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 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
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. 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
| Written test 150 questions (Cost $50 retake $25) | |
|---|---|
| 130- Clubmaking/Repair | Fixed and Random* |
| 10- Rules Question | Random |
| 10- Fitting Questions | Random |
| (*) Fixed Questions are answered by everyone that takes the test / Random no two test will be the same. | |
Skills Test: (Cost $100 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)
Skills test will be graded by Regional Graders to a standard grade sheet
| Overall Coordinator | DJ McIntosh |
| Grading Arbitrator | Bob Dodds |
| Grader Canada | Dave Eagar |
| Grader Europe | Frans van Daalen |
| Grader North East US | Jim Cook |
| Grader Central US | Dave Hohnke |
| Grader South Central US | Don Johnson |
| Grader Western US (To get us started) | DJ McIntosh |
| Asia | Eric Ng |
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 may be taken out of service if we are unable to find a way to make it available)
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
