We are often asked how to become a certified clubfitter, a certified club builder or a Master Clubfitter. Or, if we have a clubfitter school. Read on and hopefully you will find the answers you need.
Note: We do not exempt anyone from our certification test. If you are certified with another organization you still have to take our test and meet our requirements. There are no exceptions.
AGCP Certification is available only to Gold Level AGCP members in good standing after their first year of membership. Level 1 Certification as a Clubfitter is a pre requisite to the Certification test. Any member may take the Level 1 Certification Exam at any time once they become a member. Successfully completing the Level 1 Exam will earn a Certificate of Achievement you can frame and hang in your shop. This will be mailed to you after your exam has been graded. You can order your test in the Store and download your exam. Note: If you have a problem contact me at roy@agcpgolf.com.
Members with various levels of experience and ability will have different certifications available to them. Read the different levels of skills and experience below to see where you fit. You can apply for any level but you will award the level that best fits where our Masters who grade the test think you fit based on the information below.
I get emails often asking about these requirements. So let me explain a bit more.
The AGCP is committed to education and continuing education and without that commitment the AGCP test is meaningless. We are also committed to standing behind our certifications to golfers who seek out our members and our commitment to them that out members are truly qualified to help them. Also, part of the Certification is that you are connected to all AGCP members world wide on a daily basis. By being connected 24/7/365 to all members you have the combined knowledge of the world wide membership to draw on for support. Lower level, less experienced members have the benefit of contacting AGCP Masters of Golf Club Technology and all other levels of certification to help you with any challenge you face. If you are asked to do something beyond your experience you can seek help from the best clubfitters and club builders in the world.
The certification requirements are one year plus renewal for year 2. Your commitment to continue to learn more on a continuing basis is what we are looking for. Otherwise anyone could join and take the test then abandon the AGCP and not participate as a member. Certification is dependent on being a member as well as taking a test.
NOTE: Only AGCP members can be certified. You will have to look for the application for certification on the Members Only pages.
AGCP members are tested and Qualified for listing on the AGCP web site using the following Levels of Qualifications. If you are a golfer looking for a member on the locator pages check his Qualification Level against the requirement to determine his experience, qualifications and the equipment he has in his shops. For Bronze and Silver level members only a written and/or practical test is required for their Basic level certifications.