This is truly a double-entendre - I can talk about getting physically fit, as I am one of the contestants in the News-Herald's weight loss contest for 2011, which is progressing nicely....And I can talk about the need to get your golf clubs fit to your specific frame and swing type. Since this is a golf blog, I think I will focus on the latter. I you want to read my blog and the other contestants in the Lighten Up 2011 blog, you can go to the News-Herald website, and find it in the 'blogs' section.
Let me begin by saying that if you are new to the game, and unsure if you will continue, getting fit may not be for you (yet). You may want to go to Dicks, Golf Galaxy, or even Wal-Mart and buy a set of clubs at a pre-set length. Therefore, if for some reason you stray from the game, your investment will be minimal. Once you are bitten by the golfing bug, you will be hooked and looking to improve.
There are many places that you can get for new clubs. They include golf courses with PGA Professionals on staff, and big box golf stores such as Dicks and Golf Galaxy (which also have PGA Professionals as well). The Pro will measure take some measurements of your body, including your hands, to make sure you get the proper length and grip size. These measurements are vital to your success as the hands are the only thing connected to the club.
Then, you will begin to hit shots with the clubs you have picked out. The pro may have also picked out some clubs for you to hit based on a discussion about your game. The pro will probably put some impact tape on the bottom of a few of the clubs, and have you hit on a plastic board to see how upright or flat your swing is. Once this is determined, they put it all together, and have a baseline for you to now order your clubs.
I have been fit twice so far in my golfing career, and it has helped my game immensely. My latest fitting came a few months ago, when I ended up selecting PING G15's over other comparable brands. To give you an idea on how I am different than the "average" set of clubs, my club are 1 1/4 inches longer, have 4 degrees upright loft, and have jumbo grips (as I have large hands). When I have to play with a "normal" set of clubs, they look like matchsticks due to the fact that I am almost 6' 4".
The best part about getting fit? IT'S FREE if your are going to be buying a set! The factory makes a special set just for you, and it gets shipped to either your house or the store, where you can try them out! What a deal! Getting fit really helps your game, and if you are serious about golf, I encourage you to get out and get fit! Please also go talk to your local PGA professional! He or she can really help your game! If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.
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