Hi this is my virgin post so be gentle, I have just refound my love for the game after a few years off and I'm getting a new set of clubs as a present A couple of my mates have just bought Ping G5's and after a few shots on the driving range and around the course I can't believe how nice they are. My question is after reading a few posts here I see how important proper fitting clubs are so I'm looking to buy a set of G5's and want to get the complete fitting, are the major retailers like House of golf, Golfworks etc. ok to get a fitting or is there a better option. I live on the Gold Coast so suggestions of places would be great if applicable.

Shane

I wouldnt go to any of those places. As far as i know there is only one good clubmaker in that street near the racecourse, where there is about 8 golf shops, i just cant remember the name - its on the left, just past HoG and its not a franchise name.

Golf Club Innovations is the best clubmaker in qld, they are in Brisbane at Archerfield and are the best clubmakers in Qld by far. Its worth the trip.

Otherwise Harleys Golf just off Lawrence Drive Nerang is getting a good rep.

The golf factory on strathfield road is what marktheblake is talking about .

[quote name='marktheblake' post='182930' date='Feb 22 2006, 06:17 PM']
I wouldnt go to any of those places. As far as i know there is only one good clubmaker in that street near the racecourse, where there is about 8 golf shops, i just cant remember the name - its on the left, just past HoG and its not a franchise name.

Golf Club Innovations is the best clubmaker in qld, they are in Brisbane at Archerfield and are the best clubmakers in Qld by far. Its worth the trip.
Otherwise Harleys Golf just off Lawrence Drive Nerang is getting a good rep

Strong opinion there Mark on Innovations, by far is a very big call and I certainly wouldn't make the trip there from previous experience

Hi Shane. I'm sure there are a few places around that have the full Ping fitting system. If you have a choice, go for a PGA Pro or accredited clubfitter.

I've used GCI at Archerfield and they were ok, but we clashed personalities a bit. I've heard great things about Chris McCourt at Keperra. Maybe try some driving ranges. Vic Park in Brisbane has a huge range of brands and pro's on staff to fit you out.

Worst case, cast clubs like Pings could be bent 2 degrees either way later on anyway.

Good luck.

Thanks for the input guy's

QUOTE: Danny Noonan @ Feb 22 2006, 07:31 PM

Strong opinion there Mark on Innovations, by far is a very big call and I certainly wouldn't make the trip there from previous experience

It is a big call and I am not the only one saying it. There is a reason why the best golfers going around get there clubs done by them.