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Summer Golf Tune Up

Proper equipment key to having more fun. By Colin
Aug 17, 2015
3 min read

It’s been an unseasonably warm and dry summer across the northwest, and getting in 18 holes of golf is a difficult affair. Morning tee times are swooped up fast as everyone tries to avoid getting stuck on the course as the temperatures soar into the 90s. If you haven’t had the opportunity to play as much this year, there are still a few things you can do to improve your game and have more fun on the golf course.

“We’re really spoiled here as there are a ton of great pros in the area that can educate you on your swing and take a look at your equipment,” said Randall Henry, General Manager of Henry-Griffits Custom Clubs in Coeur d’Alene.

The less frequent we play, the more we tend to develop bad habits. Local golf pros are able to identify those bad habits and get them corrected to help you play better. It also might be time to really have your equipment analyzed. “People tend to wait to get custom fit clubs, and really it’s the opposite,” said Henry. “If your clubs don’t fit you right from the start, you develop poor habits and swing mechanics.”

Henry-Griffits is a pioneer in the custom club-fitting industry and has been fitting weekend warriors and professionals for more than 30 years. Many custom clubs on the market are only customized to someone’s height; whereas Henry-Griffits analyzes many factors including height, swing speed, flexibility in the shaft, loft angle and more. With properly fit clubs, golfers tend to hit the ball further and, more importantly, straighter.

Custom fit clubs are an investment and will typically cost more than a set off the sporting goods floor. “I always tell people they are probably better off with a few clubs that fit you right than a full set that isn’t fit right for you,” said Henry. “Golf is about having fun and unfortunately bad equipment can have a major negative impact on your game.”

Even if you’re not in the market for a set of custom clubs, Henry-Griffits can handle repairs, re-gripping, replacement shafts and more on just about every brand out there. The company has recently relocated to a new Sherman Avenue location right next to Moontime restaurant east of downtown Coeur d’Alene. Improving your game might be as simple as analyzing or repairing your current clubs.

Golf is a game that no one will ever conquer, but with a little instruction and the proper equipment you will see an improvement in your game at any level. “Seek out a pro that really cares about making you better, and take advantage of all our pros’ local knowledge,” said Henry.

If you are looking to get in a few rounds before the summer ends, check out some of the many golf courses in our area:

Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course

18 holes over 6,804 yards with a par of 71 (Public)

900 S Floating Green Dr.

Coeur d' Alene, ID 83814-5200

800.935.6283

Sandpoint Elks Golf Course

9 holes over 2,897 yards with a par of 35 (Public)

30196 Highway 200 East

Sandpoint, Idaho 83864-8046

208.263.4321

Priest Lake Golf Club