Clubfitting, Clubmaking and Repairs
Training for Professionals
Passing on the art of club making, fitting and repair to future generations…
Based within the headquarters of Diamond Golf International, in a state of the art workshop facility and classroom, DGI Academy is dedicated to teaching the art of professional club repair, club fitting and club making. The Academy prospectus is made up of specially-designed courses, available for the beginner in the first stage of their career right up to the more experienced club fitter/maker looking for a refresher course.
With hands-on tuition provided by Diamond Golf’s expert staff – alongside guest speakers handpicked to pass on their expertise – DGI courses are certified, each carrying CPD points.
The Art of Clubfitting
The Art of Clubfitting course is ideal for those with a basic knowledge of custom fitting whom want to develop their knowledge through practical application. In addition to learning the elements and principles involved with club fitting, this course also covers club making. There is also the option to include a one-day add on course devoted to club repairs.
Advanced Clubfitting
Designed for those at an intermediate level, this course expands on the fundamentals of club fitting, introducing delegates to more advanced methods and techniques within the fields of profiling, matching and fitting.
Total Building, Fitting & Repairs
This course combines our three main courses together into one larger four-day course, encompassing our entire curriculum to provide all delegates with a thorough, comprehensive understanding of the methods, practices and application of advanced clubfitting, building and repairs.
Complete Club Repairs
The Complete Club Repairs course will provide each delegate with a thorough understanding of the equipment we use to play the game, and of the modern tools used to carry our club repairs.
Doug Holmes
Doug is a master club fitter and maker who has worked at Diamond Golf for over twenty years. In that time he has amassed vast experience in the field of club technology and taught courses on club fitting, club making and repairs for many years.
He has gained experience at the Ben Hogan factory in Texas, and learnt from master club designer Tom Wishon in Durango, Colorado.