Former Callaway Golf, Cleveland Golf and Lake Nona Fitter Joins Company
AccuSport International, Inc. the leading manufacturer of golf ball launch monitors, today announced the hiring of Rich Fernandes as Manager of Training. Mr. Fernandes joins the company after his most previous roles as Tour Fit Van Specialist for Callaway Golf, Training Supervisor for Cleveland Golf’s Tech Van program and Staff Club Fitter for Lake Nona Country Club.
AccuSport is the leading developer and marketer of golf ball launch monitors and its Vector Launch System is recognized throughout the golf industry for its accuracy, portability and affordability.
“Rich’s experience in club fitting at all levels will be invaluable as we build additional products and services to offer our installed base of Vector accounts,” said Bill Brawley, Director of Sales. “He’s been the head fitter at one of America’s most prestigious clubs and was in key fitting and training roles for both Callaway and Cleveland,” Brawley continued.
Mr. Fernandes will be responsible for all company training efforts and will play a key role in industry fitting initiatives.
“I’m excited by the prospect of working with AccuSport and their thousands of customers. I’m passionate about teaching and training and look forward to developing services that help bring the numbers to life for both fitters and their customers,” Fernandes said. “Our goal is to help our customers be more successful by assisting them in a successful fitting experience. Improved knowledge of the launch monitor numbers and club and shaft performance will result in an increased close rate and a better performing golfer,” Fernandes said.
About the company: AccuSport International, Inc., located in Winston-Salem, NC, is driven by technology and a desire to improve the game of golf, and make it more enjoyable and accessible to golfers of all skill levels. AccuSport introduced the Vector Launch System to the commercial market in 2003, and has rapidly become the industry leader in launch monitor technology and market share. With distribution in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Australia, the Vector and Vector Pro Launch Systems and the Vector Links Simulator have become the tools that are changing the way the golf industry looks at ball flight, driver lofts and ball spin rates, and are helping all golfers better understand their game.
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Contact:
Don Thorup
336-759-3300
