Equipment
Want to be fit for wedges by Bob Vokey?
In June, Titleist opened its Vokey Tour Department to the public with its Hand Ground program, which allows consumers to order custom wedges that are handmade by the same craftsman who create wedges for tour players.
If you thought that was cool, you’ll love this. Bob Vokey, the master wedge craftsman for which Titleist’s Vokey wedges are named, will begin fitting consumers for wedges on a limited basis at the company’s Oceanside Test Facility in Oceanside, Calif., starting in October.
For Vokey fanatics, the next question is, “How much does it cost?” While Titleist officials discussed the idea of charging extra for a fitting from the man himself, they and Mr. Vokey decided that it won’t cost consumers a single extra penny. For the price of three Vokey Hand Ground wedges, $1050, consumers will have a chance to be fit for up to three wedges by the legendary wedge maker, which he will grind himself.
“It’s Bob way of giving back to all of the folks who have made him successful,” said David Neville, the Vokey brand’s marketing manager. “Bob enjoys fitting tour players, but most of them already know what they need. He has always enjoyed consumer fittings, because he really thinks he can make those golfers better.”
According to Neville, Vokey has about six openings for wedge fittings (a two-to-three hour process) in his October schedule, about six more in November and a little more availability in December.
Consumers can call the Vokey Toll Free line (888-305-0582) to schedule fittings on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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Ritch Gallagher
Oct 3, 2013 at 9:12 am
Wow that place has really gone upscale. I used to live in Oceanside and test clubs for Titleist at that facility when it first opened. Reward was a couple sleeves of balls and the chance to practice a little on perfectly manicured ground. I might be able to offset the price to Memaw with the opportunity for her to spend time with the California grandkids.
Sam
Sep 20, 2013 at 7:32 pm
I’ve got it, I’ll sell my car…3000$ should get me a set of wedges, the fitting, lodging and airfare with just enough left over to play a few rounds while I’m there
corey
Sep 19, 2013 at 1:03 pm
listening to that mans stories and insight into the game of golf would be amazing. only wish i could afford not only the wedge price, but also airfare and lodging.
Andrew
Sep 20, 2013 at 3:59 am
+1 Corey – be an expensive trip from the UK for me!