Michael Vanover

Please list any previous FITTING AWARDS
Callaway National Fitter of the Year, 2022, Callaway Top 100 Fitter, 2018-2024, Ping Power Fitter, 2024, Ping Top 100 Club Fitter, 2017, 2019

Please list any other relevant INDUSTRY AWARDS
PGA Assistant of the Year – South FL Section, 2017 and PGA Assistant of the Year – Southwest FL Chapter, 2019

Please list any FITTING CERTIFICATIONS which you have earned
Ping Certified Fitting Professional, iPing Certified Putter Fitter, Callaway Certified Master Club Fitter, TaylorMade Certified Fitting Professional, Titleist Certified Fitting Professional, Titleist Golf Ball Certified Fitter, Mizuno Certified Fitter, Fujikura Certified Fitting Professional, True Temper Certified Fitting Professional, KBS Shaft Certified Fitter, Winn Grips Certified Fitting Specialist, Golf Pride Certified Fitter, Trackman Certified Professional – Level 2, FlightScope Certified Professional, SAM Putt Certified Professional, V1 Sport Certified Instructor

How many fitters at your facility are PGA or LPGA members or associates?
One fitter, myself, PGA Member

Indicate the approximate number of annual fittings:
450

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

Indicate your clubfitting rates:
Driver Fitting $100 (30 minutes)
Fairway and Hybrid Fitting $100 (30 minutes)
Iron Fitting $150 (45 minutes)
Wedge Fitting $100 (30 minutes)
Putter Fitting $100 (30 minutes)
Full Bag Fitting $250 (90 minutes)

Indicate the approximate gross sales for custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls:How many team members conduct fittings at your facility on a regular basis?
I am the sole full time club fitter. We have 54 holes of golf and a 4 bay teaching facility. One bay is dedicated to club fitting for members, guests, and reciprocals.

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?
50%

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?
45%

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%Do you participate in Adaptive fitting efforts for disabled players? Whether at your facility or another? If so, please use the open answer for a brief explanation:At Grey Oaks, we do offer club fitting for all players. With our selection of shaft and interchangeable heads, we are able to fit players with disabilities.
One member I work with on a yearly basis is paralyzed from his waist down. I have worked with him on golf clubs that are longer, flatter, and with larger grips, while keeping the swing weight down as he swings with one hand. He uses one hand to stand up with his crutches, one hand to swing and is still enjoying the game!

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

What brands do you fit with?
TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, PXG, XXIO, and Mizuno

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

What brands do you fit with?
TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, PXG, XXIO, and Mizuno

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

What brands do you fit with?TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist, Ping, PXG, XXIO, and Mizuno

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

What brands do you fit with?
Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, Ping, LAB, Cleveland, Never Compromise, TaylorMade, and Bettinardi.

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

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

What brands do you fit with?
Golf Pride, Lamkin, Winn, and SuperStroke

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.)
The Grey Oaks Performance Center opened in 2017 as our four bay learning center. We have one bay dedicated to club fitting and three bays dedicated for teaching. We have four Trackman 4 units, one SAM PuttLab, one Smart2Move Force Plate, one K-Vest, and four V1 Pro Computers for camera analysis. In 2022 we added an InRange Radar system on the driving range for members to track their ball flight and learn their distances. We also have an indoor putting platform where we can change the break on the putt to use for putter fittings.

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?
No

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

Briefly share your services offered:
The Grey Oaks Golf Performance Center offers a wide range of club services including regripping, adjusting lofts and lies and re-shafting. We offer a same day regripping service and can reshaft all clubs in-house.

Do you Retro-Fit product?
No

How do you promote clubfitting?
Social Media
Website
Word of Mouth
Lessons

How do you stay up to date on product and clubfitting best practices?
I stay up to date on club fitting and new product by completing training provided by the equipment manufacturers. I complete their online training on new product as well as visit the companies headquarters. Over the past 5 years, I have visited Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist in California, and Ping in Arizona. I have really enjoyed these meetings and learning from the engineers and head designers as well as networking with the executives at each company. I also stay up to date by visiting the PGA Show each year and by attending the PGA Show Demo Day. I have also been a member of the Callaway National Fitters Board for 10 years. On this board I contribute to new product, demo and fitting programs, and best practices. We meet 4-5 times each year and discuss trends and participate in surveys about fitting and upcoming new product. These meetings are extremely beneficial as we discuss the more technical aspects of the equipment, such as CG, MOI, and Tour trends.

What industry products/services would help you be a better clubfitter?
I believe continuing education is always helpful in becoming a better fitter. I participate in as many events and conferences as possible to keep up on the industry new product and trends. I have worked closely with PGA Magazine in the past by attending Club Fitting conferences and contributing articles. In 2021 I was asked to be the guest speaker at the PGA Magazine Club Fitting Conference in Nashville. I conducted live fittings as examples for other PGA Members and industry leaders.
I am also planning to be a speaker at the next South Florida PGA Teaching and Coaching Symposium.