NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- A core group of 46 respected and accomplished Professional ClubFitters from around the world have joined forces to found IPCA, the International Professional ClubFitters Association.
It’s unanimous in the golf industry: custom fitted clubs will enhance every golfer’s game. But who is a qualified fitter? Where do you find a qualified fitter? And what should be expected from a bona fide clubfitting?
IPCA can answer all of these questions and more. The goals of IPCA are many: (1) to raise the bar for the profession by setting guidelines for skill and integrity; (2) to educate the public on what to expect and where to go for a first-rate clubfitting, (3) to educate and mentor new men and women who wish to join the profession and (4) to establish a program for continuing education to maintain the highest standards for the profession.
The worthy objectives of IPCA have already generated a list of applications from those in the industry who would like to join. It has also generated a number of corporate sponsors comprised of the top manufacturers of equipment, technologies and tools that serve the profession including: About Golf, Balance Certified, Explanar, Fit Chip, Henry Griffitts, JR Mats, KZG, NovaTech Shafts, SK Fiber and Zelocity.
The founding members of IPCA will hold their first meeting and elections of officers and ratification of the by-laws on January 23rd in Orlando, Florida.
Another project of IPCA is the Inaugural International Professional ClubFitter’s Expo scheduled for January 22, 23 and 24th in Orlando, Florida. The Expo will include one day of testing of new technologies and equipment and two days of seminars, talks and clinics conducted by the top experts in the business.
If you wish to be a part of this Association, as a member or a sponsor, or wish to attend the First ClubFitter’s Expo, please contact Derek Jennings by phone at (800) 200-8800 or by e-mail at derek@kzgolf.com.
The First Meeting of the IPCA will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd at 8:00 a.m. Following the First Meeting of IPCA is the First ClubFitter’s Expo Demo Day at Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, which will showcase the latest products from the Founding Sponsors. For further information, please contact Derek Jennings at (800) 200-8800 or by e-mail at derek@kzgolf.com.
