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About Jim McCleery
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Expertise
I can answer questions related to golf equipment, golf fitting questions, golf accessories

Experience
I have owned and operated McGolf Custom Clubs since 1999, Since 1999 we have expanded to include a practice facility/ driving range. I am the Internationalclubmaker of the year a three time regional clubmaker of the year and a top 100 club fitter nation wide. I am Ohios only advnaced Rifle center. I am a certified advanced professional clubmaker I am a certified club fitter Our facility was named a "TOP SHOP" for 2008. I perform computerized fittings, all forms of repairs, give lessons at the range and publish articles on golf equipment at the CLUBMAKER a blog from Mcgolf.net

Organizations
Professional clubmakers society and the International clubmakers guild

Publications
News watchman (local paper) Chillicothe Gazette (local paper) The journal - a professional clubmakers society publication - multiple times the launch monitor - a one time publication "The Clubmaker" a blog at www.mcgolf.net/blog

Education/Credentials
Completed: Professional clubmaking certification professional club fitting certification professional club repair certification. advanced professional certification. Rifle and Advanced Rifle training. Golfworks 5 day fitting and repair school Golfworks Masters course. ( first class)

Awards and Honors
2008 International Clubmaker of the Year 2006 Regional Clubmaker of the Year 2007 Regional Clubmaker of the Year 2008 Regional Clubmaker of the Year 2008 Retail TOP SHOP 2006 top 100 club fitter.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jim McCleery 
In Category  Golf

SubjectDate Asked

Changed irons11/21/2009
  Q: Jim, This is a club fitting question. I have been playing forged irons with steel shafts for the ...
  A: Bruce, The TT Lite XL is a misnomer in that the shaft is not really lighter than the standard shaft. ...
Golf Etique11/16/2009
  Q: In a golf round, often another players caddy will run across the green to mark his players ball, ...
  A: John, I did brief search through the USGA Site. First and foremost this applies: No Disturbance or ...
irons11/3/2009
  Q: Calloway X series irons feature an X18 and an X18R series. What does the R signify. Is there a ...
  A: Bill, Callaway made and makes the X series irons in the standard and tour models. The tour models ...
Need to identify this club10/26/2009
  Q: My father in law brought this club to my husband to put in our yard sale. We do not know what to ...
  A: Amanda, Obviously there is a lot of "crust" on the head. The best way to remove this stuff without ...
Need to identify this club10/23/2009
  Q: My father in law brought this club to my husband to put in our yard sale. We do not know what to ...
  A: Amanda, Wooden shafted irons are typically identified via the head of the club. The club appears to ...
Ping Zing & Ping Zing210/18/2009
  Q: What is the difference in the two models and why were they not popular being they both hit the ball ...
  A: Mickey, The zing and zing 2 clubs are very similar to be sure. These were the models to replace the ...
golf shaft flexes9/29/2009
  Q: without knowing my swing speed ,how can i determine which shaft flex is best for me. also what is ...
  A: you can make an educated guess by distance. This is the distance the ball flies not where it ends up ...
Driver Distance9/27/2009
  Q: Sir: I am a 67 year old male and looking for more distance on my drives. I am down the middle 98% of ...
  A: Gary, first and foremost a Driver fitting by a certified clubmaker is the best possible way to get ...
golf shaft9/25/2009
  Q: and i have a r9 420 that hits the ball 25 yds. longer but a little to low and to the right but ...
  A: Richard, I have an answer but let me preface it with a few stipulations. Due to the nature of the ...
Putting9/18/2009
  Q: Rule 19.5 is clear for stroke play and my question is it the same for match play,i.e. loss of hole ...
  A: Rule 19.5 states: If a player's ball in motion after a stroke is deflected or stopped by a ball in ...
ping blue dot irons9/14/2009
  Q: I am considering buying a set of Ping Blue Dot Irons, The problem is that I am told that the blue ...
  A: The Ping Dot corresponds to the lie, loft options. The length is traditionally standard. This is ...
A BED IN GOLF GAMES9/10/2009
  Q: In 1922 in Scotland in Golf Games a bed was there. It was brought there by a different player each ...
  A: Yiangos, I have a series of history books and re-read the tournament history and the establishment ...
outdoor putting green turf9/7/2009
  Q: Do you have a website or a recommendation of which is the best quality(8-10yr warranty), yet most ...
  A: Kyle, Nothing wrong with the DIYer in each of us. I have some good news and some bad news. Most ...
ladies driver9/6/2009
  Q: I currently have a 460cc but not sure on loft. I am just starting to golf and have trouble getting ...
  A: Jody, Two things outside the swing cause the face to remain open at impact. This assumes your swing ...
Golf Shaft8/29/2009
  Q: The Cobra Aldila Tour 60 Graphite Stiff Mid Kick 60 gram is too stiff for me... whereas the Aldila ...
  A: Based on this new data, I would stay with the recommendation except the tip trimming. The 85 MPH ...
Golf Shaft8/29/2009
  Q: The Cobra Aldila Tour 60 Graphite Stiff Mid Kick 60 gram is too stiff for me... whereas the Aldila ...
  A: Nick, Cobra shafts are proprietary to the company and really don't correlate to an after market ...
Backyard putting green8/18/2009
  Q: Any experience with backyard putting greens? IF so, which company/turf would you recommend to do ...
  A: Kyle, I own a driving range and did not have the time to maintain a green. We searched high low for ...
Marking Golf Ball before all players reach green8/18/2009
  Q: I know from courtesy, you mark your ball on the green. Is there any rule specifying having to mark, ...
  A: Chuck, Great question! I checked out the USGA and could not find any rule pertaining to marking the ...
Stolen Clubs8/17/2009
  Q: STOLEN ! ! ! Hi I need to replace 2 Men's R/H Big Bertha Callaway 96 Gold wedges. ...
  A: Callaway has a used club program www.callawaygolfpreowned.com This is probably your best choice for ...
senior tees8/14/2009
  Q: At what age is it appropriate to use the senior tee boxes?
  A: Steve, Actually Senior tees are a misnomer. The tees are designated for skill level or abilities. ...
Distance markers8/13/2009
  Q: When were these first introduced and where? Thank you.
  A: Dave, In the general history of golf courses. Link style courses in Scotland were actually common ...
Life of a Golf Ball8/10/2009
  Q: Assuming the ball is not lost, how long does a golf ball usually last? Or, how often does a pro ...
  A: Life of the golf ball is impacted by various things. 1) The coarseness of the club face. 2) How the ...

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