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Golfsmith Clubmaker's Training Programs
| Year established |
1970 |
| Short description |
Self-paced programs featuring hands-on training in a modern production facility |
| Philosophy |
Self-paced programs featuring hands-on training in a modern production facility |
| Number of programs per year |
70 |
| Program Length |
3, 5, & 5-1/2 days |
| Number of hours of instruction |
24, 40, 44 |
| Student:teacher Ratio |
8:1 |
| Faculty |
5-8 instructors for each program, including Jim Boockmeier, David Cham, Mark Ehley, Bob Gibson, Britt Lindsey, John Mathieson, Darron Mauldin, Jeff Safrit, Bill Totten, Tom Wishon |
| Schedule |
5-1/2 day Complete Clubmaker's Training (50 sessions/yr.) covers wood & iron assembly, refinishing, shaft removal, ferrule & grip installation, club & shaft fitting, general repairs, bench skills |
| Other activities |
3-day Basic Golf Club Assembly (6 sessions/yr.), 3-day Advanced Clubfitting (5 sessions/yr.), 5-day Advanced Clubmaking, Fitting & Repair (9 sessions/yr.) |
| Facilities |
20,000 sq-ft golf club factory & repair facility, indoor & outdoor club testing facilities, 80-station lighted driving range, 12,000 sq-ft showroom |
| Costs |
$435 ($575/$350) for Complete Training (Advanced Clubmaking, Fitting, Repair/Basic Club Assembly), incl materials, 2 custom-fitted clubs; $375 for Advanced Clubfitting, incl materials. ITT Sheraton Four Point Hotel is $50/night for 1, $6 for each addl |
| Location Description |
South central Texas |
| Location |
Austin, Texas; |
| Profile |
Adults, Golf professionals |
| Levels |
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Months |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Contact |
John Mathieson Golfsmith Clubmaker's Training Programs 11000 North IH-35Austin, Texas 78753 Phone: 800-815-3873, 512-837-4810 Fax: 512-837-1245 |
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