Buffalo Communications has been selected by Nicklaus Companies to help
the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital raise funds for pediatric programs through sales of
the new, innovative Nicklaus Golf Balls; designed, tested and perfected
under the active supervision of the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
Available exclusively at www.nicklaus.com and through pro shops at
the more than 200 Nicklaus Design courses in the U.S., a percentage of
the sales price is donated to the charities. Consumers using
nicklaus.com to purchase balls at essentially a wholesale price also
receive free shipping. If via FedEx delivery services, an additional
donation is made to St. Jude.
Available in three
specially-designed models, each golf ball accommodates a specific player
type. A color-coding system makes the selection process extremely
easy. The Nicklaus White ball is designed for golfers who typically tee
off from the forward or white tees; Blue is for those who prefer the
middle or blue tees; and Black is for lower-handicap golfers who might
use the back or black tees.
“By simply knowing the tees golfers
play, we can estimate swing speed ranges,” says Nicklaus, winner of more
than 120 professional tournaments, including a record 18 majors and 73
PGA TOUR events. “So, we conceived the balls based on each golfer’s
unique ability, be it an everyday player or professional, to score
better and enjoy the game even more. All you need to know is the tee you
play from.”
The Nicklaus team assembled experts in materials,
technology, engineering, design and manufacturing to develop the
product. Launched roughly seven months ago, the high-performance,
made-in-the-USA Nicklaus Golf Balls have already won media-bestowed
awards for providing golfers with exceptional control, feel, spin and
distance.
Online sales save golfers money because distribution
costs typically built into product sold through traditional retail
channels have been reduced. This allows Nicklaus Golf Balls to be
priced attractively at $28 to $32 per dozen and generate greater charity
donations. Visitors to nicklaus.com can also make voluntary
contributions; to date, nearly 80 percent of consumers have opted to
make a donation.
“We wanted to reduce consumer confusion
associated with selecting a ball, create high-quality options for all
players, and give back to those in need in the process,” says Howard P.
Milstein, Co-Chairman of Nicklaus Companies. “Buffalo Communications is
an ideal partner to spread the word about the golf balls’ performance
and inspire altruism.”
“The R&D that goes into Nicklaus Golf Balls is extensive, so it’s no wonder they’re rapidly gaining in
popularity” says Rich Katz, Managing Director of Buffalo
Communications. “Color coding according to skill level or handicap
means golfers playing the proper ball speeds the pace of play and
increases engagement with the sport.”
By press release
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