NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (December 16, 2009) – KZG, the #1 Custom ProLine™, is proud to announce that 22 professional fitters have completed the KZG Master Clubfitting Certification Program. Over 200 professional fitters have graduated from KZG’s Certification Program in North Hollywood, CA.
New graduates earning the degree of Master ClubFitter include the following from around the world:
Australia: Jeremy Haigh, Graham Trew
Austria: Andreas Schweidler
Canada: Brett Fenske
China: Scott Wang
New Zealand: Trevor Marshall, Brenda van Rensberg
United States: Chris Arenas, Hank Bocchini, Lisa Eggleston, Lynn Griffin, Manuel Guzman, Richard Guzman, Tom Horan, Barry Howe, David Kierstead, Chris Lesser, Mike Masters, Ken Morton, Mike O’Hara and Ed Teer.
“Experts in the industry estimate that there are only 500 qualified club fitters in the entire world,” reports Jennifer King, President of KZG. “At KZG we pride ourselves in making great product, but it is our professional fitters who make it unbeatable. In order to expand our business, we started the Certification Program to raise the bar for fitters around the world.”
KZG’s Master Clubfitting Certification Program is open to veteran fitters who aspire to practice their craft at the highest level. The class is attended by many top fitters in the industry and the interaction between colleagues and the constant exchange of ideas often leads to strong friendships well after the program ends. Mark Mikkelson, the former head fitter for Ping for 15 years, is the primary fitting instructor. Matt Mora, a former builder for the Cleveland Tour Van, is the custom building instructor. Additionally, Jennifer King and Chris Lesser cover classes on branding, marketing, selling and advertising.
Over three days, attendees experience a total immersion into every aspect of fitting. They are trained in head and shaft design, the latest fitting techniques, launch monitor analysis, sales techniques and general knowledge on how to grow their own businesses.
Each session provides graduates not only with a wealth of skills and information but also with a new set of colleagues. PGA Professionals can earn 12 MSR credits. Participation in the three-day Certification Program is open to those who already have experience as a club fitter or teaching professional and are currently working in a legitimate retail golf facility. Classes are limited in size to assure individualized attention. The next open class is February 1-3, 2010.
Founded in 1994, KZG offers equipment available only in the finest retail facilities with authorized KZG professional fitters on staff. KZG’s program of partnering with only the top professional fitters to fit its award-winning equipment has catapulted KZG to a position of prominence in customized golf equipment. KZG’s comprehensive selection of premium golf equipment includes the finest drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters, in addition to a wide variety of accessories and apparel.
For more information, visit www.kzg.com (Fitting Program tab) or call 800-200-8800 x140.
Contact:
Chris Lesser
KZG Director of Marketing and P.R.
(t) 800-200-8800
(e) clesser@kzgolf.com
