is preserved, offering a glimpse of the history of the region that would become the 31st state. […]
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California Mission Trail … with Golf! Stage Three
The California mission trail stretches from San Diego in the south, to Sonoma in the North. Their findings took place over a 54-year period (1769 to 1823) and total 21 historic sites. The architecture of the day is preserved, offering a glimpse of the history of the region that would become the 31st state. Today, […]
California Mission Trail … with Golf! Stage One
The California mission trail stretches from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the North. Their findings took place over a 54-year period (1769 to 1823) and a total 21 historic sites. The architecture of the day is preserved, offering a glimpse of the history of the region that would become the 31st state. […]
Slopeways? You Bet! Where to golf when there’s no snow to slide (Part 2)
Mountain golf often pairs with skiing and boarding. Washington, California, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico–all have terrific trails for the vertically-stoked, with dazzling golf not far off. In western New York, near the epicenter of OnCore, three resorts (Byrncliff, Holiday Valley, Peek ‘n Peak) transform when the white melts into the green. Where should you travel […]
John Calabria Named Senior Technical Advisor of OnCore Golf
John Calabria Named Senior Technical Advisor of OnCore Golf Renowned Golf Ball Designer Expands Role with Innovative Company November 7, 2019, Buffalo, NY. Buffalo-based OnCore Golf Technology, Inc., is pleased to announce that John Calabria has been named the firm’s Senior Technical Advisor and has taken on an expanded leadership role in the company’s development, […]
OnCore Golf Announces Partnership with Folds of Honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oncore Golf Announces Partnership with Folds of Honor November 8, 2019 – OnCore Golf, a “different” kind of golf ball company, is pleased to announce a partnership with Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of our fallen and disabled service members. As a company […]
Roller Coasters and Rolling Fairways: golf and thrill rides help us soar
I won’t lie about being terrified of roller coasters. Fortunately, you aren’t! Some of the scariest, most exciting coasters in the USA have great golf nearby. If sweet and salty, or sweet and sour, go together, why shouldn’t the exhilaration of an upside-down, g-force assault match compatibly with a stroll around fine links? Here’s our […]
Gad About for Grapes and Golf: Our Western Half of 10 Stellar Places
In 2018, a USA TODAY readers’ poll selected ten regions for great wine in the USA. Whether you enjoy a bit of the grape before or after a round of golf, the vin and the golf complement each other. We looked at the great ten spots for wine and recognized immediately their coalescence and collaboration with golf. Have a look at […]
Slopeways? You bet! Where to golf when there’s no snow to slide – Part One
Mountain golf often pairs with skiing and boarding. Vermont, New Hampshire, Michigan, Alberta, New York–all have terrific trails for the vertically-stoked, with dazzling golf not far off. In western New York, near the epicenter of OnCore, three resorts (Byrncliff, Holiday Valley, Peek ‘n Peak) transform when the white melts into the green. Where should you […]
Team OnCore: Tee 2 Green
Kevin Sylvester sits down with OnCore Golf Chairman Keith Blakely and Co-Founder Bret Blakely to discuss the OnCore Buffalo Entertainment destination, PopStroke, and the involvement of golf legends Al Geiberger and Gary Player.
AVANT 55 in the Cold? You bet!
Let me take you back a few decades, to 1982. A high school golf match at a local club, snow flying, and this writer pulled out his secret weapon: the Green Max. One of the softest golf balls ever played, and it won the match. While the other studs were gaming Top Flights and Titleists, […]
Let’s talk about spin rate – ELIXR or Avant 55?
According to John Calabria, senior technical adviser at OnCore Golf, ELIXR will spin off the driver about 2500 to 2600 rpm at 85 to 95 mph swing speed. At higher swing speeds driver spin will increase slightly. With irons, the spin rate increases, thanks to the increased loft and descending clubhead path. Typical 7-iron spin is […]
