Club fitting/swing analysis around Northern Nevada (Carson City, Reno, Tahoe)?

ThatDudeFerbs · May 7, 2019

Hello all, I live in Carson City, NV. I'm looking for someone who would be willing to take the time to fit a short guy (5'3") with a physical disability (Muscular Dystrophy). I love playing golf and have been playing for over 10 years. I have never shot below 90 (that is my current goal this season). My wrist to floor with shoes on is 30" and my inseam is 27". I'm not making excuses, but as a result of my disability, I am weaker overall than the average person and my balance isn't great. I'm not falling out of shots or anything, but I would imagine it plays a role in my inconsistency. I don't really care about distance, I know I'll never drive the ball 300 yards. What I'm really after is consistency. I play 4-5 times a month which includes a monthly men's league and weekly 9 hole league after work. My friends that I usually play with who are very good golfers swear I'm on the cusp of playing really good golf, but I think my equipment is holding me back. I hit much better shots if I choke down on my clubs 1.5-2", but it's not very comfortable to do that all the time.

I tried GolfTec in Reno, but I had a terrible experience. The lack of interest in performing a proper fitting was palpable. They wanted me to buy clubs (sans refund) without being able to actually hit the clubs they were recommending. So, I took my business to a local retailer in Reno and purchased a new set of irons even though I know I shouldn't have, I was so frustrated. They are 1" shorter than standard and 1 degree flat, but I feel they are still too long and most likely not flat enough. I have a problem with grounding my clubs when I stand what seems to be a comfortable distance away from the ball and if I back up I feel like I'm reaching too far. My strikes are typically towards the heel end of all my clubs and my misses are wicked slices or moon balls. My club head speed with my driver is in the mid 80s. I don't have any launch monitor data because as I said the GolfTec experience wasn't great.

Does anyone know of a place I can go within 2-3 hours of Carson City? I really want to get better and I'll do anything to achieve it. Thank you.

- Ryan

ThatDudeFerbs · June 26, 2019

So, since I didn't get any replies, I found a place in Reno through a golf buddy of mine. It's called Trevino Golf Institute. I'm going there this Friday for a full bag fitting. I'll update this thread with details after I go.

ThatDudeFerbs · August 4, 2023

Hard to believe I made this post over 4 years ago now. Any way, long story short, I found a golf instructor who also does fittings in Reno, NV. Only 35 minutes from my home at the time. He found this post the other day and pointed out I never went back to let everyone know how great he is.

If you're within 3 hours driving from Trevino Golf Institute, please go see Chris Trevino and his team. They are incredible at what they do. I began taking lessons from Chris and not too long afterward shot a 77 at my local track. I've been taking lessons from him for the past 3+ years now.

Do yourself a favor, if you need a tuneup or are looking to completely transform your game and you live in the greater northern Nevada area, go to TGi! https://trevinogolfinstitute.com/