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With more than 35k custom head and shaft options, Club Champion’s master fitters will find the perfect match to fit your swing using Tour-level fitting technology.
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Club Champion Newport Beach, CA
3601 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
(949) 861-3822

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Curtis W.

Irvine, CA

Club Champion Newport Beach, CA

Will Recommend to Golfers of All Levels. Changed My Game Completely

I recommend you get fitted with Jerry, if you are serious about improving your golf game, and would like to have a greater understanding of golf equipment. Jerry is extremely knowledgable and informative. He also has a great attitude, and was happy to answer all my questions I had regarding the equipment. Jerry could answer questions regarding the science and marketing of each club head and shaft. As the fitting progressed, it was pretty obvious that he is extremely sharp, and could tell which equipment fit my perfectly. Even when I wanted to try more expensive equipment that was so highly touted in magazines and ads, he knew, which brand and model would fit me best. He will let you try those brands, and prove in fact the "price tag" does not always make you a better golfer.

One aspect of the fitting I greatly appreciated was the honesty and receptiveness towards my needs. I recommend anyone who wants the best experience possible to first explain your goals to Jerry (whether it is yardage, accuracy, consistency, etc.). He allowed me to see the trade offs between club head and shaft combo that could give me extra yardage, but gave up accuracy and consistency as well as the other combo that gave me accuracy and consistency while giving up a little yardage. If you go into the fitting wanting to check out your stats, thinking you're going to go from a 20 handicap to a scratch golfer, not believing Jerry's expertise, or unwilling to change your opinion of brands, this is not the place for you. You need to come into the fitting with an open mind that they aren't manipulating stats like Golf-tec, nor are they trying to sell you on the most expensive club. It was pretty amazing how my consistency, accuracy, and distance improved for all of my clubs. I've been playing golf for years, and every club in my bag was not right for me. I could not argue with the results because within 1-2 swings, certain combinations were much easier to hit than the clubs I've been playing for the past 5 years. I have always fought hitting my fairway woods, but after 3 swings I would never believe I could hit 3 shots in such a tight dispersion and swing them so easily and smooth.

People will think "this is too expensive for me." I would say most serious golfers are buying $1000-2000 worth of equipment every few years, and some like myself may even want to play less golf believing I could not get that much better without dedicating 7 days a week of practice. After going to club champion, I have a complete different view on how I would want to spend on golf equipment. I don't mind spending 2-3 times the cost, but never having to change a club in my bag for 10 years. Also tuning of clubs are complimentary, which is a necessity for irons since they will tend to bend over time. When putting things into perspective, you are getting your money's worth, and going to Roger Dunn, PGA Superstore, or Golf-tec is a waste of money. The included tuning and guarantee is one of the few underrated and under appreciated aspects when purchasing your clubs through Club Champion. Also, they are very accommodating with your budget needs. Jerry also fit me with "less expensive" shafts that were very similar in performance to what I was ideally fitted for. I would assume some can't afford to spend thousands in one day, so they even allow you to buy each of your clubs separately if needed. After testing my custom fit clubs, I am eager to order the rest of my set. I would recommend never buy clubs from another place, unless you are helping a friend who is just starting golf.

Don't let your buddies talk you out of going to club champion, I guarantee going to Roger Dunn, PGA Superstore or Golf-tec will feel like a complete rip-off after your fitting with Club Champion. Jerry is very professional, and does not speak about other companies, and will only speak of Club Champion's fitting process. I have actually gotten fitted at each of these places and felt my time and money was wasted. Each fitter either came up with an excuse because they had little knowledge of the equipment, told me false statements on why certain clubs performed differently, and tried to sell me on what I would assume make them the most commission. Golf-tec: Eventually figured out the fitter "conveniently" fit me for a particular brand by inserting shafts that would perform worse for me, and would get me "excited" with the brand he wanted to sell. Gave me a lot of grief after I said I would think about it, before buying their "fitted" driver. Glad I did not buy from them.
PGA Superstore: "Free fitting" They have sales reps throw on stock shafts and try to pat you on the back. I don't blame the sales reps for not having a lot of knowledge, but also it is difficult trying out different brands since they won't so easily let you jump from station to station. They have their 90-day policy like Roger Dunn which sounds great until you realize that all the clubs in that store are not fit for you. Don't let these other companies trick you with their lower prices because you are paying what you get for. Club Champion won't pressure you into buying any clubs. If you don't want to buy any of the clubs after your fitting, Jerry is more than happy to wait for you to order them at a later time.

It is worth it to have your entire bag fitted. Even the putter. Only having part of your bag fitted will leave you with an empty feeling of wanting to come back and getting the rest of your clubs fitted. I can't thank Jerry enough. I have to admit, I was extremely frustrated because I did not know about this process sooner, and thought about all the years I could have been that much better of a golfer. I do not know of any other places that give you access to the same equipment professional golfers have access to. Thanks again Jerry! You've changed my whole perspective on the game, and hope I can tell spread the word about Club Champion.