started in this business? I started working for a driving range in Northern Virginia (Woody’s Golf Range) as a full time manager in 1996. We used

to get golfers coming in and asking if we did any repair work, grips, etc. Being good with my hands

I decided to give club repair a try as a side job. With the blessing of the owner and the support

of the other managers I opened a small (emphasis on small!) shop at the range, took a class and read all I could get my hands on. From there I

did a variety of repairs and gained experience.

If I ran into something that I had never done

there was always a clubmaker somewhere that was willing to share his knowledge. So for eight years I grew the business from a part-time job at the range and then full time at a golf course. My wife and I moved to North Carolina in 2005 and I have been in my current location since January, 2006.

My experience in golf club repair, custom clubs and other related areas comes from being lucky in having some great people that were willing to share what they knew. I am a certified “Class A” Clubmaker through the Professional Clubmakers Society. I have, over the years, attended many seminars and classes. Some of my certifications include, Rifle Shaft Certified,and a Ping and Titleist certified fitter. Most of these classes required that I travel and pay for the class and be tested to obtain the certification.

My years at the driving range and working along with PGA professional teachers has given me a background in swing mechanics, from beginners to accomplished golfers. The relationship of golf equipment and how it affects the golf swing, is a critical part of my work or recommendations.

If you have any questions, click on “Ask The Club Guy” to send me an e-mail, pick up the phone or stop by. I would love to show you my shop and just talk to you about your game.