So as many of you know, there really is very few places to hit balls and practice during the winter months here in the Hudson Valley.

That has finally changed.

Please stop in or visit www.par4thecourse.biz and hit some balls on their great P3 Simulator, practice in their indoor cage, or work on your putting. Finally a great place to practice in the Hudson Valley!

Tell 'em Ken sent ya!

New demo days listings have been posted at www.kenscustomclubs.com/fishkillgolf.com 

PGA Professional Charles Kilkenny will be working in the shop this season and will be available for lessons and fittings. Call for more information. 

One of the questions I get asked the most here in the shop is:

"Ken, what services can I expect for my fitting fees, in addition to my equipment purchase?"

I now have a clear answer to that question. 

The CLBP is a program being designed to reward and benefit all those who are going to be fitted, or have already been fitted, here at the shop in Fishkill. It is designed to reward my past, present, and future clients with outstanding customer service that is guaranteed to help you play better golf. 

Here is just a sample of the program, that will be fully implemented once the 2007 golf season starts. Remember, this program will be INCLUDED in your purchase of any Fitting.

1. Lifetime iron lie and loft check ups and adjustments as long as you own the clubs.
2. Discounts on future regripping.
3. Discounts on future repairs, and in some cases, free repairs.
4. Free polishing/clean up as needed.
5. Free shipping on any phone, email, or internet orders thereafter.
6. Discounts on future purchases and fittings.
7. Trade in bonuses.
8. One free 15 minute lesson a year, on request.
9. A copy of your swing on CD-ROM or DVD, on request.
10. Free Junior Fitting with purchase (under 10)

Can you think of anything else? Just ask...

I thank you for the privilege of being your clubmaker and clubfitter.

Ken

Ken's Custom Clubs announces a new program in partnership with www.workinggolfer.com LPGA Professional Mandy Quattlebaum.

Ken and Mandy will strive to provide the best golf instruction and professional fitting services to NYC Metro area corporate golfers.

Watch this space for more details soon...

Ken Racca and Fishkill Golf Club are proud to be named finalists for the 2006 Mizuno Fitter of the Year Award. 

Ken reaffirms his commitment to being the most advanced clubfitting professional available by joining the AGCP. 

• AGCP members are tested on their knowledge and skills and graded by a Certification Board of Review made up of some of the finest Clubmakers in the World..
• AGCP members have attended some of the best schools in the U. S.
• AGCP members have some of the finest equipment made to fit, measure and build golf clubs in their shops. Their equipment is listed on the site with their name.
• AGCP members are required to send in references from their customers testifying to their ability.
• AGCP members spend each day communicating with a peer group of some of the finest Clubmakers anywhere. The AGCP membership’s private E-mail list provides them with the combined talents of the entire organization to call upon for consultation when needed.
• Many of our AGCP members offer a Money Back Guarantee.
• AGCP members build and sell some of the finest, highest quality golf clubs made by anybody, anywhere. Our clubs are fitted and assembled by skilled craftsmen dedicated to being the best in their chosen profession and each part is blueprinted, balanced, weighed, and assembled to the tightest tolerances possible. No mass production club can compare to a fitted, custom made set of golf clubs made by our certified members.

Troy Matteson wins the Frys.com Open in Las Vegas with a 

score of -22 under par!!!

27 Birdies!

28.3 putts per round (lowest was 26 in Round 2)

1.644 putts on Greens in Regulation

“He made a bunch of good putts all day long, you name it, he made it,” said Hoffman referring to Matteson’s day on the greens.

What putter did he use, you ask???

HEAVY PUTTER A1 Original Series!

Congratulations to Troy and the great staff at Heavy Putter for a well deserved victory on the PGA TOUR!

Ken passes the Class A Club Repair Exam, and is one of only a handful of club makers to hold all three levels of PCS Class A Certification. 

Never guess at a yardage again with the SkyCaddie. For more information check out www.skygolfgps.com 

SMT Golf, makers of the "Winningest Component Heads in Golf History", are now available at Ken's Custom Clubs in component and custom fitted forms. Try the new Indio and Encore drivers! 

Ken is dedicated to being the most educated, highly trained, and advanced fitter in the game of golf today. Can your Clubmaker say that?

Starting December 1st we will be an authorized Callaway dealer. Get a fitting for the new FT-3 driver, or X-18 irons. 

Ken has officially become a Taylor Made dealer as of July 1st. Now you can be fit for some of the most popular equipment in the game, like the R7 Quad. 

The Diamana shaft that Tiger is playing on Tour is available for new club assembly, or reshafting. Check out www.mitsubishirayon.com for more info.

Working together in a strategic partnership, United Sports Technologies and Ken's Custom Clubs have brought to the custom clubmaking market a new approach for custom club fitting. The concept was simple. If the pro’s are using different and unique shaft designs to optimize their game, then why can’t the serious golfer use the same product? The answer to this question is the UST Tour Shop Program. Now you too can “Play What the Pro’s Play”.

Ken will be attending the PCS EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky from March 3rd to the 6th. The PCS EXPO brings together the best clubmakers and equipment companies for an intensive 3 days of seminars, workshops, and clinics. For more info see 

 www.proclubmakers.org 

Ken had the privilege of attending the first ever conference of the Clubfitting Technology Group ( CTG ) in Scottsdale, Arizona. This group is comprised of the best golf shops, clubmakers and vendors today. Check out the pictures on my Pics page.

Ken is named GCA New York State Clubmaker of the Year

I am truly honored to be the first ever recipient of this award. I pledge to uphold the highest standard possible in all my work to honor the tradition of all the clubmakers who have inspired me through the years.

Thanks to all those who have supported me.

Ken completes Golfsmith's Master Craftsman Course 

Ken succesfully completes the Master Craftman Course at Golfsmith's Headquarters in Austin, Texas. The ability to custom grind all types of golf clubs is a valuable skill and a great way to enhance the playability of your golf clubs. 

Ken works on TOUR again!

I recently worked on the PGA TOUR, this time at the Buick Championship in Cromwell, CT. at the TPC of River Highlands. The entire day was spent with the TOUR reps from ACCRA, UST and Royal Precision. It really was a great learning experience to see the best players in the world, and the equipment reps they work with every day. Special thanks to Gavin at ACCRA!

Ken becomes a Certified Rifle Center

Ken has passed the Certified Rifle Center exam, and is now one of only 115 shops in the country that is a Certified Rifle installer. I was fortunate to attend the class at Royal Preciaions headquarters in Torrington, CT. If you have never hit a properly fitted and built Rifle shaft, you don't know what you are missing. Many thanks to Howard and Dan at Swing Science for such a terrific curriculum.

Ken becomes a Certified Accra Partner

Ken is pleased to announce that he will continue to offer the best products available in the game by becoming a Certified Accra Partner. These shafts which are hugely popular on the Nationwide and PGA Tours offer exceptional quality, playability and feel.

Ken signs on with Nippon Shafts

Ken is proud to announce we will be carrying Nippon shafts. Nippon makes some of best steel shafts in the game, and is widely used on the LPGA Tour. Light weight and superb feel are the hallmarks of this premium line.

Ken announces Nakashima Demo Day

Fishkill Golf will be the site of the July 5th Nakashima Demo Day. In attendance will be Ken's Professional Long Drive Consultant Eric Schubert, along with top local pro's. Please stop by to try the awesome NP-1 Woods with the best shafts in the game today.

Ken becomes exclusive charter dealer for Ashton Golf

Ken just signed the agreement to become one of the first dealer/distributors for Ashton Golf, makers of champion long drive head, the X-1. Look for assembled and component sales in our Online Proshop. 

More details coming soon!

Eric Schubert joins Ken's staff as  long drive consultant

Professional long drive competitor Eric Schubert was successfully fit by Ken, and remains on staff as a consultant for the long drive tour. Eric is ranked 31st in the world on the LDA. Welcome aboard, Eric.

Ken becomes a PCS Certified Class A Club Fitter

Ken was just awarded the title of PCS Professional Class A Clubmaker, by passing the extremely difficult Certified Class A Club Fitter Exam. The PCS holds the highest standards of certification in the golf equipment industry today. This achievement  is further proof that continuing professional education is the only way to ensure I am giving my customers the best information when it comes to club making, fitting, and repair.

Ken adds Custom Grinding to his list of exclusive services

Starting April 1st, you can get the same level of customization previously only available to Touring Professionals. We will design, grind and produce irons and wedges that will be custom ground to your exact specifications. Watch this space for updates and product info. If the demand is high for this service, look for custom offerings on our website.

Ken signs on to be exclusive charter dealer for Nakashima Golf

Ken recently became one of the first Nakashima Golf distributorships in the United States. Previously only available  in Japan and Europe to Touring Professionals, Nakashima Golf bring its ultra performing clubs to the United States, only to an elite group of distributors and clubmakers. Their superior forging and quality control processes are second to none in the industry. 

Golf Tournament/Outing Services

Ken will come to your tournament or outing and set up his equipment to provide a comprehensive equipment evaluation for your players. This is our most popular service by far, and will have your players talking about your outing for years to come. Imagine the response when your players will have a launch monitor fitting on the Golf Achiever II System with a Video Analysis of their swing and a CD-Rom to take home. It is a surefire way to have players signing up for your outing and enjoying themselves even more.

Golf Professional Club Repair Training

Learn the basics of  club repair from a PCS Certified Class A Clubmaker. Perfect for club professionals or assistants needing to complete their PGA GPTP club repair requirements. Don't want to handle club repair? Golf Professionals who outsource their club repair needs receive priority service and a generous trade discount. Reference will be provided if necessary from the several area clubs who currently use our service.

Corporate or Group Speaking

Have a meeting or conference and need a speaker? Ken is available to discuss the latest in equipment and the technology available to improve your golf game.