Derek Donovan

Please list any previous FITTING AWARDS
NA

Please list any previous COACHING AWARDS
NA

Please list any other relevant INDUSTRY AWARDS
NA

Please list any FITTING CERTIFICATIONS which you have earned
NA

How many fitters at your facility are PGA or LPGA members or associates?
I am the main fitter. We have 9 PGA Professionals

Indicate the approximate number of annual fittings:
100-120

Do you charge for Clubfitting? If so, what are your rates?
Yes

Indicate your clubfitting rates:
$70/hour. $30 guest fee

Indicate the approximate gross sales for custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls:
$250,000

How many team members conduct fittings at your facility on a regular basis?
Our Director of Instruction and dedicated Teaching Professional sometimes have lessons that turn into fittings. Our Head Professional will conduct a handful of overflow fittings a year

Do you fit men? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
80%

Do you fit women? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
15%

Do you fit juniors (12 years old & under)? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
5% Most of the kids in this age range either have US Kids clubs or Ping Prodi G, and do not go through a fitting process. The 5% comes from the few kids who are a little more serious and want a full set of clubs

Do you provide WOOD and HYBRID fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Taylormade, Titleist, Ping, Callaway

Do you provide IRON fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Taylormade, Titleist, Ping, Callaway

Do you provide WEDGE fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Vokey, Taylormade

Do you provide PUTTER fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?Scotty Cameron, Taylormade, Ping, OdysseyDo you provide BALL fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
No

Do you provide GRIP fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Golf Pride, Lamkin, and Winn are the main brands we keep in stock. If someone wants to try anything else, we will do whatever we need to get them set up.

Do you have a dedicated indoor space/studio used exclusively for Clubfitting?
Yes

Please list all TECHNOLOGY used in your fitting process? (Please indicate specific brand names (video analysis, launch monitors, simulators, etc.)
Trackman bay onto an open range. If they wish to hit off grass, we can move the Trackman out there. We have a short game area and a putting green for wedges and putter fittings. We also allow the members to try out the club on the course.

Do you use UNIVERSAL HOSEL ADAPTERS in your fitting business? (If so, please share the brand(s))
No

Do you work with aftermarket (exotic) shaft companies? If so, please share which brands you partner with?
Yes

Please share which brands you partner with?
We are not partnered with any shaft company. We have aftermarket shaft options available to try. If a member wants to try a specific shaft and we do not have it, we will find a way to make that happen, whether that is ordering one or sourcing it from somewhere else.

Do you have a dedicated club repair facility? If so, please briefly share your services offered.
Yes

Briefly share your services offered:
Regripping, Reshafting, Loft/Lie, Club Building

Do you Retro-Fit product?
No

How do you promote clubfitting?
Word of Mouth
Lessons

How do you stay up to date on product and clubfitting best practices?
Seminars, educational videos, info from the manufacturer

What industry products/services would help you be a better clubfitter?
I went through a fitting using the Foreward Golf system, and I found it to be a very interesting experience. Systems like this, which explore all factors of club construction, will elevate the fitting process to a new level.