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Posted: September 16, 2010
Ten loyal Team Titleist members stood in the lobby of Titleist Ball Plant 3 earlier this month wearing Titleist hats and eager grins, unsure of their schedule for the day, but certain it was going to be a great one.A couple weeks earlier, e-mails notifying them of their invitation to an "Exclusive Team Titleist Member Event" hit their in-boxes. A few of the members said "it sounded too good to be true."
It turned out to be "unbelievable," according to Team Titleist Member Kevin Yalmokas. "It was superb. Unbelievable," he said. "It was an unbelievable day."
The experience started with a behind-the-scenes tour of Titleist Golf Ball Plant 3 in New Bedford, Mass., where the Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x and NXT Tour golf balls are produced. The tour of of the facility, which is not offered to the general public, featured a step-by-step view into the making of the #1 ball in golf and showcased the technological advances that Titleist has made in golf ball design and development."It's incredible how they put all that technology into it and then you see the finished the product," said Team Titleist member Don Daniels. "It's just, wow."
From there, the Team Titleist members hopped on a shuttle to Titleist's Manchester Lane Test Facility, where Titleist conducts golf ball research, development and testing. After touring the facility (which included a look at the robotic golf ball hitting machine in action), the members went through a Titleist Performance Golf Ball Fitting at Manchester Lane's short game area and participated in a closest-to-the-pin competition for some unique Titleist prizes including a custom "Team Titleist" stamped WedgeWorks Exclusives wedge.
The final couple of hours were spent on Manchester Lane's driving range, where each member was able to test the new Titleist 910 prototype drivers, which are currently only available to professional golfers on the worldwide tours as part of Titleist's performance-validation process.Check out the video and slideshow below for an inside look at the entire day.
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So we know you're probably asking, "How do I get invited to an event like this?" Well, the more you participate and the more engaged you are with Team Titleist, from posting in the forums and adding blog comments to completing your profile, the better your chances are at potentially opening the doors to Team Titleist rewards, including the opportunity to participate in product testing panels, take part in exclusive sweepstakes and attend one-of-a-kind events.We're excited to offer more of these Team Titleist perks in the future to our most dedicated members and want to know what other opportunities you would like to see.
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WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY HAVE DRIVEN BY THE PLANT BEFORE ON A BUSINESS TRIP. HOPE MY NUMBER GETS CALLED .
MARK M wrote on September 16, 2010 at 7:07PM
Very impressive indeed! Once again the Acushnet (Titleist, FootJoy) Team goes above and beyond for their loyal brand users.
Number 1 all around.
Tar Heel wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:38PM
Very very cool opportunity to visit Wonka's factory.
Nick C wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:42PM
That must be a very special and exciting trip. Sounds amazing!!!
A.J. B wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:43PM
A dream come true
JET wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:45PM
wow that would be a story for a lifetime
Justin B wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:49PM
wow!
sounds like a lot of fun
really wish i could've been picked for this
JET wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:51PM
Nice! I was really amazed by the electrical shock treatment you give the golf balls. Now i'm curious as to why. Great video, I cant wait for the new driver. I just snapped my 3 wood shaft so it's time for a new set of woods!
JET wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:52PM
I've hit the 910 prototype with an x-shaft and it's just jumps off the face! I'm getting one as soon as they are available!
JET wrote on September 16, 2010 at 10:54PM
Sounds like a great time. Hats off to all the people at titleist
Dustin H wrote on September 16, 2010 at 11:06PM
Trip of a lifetime
Derek H wrote on September 16, 2010 at 11:41PM
Looks like this was an awesome, once in a life time experience. I'm sure the individuals that got the opportunity to attend created some life long memories. Probably felt like a little kid waking up on Christmas morning. I know thats how I would feel. Just further proves that Titleistt is number 1.
Michael W wrote on September 17, 2010 at 12:22AM
This is very cool stuff, cant wait to see the real deal!
James M wrote on September 17, 2010 at 1:15AM
Very cool! Cant wait to try them (910's)
James M wrote on September 17, 2010 at 1:16AM
Remember! its equipment and physical conditioning (TPI III)!
James M wrote on September 17, 2010 at 1:17AM
Wow, what an oppurtunity to those that participated. A great way to thank the loyal titleist brand ambassadors! Would definitely be a dream for some of us Team Titleist members to spend a day like that.
JET wrote on September 17, 2010 at 1:58AM
Man, that's like a kid in a candy shop for me...lucky folks!
JET wrote on September 17, 2010 at 2:09AM
This is what Titleist is all about!
Ryan Crysler wrote on September 17, 2010 at 2:56AM
This is a lot of fun!
JET wrote on September 17, 2010 at 4:33AM