Guests

August 6th, 2011

Dear Rick,

You are doing a first class job with your Golf Academy. I truly appreciate the time you spent with me during my driver appointment. The Ping 3 wood worked great on my golf vacation. I will be contacting you in the near future for a future session when I am back in Allentown.

Sincerely,

Dave Matthews

Rick,

Absolutely outstanding lesson - within minutes my swing flaw was diagnosed and fixed. Thanks so much for making this a wonderful golf season.

Jim

Hi everyone at Sittler's 6/19/2011

I want to thank Kenny and the rest of the gentlemen for your courtesy and time spent trying to create the clubs needed for my height, swing, and ability as a novice golfer (even after 6 years)!

After many, many lessons over these years I was able to hit the ball better but the contact with the irons, especially, has started getting worse due to some arthritis in the hands and ill-fitting cut-down clubs.

Kenny was so patient with me and knew what my problems were - my clubs were almost 2 inches too short and the lie was off a few degrees. I can't wait to receive the new custom-fitted clubs, especially the hybrids and the huge Calloway Diablo driver!! I still have a paid lesson with Brad at Whitetail in Bath and he wants to go over all the new clubs at that time. It was his suggestion that I go to you to be fitted properly. He knows that I love the game but was getting more and more frustrated with my results.

Thank you all again -
Hope to see you soon when the clubs are in, Nancy S.

6/2011

Rick,

Thanks for fitting me on Friday for the K-15 Ping irons. I really appreciate the swing tip you gave me. (I was the guy making ball contact by the hosel). You did a great job and thansk again for helping a struggling weekend golfer.

Sincerely,

Ed L.

5/2/2011

Rick / Patty

Just wanted to say thanks for the GREAT service I enjoyed at the demo day yesterday. Every single member of your team could not have been more friendly and helpful; I was truly impressed. When I was ready for my fitting and still couldn't decide between brands Rick was decent enough to allow me to keep hitting when really I should have made my mind up. Being given this extra time when I know you were busy allowed me to make my choice in confidence. At no point did I feel rushed.

I'm looking forward to getting my AP1's and lowering my score!

Regards

Mark Blomfield

4/17/2011

Thank you very much for the fitting. Buying new clubs is a serious and expensive decision. Having Ken as a guide, I was able to buy a new set of irons that I am confident are the best for me. Please forward my thanks to Ken. He and the rest of the staff are outstanding. Ron B., Wind Gap

Hi Patty 4/13/2011

I wanted to take this moment to compliment Kenny Hugo's personalized guidance in fitting me for my first (and maybe last??) set of clubs at your shop yesterday. I was a "drop-in" client yesterday, on a rainy day. For years, wanted to be custom fitted for "my personalized set of sticks". Ken demonstrated patience, keen observations, presented to me continuous golf balls and clubs, all the while conveying the magical words "what feels good?", while monitoring ball flight from the various manufacturers' clubs. He exhibits knowledge of each manufacturer, and even offered that possibly my "draw-to-"hook" was a result of using standard length clubs (forever!), and indicated I compensate at impact with rotating my wrists! Makes sense..

I look forward to the day "my" set arrives. There's no "rush" - let the system work, and you will call me when they arrive. After all, we're not "exactly" enjoying golfing weather this week!

Thanks! - Sittler Golf Center has exceeded my expectations during this fitting experience!

Sincerely,
Jeff C. Penn Argyl, PA

3/26/2011

I can not thank you enough for the experience of having lesson sessions which taught me more then I have learned with three previous Teachers of the game of golf. The 3 lesson package was worth every cent. I really think it was the way it was presented, with what I needed to work on each lesson, to ingrain in me a new swing thought to offset my old mechanics, which were brought on by many good intentioned people and books etc. I just want to say, keep up the good work.

Thanks Ted N.

Hello, Rick,

I just played my first round with the new TaylorMade R9 460 that you fitted me with last Friday. The club rigged with the Fujikura Motore 65 shaft performed on the course even better than it did on the range on Friday. Playing a Bridgestone Tour B330 RX ball, I only missed one fairway, and that was on one of the two drives I hit over 300 yards ( I was in the first cut of rough still with a clear shot to the green)! I never expected someone my age to be able to hit it that far, but I did it twice. I was averaging around 260 the entire round with a couple in the 280 and 290 yard range. The best part was that I was doing this while still keeping it in the fairways! This is truly an amazing driver! I've never experienced such instantaneous improvement with a club. My worst drives were as good as my best drives had been up to this point this year. Our little experiment with switching the Motore from the regular R9 has to be judged a success. The little extra shaft weight worked beautifully for me.

Thanks again for your help with setting me up with a great new piece of equipment.

Tom

Dear Rick and Patty,

I wanted to take a moment to pass on my some of my thoughts about your staff and your establishment. First, your facility is really top notch, from your choice of club manufacturers, to your indoor and outdoor practice areas, to your simulator and especially your staff. Now I have to tell you I have been a client of Mark Csencsits for years and he is the reason I initially visited your facility. On that initial visit I received the professionalism and terrific advice I have come to expect from Mark, but I also interacted with other staff members including the both of you. Everyone was extremely kind and helpful. That initial visit was 2 or 3 years ago.
Just recently I spent time with Mark to get fitted for first new set of clubs in about 8 years. In the past I have spoken to other "professionals" and some have made light about custom fitting. I have heard things from "oh, you are a normal height and weight, the standard club should be fine--most people are fine with the factory setup", to "amateurs' swings change, so most of the fitting numbers are irrelevant". Well, after Mark taking all the time needed, we found the clubs and the proper club setup needed for me and let me tell you that setup is anything but "standard". For those who think fittings are only for low handicappers--- they should think again!! I also believe I benefit from having Mark as my Pro as he has also built my swing and knows my game. I have always recommended Mark to people I know, but now I will be HIGHLY recommending Club Fittings, hitting multiple clubs, and your facility. You are truly a Full service facility and I truly feel comfortable there.
I also noticed that you employ a good number of "younger" adults. I have to tell you that the respect and tremendously helpful nature and knowledge of all of your staff is very refreshing, whether it is the busiest time of the year or a cold day in the middle of December. Kudos too, on your year round hours and indoor facility.
As mentioned, I visited your facility the first time due to the 8+ years that Mark and I have worked together, but you now have my loyalty for all of my equipment purchases. Now when I talk to friends and they discuss buying equipment on the Internet or purchasing used irons---I cannot emphasize to them enough how important it is to have a Pro evaluate your swing, fix you mechanically, and then fit you for your clubs. By doing the fitting we determined that the initial set of clubs I "thought" I wanted were not right for me and that I would benefit from having my new clubs customized--- so much for me being "Standard"!
By having that consultation I have purchased the correct club for my game, adjusted for my swing, from a Pro I trust and a facility that I am comfortable with. Hmmm.... but I possibly could have saved $100 or so on the internet by purchasing the wrong club, with a less favorable lie, a shaft that was not fitted to my swing speed, from a person I never met who may not back up a product that I will probably have for 5-10 years-- hmmmm... some would said I made a smart decision--- 'Ya Think!!

Patty, Rick, Mark and Staff

PLEASE---- Keep up the good work!!

Mike Wharton
Bethlehem PA

Rick was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and helpful!

Plus really nice guy! Sittler's is truly a hidden treasure for all

things golf in this area!

Bill Sellers

thanks again also to Rick! He is by far the best teaching pro in the

area! Really gets to know his customers to understand specific

equipment needs without high pressure selling.

Really appreciate his help as well as the entire Sittler staff!

Bill Sellers

I just wanted to drop a short note thanking Mark for the patience and professionalism he displayed during my recent series of lessons. The instruction was first rate and has helped my game considerably. I can't believe how much better I am playing and I owe it all to Mark.

Albert Herhal

Thanks for your help with Timmy. We just found out tonight he made the Schuylkill League Boys All Star Team, with an average of 79.6 for the season. He played first on his team, they just finished an undefeated regular season, and will be in the league playoffs tomorrow.

He finished 11 out of 48 in the Sch League Tournament, with an 88. His best round of the year was a 71 at Mountain Valley. Everyone at the course knew he was under par, and came to 18 to watch them finish. His approach was just over the green, and he used the chip with the sand wedge you showed him to get it close enough to make his par and save his 71.

Thanks for your interest in Timmy and your sincere efforts to help him. I really appreciate it.

My game is still a work in progress. I am getting it, but it is taking time. I got in the Schuylkill County Amateur this year for the first time in a while. I played ok the first day and was four shots off the lead. (79) The second day I shot 82, but realized what happened later. Somewhere during the tournament I stopped using the routine you showed Timmy and I. If we hadn't talked about it at length, I would have never thought of that and would have thought it was a swing or mental weakness. Not true, it was just a MENTAL mistake. I hope to do better next year.

I did have one great round. I hit 14 greens and shot 74. I missed some short putts, again, mental lapses that I understand and know will not happen regularly. "Golf is not a Game of Perfect" helped me understand this.

Anyway, thanks, and see you soon for my follow up lessons. I have put my game on the back burner during Timmy's season. Hope to groove everything before the winter.

Thanks.

Ted Collins

Rick,
Just wanted to send a big THANK YOU your way for your time and
expertise last Saturday. Your points really have helped Judy hit the
ball much straighter!

It is a delight to be around someone like you, Rick. You obviously
have a love and passion for the game of golf and have equal abilities
to teach others. That is a rare combination. We feel blessed to
have selected you to become our golf guru and look forward to more
good times with you.

Let me know when you get the Ping G10 fitting stuff in. I felt I had
the best feel with either the Ping Raptures or the Ping G10. I'll
come in for a fitting.

Until the next time,

Aaron

...thanks, Greg-----by the way, you guys run a class act at
Sittlergolf, Mark was excellent as was the rest of the staff---------

I have already and will continue to recommend you to other golfers, thanks
again

Patty & Rick

I would like to say thank you for having demo days and giving me and others to have the opportunity to try out the newest equipment prior to buying.

Getting the chance to see how a club feels and being able to compare it to an other is really important in the decision process.

I bought a Ping G-10 driver and a G-10 utility club at the last demo day and am very happy with both clubs.

I would also like to thank Mike for staying on top of special orders. It took a little longer than expected to get me clubs, but when I called to ask questions Mike already had to answers concerning my order.

Thanks again to the both of you for the services you provide for all of us.

Mike Krick

Dear Rick,

Thank you all for such a pleasant experience in helping me pick out my new driver on Friday. I had heard so many good things about Sittler's and actually going through the experience only reinforced the fact that you are THE BEST!!!!!...

Rick, I especially want to thank you for your trust in me by letting me take my new club home and then just calling in the gift card number, saving me another trip out there. I TRULY appreciate your trust.

Mark, I will have to take you up on that driver lesson, BUT if I do start launching them over the fence I am NOT going to retrieve them...THAT IS WHY YOU HAVE ANDY NOW..LOL.

Andy, we miss you at "The Pond"...but you seem very happy and I can see why with the great people there..

I will always be back anytime I need golf equipment and will tell everyone about my this gem we have in the Lehigh Valley.

Thanks again to all..

Harry G******

To The Management of Sittler Golf,

     I'm writing this letter to tell you about the great experience I had choosing new clubs (irons) at your shop. As much as I wanted to get fit for new irons, I had several concerns about the process. Where should I go, will I get to try all the l cubs that I want to, will the pro/fitter listen to what I want? After seeing Sittler's endorsements from several top club manufacturers I made an appointment for comprehensive custom iron fitting.
     My pro/fitter was Mark Csencsits. Mark helped me select new clubs with the perfect mix of listening and professional input. I was able to try various brands, some I already had in mind and some I hadn't thought about. We methodically worked it down to the clubs I liked best and then got fitted.
     It was great having a knowledgeable pro help me choose with confidence. I feel sure that I am getting the best clubs that I can get for me, as he not only told me what clubs fit my swing but also why.
     In summary, my fitting was educational, rewarding and fun! The entire staff at Sittler's was courteous and helpful. Thank you very much, I can't wait to hit the course!

Sincerely, David E******

Rick, I just wanted to contact you in reference to my email in march.

I attended your demo day and had a great time. It's not often that us lefties get the chance to hit clubs like that.

I think. .hopefully i have the right names.. Ricky and Zack took great care of me once i was ready to purchase a club. It was definitely a positive experience. Those guys were having fun while helping people with their purchases. I did buy that 3 wood that i was looking for from your shop and am looking forward to my new clubs arrival.

That new super quad that i hit from taylor made was pretty sweet and when the deal is right i think i might jump!!

I know that sometimes people only send the negative messages and wanted you to know the flip side. Thanks Rick.

Scott S***

Rick & Patty Kline: (and to all at Sittler Golf)

Hello. Good Evening. My name is Howie S***** and I reside in Mahanoy, PA (Schuylkill County) some 50 miles for the Kutztown Area. I just wanted to take this opportunity to pass along some comments regarding Sittler Golf Center, as I recognize the importance in running and maintaining a successful bussiness. Within the last few weeks, I made several purchases at your shop, all to my extreme satisfaction. I'm a mid to high 70's shooter, however I enjoy the process of keeping up with latest available golf technology and equipment. I usually upgrade most of my equipment each Spring with the latest available models and have discovered that your shop is very much "on the right track" so to speak. In some 23+ years in my golfing past, I usually would travel to all different types of shops in the early season, basically all over northeastern PA in search of what I wanted to buy.
     From my observations--you all WERE the FIRST to carry the new PROV1s, the ONLY place that could QUICKLY find me a kit of older rare-model Winn grips I use, the ONLY place that carried in stock the new Titleist 907D1 Driver with my exact preferred specs (which you also regripped overnight), as well as a Footjoy rainsuit I had not seen anywhere but on the internet..
     Additionally, last year I scheduled an equipment analysis with one of your staff members which also was excellently conducted. If you all are not aware, this type of service is basically "unheard of" up in my area. And it was certainly well worth the travel down there for it.
     Keep up the great work! You've succeeded in providing me with the equipment I needed for my first few rounds of 2007. I'm sure this is what you strive for...so you have earned a new regular customer. Thanks Again!!

Sincerely,

Howie S******