Dixon Golf

Dixon Golf is an eco-friendly golf company located in Tempe, Arizona. They are the manufacturers of four different golf balls, as well as apparel made from eco-friendly products.

Dixon Golf
Privately Held
IndustryGolf; Sporting Goods
Founded2008
HeadquartersTempe, Arizona, U.S.
Key people
William Carey (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Dane Platt (Chief Financial Officer)
ProductsDixon Earth, Dixon Wind, Dixon Fire, Dixon Spirit and apparel made from sustainable material
Websitewww.dixongolf.com

Golf balls

In late 2008, Dixon Golf released the Dixon Earth golf ball aimed at the general market. The Earth ball differs from conventional golf balls because it is made without the inexpensive heavy metal fillers that are used in the manufacturing of other brands of golf balls.

Dixon Golf's second product offering was the Dixon Wind golf ball, a distance ball, designed with a denser core and a dimple pattern claimed to aid the ball in flight.

In July, 2010, Dixon Golf announced the release of the premium Dixon Fire golf ball. At the time of its release, the Dixon Fire was the most expensive golf ball on the market, with an suggested retail price of $74.95 for 12 balls.[1][2]

In June, 2012 Dixon Golf released the Dixon Spirit golf ball, designed specifically for ladies.[3]

Recycling

Dixon Golf has instituted a recycling program to back up its environmental efforts.[4] The program credits golfers $0.50 for any golf ball turned in to be recycled.[5] That credit can then be used toward the purchase of a new dozen Dixon Earth golf balls. The recycled golf balls are turned into artificial turf and playground equipment.[6]

In 2011, Dixon Golf recycled 144,000 golf balls to be used in Waste Management's water feature[7] on the 18th hole for the Waste Management Phoenix Open.[8][9][10]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2011-10-03.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. Dixon Golf launches games most expensive ball | Golf Channel
  3. Dixon Spirit: An eco-friendly golf ball for women: New Stuff: Golf Digest
  4. Recycling Golf Balls is a Hole-in-one
  5. Dixon Golf Recycles
  6. "Dixon Golf > Recycle". Archived from the original on 2010-08-20. Retrieved 2010-09-15.
  7. "What's New For 2011 | PGA TOUR WM Phoenix Open Golf Tournament". Archived from the original on 2012-02-02. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  8. Dixon Golf to recycle 144,000 golf balls for Waste Management Phoenix Open logo sign
  9. Dixon Golf at the WM Phoenix Open - YouTube
  10. Sneak Peek: Green at the Phoenix Open - Earth911.com
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