For solid irons maintain the width in your backswing

    Rather than hitting their irons solid from the turf many players struggle with fat or thin shots. One reason is losing the natural width or radius in your backswing arc caused by your right arm not working correctly.
    The right arm controls the width of the swing - if the angle between the upper and lower arm is less than 90 degrees the hands collapse resulting in the shaft going past parallel. During the change of direction from backswing to forward swing the collapsed right arm will immediately straighten causing the wrists to uncock too early (also known as casting). This results in the club bottoming out too early. If the clubs goes into the turf a fat shot will occur. It the club bounces off the turf the clubhead is moving upward when it contacts the ball resulting in a thin shot.
     Practice swinging in front of a mirror observing the position of your right arm at the top of your backswing. At first your backswing will feel shorter and you'll notice a more effective coiling of your torso. With practice this new "shorter but wider" backswing will result in solid and crisp iron shots.  

The season is here

Winter is finally over and the golf season is here. It's a great time to have your current equipment evaluated to help you play your best golf  - or possibly this is the year to upgrade to new set of irons or woods. Either way it is important to get professionally fitted. A player is only as good as the equipment he or she is playing.
Whether you want to have your current clubs checked or desire new ones we are here to help you.
Call or stop by the shop to discuss your options.

New business hours begin April 1st

Beginning April 1, 2019 Golf Rx will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  As always we appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you soon.

2019 Demos have arrived

We have received our new demos and fitting clubs for 2019.

Ping:  The new G410 drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons are now here. We also have the i500, i210 and G700 irons available.

Taylor Made: The new M5 and M6 drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons are now here. The CGB, P-760 and P-790 irons are also available.

Callaway: The new Epic Flash drivers and fairways are now here. We also have the new Apex, Big Bertha and Rogue irons.

Mizuno: We have the new ST 190 drivers and fairways as well as the new JPX 919 Tour, Forged,   Hot Metal and Hot Metal Pro irons.

Putters:  We have the new Odyssey Stroke Lab putters in stock and well as the Ping Sigma 2 and Taylor Made Spyder models.

To schedule your fitting call Steve at 615 288-4539.

Club Repair Services - We have a full service club repair department offering same day service on re-gripping and next day service on re-shafting. We also perform loft and lie adjustments for irons and frequency matching for shafts.

Mizuno Shaft Optimizer

I have been custom fitting golfers since 1989 and I can say without a doubt the Mizuno Shaft Optimzer is the best fitting tool I have come across. Utilizing the Shaft Optimizer along with the PFS Software literally takes the guess work out of the fitting equation for the correct shaft and lie angle of your new irons.
The Mizuno Performance Fitting System and the Shaft Optimizer provide the most accurate way to custom fit your new equipment by measuring 5 elements of your swing. Clubhead alone doesn't dictate which shaft should be the most effective for your swing as many of my customers have discovered.

What do we measure?
1. Clubhead Speed - How fast the clubhead and shaft are moving during the swing.
2. Tempo - How quickly the player transitions from the backswing to the downswing.
3. Shaft Toe Down - A measure of the bowing of the shaft in a downward direction during the      
downswing.
4. Shaft Kick Angle - The amount of shaft forward bending during the downswing motion.
5. Release Factor - How and when the clubhead and shaft are releasing during the downswing motion.

This information regarding your "Swing DNA" and the PFS Performance Software quickly identifies the top 3 shafts for you. I have been utilizing the Shaft Optimizer for the past year and it has provided my customers with improved distance and shot dispersion 100 percent of the time. Call or come by and see how we can enhance your performance and confidence. I guarantee you will be impressed.

Gift Certificates for your golfer

   Golfers can be rather particular when it comes to their equipment as well as who works on them. As one who has played golf practically my whole life I would certainly put myself in this category.
This makes a gift certificate the perfect choice for the golfer in your family. They can be used for lessons, golf equipment or club repair services. If we don't have an item they desire we can order it and have it in a few days.
   Gift certificates can be purchased for any amount and there is no expiration date. If a trip to Golf Rx is inconvenient just call us and we will be happy the mail it to you. Make sure you have a happy golfer this year with a gift certificate from Golf Rx.

Our Business Philosophy

    I opened Golf Rx in February of 2010 after nearly 25 years in the golf business. I had a concept in mind of an indoor golf studio to provide instruction, custom fit equipment and club repair services. After a lot of soul searching and support from family and friends I decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
    Let's be honest though, starting a new business is a risky undertaking. According to the Small Business Administration 50% of new businesses fail after the first five years and 66% during the first ten years. So how was I going to avoid becoming one of these statistics?
    Golf enthusiasts have lots of options when it comes to taking lessons, buying equipment and having their clubs worked on. How was I going to make them want to come to Golf Rx rather than the big box stores, franchises and the internet?
    The only thing I could do to set myself apart was to provide better customer service and a higher level of knowledge and expertise. My goal was to have each and every customer leave my shop 100 percent satisfied. If so I felt they would tell their friends and if their friends visited and were happy they would tell their friends.
     You don't develop a business reputation overnight - it takes years and you start with one customer at a time. I am happy to say that nearly ten years later I have hundreds of repeat customers and many new ones that are referred here.
     This holiday season I would like to thank my many friends and customers for your continued support and to wish you a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!

Steve Kirkpatrick
PGA Professional / Owner
Golf Rx