"Andy,
The fitting you did for Taylor really helped her game. She shaved 10 strokes of her fall scores and made all conference this spring and finished 13th in regions."   Bob A

 

"Hello Andy and Jon!  Haven't played too much yet with my new wedges but so far so good.  First time out made an eagle from 90 yards with my 58º, guess I'll keep 'em!"

 Thanks -Britt Hubler

 

"Andy,

I played 36 holes today, Tuesday, the first perfect weather day of the year.  I shot 82 and 80, which is a net even par for me.  I only hit 12 of 28 fairways, but the new driver only got me in trouble once, several drives were just out of the fairway.  I averaged 237.8 yards for drives in the fairways.  I really never kept track of distance too closely last year, but I would guess on my best days the average was probably around 225.  I hit 17 greens in regulation and was just off on six more.  I am sure that number was helped by the extra yardage and hitting shorter irons into the greens.  Bottom line, I thought the driver was a little pricey, but with just 6 rounds played, I love it and consider it money well spent.  Thanks for setting me up with it!"

 Ken Sargent

 

"I couldn't wait to talk to Randy after he went in for his "putter fitting".  He asked me about his putter (since he should be able to do some of that as he recovers from his hip surgery)...and I told him that he really needed to see you!  I'm so glad he went.  He was excited and a little "bummed" out (I think), that you found out his putting was working for him and fit him well.  I'm sure he would have enjoyed a new "toy", but really appreciated your honest professional opinion.  I had encouraged him to get the Edel putter if it would be a better fit for him...... I was was VERY pleased that you took so much time with him and were thorough in your diagnoses that his putter was a good fit and working for him!  It gives me great confidence to recommend students to you guys since you Truly look out for what is BEST for your clients ~ you've built a great reputation that way!  Thank you, Andy!"

  Sheryl Maize, LPGA Class A Teaching Professional

 

 "I just wanted to give you an update on how the new driver was working down in Florida. I hit it really well, with a much better ball flight than I was seeing last fall. I was able to hit it a lot so I think just getting a better feel for it really helped. Thanks for all of your help and patience in finding me a driver that fits!

I also plan on making an appointment this weekend to check out a few things with my irons (loft, lie, etc.) before our season starts.

Thanks again,"

A.J. Olson

 

"Andy,
 
Just wanted to thank you for the great service and excellent set of irons, but also for introducing me to the Tour Tempo. I read the book first (which I highly recommend before using the device) I've never looked at the swing in that way before and it just clicks when you read it. After learning most tour pros are at the 21/7 ratio I decided to build my swing around that.
I took my new clubs to the dome and focused on nothing but starting the club on the right path and Tempo. I must have hit 20 in a row perfect with my 7 iron right in the center of the clubface. The three beeps get easier to judge and it is amazing how much better the ball striking is with what seems to be less effort. The tendinitis I developed from years of horrible tempo and smashing into the ground was not bothered one bit and I must have hit for over an hour.
Thanks again for the clubs I will be back for a new driver when the season starts. I will be referring anyone I come across to your shop."
 
                                                      Thanks, Jeremy Wahlstrom

 

"Just wanted to let you know, I went from a 3 to 0 handicap after getting fitted for the new clubs!"

  Thanks, Tom Heidrick

 

"Add another Club Champion to your list. I won the Sr Club Championship at Chisago Lakes GC this summer. I had the best summer ever as far as Pro Shop $ and lead the Money List at CLGC!!!! It was a good summer.
 
I am now in AZ for the winter and so far my driving of the ball has never been better. I am hitting more than 75% of the fairways and am driving it longer than last year. Thanks for fitting me properly."

  Gary Erickson

 

"Hi Andy,
Just wanted to tell you I really like my new clubs.  I am getting used to the driver but still hitting it better than my old club.  And love the 3 wood.  

I played at the Les Bolstad course last week and eagled the par 5 #13 with a driver and 3 wood.  I had a good wind at my back and hit my 3 wood 225 yds to 3ft to the pin (my best hit that day).  That shot, with the 3 wood, was the 1st time I got a chance to use it.  Wow, nice club."  Gretchen Larson

 

“The Titleist program was great for off-season work because I came into the Spring season in shape and stronger than the year before.”
 
-          Chelsey Larson

 

"Hi Andy:
 
Thanks for the great job you did in customizing my Srixion irons this past year. Since I changed from my non custom Titilest irons my handicap has gone from 8.5 to my current 6.0. My consistency has really improved. With my other irons I stayed away from my hitting my 4 and 5 irons. Not only are those two irons much more consistent with my Srixions but the new 3 iron you just made for me, I could hit well immediately. That is absolutely amazing to me since just a year ago I would never of even tried to hit my 4 iron under any type of pressure.
 
Thanks again Andy for your help."
 
Terry Nagel

 

"Lynn and Andy:
Six weeks or so ago, when I took my initial physical evaluation and you recommended an exercise program for me, I figured it was going to be the "same old same old".  How wrong I was.
I'm 64 years old, have had surgery on my back and both rotator cuffs, and have led a pretty active and punishing lifestyle - everything from water and snow skiing to aircraft aerobatics and off-road racing.
In the last few years I have tried a Bowflex (took out one of the rotator cuffs), the YMCA (pretty much ruined myself on those dang machines) and actually joined a "health club" for awhile (I just can't get into going someplace after work to exercise unless it's my own place). 
None of them had succeeded in attaining the goal of just getting some of the flexibility that I have lost over the years.  I don't expect a lot, what with the back problem and just an overweight, abused body but I don't need more abuse.  That's what I got until I started the TPI program.  I am pretty competitive and that is what causes me to overdo the exercise programs.  The TPI program has very reasonable limits on how far you go with each exercise.  Good guidance, which I had never had before, so I was able to see progress almost immediately.
I am amazed at how easy this has been.  And, I improved my "Handicap" by a pretty good margin. 
I can touch my toes for the first time in 30 years.  I can turn my upper body enough so that I think I will actually be able to take a decent backswing (got to learn how to do that now through some lessons).
The exercises are relatively easy, get a little more intense as you go through the process, but are tailored to what I need, not to some 25 year old athlete.
Because of that, I had fun doing them, didn't dread when an exercise day was upon me, and I am enthusiastic about continuing on a maintenance routine as I enter the next step of my training.
Thank you for a great experience."
Don Magnus

 

"My friend Bill bought a set of clubs from you.  Every time we golfed he commented on how he could hit the ball with more consistency, and I noticed it.  So I decided to take the plunge. 

It made a huge difference.  Huge Difference!  Prior to the custom fitted clubs, my handicap was 23.  The first twenty rounds with the new clubs in 2006 dropped my handicap to 18 and one year later in 2007 it dropped to 14.  I am anxious to see what this year will bring.

Before the new clubs, I may have had one round below 90 in the many years that I played.  In 2007 I had nine of my 24 rounds were below 90.  I am convinced the clubs made the difference.  I don't hit them farther, I hit them with more accuracy and consistency.

Now my wife was fitted for clubs and she is very anxious to see what it does for her.

Thanks for making my golf more fun."

Jerry Vogler

 

"Hi Andy,

I was able to hit the new clubs outside today at the range. All I can say is wow. I've never hit a driver that straight and long in my life. The irons after one round through of range balls are also working out great. I want to thank you again for taking your time and properly fitting me for my clubs. I will recommend you to others in my area when they are looking for new clubs. It was well worth the 5 hour drive.

Thanks"
Randy

 

"After several years of struggling with an unmatched set of clubs, I decided to contact Totally Driven to have a fitting for a new set of irons.  I spent about 2 hours with Andy Thompson at their facility in Oakdale.  After a period of questions regarding my current situation, abilities, and swing characteristics, Andy began the process of fine-tuning the specifications that would work best for me.  I had plenty of questions through the process and all were answered in a clear, concise manner.   It was an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
With several rounds under my belt with the new irons, I can say that the work that Andy has done exceeds my expectations!  Just by determining the correct swing weight, length, flex, and lie,  Andy was able to eliminate a glaring problem that had nagged me for years.  The clubs feel spectacular, look spectacular, and perform spectacular!
I was treated with nothing but the finest in professionalism and expertise.  To Andy, Jon, and their colleagues, I say, "Bravo!"   And thank you." 
Roger E. Anderson

 

"Hey Fred,
 
I have been listening to your podcasts for about 1 ½ years and find them very informative, motivating, and entertaining.
 
Having only been a serious golfer for about 3 years I am constantly looking for tips on how to improve my game, which can be confusing and cause more problems than solutions.  One piece of advice I learned early in my journey to learn the game was to spend a few bucks and get lessons from a PGA professional.
 
I took lessons from Golf Galaxy in Appleton, WI which covered every part of my game except putting – which was mostly my fault as I directed what needed to be covered at each lesson.
 
Recently I heard you referenced a podcast with Geoff Mangan and the folks at Totally Driven that covered “The Putting Zone” that I remember hearing earlier this year.  On Wednesday(4/24/09) I was coming home from a business trip to Minneapolis and decided to check out Totally Driven where I met Andy Thompson, who had time to give me a putting lesson.  He demonstrated most of what I was doing was wrong and in about 45 minutes had me putting consistently and confidently.  On Friday(4/24/09) I tried out what I had learned and was practicing(for 1 day) during a round with customers at “The Bull” in Sheboygan Falls that is consistently rated as one of Wisconsin’s top 10 courses.  On the first hole I started to hear the ribbing about the recent putting lesson, until I dropped a 12 footer.  And then on the second hole when I hit an 8’ put, the guys started asking who this miracle worker was.  I didn’t hit every one, but left my second puts closer to the hole than I had in the past
 
When it was all done my co-worker was done with his reign of success over my golf game.  After losing by 10 strokes he started with the comments about being early in the season and not playing well.  I humbly agreed and said that hopefully as the season progresses I will have more to practice what Andy Thompson had taught me and my game will also improve.  The confidence from my putting helped my entire game.
 
Thanks for introducing me to the folks at Totally Driven,"
 
Matt Jackson

 

"Andy:
 
ALL RIGHT!!!!!   The new Taylor Made R9 was set up perfectly!  8 of 14 fairways hit ( with 3 more just off in the first cut because I drove through a dogleg)!  WOW, nice driver.  Might have hit all the fairways if I hadn’t tried to “muscle” a couple of shots.  When I swing within myself, the ball just flies longgggggg and pretty straight.  For the first time in 30 years of “golf” the ball is actually hitting the spot I am aiming at!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Now, if the irons get set up in a similar fashion, and I get some short game from Lynn, I’m in business!
 
I guess it’s true  - you get what you pay for."
 
Sincerely,
 
Dan Humes

 

"Andy,
  Last fall I came to you for a putter fitting which turned into as much of a lesson as a fitting and since then I have been doing as you suggested as far as turning my head at what I would feel as the speed of the putt before making the stroke. On Sunday I shot 75 (career best) at Rush Creek with 28 putts and I never made a practice stroke with the putter! Just turned my head at the right speed, delayed a second, and fired. If I felt the speed was wrong, I would repeat until I felt it was right. Your method really works. Just thought I'd let you know I feel you are doing really good work.
Thanks,"
Thom Bendtsen

 

"Andy and Lynn: 
 
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you both very much for helping me last week.  After the purchase of my new Cleveland Irons something changed in my swing causing me to come over the top.  By putting me on video just once and having Lynn explain what she saw in my swing, I have been able to self-correct the problem.  In fact, I am just coming off of a 6 round, 4 day golf outing which included a 79 at Greystone and a career best three-over par 75 at Rush Creek.  Your company’s effort in going the extra mile to help a customer has made sure Totally Driven is the only stop for my golf equipment needs.  I am doing my best to talk my golfing buddies to do the same."

Shawn Harris

 

"Andy - Thanks to you and Lynn and Jon I recently shot the low round of my career - a 68 (par 71).  I had 7 birdies (also a personal best for one round) and 4 bogies.  The longest birdie I had was about 15 ft.  I know the work you guys did putting together my clubs helped me to stick so many shots close. I also took a lot of grief from buddies at the club, as I am the Chairman of the Handicap Committee and was asked more than once if I was going to investigate myself.  My handicap has dropped from a 7 to a 5 and I know that having clubs that "fit me" has made a big difference. I figure the game is hard enough, no sense making it harder by playing with clubs that don't fit."
 
John F Devereaux

 "Lynn, Andy and Jon: I want to thank you again for helping me improve my golf game. When I came in I was frustrated and my game was in need of improvement. I was intrigued by your total golf improvement program.