To Apply a member must be current and in good standing

Candidates who pass both the written and Skills exam will receive a certificate of certification by the ICG along with an option to purchase a Wooden Plaque

If you are not a member, and would like to see what the test is all about, you can take a free short example of our Online Certifiation Exam. You must be logged into the website, however you need not be a Guild Member to take our Sample Exam.

Part-1:

ICG Clubmaker and Repair Certification Exam (Cost $150)

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A Sample Exam is available if you would like a taste of what certification testing is all about!

The ICG Clubmaker and Repair Certification was developed so all members can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the area of golf club assembly and repair. ICG Certified Clubmaker is a mark of excellence in the field of golf club assembly and repairs using the latest technology and techniques. This certificate of approval by the International Clubmakers Guild certifies that the recipient is a member in good standing of the ICG and skilled at Golf Club Assembly and Repair of all aspects; including but not limited to reshafting graphite and steel in all of the various club head designs. Additional demonstrated skills in repairs to putters, irons and a working knowledge MOI, Shaft Profiles and Spine Alignment.

Written Test must be completed within 30 days of enrolling for the online exam. The applicant can work on or rework questions as much as they want but will be able to submit only once for a grade. The grade must be 80% or better to pass.

Skills Test: (Cost to retake $50)

Applicants will supply their own material per test specifications (Special requests for optional skills testing may be included such as a bore through head or request to remove a broken shaft flush with the hosel, along with other items could also be included such as spine alignment or MOI matching points scored with the optional items will be scaled in with the overall test score) Once the grader/mentor and the applicant agree on build to specs you have 30 days to complete the skills exam. Extensions can be awarded by the mentor based on applicant’s needs.

Skills test will be graded by Regional Graders to a standard grade sheet.

Part- 2;

ICG Clubfitting Certification Exam

The written exam will be on the same platform as the Clubmaker with the same constraints and the skills test will be of a slightly different format. Both tests are under development.

Outside Resources
The ICG Certified Clubmaker Exam is designed to be difficult. However, it is also designed to be a learning experience. You are encouraged to use your Clubmaking resources to help you complete the examination (Internet, books, magazines, articles, etc.). We recommend the following references be available when taking the exam:

Golf Club Design, Fitting, Alteration & Repair, 4th Edition
The Principles & Procedures
By: Ralph Maltby (Golfworks Ralph Maltby Enterprises, Inc.)

The Modern Guide to Golf Clubmaking, 4th Edition
The Principles and Techniques of Building Golf Clubs from Component Part
By: Jeff Jackson (Dynacraft/Hireko)

Total Clubfitting in the 21st Century
A Step-By-Step Program For Fitting Golf Equipment
By: Jeff Jackson (Dynacraft/Hireko)

Rules of Golf (Current Version)
By: USGA

Practical Clubfitting Program
By: Tom Wishon (Golfsmith International, Inc.)
(This can be downloaded from the ICG Store)

Commonsense Club Fitting
By: Tom Wishon 2006 (TWG)

Internet Sites:

http://www.hirekogolf.com

http://www.wishongolf.com

http://golf.about.com

http://www.golfworks.com

http://www.golfsmith.com

http://www.usga.org

http://www.randa.org/

http://www.pinggolf.com/fitting/glossary.aspx