CLUB FITTING
at IJGA
By Dwight Nevil
IJGA Coach
Having the proper equipment to work with is extremely
important when learning to swing a golf club accurately
and consistently. All of the major golf equipment
manufacturers build clubheads for different levels of
skill. My job as a coach and club fitter at IJGA is to
ensure that the shaft has the proper stiffness, weight
and length in an effort to provide student-athletes with
the best and most consistent results based upon their
body style.
All initial measurements will be done at address while
the coach is making sure that the student-athlete is
in proper position and balanced. To determine what
shafts will produce the greatest results, we utilize the
TrackMan device and analytics. These measurements
will also determine the lie angles and lofts required for
each student to have properly tailored equipment —
customized to their individual needs.
All Academy students’ clubs will be checked within
the first two weeks of the school year while working
with IJGA Director of Golf Jonathan Yarwood on their
initial assessment in the Swing Catalyst 3D Motion
Plate Studio. Properly fitted clubs are a MUST for great
execution.
Additionally, the SAM Puttlab system is used to ensure
the putter is fitted accurately. Proper posture at address
is required for optimal results.
IJGA now has a fully-equipped club repair room onsite
in the Performance Training Center and any necessary
adjustments that the student-athletes require can be
completed in-house.
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