Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LI Advanced Custom Fitting and Equipment Technology
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Golf Studies
Module Code	11 29981
Module Lead	Simon Hubbard
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	None
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Description	Modern technology may allow today’s PGA Professional to consider more in-depth analysis and applications of the information gathered when carrying out a custom fit; for example when making shaft recommendations to better players. This module focuses on different shaft and grip materials, designs, constructions and their influences on playability. An evaluation of the impact on a player using advanced techniques will also be covered. Through developing an understanding of modern analysis equipment, the data it produces and its relevance and accuracy, students will critically evaluate, compare and contrast different systems. Together, all of this will enable a PGA Professional to become competent to carry out any type of custom fit on any player and be able to make relevant and sound recommendations.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Apply advanced custom fitting techniques to a variety of players Compare different components of golf clubs and balls and evaluate their influences, performance and relationship to meet the needs of particular players Analyse data for different components of a golf clubs and balls to inform when making custom fitting recommendations to players of different abilities Demonstrate the ability to carry out a range of customisation work
Assessment	29981-04 : Custom Fitting Practical Assessment (1hr) : Practical (50%) 29981-05 : Theory Exam (2 hrs) : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: *1 x 1 hour Custom Fitting Practical assessment (50%) 1 x 2 hour Theory Examination (50%) *It is compulsory to pass this assessment in order to pass this module Reassessment: Re-sit Assessment and/or re-sit examination as required
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