COLUMBUS, GA., August 17, 2010 – Roy Nix, Executive Director of the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals (AGCP), leader in the advancement of custom clubfitting and clubmaking, and owner of McNix Golf in Columbus, Georgia, proudly announces the schedule for the 5th Annual Rountable Education Convention to be held at the Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia on September 29 & 30, October 1 &2, 2010.
Although there may be a few additions and a few more details to be released, this looks to be our schedule for RT5. Newly Added while typing this release… OptimalFlight Certifications on Friday. See schedule below and details will follow in a Separate release soon. Also, we are discussing participation with a number of new sponsors who have not been finalized yet. We will announce as soon as they are confirmed.
Of note to PGA of America Members: Our classes have been Pre-Approved for 12 MSR Credits by the PGA.
Keynote Speaker
Tom Wishon
Tom Wishon Golf Technologies, Inc.
Guest Speaker
Eric Hogge
Director of Clubfitting & Head Professional
PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance
Sept 29 with Demo Day at Woodland Hills G.C. Driving Range,
We will begin the day at 10 AM on the Range
RT Daily Schedule Thursday September 30
8 AM to 8:50 – AGCP Member Frank Stranick – A complete iron fitting from start to finish. Frank will show us how he conducts an iron fitting using his FlightScope.
9 AM to 9:50 – Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall – Jeff Lucas – Shaft Designer for Aldila Shafts give us a presentation telling us about the Shaft Designed by the AGCP.
10 AM to 11:50 – Don’t miss this one. AGCP Master Dana Upshawwill give us an advanced class on the best of Dana as requested by the membership. Dana is world renowned for his unique approach to fitting which maximizes performance. His seminar will discuss his fitting methodology for drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters. He will also discuss his unique Blueprint Assembly Process that produces clubs to exacting specifications as well as his Maximum Potential Carry Distance concept….commonly refered to as “Dana’s Chart.” As time permits, he will also provide some insight into his business operations and pricing philosophies.
12 Noon until 1 PM – Lunch will be served in the main room
1 PM to 1:50 – Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall – Kate Whitney will tell us all about the SwingRite Swing Training Device and how to help your golfers with their release.
2 PM to 2:50 – AGCP Member Bill Marshall will teach us about fitting grips properly, and take us through a how to on grip fitting. Included in the class will be information about measuring, texture, sizing to shaft (glove) how and where to use build-up tape and grip tape, the effects of stretching grips and why this occurs. Bill will also provide us with a chart of various grip sizes attained on various diameter shafts, and there will be source information for suppliers provided.
3 PM to 3:50 – Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall – Henri Johnson, CEO and Inventor of the FlightScope Radar Launch Monitor will educate us on the technology involved with, and how to use the FlightScope Doppler radar launch monitor for fitting.
4 PM to 5:00 – AGCP Master Russ Ryden and is EI Associates will tell us about the Results of the year long EI testing on the EI machine he invented last year and how his group’s testing and data might revolutionize shaft fitting. Russ informs me that he has some very dramatic information about iron shafts that you will not want to miss.
7 PM MEMBERS & Sponsors DINNER at the Port Columbus Museum or an alternate location. Our dinner speaker this year will be Jimmy Sharpe – Former Head Football Coach of Virginia Tech University.
RT Daily Schedule Friday October 1
8 AM to 8:50 – AGCP Master Keith Chatham will teach us how to fit Disabled Golfers. This has been Keith’s market for years and he shares his valuable experience.
9 AM to 9:50 – Bill Weitzel who had a 22 year successful career as a Foodservice Sales Professional and Restaurantuer will tell us how to incorporate your overhead cost into your selling price to arrive at your best selling Price to maximize Profits in your Golf Shop, along with a few basic selling skills. Also: AGCP member & CPA Rick Canter will give us a few tips about Tax Accounting to use to help maximize profits in our Business.
10 AM to 10:50 – AGCP Master Jerry Hoefling will present his findings on how to fit for shaft torque. What is it, why should be worry about, and how to get it right.
11 AM to 11:50 – Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall Tom Wishon & Matt Mohi of Tom Wishon Golf Technologies will be on stage to tell us about the TWGT product line and how to use it for better fitting and how to make it a profit center in your shop
12 Noon until 2 PM – Lunch will be served in the Main Room
NEW! Just In today!
12 Noon Room 103 – Optimal Flight Classes with Todd Kos
OptimalFlight Classes and Certifications will be held in Room 103 from about noon on Friday until approximately 8 PM Friday. The early, or Lunch session for certified users and the Evening class covers basics to advanced topics for certification for those new to Optimal Flight. Certified users are welcome to attend and observe the evening class also.
2 PM to 2:50 Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall Charlie Blume – CEO of SK Fiber Golf Shafts will tell us why his shaft line is a vital component in any Custom Fitting Program. Charlie will introduce 3 new shafts and offer Show prices to introduce them.
3 PM to 3:50 – AGCP Master Bill Kelly will do a show and tell demonstration of a new putter fitting system: The new Putter fitting will use a new Tour Lock Fast Interchangeable Shaft Fitting System. This system allows a fitter to change shafts and head weights in a matter of seconds. say less than 60 seconds. It supports the following changes during a fitting: 1. Putter length, 2. Putter head design using the same shaft, 3. Putter head weight, 4. Putter grip design/size. The system also allows changes to how the grip sets: square, open or closed which supports a golfers stroke type
4 PM to 5:00 – AGCP Master Jerry Lovell – Will show us how to return iron heads to a like new condition by using his refinishing techniques
5 PM to 6 PM – AGCP member Mike Kell & AGCP Member & IT specialist Mick Howe will provide more information on Web and Internet Skills, and Mike & Mick will teach you how to build an effective web site for you business. They will tell you the software to use to make it simple and many techniques that almost anyone can master. They will also offer tips on how to set up your SEO to maximize the number of visitors you get to your site by upping your score on web search engines.
RT Daily Schedule Saturday October 2
9 AM to 9:50 – AGCP Master Keith Chatham & AGCP member Dan Wilt will teach us all about MOI Fitting and take Q&A
10 AM to 10:50 – Jerry Howard will tell us about Metallurgy and what you need to know about the metals we see in our clubfitting and repair business.
11 AM to 11:50 Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall – Guest Speaker Eric Hogge, Director of Clubfitting & Head Professional of the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance and will Speak to us about Swing Mechanics used in Fitting
Noon until 2 PM Lunch will be served in the main room
2 PM to 3:50 Center Stage in the Exhibit Hall
RT-5 Keynote Address: Tom Wishon
4 PM to 4:45 AGCP member Fred Shriner a USGTF Teaching Professional will tell us about the USGTF Program for learning how to teach the game of golf and how knowledge of the golf swing will improve you fitting ability.
4:45 for 5 PM til – Those who are going to dinner at Hunter’s Pub will need to meet at Hunter’s Pub prior to 5 PM when they open to be sure to get the best possible opportunity to get a table.
* DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page about the RT-5 schedule was gathered from what we believe to be reliable sources and is believed to be correct at the time it is published. However, we make no guarantees or warranties to it’s accuracy as much of it is beyond our control. All speakers, classes and times are subject to change without notice. Please check with us prior to registration for up to date information about the schedule and who will appear.
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About the AGCP
Based in Columbus, GA, the AGCP is dedicated to the promotion and growth of custom fitting worldwide by providing classes, schools and conventions for the club fitting and club making industry. Our Roundtable Education Conference and Convention classes are certified by the PGA of America for 10 MSR Credits for PGA Professionals. To learn more about the AGCP or to become a member call 706.324.7490 or visit www.agcpgolf.com
Quick Links: AGCP Roundtable 5, 2010 information
http://www.agcpgolf.com/html/rt5_education_conference.html
http://www.agcpgolf.com/html/rt5_education_conference.html#schedule
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