ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 9, 2011…Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott, one of the nation’s leading golf schools, created by legendary Six-Time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo, with locations at Marriott’s Grande Vista resort in Orlando, Fla., and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge resort, in Palm Desert, Calif., today announced that it has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of America’s 100 Best Clubfitters.
Faldo Golf Institute was among a group of more than 500 clubfitters considered for this prestigious recognition. The process for determining America’s 100 Best Clubfitters is based on the following criteria: (1) The location must be open to the public, (2) There must be access to clubs made by top manufacturers, and (3) The fitter must be nominated by one of the following: one of Golf Digest’s 900-plus raters of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, golf association executives, top teachers, or other industry sources.
“Clubfitting is an integral part of a complete golf school experience, and we are honored by Golf Digest’s recognition,” said Bill Nault, Vice President, Marriott Golf. “At the Faldo Golf Institute, our Master Clubfitters provide the ultimate solution in custom-fit equipment tailored specifically to meet a golfers unique swing characteristics. Whether you are a newcomer to the game or a PGA Tour player, experiencing a personal clubfitting at the Faldo Golf Institute will help improve your game.”
Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott combines the teaching philosophy of the legendary Sir Nick Faldo with the world class service and hospitality of Marriott International to provide a full-service golf school experience perfectly suited for golfers of all ages and abilities. From low-handicap elite golfers seeking a competitive advantage, to newcomers to the game seeking an introductory program that is matched to their needs, the Faldo Golf Institute offers distinct learning programs for everyone.
The renowned Clubfitter’s WorkshopTM is offered at each location, where each student is properly fit with equipment that will help them reach their full potential. Randy Doucette, hand-picked by Sir Nick Faldo himself, has served as the Master Clubfitter at the Orlando, Fla. location since its inception, and has worked closely with many Tour players and celebrities to ensure they are equipped with a properly fit set of clubs when teeing it up.
Michael Amira, a PGA Professional since 1991 and an accomplished certified Master Clubfitter — nationally recognized as a Top 100 Clubfitter — is the Master Clubfitter at the Palm Desert, Calif. location. Mike has worked extensively with PGA Tour, LGPA Tour and Nationwide Tour players, and has experience fitting and building clubs with all the major equipment manufacturers.
At the Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott, a one-on-one dynamic clubfitting session is designed to assess a golfer’s game by calibrating their static measurements and determining the appropriate length and grip size, then analyzing performance with different shaft flexes to determine what best suits a golfer’s swing. Experiencing a one-on-one clubfitting session at the Faldo Golf Institute for a newcomer to the game or a scratch golfer ensures that each student is properly fit with equipment that will help them reach their full potential.
Once this critical information has been attained, a personal equipment recommendation, which includes set make-up, lengths, lie angles, grip size, grip type and shaft flexes, is created. The Clubfitter’s WorkshopTM offers precise equipment options from the industry’s top manufacturers, and a personalized set of golf clubs will be created to provide golfers with the ideal equipment to match their game.
About Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott
With locations in Orlando, Fla. and Palm Desert, Calif., Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott combines the teaching philosophy of the legendary six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo, with the world class service and hospitality of Marriott International, providing expert instructional programming at two desirable Marriott Vacation Club destinations. For more information on all programs and packages offered by Faldo Golf Institute, golfers should call 888-463-2536, or visit GoFaldo.com.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 59 golf courses at 43 locations in 12 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970 and is one of the world’s premier golf operators. Marriott provides golf management and consulting services to a variety of operational environments including resort, private club, daily fee, golf school and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.
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