GREENWICH, Connecticut (September 5, 2016) – International Clubmakers Guild® (ICG) (www.clubfittersguild.org), golf’s only clubfitting and clubmaking organization that is owned and run by its members, will hold its second annual Florida Chapter meeting Sept. 18-19 at LPGA International, in Daytona Beach, Fla.
“The Florida Chapter is vibrant and growing,” said Jacques Intriere, president of International Clubmakers Guild. “Clubfitters from all parts of the state will gather for this meeting, which will offer a full schedule of presentations and educational workshops.”
ICG members Jerry Howard, president of the Florida ICG Chapter and the 2015 ICG Southeast Clubmaker of the Year, and Bill Marshall, vice president, are organizing the event, which is open to ICG members as well as to non-members. It is requested that participants be involved in the golf industry in some capacity, although it is not required that they be engaged in clubfitting or clubmaking as a full-time enterprise. ICG members will receive Continuing Professional Education points for attending.
In addition to business and dinner meetings, the agenda will include sessions on: swing science, products and fitting systems; single length clubs; MOI/MBI usage; status of the golf industry; marketing, social media and websites; and shaft technology. LPGA instructor Diane Garron will offer some commentary. Optional golf also is part of the program.
ICG members fit and make golf clubs for players of all skill levels, from amateurs who want the best equipment for their games to the most accomplished tour players worldwide.
In fact, the winner of the 2016 Ricoh British Open, played July 28-31 at Woburn Golf and Country Club, in Milton Keynes, England, had her clubs and shafts fit by one ICG member and her clubs built by another ICG member.
For more information about the 2016 ICG Florida Chapter meeting, see www.clubfittersguild.org or call Jerry Howard at 386-478-3890.
About International Clubmakers Guild
Founded in 2009, International Clubmakers Guild® (ICG) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization designed to service golf clubmakers, clubfitters, club repairmen, PGA Professionals, swing teachers, suppliers, equipment designers, engineers and scientists from every aspect of the golf industry. ICG is 100% independent-member owned and operated. Members of the Guild determine the organization’s benefits, programs and deliverables.
The ICG membership, spread across nearly every continent, is composed of experienced artisans distinguished by the quality of their work. In the field of clubmaking and fitting, ICG members are recognized and respected by players and golf-industry leaders who understand and appreciate the finest workmanship and clubfitting.
The ICG values live, hands-on instruction and interpersonal networking. ICG regional chapters offer members the opportunity to attend educational programs, as well as to participate in and attend sponsored events, such as group demo days and golf trade show events, on a global basis.
Programming for members includes innovative webinars, regional chapter meetings, business mentoring, active forums, continuing education, sponsor exclusives, professional certifications and annual awards.
For more information, see www.clubfittersguild.org.
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