Top club fitter continues expansion with new additions at HQ and beyond
Willowbrook, IL – The growth is continuing for at least one golf retailer in 2022 — Club Champion is seeing record expansion in every category, both domestically and internationally. In just under five months, the globe’s top custom club fitter has created a new base of operations in Arizona, expanded its Illinois build facility and headquarters, acquired three international partners, and hired new corporate leadership.
Nearing its twelfth year of business, Club Champion is recognized as the top custom club fitter in the USA and has recently expanded beyond domestic borders to claim the title worldwide. The brand offers Tour-quality club fittings and custom-built clubs for every level of golfer. Each state-of-the-art fitting studio houses over 65,000 hittable head and shaft combinations from over 60 golf manufacturers, alongside the best technology and talent the industry has to offer. Club Champion’s brand-agnostic approach has propelled them from a regional business to an award-winning international chain on an unprecedented growth trajectory.
“We’ve come out of the gate strong in 2022,” said Adam Levy, Club Champion CEO. “It began with establishing a new operational facility in Arizona and has continued through acquiring massively successful international brands and adding support and leadership across the organization. On the heels of all that, we’re now expanding our build facility here in Willowbrook, IL. The first two quarters of 2022 have been a huge victory for our team.”
The international expansion has made waves in recent months, with names like Tour Experience Golf (TXG) joining the Club Champion family. Golf Principles in the United Kingdom and PureForm Golf in Australia have also joined forces with North America’s premier fitter. All these partners share Club Champion’s brand agnostic fitting philosophy and now, the potential for growth in their respective regions is unlimited.
The warehouse expansion at the Willowbrook, IL headquarters features a major upgrade of space and work capability. The new warehouse is more than 26,000 square feet and features upgraded facilities and systems to streamline and optimize the build process from start to finish.
The increased demand that led to the HQ expansion also prompted the construction of a brand-new space in Tempe, AZ. This new 34,000 square-foot facility will handle the club building operations for the western and southern regions of the US.
“Our footprint is growing so our capabilities here in the build shop and beyond needed to keep pace,” Levy said. “It feels like we’re adding something new every day but that’s what helps motivate us. We know we’re serving hundreds of thousands of golfers and these new additions help us provide even more incredible experiences for our clients.”
Additionally, the company has added leadership: CFO, Jon Reepmeyer; VP of Sales, Mike Glienke; Director of Operations (Willowbrook), David Hefling; Director of Operations (Tempe), Curt Cather; Director of Digital, Kevin Iaquinto; and Director of Human Resources, Carol Kozlowski.
The cherry on top of this expansion is the company’s domestic growth, since Club Champion’s roots are here in the USA. The fitter will open its 100th store in Q2 as well as celebrate the opening of a brand-new flagship studio concept on 42nd Street in New York City.
“When our founder Nick Sherburne started this ride, one hundred stores felt like a pipedream,” Levy said. “Here we are, just over a decade later, talking about the next phase and seeing that anything is attainable so long as you keep your core purpose in mind. For us, that’s upgrading the equipment and on-course experience of passionate golfers who want to play their best golf.”
More information about Club Champion can be found at www.clubchampiongolf.com, on social media, or by calling (888) 340-7820.
About Club Champion
Club Champion is the USA’s most prominent name in custom club fitting and building services. Established in 2010, there are now more than 100 Club Champion locations internationally. Each studio offers golfers access to over 60 brands and more than 65,000 hittable head and shaft combinations. Club Champion has solidified their position at the top of the industry through comprehensive Tour-level fittings, unrivaled club building, and the use of top-tier technology. The company is headquartered in Willowbrook, IL and is home to more than 350 employees, including hundreds of the most highly trained Master Fitters in the world. For more information about Club Champion, visit www.clubchampiongolf.com.
Terms and Conditions
*Terms: Use the promo code provided to get 50% off your Club Champion club fitting with a club purchase. Offer valid for fittings booked by August 31, 2023 and completed by October 31, 2023. Club purchase must be made the same day as the club fitting for discount to apply. Not valid on prior fittings. Promo code provided must be used at time of booking. Club purchase must be made the same day as club fitting for discount to apply. Applicable at Club Champion stores in the United States only. Exclusions apply. Waitlist appointments are not considered a booking and do not apply; the fitting must be booked and confirmed during the promotional period. Promotional fittings may be rescheduled no more than one time. Fitting must be completed in one appointment. Not valid on prior fittings or purchases. Not valid in conjunction with any other fitting offer or discount. Not valid in conjunction with Member Rewards benefits. Club Champion reserves the right to remove or modify this promotion at any time. Appointments are limited.
Terms and Conditions
*Terms: Get a Club Champion full bag fitting for $100 with an equipment purchase OR any other fitting type for $50 with an equipment purchase when you book your fitting between 7/24/2023 and 8/31/2023. Fittings must be completed by 9/30/2023. Promo code provided must be used at time of booking. Applicable at the following Club Champion stores only: Jupiter, FL; Myrtle Beach, SC; Little Rock, AR; Meridian, ID; Sanford, FL; Mt. Pleasant, SC; Wilmington, NC. Exclusions apply; golf balls are not considered an equipment purchase. Waitlist appointments are not considered a booking and do not apply; the fitting must be booked and confirmed during the promotional period. Promotional fittings may be rescheduled no more than one time. Fitting must be completed in one appointment. Not valid on prior fittings or purchases. Not valid in conjunction with any other fitting offer or discount. Not valid in conjunction with Member Rewards benefits. Club Champion reserves the right to remove or modify this promotion at any time. Appointments are limited.
*Terms and Conditions: Get a Club Champion full bag fitting for $100 with an equipment purchase OR any other fitting type for $50 with an equipment purchase when you book your fitting between September 1, 2023 and September 30, 2023. Fittings must be completed by October 31, 2023. Promo code provided must be used at time of booking. Applicable at the following Club Champion stores only: Fredericksburg, VA; Midland, TX; Mt. Pleasant, SC; Sanford, FL; Ann Arbor, MI; Huntsville, AL. Exclusions apply; golf balls are not considered an equipment purchase. Waitlist appointments are not considered a booking and do not apply; the fitting must be booked and confirmed during the promotional period. Promotional fittings may be rescheduled no more than one time. Fitting must be completed in one appointment. Not valid on prior fittings or purchases. Not valid in conjunction with any other fitting offer or discount. Not valid in conjunction with Member Rewards benefits. Club Champion reserves the right to remove or modify this promotion at any time. Appointments are limited.
P.A.R. PROGRAM (PERKS AND REWARDS PROGRAM)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Club Champion may, at any time, terminate, alter or modify the P.A.R. program and/or these Terms and Conditions without any further obligations and/or benefits to members without notice even though such changes may affect the value of benefits or rewards for redemption. Club Champion reserves the right to apply changes retroactively to benefits already accrued under the program. These terms and conditions are void where prohibited by law.
BENEFIT TERMS:
MEMBERSHIP/ELIGIBILITY
Club Champion P.A.R. program is open to all persons who are at least 13 years of age, residents of the United States (including United States territories) or Canada; and have provided a valid email address at the time of their fitting and qualifying purchase. Club Champion customers are automatically enrolled in the program by completing a qualifying purchase of $1,500 or more. By participating in the P.A.R. program, you represent that you agree to these terms and conditions. Customers may opt out of the program by notifying Club Champion (see details below). Your membership is non-transferable and is subject to these terms and conditions, as they may be amended from time to time. Enrollment begins upon the completion of your first qualifying purchase. After your qualifying purchase, you will receive an email with your membership account number. You are solely responsible for protecting your membership number and not sharing your membership number with anyone else.
HOW TO QUALIFY
Every Club Champion customer who purchases $1,500 or more within the calendar year qualifies for the program. Re-qualification takes place with every $1,500 in qualifying purchases. Upon requalification, TrackMan and fitting benefits reset (do not stack. Calculations are based upon pre-tax dollars spent at checkout. Dollars cannot be earned on purchases made prior to October 1, 2023. Non-qualifying purchases include returned merchandise, refunds, and gift cards. Only one membership account number may be used in connection with a purchase. Dollars will only post to one Club Champion P.A.R. program account per person.
GENERAL TERMS
Membership account number has no cash value and is non-transferable. Club Champion is not responsible for communication errors, including distribution of and notification of dollars spent due to a change of email address or email deliverability. Unused benefits do not roll over in the event of requalification. Other restrictions or exclusions may apply.
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION, MODIFICATION, EXPIRATION AND TERMINATION
You may cancel your membership at any time by contacting Club Champion’s Customer Service by mail, email or telephone. Club Champion will in its sole discretion, terminate your account on or after the last day of the of your membership period if you have not completed additional qualifying purchases to extend. In all matters relating to the administration of the Club Champion P.A.R. program, the decisions of Club Champion shall be final. Club Champion reserves the right to cancel, amend or revoke any program, including, without limitation, the P.A.R. program, at any time due to reasonable business consideration or circumstances beyond its control or as required by applicable law. In addition, Club Champion reserves the right to terminate your P.A.R. membership and void any balance accumulated in such account(s), if you, in Club Champion’s sole discretion, violate any of these terms and conditions or any applicable law, via deception, forgery, fraud, or commit any other abuse of the P.A.R. program.
HOW TO CONTACT THE CLUB CHAMPION P.A.R. PROGRAM
Official terms for this program can be found at: ClubChampion.com/rewards. For information about your account or to update your account information, or to schedule reward services contact Club Champion’s Customer Service. Please have your membership number with you when contacting Customer Service. Customer service hours are 8 am - 6 pm Central Standard Time, Monday – Friday.
You can contact us by mail at: Club Champion, 7501 S. Quincy Street, suite 130, Willowbrook, IL 60527 or by email:
FULL BAG FITTING FOR $100*
*Terms: Get a Club Champion full bag fitting for $100 with an equipment purchase OR any other fitting type for $50 with an equipment purchase when you book your fitting by 3/25/24. Fittings must be completed by 4/15/24. Promo code provided must be used at time of booking. Equipment purchase must be made the same day as the fitting for discount to apply. Applicable at Club Champion stores only. Exclusions apply; golf balls and grips are not considered an equipment purchase. Waitlist appointments are not considered a booking and do not apply; the fitting must be booked and confirmed during the promotional period. Promotional fittings may be rescheduled no more than one time. Fitting must be completed in one appointment. Not valid on prior fittings or purchases. Not valid in conjunction with any other fitting offer or discount. Not valid in conjunction with PAR Program benefits. Club Champion reserves the right to remove or modify this promotion at any time. Appointments are limited.
WIN A FULL BAG FITTING WITH PAIGE
Terms and conditions: See full terms and conditions. Winners must be 18 years or older and reside in the United States. Winners must provide their own transport, room and board, golf equipment, and any other requirement to participate in the content. Content capture will take place at Club Champion Manhattan, 220 E 42nd St Ground Floor, New York, NY 10017. By accepting the prize, winners agree to be filmed – name, image, and likeness will be used on Paige Spiranac's YouTube channel. Winner holds harmless Paige Spiranac, Club Champion, and all subsidiaries. Winner must be able to physically perform the actions required of a golf club fitting.
FULL BAG FITTING FOR $100 WITH AN EQUIPMENT PURCHASE*
*Terms: Get a Club Champion full bag fitting for $100 with an equipment purchase OR any other fitting type for $50 with an equipment purchase when you book your fitting by 4/29/24. Fittings must be completed by 5/15/24. Promo code provided must be used at time of booking. Equipment purchase must be made the same day as the fitting for discount to apply. Applicable at Club Champion stores only. Exclusions apply; golf balls and grips are not considered an equipment purchase. Waitlist appointments are not considered a booking and do not apply; the fitting must be booked and confirmed during the promotional period. Promotional fittings may be rescheduled no more than one time. Fitting must be completed in one appointment. Not valid on prior fittings or purchases. Not valid in conjunction with any other fitting offer or discount. Not valid in conjunction with PAR Program benefits. Club Champion reserves the right to remove or modify this promotion at any time. Appointments are limited.
GET A 20% BONUS CARD*
Terms and conditions: Get a 20% Bonus Card on the value of your Gift Card or eCard purchased online from 4/8/2024 - 4/15/2024. Bonus Card value expires 5/31/2024. Bonus Cards are only available for cards and eCards purchased online at clubchampion.com/products-services/gift-cards. Bonus Card may not be redeemed for 24 hours after purchase. Limit three Gift Cards per household; $1,000 limit per card. Cards valid at Club Champion USA locations only. Gift Cards are subject to Terms and Conditions. Offer not valid on prior Gift Card purchases. Bonus Card cannot be redeemed for cash or credit; Gift Cards and Bonus Cards are non-refundable. Bonus Card may be used toward golf club equipment and build purchases only; fittings and other service fees are excluded. Bonus Cards cannot be used to purchase Club Champion Gift Cards. Gift Cards and Bonus Cards cannot be used at Club Champion's online store. We reserve the right to decline or suspend any sale, for any reason if we suspect fraud or misuse of the bonus value promotion. Void where prohibited. Offer subject to change without notice.