HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. – Scratch Golf Clubs and BOYNE officially opened a Scratch Golf Fitting Center at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Mich. on Friday, May 16, 2014. The two companies originally collaborated in 2013 on the first Scratch Golf Fitting center in Berkley, Mich.
The Scratch Golf Fitting Center, conveniently located in the Ross Golf Center at Boyne Highlands features state-of-the-art Doppler radar equipment to analyze a golfer’s swing to create custom-made equipment, including wedges and drivers. Each unique fitting, open to all levels of players, fits golfers into the best clubs possible for their game.
“Michigan is one of America’s great golf states and we are committed to making our custom clubs in Michigan and helping golfers here play better golf,” said Ari Techner, President and CEO of Scratch Golf Clubs. “The Fitting Center will help BOYNE’s golfers find the clubs that best fit them, whether they are from Scratch or another manufacturer.”
In production for more than 10 years, Scratch clubs have won tournaments on the Web.com Tour, enjoyed breakthrough success on both the PGA and LPGA Tours with five LPGA Tour wins, including a historic victory at the 2010 LPGA Championship as well as ten Top 15s, ten Top 10s, and three Top 5s on the PGA Tour. In 2011, Scratch Golf continued its success on the PGA and LPGA Tour with six Top 25s, three Top 20s, and two Top 10s on the PGA Tour as well as fourteen Top 10s, ten Top 5s, and three second-place finishes on the LPGA Tour.
This year, Scratch Golf wedges and irons are in play on every major professional tour worldwide, including the PGA, Champions, Web.com, LPGA, Futures, Hooters, Tarheel, European PGA, European Challenge and European LPGA Tours.
About Scratch Golf Clubs:
Scratch Golf was founded in 2003 with a goal of creating handmade, custom-fitted clubs for every player of every skill level. Scratch Golf wedges and irons are in play on every major professional tour worldwide, including the PGA, Champions, Web.com, LPGA, Futures, Hooters, Tarheel, European PGA, European Challenge and European LPGA Tours. Initially offering Tour Custom Wedges, Scratch’s product line has expanded to including Tour Custom Irons and Wedges Retail Irons, drivers and putters.
About Boyne Highlands Resort:
Boyne Highlands Resort is a family-owned, four-season destination located in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Established in 1963, the resort is proudly celebrating 50 years of tradition and memories throughout 2014. Resort attractions include 81 holes of golf and instruction, spa, lift-serviced mountain biking and Bike Park, ziplining, horseback trail riding, scenic chairlift rides, kids programs, lodging, meeting and wedding facilities, and real estate. Boyne Highlands is a member of the Boyne Resorts family of resorts and attractions. For more information, visit www.boynehighlands.com or call 800.462.6963.
Contact:
Matt Friedman or Lexi Cerilli
248.626.0006
