SCHOOLS Ralph Maltby wrote the book on golf club fitting, assembly, repair and dynamic playability — literally. Attend a GolfWorks Academy program and you will gain a complete understanding of today’s vital clubmaking, club repair and club fitting skills — we guarantee it or we will gladly provide you with a full refund! The Maltby Clubmaking Academy proudly presents our 2007 state-of-the-art clubmaking program. We have been conducting professional golf club repair, fitting and assembly schools since 1982. During that time, we have hosted thousands of students from all over the world. Unlike other companies who teach club repair and actually repair very few clubs, we repair thousands of clubs yearly. Among the people who have placed faith in us to provide them with a well-rounded knowledge of golf club repair, fitting and assembly are individuals who are currently working for companies like Callaway, Titleist, Golf Digest, Nike, True Temper, UST, Golf Galaxy, Bass Pro Shops, Dick's Sporting Goods and more. HOW TO ATTEND Registering for a GolfWorks Clubmaking Academy program is as simple as picking up the phone. Just call our toll-free number — 1-800-848-8358 — and request a school packet. We will send a complete brochure on all five programs, as well as an application for attendance and hotel accommodation information. Fill out the application and return it to The GolfWorks. Our staff will contact you with the date of your class and any other necessary details. SCHOOLS TO ATTEND Pick a school to view schedules and more information. The Fitting Assembly & Repair School Professional Clubfitting The Maltby Design Home Studio School Advanced Shaft Technology School CANADIAN CLUBMAKER'S SCHOOLS THE FITTING, ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR SCHOOL The most comprehensive training program available in clubmaking today. This course has set the standard for complete clubmaking and repair instruction for two decades! During the course of this five-day session, each critical element of clubmaking -- fitting, assembly and repair -- receives extensive individual attention, but only in context of how they combine to provide a comprehensive understanding of complete golf equipment expertise. An added bonus for attendees of this session is a tour of the Maltby Design Golf Club Studio, where you will see one of the most comprehensive and elaborate R&D prototype development centers in the golf industry. Your tuition includes three instructional books and a computerized fitting evaluation, and a merchandise credit allowing you to purchase the necessary components to assemble your own club(s) (up to three, depending on cost). You will be assigned your own fully equipped work area where you can learn hands-on procedures with the assistance of our excellent staff. These include: Fitting The fitting procedures taught in this program are based on Ralph Maltby's book, "The Complete Golf Club Fitting Plan." This book introduced the golf industry to the concept of dynamic fitting and serves as the standard for comprehensive fitting today. You will learn how to properly match each critical equipment parameter to the swing requirements of the golfer. With the introduction of the new Maltby Playability Factor -- the first quantitative guide to clubhead playability -- the fitting instruction you will receive has added significance. Assembly Upon mastering the practice of dynamic fitting, you will learn how to custom build golf clubs to fulfill those fitting recommendations. No matter what your skill level -- hobbyist, shop owner, PGA Professional or golf industry technical expert -- this portion of the Fitting, Assembly and Repair School will hone your skills to make you more successful! Every key assembly skill is discussed and demonstrated by our staff, then you take to the workbench to do it yourself. Critical tasks covered include: How to use basic and advanced assembly equipment How to speed turn ferrules How to install a straight grip every time How to achieve proper swingweights How to assemble using a frequency analyzer Expert "tricks of the trade" Repair GolfWorks has long been recognized as the foremost authority on golf club restoration and repair. But this isn't your father's repair school (Note: persimmon wood refinishing is not taught). The emphasis is on the most sought after club repair skills that allow you to repair today's modern equipment. Topics covered include: Refinishing metal woods Reshafting hosel-less irons Applying a satin, high polish or tumble finish on an iron and metal wood Measuring width/depth of scorelines · Removing and installing grips Short-cuts, timesavers and solutions to repair challenges During the week, you will also take part in a discussion that will dispel any myths or misconceptions you may have about golf equipment. Learn the truth about the performance of titanium woods, inserts in irons, bi-metal technology and composite shafts. Bring any questions or opinions you might have. Our Tech Staff will know the answer, or they will find it! 2008 Fitting, Assembly & Repair Schedule — 5 Days $495 February 11-15 February 25-29 March 10-14 April 28 - May 2 May 19-23 June 2-6 June 23-27 July 14-18 August 4-8 August 18-22 October 6-10 October 20-24 November 10-14 PROFESSIONAL CLUBFITTING With the demand for custom fitting growing every year, it has become more vital than ever for club builders to be trained completely in the art of custom fitting. To that end, the Golfworks is proud to offer a new training program for 2003, the Golfworks Professional Club Fitting School. The Golfworks Professional Clubfitting School takes basic clubfitting to the next level. While reviewing, understanding and mastering the basics of properly fitting a golfer with the proper equipment, students will be given detailed information on the materials used in modern equipment and the effect they have on performance. Students will learn the proper way to measure the specifications of a golf club and learn how to properly adapt the specifications to fit any golfer. Students will also learn to properly fit the entire set of clubs to the golfers game. The proper procedures for properly fitting woods, irons and wedges will be covered. Also, the proper fitting of putters to the players game using the Maltby Putter Fitting System will be covered. The golf swing as it relates to the proper fitting of equipment is also covered. Understanding the cause and effect relationship of the golfers swing and the effect on ball flight and performance is a key in professionally fitting a player to the right clubs. This cause and effect relationship is studied and students will spend time evaluating different types of swings and the effect they have on ball flight. Once completed, the students will have a sound understanding of the effect the golfers swing has on ball flight and how to address this key part of the clubfitting process. The fitting procedures taught in this program are based on Ralph Maltby's book, The Complete Golf Club Fitting Plan. Not only will you learn how to properly match each critical equipment parameter to the swing requirements of the golfer, you will receive in-depth instruction about the Maltby Playability Factor-- the first quantitative guide to clubhead playability. That, combined with the extensive experience of the Golfworks staff, make this a must for any clubmaker serious about fitting their customers with the proper equipment. 2008 Professional Clubfitting Schedule — 3 Days $295 April 16-18 June 18-20 September 17-19 ADVANCED SHAFT TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL New for 2007, The Maltby Shaft Technology School takes the understanding of golf shafts to a whole new level. Students will be given a complete overview of the shafts role in golf club performance, including a complete review of shaft terminology and the manufacturing process of both steel and graphite composite shafts. All aspects of frequency matching will be covered, including the features and proper use of The Golfworks Frequency Analyzer, proper shaft trimming to achieve the desired flex, measuring and plotting clubs on a frequency graph and head specifications and their effect on frequency. Each student will build a set of irons using the frequency matching process. Students will also learn how to determine the overall flex profile of a shaft, using frequency, and how to apply this information to the shaft selection process. Students of the Professional Shaft Technology School will be taken through an in depth study of shaft trimming and how the process affects the flex and playability of a shaft. Shaft fitting principles will also be covered. The students will complete a review of the Maltby Playability Factor for shafts and how to use it as a fitting tool. It is required that each student have experience in golf club assembly*. It s recommended (not required) that each student bring their personal set of clubs to use for a portion of the evaluation process. All supplies, tools and text materials will be provided. Key Elements of the Shaft Technology School Include: Learn how Shafts are Manufactured, Tested and Evaluated Learn key Elements in a Shafts Performance OEM vs. Aftermarket Shafts Learn how to use a Frequency Machine Learn how to Profile Test Shafts Learn how to Frequency Match Shafts All Students will assemble a frequency matched set of irons (theirs to keep) *It is recommended that each student have attended a Golfworks Fitting, Assembly and Repair school, or another qualified course approved by the Golfworks training staff. 2008 Advanced Shaft Technology School — 3 Days $495 March 26-28 May 7-9 September 24-26 HOME STUDY SCHOOL Technology has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, including how we learn. Now, if you are too busy to attend a GolfWorks school in person, you can learn the essentials of quality clubmaking and repair at home, while still getting the one-on-one instruction you would receive by attending our school in Newark! The GolfWorks Golf Club Design, Fitting and Assembly Home Study School is an industry first, and a terrific application of off-campus learning. Through this interactive program, you will learn and be tested on all critical aspects of clubmaking. Our principal instructors the same GolfWorks Technical Staff members who lead our schools in Newark, will provide you with a complete curriculum and check in regularly to answer your questions. To validate your comprehension of the lessons provided, you will assemble a wood, iron and putter and have them evaluated by the instructor. It's a great way to learn from the best, even if you can't come visit us in person. Your tuition fee covers course materials, including components required to assemble a wood, iron and putter, a home study workbook and an instruction manual. 2008 $295 REMEMBER To Register for a GolfWorks Clubmaking Academy program call our toll-free number -- 1-800-848-8358 -- and request a school packet. We will send a complete brochure on all programs, as well as an application for attendance and hotel accommodation information. Fill out the application and return it to The GolfWorks. Our staff will contact you with the date of your class and any other necessary details.