World’s Top 100 ClubFitters 2025

What Sets the World’s Top 100 ClubFitters Apart?

 

The World’s Top 100 ClubFitters aren’t just skilled—they’re masters of their craft. With unmatched experience, deep knowledge, and an unwavering passion for the game, these professionals put performance before profit. Their priority? Helping golfers play their best, not just pushing product.

Every teaching professional will tell you: “no amount of instruction can overcome poorly fit clubs”. Still, too many golfers struggle through lessons with equipment that forces them to compensate with awkward swings and unnatural posture. The result? Years of bad habits and a long road to unlearn them later.

In today’s world, nearly every major golf brand and big-box chain offers some version of “club fitting,” whether online or in-store. Coaches and teachers are jumping into the fitting game too. With so many voices shouting “We’re the best!” it’s no wonder golfers feel overwhelmed.

So how do you find a truly exceptional fitting experience? Here’s what to look for:

1. Experience that counts – True expertise takes years—sometimes decades—to build. Beware of stores staffed by undertrained rookies with sales quotas. High staff turnover is a red flag.
2. A reputation built on results – Ask around. Great clubfitters are well-known in their communities because they deliver real results and earn their clients’ trust.
3. Independent professionals – Fitters who open their own studios are often the most committed. They’ve built their business on integrity and skill, and they know their name is on the line.
4. Top-tier technology – Elite fitters use the best tools available: launch monitors, frequency analyzers, universal connector systems, and more—all to fine-tune your setup.
5. Skip the internet “deals” – Buying clubs online without a professional fitting is a fast track to frustration.

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the dedicated professionals around the world who have earned their place among the World’s Top 100 ClubFitters in 2025. They stand for expertise, quality, integrity, and a genuine love of helping golfers play their best game ever.

AUSTRALIA	ACT	Robert Taylor	PNP Golf
	NSW	Jeff Mansfield	Jeff Mansfield Golf Solutions
	VIC	Patrick Francisco	Precision Golf Fitting Studio
	WA	Greg Ashton	Golfstix
	WA	Mostyn Farmer	GolfStix
AUSTRIA		Andreas Lauss	Makrogolf at Golfclub Ottenstein
		Florian Kepp	F K Golf
		Harry Zott	HZ Fitting
CANADA	AB	Jorden Jensen	Alberta Golf Works
	AB	Jordy McKenzie	Alberta Golf Works
	AB	Lyle Helland	Simply Golf
	NB	Bob Bissonette	Cave Clubworks Studio
	NS	Bob Spicer	RJS Custom Clubs
	ON	Sahil Kulkarni	MOJO Golf
CZECH REP.		Jiri Votroubek	Golf 59
		Milan Vantuch	Albatross Golf
		Peter Tippelt	Golf Lab
FRANCE		Jean-Michel Queva	Queva Clubfitting
		Olivier Chalon	C.O. Golf
		Marc Brossard	MB Clubs
		Arnaud Smaghe	Gard & Golf
		Joe Perroud	Fit at Joe's
		Gaetan Seznec	Bretagne Clubmaking
		Arnaud Maurin	33 Golf Lab
		Nicolas Jungblut	Golf GNJ
		Xavier Pausthomis	Atelier XP
		Alexandre D'Incau	AD Clubmaker
GERMANY		Jean-Marc Gruner	JM Golf Fitting
		Florian Sterr	JM Golf Fitting
		Gerald Friz	Myclubmaker GmbH, Golf+IT
		Richard Phillips	Richard Phillips Proshop M/S Tinnen
INDONESIA		Gavin Webb	Jakarta Golf Coach
IRELAND		Bernard Quigley	Bernard Quigley Golf
KENYA		Saaleem Haji	Data Driven Golf
		Ross Valentine	Data Driven Golf
MALAYSIA		Jaya "Gop" Shanker	Golf Fitter Malaysia
		Jack Loi	Golfsmart Fitting Studio
		Rasshi	Golfers Dock
NETHERLANDS		Peter Graham	Peter Graham Golf Center
		Declan Graham	Peter Graham Golf Center
		Kyan Graham	Peter Graham Golf Center
		Wilbert Bruins Slot	Golfschool Westwould
		Stuart McEwing	The Dutch Academy
N. IRELAND		Nigel Shaw	NS Golf Tech at Warrenpoint Golf Club
PHILIPPINES		Francis Go	Custom Clubmakers International
		Jake Ong	Custom Clubmakers International
SINGAPORE		Joseph Loo	XLNgolf Pte Ltd
		Ignatius Tan	XLNgolf Pte Ltd
SLOVENIA		Viljem Kern	Kern Golf
SOUTH KOREA		Brian Choi	Tayoon Golf
SPAIN		Agustin Sanchez	Golfinteligente
		Juan Carlos Garcia Diaz	Golf Planet - Oviedo
		Mateo Noel	Fit & Golf
		Florencio Fuentes	SwinGolf
		Fernand Julia	Agile Golf at Panoramica
		Alejandro Fernandez	IX-XI Golf Fitting Lab
		Paco Garriga	Agile Golf @ Pitch & Putt Can Mascaro
		Santiago Jimenez	ProGolf Sotogrande
SWEDEN		Johanna Pyk-Jargard	Johanna's Golf Shop
		Peter Wendel	Peter Wendel Golf
		David Leet	Falsterbo GolfKlubb
		Oscar Falt	Gitting Center Goteborg - Golf Custom Fitting
SWITZERLAND		Norbert Struder	R&L Golf
		Eric Brouns	Let's Golf Indoor Golf Trainings
UNITED KINGDOM		Nigel Shaw	NS Golf Tech
		Tom Bushell	Precision Golf
UNITED STATES	AZ	Nick Nichols	TNT Golfs @ Peoria Pines Golf Club
	CA	Hector Avila	Advanced Golf Performance Studio
	CA	Jim Perez	Advanced Golf Performance, Bluff Pointe Golf Course
	CA	JT Smart	Advanced Golf Performance at JT Smart's Players Academy
	CA	Brad Whalen	KZG Performance Center
	CA	Phil Moore	Phil Moore Golf
	CA	Jimmy Palmieri	Bahama Golf
	CO	Bryan "Buddy" Beem	Buddy Beem Custom Clubs
	FL	Mike D'Orazio	Mike's Honest Golf, PGA Natl.
	FL	Mike Riso	Mike Riso Golf
	FL	Alex Wilson	Broward Golf Center
	GA	Nick Prokosa	Wedges and Woods
	IA	Chris Larson	The Clubhouse Indoor Golf
	NC	Kelly York	Kelly's Custom Golf
	ND	Matt Rueb	Golf Etc. - Bismarck
	NJ	Bob Cardea	South Jersey Golf Schools
	NJ	Rich Stolz	South Jersey Golf Schools
	NJ	Bernie Dunne	Bernie Dunne Custom Clubs
	NJ	Tim Mosel	Tim Mosel's Golf
	OH	Dave Freed	DV Golf
	PA	Jerry Hintze	The Clubmaker
	PA	Rick Musselman	Musselman's Golf
	PA	Tim Musselman	Musselman's Golf
	TX	Leslie Knight	Next Level Golf
	WA	Alex Tibbits	Swing Lounge Spokane
	WA	Kyle Marvin	Westside Golf Academy
	WA	Garth Matson	Westside Golf Academy
	WA	John Eisentrout	John Eisentrout Golf
	WA	Jack Young	Jack Young Golf
	WI	Scott Hauser	Northland Golf & Ski
	WI	Dave Enos	Northland Golf & Ski

Criteria for Selection of The World’s Top 100 ClubFitters  2025

 

An independent panel of industry authorities has defined the rigorous selection standards for inclusion in the World’s Top 100 Professional ClubFitters. This distinguished panel comprises:

• Clay Long – Acclaimed club designer and personal fitter to Jack Nicklaus
• Gene Parente – President of Golf Laboratories, Inc., the industry’s leading equipment testing facility specializing in robotic testing engaged by virtually all major OEMs
• J.J. King – Founder and President of KZG, a leading custom ProLine golf equipment manufacturer
• Dr. Christian Reichardt – Sports medicine specialist and author of Pain-Free Golf

To ensure objectivity, a comprehensive 120-point evaluation matrix was developed based on ten weighted criteria. Each applicant is assessed against the following benchmarks:

Evaluation Criteria	Point Range	Technical Description
1. Golfer-Centric Commitment	1–30 pts	Demonstrated dedication to optimizing player performance, evidenced by an outstanding professional reputation and community trust.
2. Communication & Assessment Skills	1–10 pts	Proficiency in interviewing golfers to understand performance goals, physical limitations, and personal preferences.
3. Instructional Proficiency	1–10 pts	Ability to clearly explain each phase of the fitting process, ensuring golfer engagement and comprehension.
4. Professional Tenure	1–10 pts	Number of years serving as a certified fitter, instructor, or coach within the golf industry.
5. Continuing Education	1–10 pts	Consistent participation in technical seminars, training, and professional development programs.
6. Equipment Knowledge	1–10 pts	Deep understanding of head geometry, shaft profiles, and materials science—including forging, casting, and composite technologies.
7. Data Analysis Expertise	1–10 pts	Proficient use of advanced fitting tools such as launch monitors, shaft frequency analyzers, and swing capture systems.
8. Component Inventory & Optimization	1–10 pts	Maintains a robust matrix of heads and shafts and demonstrates the ability to identify ideal combinations tailored to individual swing profiles.
9. Build Quality Oversight	1–10 pts	Personally verifies the accuracy of build specifications and ensures that final club builds precisely match the prescribed fitting data.
10. Ethical Standards & Fit Philosophy	1–10 pts	Prioritizes player performance over profit. Does not engage in remote sales (e.g., internet/phone) and insists on in-person fittings to ensure maximum equipment optimization.

This comprehensive assessment ensures that each recognized fitter operates at the highest level of technical precision, ethical practice, and customer-centered service.