SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Jan. 12, 2016) – At the start of their 2015 – 2016 Arizona series, the OnCore Gateway Tour (OGT) announced a new program centered around training and development opportunities meant to assist players in their goal to play on the PGA Tour. In conjunction with OnCore Golf, the tour’s title sponsor, and Golf Shape, a powerhouse in the development, assessment and training arena, Team OnCore was launched as a way to provide the type of training and support top ranked tour players receive at NO COST! All of the applications received to date from interested players were reviewed by representatives from OGT, OnCore Golf, and Golf Shape, leading to the selection of Alex Estrada from Albuquerque, New Mexico as the first member of Team OnCore!
“Alex was selected for the team not only because of his skills but also his unfaltering drive to make a career in professional golf,” said OnCore cofounder Bret Blakely. “While we obviously consider a player’s talent when selecting members for the team, we are focused on finding players that have a real hunger to go the distance and Alex Estrada has that.”
Alex grew up with a passion for golf, rising through the ranks first in juniors, then high school, amateur, and collegiate golf while attending University of New Mexico. In 2011, he won the title of Albuquerque Men’s City Champion, followed by the New Mexico/West Texas Men’s Amateur Champion title in 2012. That same year he advanced to sectional, qualifying for the 2012 U.S. Open. But in 2013, Alex was injured in a car accident that forced him to temporarily place his dream of playing professional golf on hold. Since then, he has fully recovered and is back on his “Grind to Glory.”
“Motivation has never been a problem for me but there was a time I thought I wouldn’t ever play golf again because of my accident,” shared Alex Estrada. “That is no longer the case. Not only I am back to professional golf but I am doing it on Team OnCore! This is my childhood dream come true and I am proud and humbled to be the first person to join the team. It really is an honor to represent OnCore and the great state of New Mexico.”
Thanks to the support of OnCore Golf and Golf Shape, some of the benefits members of Team OnCore will receive include:
• A golf specific training program for 4-6 days per week
• Physical and swing assessments using the best in golf technology
• AimPoint Express Green Reading
• Equipment evaluation and fitting
• A custom golf wardrobe
• 1 year supply of OnCore Golf balls
• Entry fees and practice rounds for up to 12 OGT events
“We are giving players the absolute best opportunity to take the next step in their professional golf career,” said Deanna Zenger of Golf Shape. “There is no other developmental tour in the country providing this level of support to its players and I am proud to be a part of the effort to help these players develop into the professional golfer they know they can be.”
Online applications are still being accepted and members will be selected for Team OnCore throughout the duration of the 2015 – 2016 OGT Arizona Series.
“We have seen a great deal of interest from players that truly possess the skills and motivation needed to become the next PGA Tour super star,” said OGT owner Dusty Dean. “I look forward to filling the remaining three spots of the team with more players like Alex that have the guts, discipline, talent, and hunger to make a name for themselves in professional golf.”
To learn more about Team OnCore, visit www.OncoreGatewayTour.com.
About OnCore Gateway Tour (OGT)
Established in 2001, the OnCore Gateway Tour (OGT), newly branded from the All-American Gateway Tour (AAGT), was created to help aspiring PGA TOUR professionals fine-tune their skills in competitive golf tournaments. In its 14-year history, the tour has maintained a leading position as the premier developmental professional golf tour on the West Coast and has paid out more than $44 million to players over that period. OGT has served more than 4,000 players, with 168 alums currently playing on the Web.com and PGA Tours. These players represent 32 PGA Tour wins and 78 Web.com Tour wins. Today, OGT continues to provide the ideal competitive environment as well as significant financial opportunities for aspiring PGA TOUR and Web.com Tour professionals. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or information for the 2015-2016 season, please visit www.OnCoreGatewayTour.com. You can also follow the tour on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AAGTGOLF or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AAGTProGolf.
Media Contact:
Holly Dean
holly@aagtgolf.com
480.766.3178
About OnCore Golf Technology
OnCore Golf Technology developed and patented the first USGA Conforming Hollow Core Golf Ball that aims to have golfers play a longer, straighter golf ball by integrating into its design, for the first time, the benefits of true perimeter weighting. This exclusive design feature allows the OnCore MA 1.0 hollow core golf ball to impart significant “Rifle Spin” when executing a golf shot and makes the golf ball to go longer and straighter, even on mishits. Co-founders Bret Blakely and Steve Coulton are dedicated to making golf more enjoyable to the masses. OnCore is based in Buffalo, NY and is sold in all 50 States and 21 Countries worldwide.
Media Contact:
Karina Lopez
karina@kcyouthere.com
516.655.2176
About Golf Shape
Golf Shape™ is an international player development organization with a network of coaches and support professionals worldwide. Using the latest in golf technology and training methods, the Golf Shape team of coaches collaborates on each player to help them develop to their full potential. Physical and swing assessment and training, mental coaching, green reading, custom equipment fitting, nutrition programs along with personal development and branding, help guide the player to their personal best. Performing as a champion on and off the course is an expectation for players and the coaching team. Golf is an athletic sport and focus on injury prevention is a key element in training for a long and successful career. Golf Shape also accepts injured tour players and using the team approach, gets the injured golfer back into active play.
Media Contact:
Deanna Zenger
dzenger@golfshape.com
866.568.8403
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