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Pre-Launch Update #5

Pre-Launch Update #5

Respect the Traditions. Write the Traditions.

From Row 12, Seat D...

I’m writing this on my way to New York for the Silicon Alley Sports Invitational, one of my favorite events of the year.Hosted by my dear friend Darren Herman, it brings together business builders, media moguls, and die-hard enthusiasts of golf, pickleball, and tennis. Needless to say, Four Letter Word Club will resonate with this crew.We’ll be showing up in two meaningful ways:

  • A cozy hoodie and branded hat included in every registration kit
  • A one-of-a-kind Heckle Hole for Charity, where golfers attempt to survive the fairway with two well-known comedians on the mic

This is FLWC culture in action: respect the game, disrupt the vibe, do better — or at least try to.

The Buzz Is Real

Many of you sent me the clip of Bryson DeChambeau name-dropping Four Letter Word. Yes, we saw it. Yes, we embraced it. And yes — we reposted it on X and Instagram with pride.

Parker & Alex rocking FLWC in the US Amateur Qual. Matt and Pete pairing FLWC in Newport. Generational Icon Marty sporting his FLWC membership. Spotted FLWC members only hat at a retail location.

Momentum is building. Anticipation is rising. Keep your questions coming. Your input is helping to shape how we talk about the brand, the business and the community. Here’s what this brand is all about — and where we’re headed.

What Is This Brand Really About?

At surface level, Four Letter Word Club is a modern Storydriven™ brand — where narrative, culture, and community fuel both member experience and revenue.But just beneath that, it’s a legacy, a scalable business, and a relatable love letter to golf — its frustrations, its fellowship, and its timeless charm.We’re building a club for a community that’s been here since 1884… just hidden in plain sight.This is not just a golf brand. It’s:

  • Storydriven
  • Community-led
  • Tech-integrated
  • Efficient and emotionally sticky

It’s a business where history, humor, product, and people all have a starring role.

What Is the Business of Four Letter Word Club?

Original Logo From 1844

The business model is simple — and built to scale in three parts:

  1. Membership + Community 444 Founding Members will define the story and participate in the launch.
  2. Commerce + Collectibles Monthly drops tied to traditions, rituals, archetypes, and moments that matter.
  3. Content + Culture The upcoming mock-u-mentary, brand storytelling, and lore built by the members themselves.

We’re not building a golf brand. We’re building a cultural IP company dressed up as a club — built for commerce, connection, and creative expression.For the record: The club’s pronouns are we and ****.

Why the Founding 444 Matters

If you’re reading this, you’re already one of them — the first believers.Friends. Family. Partners. Advisors. Collaborators.Your benefits include:

  • Private access to the FLWC member hub
  • Monthly drops starting July 4 — available to you at a huge (we mean huge) discount
  • A custom-crafted archive portrait, worthy of a gallery wall — think PGA historical records meets Garbage Pail Kids

Still WIP but this is an early draft

  • A Founding Member Coin that says it all:
    • Encoded with Morse
    • Tied to the story of American golf
    • Stamped with the message: Respect the Traditions. Write Our Own.

The coin is proof of belief — and a badge of betterment.

This Week’s Progress

✅ Trademark Secured — Four Letter Word Club is now officially protected ✅ Launch Experience Development

  • Member onboarding flow finalized
  • Member-generated archive portraits nearly ready
  • First 100 Hall of **** profiles in production ✅ Coin Design Finalized
  • Production process approved
  • Packaging and story integrated into the Founding Member box

What’s Next

🔄 Website + Membership Experience The front-end experience is being finalized now. We’ll launch with:

  • Brand story
  • Member registration
  • Archive and product drop access

🎯 IP + Ownership Structure We’re aligning our legal structure to scale like a Storydriven IP company. The FLWC brand will be owned by its originators, with revenue streams run through standalone structures for:

  • Product
  • Retail/Headquarters
  • Experience and Experiences
  • Media and Content

Think content studio meets retail collective

The Ask

July 4th is coming.Start thinking about how you’ll show up in the Founding Member Directory.We’ll be sending your onboarding link soon — we’ll need:

  • Your photo
  • Your GHIN- to capture your best and worst round
  • And some unique answers to some unique, irreverent, questions.

From there, you’ll get:

  • Your coin
  • Your membership ID
  • Your discount code for the first drop
  • And your official place in the founding record

Let’s do better. —Pete