Where some organizations teach how to build golf clubs and or fit golf clubs, and some organizations teach how to swing golf clubs and or fit golf clubs, the AGCP is the only organization that emphasizes both aspects of the golf game, the golf club and the golf swing to fit golf clubs. The AGCP requires training in both areas to insure our members understand not only how the golf club works and how the golf swing works, but to understand how they work together. This is the ultimate in fitting and equipment when you are fit for and built a golf club or set of golf clubs that are perfectly adapted to you and your golf swing. The length of your shaft, the shaft flex profile, the total weight of your club, the balance point of your club (swing weight or MOI), the head design of your club, the loft and lie of your golf club are all fitted to you and you only based on your ability and you personal swing characteristics after extensive testing with state of the art equipment. Swing Analyzers, Launch Monitors, Video and slow motion cameras are all used by various Masters to analyze your golf swing before deciding on the make up of your equipment.
AGCP Masters of Golf Club Technology are not only those who have the most experience, most training and the fully equipped shops but they are also those who give back to other clubmakers the most. Masters are the AGCP members who often at their own personal expense travel sometimes thousands of miles to offer one or more 2 hour presentations to AGCP members at the annual AGCP Roundtable Convention and Expo in Columbus, Georgia.
The AGCP Masters are the members that other members call or e-mail to ask questions to solve the challenges in their shop. The Masters are the teachers of future generations of custom club fitters and club builders and those who strive to help build the AGCP and make it the best organization of it’s kind in the World. The Masters are not only those who achieve the most but those who give back the most. They earn the honor of being called a Master.
To gain the unique distinction of becoming a Master of Golf Club Technology the AGCP member must have achieved the following:
- Masters must have experience as a Professional Club Technician, Fitter & Builder •Full-Time (5 Years)
•Part-Time (10 Years) - At the time of nomination the nominee must have a local business license
- Masters must achieve AGCP Level 10 at least 12 months prior to nomination
- Masters must have attended at least 2 Roundtable Education Conventions
- Masters must have made at least one Presentation at a Roundtable or be scheduled for one in the upcoming event.
- Masters must be nominated by 3 or more Current AGCP Masters
- Masters must have knowledge and training in golf swing mechanics and know now the golf swing and golf club work together.
In addition the Master of Golf Club Technology of the future must have completed a series of special Certification Classes in the different areas of clubfitting and club building to show that he is not only generally qualified but qualified in every area of clubfitting and club building. Such areas as Length Fitting, Trajectory Fitting, Shaft Profile Fitting for both Woods and Irons, Wedge Fitting, Grinding heads for special playing conditions, and many, many areas too numerous to list. Each AGCP Master of Golf Club Technology is truly a “MASTER”!
You will be sent a link to download your test. It expires soon so do not attempt to take the test online. Download the test to your computer.
The Exam tests you on your clubmaking skills and your clubfitting skills. Successful completion of this test earns you the distinction as a Certified AGCP Clubmaker / Clubfitter, or as a Professional Clubmaker/ Clubfitter. We have two levels here, one for those with complete shops including a launch monitor and bending machines to serve your customers. and one for those who do not have such equipment in their shop. The Professional designation is reserved for those with completely equipped shops. The knowledge and skills required for the test are the same for all, it is the same test.
Note: Your payment only allows one attempt to pass. If you do not pass on the first try you will have to re-apply and pay for a second testing.
Your test will be graded by an AGCP Master and he will be in touch with you if needed to clarify or complete test question answers.
For AGCP Members Only. AGCP Members must be a member for a minimum of 1 year and be an active member to apply for the Certification Test. AGCP Members – Apply for your Qualification Level Test for Certification listing on our locator pages. You must be an AGCP member in good standing and have been a member for over one year before you are eligible for Certification.
Do not order unless you are into at least your second year of membership and your membership is up to date.
Review the Qualification Level requirements on the AGCP web site at Requirements for Certification and determine where you belong based on your experience, ability, and the equipment you have in your shop.
NOTE: Your test will be available to download once the item is paid for.
- When you receive your test complete the question telling us what level of qualification you are applying for.
- Your Master grader will determine after grading your test if you are qualified for that level.
- If you are qualified for a higher level your Master can recommend moving you up.
- We require photographs of other certifications, school certificates and business license if your level requires it.
- We test you on your knowledge and require photographic proof of you equipment before we certify you to the public by placing your Qualification Level on the locator pages.
- All of your information goes into your permanent file for future reference.
- Qualification Testing is $145 for the test and certification and you have adequate time to complete the test and take the necessary pictures of your equipment and other certification.
- You must be a full dues paying AGCP Gold Level member to be Certified by the AGCP.
- You should be a member of one year or more at the AGCP Gold Level and in good standing.
- You must be an annually paid Gold Member or Lifetime member. Not available to Monthly or Quarterly payment Gold Members