6 MEMBERS WANTED: Attend an Exclusive Callaway Chrome Soft Event in Chicopee, Massachusetts!

[OrangeCrush]

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH this sucks!!! I live under 100 miles from there. Last year I made the decision to do a one brand bag and it was an EASY choice to go with Callaway. I can make the Tues part but not Weds as that is my day with my kids and they come first!!!! Best of luck to the winners!

[ckay]

I live within the 100 mile radius. I would love to check out the facility. Have always been curious about the Chrome but with my stash of golf balls I haven't had the opportunity to buy a box.

[PARthur]

I would love to visit the plant and see how the balls are manufactured from start to finish. I bought a Callaway driver last year and just tried the new Chrome Soft on my last two rounds: didn't loose any at Pembroke CC, but lost two at Sandwich Hollows on the Cape. Unfortunately I am 129 miles away, so I hope that doesn't disqualify me. Also my birthday is October 5th (hint, hint). Thanks in advance for your consideration.

[marrigo]

I'm definitely within driving distance and would love the opportunity to see how the chrome soft ball is made. I'm a technical guy and really enjoy understanding the technology behind golf gear (I research everything before I buy; usually start here on golfwrx). In fact, I just received a Callaway hyperlite 5 stand bag (to put my razr-x tours in) after my old Callaway bag finally wore out after many rounds and yesterday I took out a pack of Chome + I had from last year and shot my best round ever. Would absolutely love to take a drive out to tour the facility. Thanks for the opportunity.

[PapaJohick]

Heck I'm in. Would love to see how their ball is made/designed. Who knows, maybe they can convert me ;)

[Sandman19]

I'm in. This would be an interesting tour and something I'd love to see!

[7-1]

Hi..live in r.i....not to far from chicopee...would love to see how the balls are made and see if they can knock out pro v...

 

Thanks for the chance

 

Jim

[kpoconnor]

I do live within 100 miles from Chicopee and would love to meet and see the innovators that have changed my game for the better,,,,callaway chrome awesome....adding truvis technology brilliant. Thank you for improving my game.

[DartBrigade]

I live more than 100 miles away but I'd come in for the event no questions asked, even come in the day before just to be sure... I think it would be cool to see.

[msulli013]

I give away every Titleist ball I find, including the Pro V1, and I tell my buddies they are crazy if they don't play the fantastic Callawy Chrome Soft ball. I would love to see how they are made and the new technology coming from Callaway.... Thanks for the opportunity... Dedicated to Callaway... Mike

[chapworth]

 

 

The Event

Callaway has Quickly Jumped to the #2 in Golf Ball Company. Learn How During an Exclusive Golf Ball Tour.

 

How does Callaway make its Chrome Soft golf ball? What exactly goes into a dual core, or the urethane cover material? During this exclusive two-day event, Callaway Golf will host 6 members of the WRX community at its Golf Ball facility in Chicopee, MA for an inside look at the the Callaway golf ball plant and the ball products manufactured there. The event will include an extensive tour of the golf ball manufacturing facility, an extensive Q&A with Head of Golf Ball R&D, a sneak peek at upcoming products, and -- well, of course -- golf ball testing.

 

How do I sign up?

To apply you MUST be:

• a GolfWRX member
  
• live within 100 miles of Chicopee, MA
  
• willing to drive (round trip) to the golf ball plant
  
• ​In a post below, state why you want to see how Callaway Makes The Ball That Changed The Ball
  

When

Tuesday, October 4^th through Wednesday, October 5^th 2016

 

Location

Chicopee, MA and a nearby golf course

 

 

Who

• Dave Bartels, Senior Director of Golf Ball R&D, Callaway Golf
  
• Vince Simmonds, Senior Director of Golf Ball Operations, Callaway Golf
  
• Jason Finley, Director, Brand Management - Golf Balls, Callaway Golf
  
• 6 GolfWRX Members
  

Itinerary

Oct 4:

• Arrivals
  
• Exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Callaway Ball Facility and Q&A with Head Golf Ball R&D Dave Bartels.
  
• Dinner with Callaway team
  

Oct 5:

• Breakfast
  
• 18 Holes at a local golf course for golf ball testing
  
• Plus a few special surprises
  

How will the participants be selected?

We will accept the applicants who enter posting below, then randomize them in a drawing. The first 6 chosen will be given invites. If one or more cannot make it, we will then contact the next person on that location list until the spots are filled.

 

Thanks,

 

The GolfWRX Team

 

 

 

 

[chapworth]

I live in Southport, CT 90.5 miles away

 

Would love to go...

 

Can i bring my kid brother ?

[Splyt]

I am certainly within 100 miles and would love to see how the new chrome softs compare to the previous models, which were fantastic. I would love to see how Callaway Makes the Ball that Changed the Ball. The brand has had a great season and want to see what Tom Watson's hype is all about!

[KGDilly]

Yeah ... this would be pretty much awesome.

KGD

[golffreak50]

I would enjoy seeing the Callaway ball plant. Checking out the new Chrome ball would be a blast. I'm within 100 miles and love Chicopee. Used to meet other traveling sales guys at Chicopee Muni and get in an afternoon round once in awhile.

[blt2280]

Ludlow Massachusetts. 2 miles away.

[geoga]

I would like to see if Callaway can convince me to change from Titleist. I am lucky to be in the state that has both manufacturing plants here. Looking forward to it.

[KARL M]

With a travel distance of only 85 miles, I would really enjoy the opportunity to visit the plant.

 

As a nonreforming golf addict, who has reduced the frequency of play due to a knee issue, seeing the plant would frovide a temporary fix for my addiction.

[jwb10]

love the ball, just drove thru Chicopee a couple of weeks ago. beautiful area

[Rgolf33]

93 miles to Chicopee and I have been playing the Chrome Soft ball for 2 seasons. Very interested in the tour.

[monday1994]

I live in Boston so I'm certainly close enough. Honestly, just as a huge fan of the game this would be an opportunity too good to pass up

[arydolphin]

According to Google Maps, I live 86.5 miles from Chicopee, and would love an opportunity to participate in this experience. It would be awesome to learn more about the different layers of the golf ball and how each of them impact performance in long game shots as well as short game shots. Good luck to everyone!

[kidrobot]

Count me in. I'm nearby and have always wondered how tour balls are made. I haven't gotten a chance to try the Chrome Soft yet since I have so many other balls stashed in my basement... but every time I see a sleeve in the proshop I would be lying if I said I weren't tempted to give it a shot after everything I've heard about them.

[rmauritz]

I'm in CT, would be a good experience to weave into one of my social studies classes

[PeterSanto29]

Would love this. Interesting to see if chrome soft will beat out pro v1x

[2bGood]

Tried, the ball and did not love it, enough to knock ProV1X. I would be happy to visit the plant and give you some advice on how it could be improved.

 

Not within diving distance, but I am near an airport, so if you want to send over the corporate jet, then I am free next weekend.

[gripz]

I meet the criteria and I would definitely be into this event.

[Medic]

Once again GolfWrx comes up with something so unique and so golf - only here.

 

As a lover of the Chrome Soft product and all things Callaway I cannot believe this prize. While I cannot make it that weekend and live too far away (so can't really enter) I wish all who enter the best of luck and to those selected - you are in for the experience of a lifetime. Odds are you'll come home with some awesome Callaway and GolfWrx swag too!

 

Rob and all - WTG again! This is what separates this place by miles!!!!

[rocket500]

I'd love to see the factory. I'm as big of a golf equipment/technology geek as anyone! And I'm 60 miles away!

[margolf]

I would love to be chosen for this event for two reasons:

 

1. For the past three years or so, another golf ball company has been sending me a sleeve of balls for personal testing and to provide them a feedback in a survey they send afterwards. I would like to know more about how golf balls are made to better understand through personal observation, the science and technology behind what ordinary golfers can relate to when it comes to their experience with the ball, such as ball flight and spin, cover and core materials, over all feel and how these ball characteristics interact with one's level of playing ability, golf clubs being used, course conditions, weather, type of grass, lie, rough, bunkers, etc. As the ball would turn out to be the most expensive golf equipment one may have in the long term, it is beneficial for us ordinary golfers to be informed of what to buy and choose and not merely fall into the marketing gimmicks that ball companies employ in order to trick us into shelling out $ 50 for a dozen.

 

2. Coming from another country where my golfing friends out there use and perceive " T Pv1 " as the prime and most coveted golf ball ( which sometimes turn out to be just for prestige or status symbol and not reflective of playing ability ), I would like to tell them that I personally experience through this event, that there are other golf balls out there which performs equally or better than what they are using.

 

I live in Albany, NY and driving round trip should just be a breeze.