GolfTEC Franchise Opportunities

GolfTEC is looking for new franchise owners who have a passion for golf, business acumen, local contacts/networks and want to be involved in running a golf business.To find out more about GolfTEC franchising, click here to visit our FAQ page.

Franchise opportunities are available in the following markets:

New Orleans / Baton Rouge, LA
Baltimore, MD
Manhattan, NY
Virginia Beach, VA
Little Rock / Fayetteville, AR
Hartford, CT
Buffalo, NY
Boise, ID

Each Thursday through the end of June, GolfTEC’s Director of Franchise Sales, Cory Collins, will be holding Webinars for anyone interested in owning a GolfTEC franchise.  Webinars start at 10:00 AM Mountain Time and more information, including registration links, can be found by clicking here.

Changes in Golf Club Technology

New club technology comes at you faster than a speeding golf ball. Since 2000, manufacturers have stepped up their game with nearly every new product line creating clubs that can increase accuracy and distance.

Even in the past three years, golfers who have not updated certain clubs are missing out on advances that could close gaps in their bag and drop strokes from their game. With the help of Doug Rikkers, GolfTEC Director of Club Fitting, we’ve compiled this short list of advancements in golf club technology. What are your clubs missing?

Past 1-2 Years

1. Lie angle adjustment – Some drivers, such as the Titleist 910, and hybrids, like the Adams Idea Pro, can now be customized either at the factory when ordering, or in some cases by the golfer as they choose.

2. Aerodynamics – Driver head designs now take into account the aerodynamics of the head. This technology results in less wind resistance and more clubhead speed.

3. Lighter weight components – Advancements in technology now allow manufacturers to build clubs that are 50 grams lighter than they were just a couple years ago. The Cleveland Launcher XL279 is an example of a club created to use its lighter weight to increase swing speeds and distance.

Last 3-5 Years

1. Higher MOI – Moment of Inertia (MOI) is a technical way of expressing a club’s resistance to twisting on off-center hits. These higher MOI head designs mean more distance and accuracy on off-center shots.

2. Better graphite shafts – Manufacturing techniques have improved over previous methods. As a result graphite shafts perform more consistently than before.

3. Adjustable face angles – Several manufacturers, such as Nike and TaylorMade, offer the ability to adjust loft and face angle. These adjustments allow the player to customize their settings to maximize launch conditions.

6-10 Years Ago

1. Longer shaft lengths – In the continued effort to gain distance, nearly all the manufacturers began making driver shafts longer to increase clubhead speed.

2. Adjustable weight technology – Manufacturers recognized the effect weighting can have on ball flight and began introducing this technology as a corrective measure to eliminate slices and hooks.

3. 460 CC driver heads – 460CC is the largest the rules of golf allow. As club materials got lighter, manufacturers were able to increase the head size without making them too heavy. All the manufacturers took advantage of creating these larger heads that are more forgiving and less penalizing on off-center hits.

The GolfTEC 30-minute Set Analysis is on sale now. Find out if your clubs are ready for the season.

Golf Club Checkup

70% of golfers don’t think they need new clubs…

Recent Study Finds Most Golfers Could Improve with Different Clubs

Golf club technology has advanced significantly with improvements such as adjustable club faces, MOI and lighter shafts. Golfers who have not had their clubs professionally checked in the last three years are probably missing out on yards and accuracy, according to a recent GolfTEC study on set make up.

GolfTEC tracked the sets of thousands of golfers and discovered that almost all had at least one opportunity for improved performance through new equipment.  Some of the most common mistakes found in a golfer’s set are mis-matched shaft flex, bounce issues in their wedges and yardage gaps in a number of places.  The irony is that in a related survey, 70% responded that they thought their clubs were a good match for their swing.

To answer the question “Do I need new clubs?” GolfTEC created a fact-based approach to quickly, affordably and definitively help golfers stop guessing.  The Set Analysis is the best way a golfer can discover what their clubs are missing.

A Set Analysis identifies

–       Gaps in the bag as a result of a lifestyle or swing change

–       The 2-3 equipment issues in a golfer’s bag that are costing distance or accuracy

–       Opportunities created by newer club models

“We developed the Set Analysis to solve the industry problem that the wrong clubs stand in the way of golfers playing their best golf,” said Joe Assell, GolfTEC CEO and Co-Founder. “GolfTEC was the only company with the database of swing research and club fitting technology to create something like a Set Analysis for the average golfer.”

Starting with a multi-point checklist and including a gap analysis and flex review, a GolfTEC Set Analysis by a Certified Personal Coach provides a fact-based review of every club in the bag. Often, golfers who are playing with the wrong clubs don’t realize the problem and continue to be frustrated with specific clubs that aren’t right for their swing. Other golfers find themselves disappointed when they don’t have the right club for a shot.

The Set Analysis will debut this month at over 140 GolfTEC Improvement Centers for only $49, regularly $85.

“It was time for players to be offered a more comprehensive look at the weak spots in their bag,” said Mike Clinton, GolfTEC Co-Founder and COO. “The Set Analysis is a 30-minute dynamic process where problems are identified and solutions are evident. Golfers will finally have a road map to a better, more well-rounded bag at a reasonable price.”

For more information or to schedule a GolfTEC Set Analysis visit www.CheckMyBag.com.