Club Champion has locations across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.
At the heart of every golf trip, where you are going and who you are going with are the first big decisions you must make.
But another important decision happens long before you arrive on property, and that’s what clubs you put in your bag. Getting properly fit for equipment can have a greater impact on performance than you may realize, and one place we know that can take great care of you before your trip is Club Champion.
Club fitting is for golfers of all skill levels
Club Champion prides themselves on providing golfers of varying skill levels with the best gear for your game, and their fitting specialists can get your game dialed in so you can play your best both at home and on the road.
When it comes time for your big trip, it usually means you’ll be playing multiple rounds in a new environment over several days. Unlike your familiar tracks at home, vacationing golf introduces new variables such as different types of turf, strong winds, elevation changes, and interesting design challenges.
This variability makes properly fit equipment essential because sometimes clubs that get the job done at home may be exposed under changing playing conditions.
Professional club fitting begins by identifying how a golfer actually swings the club rather than how they believe they swing it. Club Champion uses state-of-the-art launch monitors to get the base of your swing. Then they take data such as the ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, lie angle, and dispersion to analyze the patterns your swing is currently producing.
From there, they can suggest what type of products in their arsenal will best fit your desired results. For example, you may have too high of a spin rate on your driver with your current clubhead and shaft combination that is costing you distance, and then they can suggest a few different clubhead and shaft combinations that would perform better with your swing.
While their team is brand agnostic and will focus on the best equipment for your swing no matter the brand, they also understand that golfers can be brand loyal and that looking down confidently at a club is another key factor in performance.
The goal is not simply to hit the ball farther with the equipment they suggest, but more importantly help you produce a consistent, repeatable ball flight that will perform no matter where you are playing.
If you’ve ever been to a fitting before, you know that a full bag fitting is a demanding task as it can take up to 3.5 hours to get through everything in your bag. To bring down customer fatigue and help you dial in the right gear faster, Club Champion has created their own proprietary A.I. Fitter Co-Pilot technology. This system helps team members to dial in the correct clubhead and shaft components with 95-100% accuracy and provides an extremely useful tool to their already knowledgeable staff helping to ensure every club they recommend is dialed in for your game.
When it comes to elevating your game, a driver fitting is particularly impactful for golfers looking to take their game on the road. Off the tee, unfamiliar courses often look more intimidating than where you play back home. A driver fitted for optimal launch conditions and forgiveness can increase confidence, making tee shots feel more predictable.
That confidence can set the tone for an entire round, especially on destination courses where players want to focus on enjoying the experience over worrying about their game.
Wedge and putter fittings can also make a massive difference for your game. Proper bounce and grind selection on wedges can improve contact from tight lies or soft bunkers, and many companies are now offering multiple grind options that can better suit your particular angle of attack.
We’re always shocked at how often people overlook a putter fitting as it is the club used to hit the most shots during a round. A fitted putter promotes reliable alignment and a consistent roll, and you’ll be amazed at how selecting the right flatstick can improve your stroke and help you produce lower scores.
Ultimately, the purpose of going on a trip is enjoying your time away with friends or family, but there’s no doubt that playing well during rounds you will never forget certainly provides an added benefit.
Whether playing coastal links courses, wooded parkland layouts, or desert resort designs, properly fit equipment will provide stability across these changing environments. A fitting session before departure prepares you not just for one round, but for the entire range of conditions you may encounter.
Do yourself a favor and look into a fitting at one of the many Club Champion locations, and you’ll be glad you did as you’ll be blown away at how much playing properly fit equipment improves your game.
Pro Tip
Once you get custom fit, it can take some time for the clubs to get built so be sure to schedule your fitting well in advance of your trip so you can get a few rounds under your belt with your new sticks well before your big getaway.
