Derek Murray of ForeGolf, Naas, Co Kildare has been named 2010 World Clubmaker of the Year by the Golf Clubmakers Association, the first time the award has left the USA since it began 20 years ago.
The G.C.A. (Golf Clubmakers Association) is based in Austin, Texas, USA, founded by Golfsmith in 1980 is the oldest association devoted exclusively to the craft of custom fitting and clubmaking. From over 6,000 members, a panel consisting of several GCA officials and other golf clubmaking experts select winners from each state (U.S.), province (Canada) and around the world. They then choose the applicant who merits the prestigious title of World Clubmaker of the Year.
“The GCA Clubmaker of the Year award acknowledges the best clubmaker in the business and is one of the clubmaking industry’s highest honors,” said Golfsmith USA Proprietary Vice President David Lowe, who served on the panel of judges. “This award recognizes Mr. Murray’s ability, integrity and professionalism.” Proprietary Vice President David Lowe, who served on the panel of judges. “This award recognizes Mr. Murray’s ability, integrity and professionalism.”
“Although I have seen many good clubmakers graduate”, said Neil Cooke, Technical Director of Golfsmith Europe “it is rare that you see someone with the drive, ambition, skill, determination and foresight to really stamp their presence on the world of custom golf clubs”.
This award is a big deal, we work hard to provide a no nonsense service, to give great advice and build clubs that make better golfers. To have our small but perfectly formed family business recognised as best in the world makes it all worthwhile. Although the award has our name all over it, this is for our customers and anyone who has had a hand in shaping what ForeGolf is today.
We want all of our customers to help us celebrate, so watch this space …
You can read more about the story behind the award
Irish Independent – 20th January 2010
Sunday Independent – 24th January 2010
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