COLUMBUS, GA, January 11, 2012 — Roy Nix, Executive Director of the Association of Golf Clubfitting Professionals (AGCP), the world leader in the advancement of custom clubfitting and clubmaking is pleased to announce today the certification of Bert Reich of Regina, SK., Canada to the highest level of qualification in the AGCP short of becoming a Master.
Bert Reich, Certified as AGCP Level 10 Qualified
Bert Reich, owner of Gooder Custom Golf Clubs in Regina, SK., Canada has been a professional club fitter for over 5 years, and an AGCP member for the past 5 years.
Bert spends his daytime hours as part of the management team for his local Caterpillar dealer. Aside from being a husband, father, and homeowner the remainder of his spare time is dedicated to golf clubfitting, club building, and the never-ending pursuit of knowledge on how to fit/build the best possible golf clubs for his customers.
Bert spent 17 years as a professional NHRA drag racer. “Drag racing was my passion for many years; an endless pursuit to learn how and why the car worked, and how to improve it. People don’t realize how much science can apply to the sport of racing cars” commented Bert. Bert retired from drag racing in late 2000 when his son was born, and directed that passion towards the game of golf. Shortly after developing a fondness for the game of golf, his quest for knowledge propelled him to learn and understand the science of how and why golf clubs work. “There is so much science and cool stuff involved with how golf clubs work, a great deal more than most people think”, Reich stated.
Bert does his “performance based” fittings with the aid of an AccuSport Vector-X launch monitor, and a barrage of fitting gear, which enables him over 6000 possible head/shaft combinations to test fit with. Bert credits his membership in the AGCP with fueling his passion to learn and improve at the art of clubfitting and building.
Bert carries the highest quality golf components which include heads from Miura, Wishon, Alpha, and Swing Science, and shafts from Accra, KBS, FST, Swing Science, and Aerotech. His goal is to fit each of his customers as unique individuals and get the most consistent, best performing golf clubs into their hands. You can look Bert up at http://www.goodergolf.com and his email address is gooder@goodergolf.com
Requirements for Qualification at Level 10 are as follows:
Member of AGCP and has achieved Certification thru PCS or GCA testing, and/or has been building and fitting clubs for 5 or more years and/or appropriate schools or certification courses at PCS, Golfworks, Golfsmith, Mitchell, Dynacraft or attended Rifle or TT Black Gold Certification class. Member has a complete shop with hitting net, launch monitor, gauges for measuring shafts & heads and the ability to bend clubs to fit for loft and lie. Applicant’s equipment must include Launch monitor or swing analysis equipment similar to FlightScope, Trackman, Golf Achiever, Vector, Zeolocity, or other recognized equipment for swing testing. Member has bending equipment for loft and lie on irons, appropriate shaft removal equipment, equipment to spine shafts and measure frequency of shafts. Member has the ability to swing weight fit or MOI fit sets of golf clubs and has the approved equipment for such matching techniques. Member also has video capability with video cameras and software and/or teaching capabilities. Written and/or Verbal testing is required for certification at this qualification level.
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 MSR Credits for PGA Professionals. To learn more about the AGCP or to become a Member call 706.507.0095 or visit www.agcpgolf.com.
Contact:
Roy Nix
706-324-7490
