Fitters' Forum

Forum Discussion with Graphite Design International

Tim Gillis from Graphite Design International discusses the differences between the YSQ and YS+ series of shafts.  MORE ►

Fitting Iron Shafts

Craig Allan, Golf Learning Center Manager from Sea Island Golf Club in Sea Island, Georgia discusses his approach to fitting iron shafts.  MORE ►

Forum Discussion with True Temper Sports (Part 2)

In the second of this two-part series, Chad Hall from True Temper Sports discusses the attributes of Dynamic Gold and Dynamic Gold High Launch as well as Project X and Rifle.  MORE ►

Forum Discussion with True Temper Sports

Chad Hall from True Temper Sports discusses the differences between Dynamic Gold and Project X shafts in the first of a two-part series.  MORE ►

Using Your Local Pyramid of Influence

Ryan Bradford, Assistant Professional at Colonial Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee, discusses how utilizing your facility’s "pyramid of influence" generates sales momentum for Titleist AP irons through trial and word of mouth.  MORE ►

Using Club Fitting Incentives to Optimize Instruction Operations

Erik Horve, Director of Instruction at Tustin Ranch Golf Club in California, discusses how club fitting incentives for his instructors generate a win-win environment in all facets of his operation.  MORE ►

Forum Discussion with Mitsubishi Rayon

We begin a series of discussions featuring leading shaft, launch monitor, and grip company representatives with Larry Bischmann, Director of North America for Mitsubishi Rayon’s Graphite Shaft Division. He discusses the new Titleist Diamana Blue 65 driver shaft.  MORE ►

Using Club Fitting to Help Teach Players

Ryan Crysler, Director of Performance at Austin Golf Club in Texas, discusses how he utilizes both his club fitting and swing knowledge to help his students play better golf.  MORE ►

Fitters' Forum, Presented by Titleist and Cobra

The Acushnet fitting staff recently conducted Titleist & Cobra Fitters' Forum events in Florida and Texas. The events enabled everyone to enhance their fitting skills, learn new fitting techniques, and share their experience with fellow club fitters.  MORE ►

Improving a Player's 3-Wood

Glenn Mahler, Advanced Fitting Specialist from the California-based Titleist FittingWorks Tour Van, discusses a fitting condition he often encounters that derives from the player using a driver swing for each club in the bag.  MORE ►

Extend the Fitting Season to Generate Sales

Harry Hammond, Director of Golf at Whitford Country Club in Exton, Pennsylvania shares his thoughts about the importance of extending the fitting season to generate late season club sales.  MORE ►

Working with PGA Professionals at the PGA Championship

Titleist Product Promotion Manager Greg Cesario was on-site at the 89th PGA Championship at Southern Hills to ensure that the PGA Club Professionals qualifying for the championship were well equipped to compete against the strongest field in golf.  MORE ►

Using Titleist Marketing Materials and Fitting Support Items

With the golf club selling season in full swing, we would like to remind our Partners of the Titleist FittingWorks materials that are available to assist in promoting and maximizing your club fitting efforts.  MORE ►

Create Long Term Customers with Superior Customer Service

Head Professional Bruce Carson shares how he and the staff at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest, Illinois have seen the benefits of increased customer service and how fitting is an integral part of helping Onwentsia's members.  MORE ►

The Importance of Observing Posture

Mike Gibson shares his thoughts about the importance of observing posture when fitting iron length and lie angle.  MORE ►

PGA Professional National Championship

Greg Cesario reports from the PGA Professional National Championship and shares information about the Acushnet Company's commitment to the PGA Professional and fitting to specific tournament conditions.  MORE ►

Using Basic Iron Fitting to Help Players

Jim Pooler, Club Fitting Specialist at Arroyo Trabuco in Mission Viejo, California, shares how he uses iron loft and lie fittings to help his customers and how it helped a co-worker play his way into the U.S. Open.  MORE ►

Using Demo Days to Generate Additional Fittings

Matt Dickelman, Head Professional at Country Club of Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina talks about generating momentum and increasing sales after demo days.  MORE ►

The Truth About Lies

Glenn Mahler, Advanced Fitting Specialist from the California-based Titleist FittingWorks Tour Van, talks about fitting lie angles and how to use a player's ball flight to assist in interpreting lie tape.  MORE ►

Utilizing Newsletters to Promote Club Fitting

Bryan Haas, Director of Golf at Blue Top Ridge at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa City, Iowa discusses promoting club fitting through newsletters.  MORE ►

Fitting into a Green Jacket

Bob Vokey shares his wedge fitting with Zach Johnson in preparation for the Masters.  MORE ►

Setting Team Goals and Expectations

Bob Turnquist, Head Golf Professional at The Oregon Golf Club in Portland, Oregon, discusses the importance of setting goals and expectations with his staff.  MORE ►