Today was a putter fitting. I have a LOT of left handed putters. Over 10... I've been playing golf over 65 years. Scott turned my thinking around on putters weighting. Scott shortened, and weighted my Scotty Cameron Newport, and I like it more then I did prior. Likewise we now have a plan to change the weighting, gripping, and length on my putters. Well worth the cost of the putter fitting. Scott is fantastic to work with. Scott has also done excellent work on my driver grips, and the ball is going straight, and long. Wish there was a 10 star rating... read more

Scott is awesome! Very attentive and does great work. Built a set of Miuras for me and I love them!

ADS Has built my last 2 sets and did more than a great job. I am back for my 3rd set. Excellent!

I had my fitting with Scott today (7/25/23), and I was so impressed. I was clear on my expectations, player level, and desired outcome. Scott hit the mark on everything, never made me feel out of place, had no pushy sales techniques, and was just a solid experience all the way around. read more

ADS Golf fitted me several years ago for my driver, irons and hybrids. The studio fitting was excellent with state of the art tracking and name brand golf balls used for the fitting. In other words, no driving range balls that do not accurately represent spin and ball flight. After playing my fitted clubs for three years, I decided to replace one of my hybrids with a 3 iron due to my success with the fitted 4 iron. Scott Cho was terrific in putting together the 3 iron so it would be fully representative of the irons I previously purchased from Scott and Gene. Scott also regripped all my clubs and spotted a repair that needed to be made on one of my wedges. I had not realized a problem existed with the wedge and am grateful to Scott for spotting the issue and making the repair. If you are looking for performance out of your golf clubs, get a true fitting as is offered by ADS Golf. The ADS fitting will result in club selection and adjustment that meets your needs and swing type. Five stars to ADS Golf and Scott Cho for excellent service and a beautiful new 3 iron. read more

I am a mid-high handicap golfer and recently got fitted for mizuno irons with Scott (owner). He patiently went through every variable to try and get the right clubs for me. I learned so much about shafts, club weight and length. He also addressed my early extension and swing plane. His teaching skills are top notch and so thankful for his patience. I've been fitted before at major stores and this is a completely different experience. It was nice to ask every question and get personal attention. Well worth every penny. Highly recommend for every golfer!! read more

Scott did a fantastic job fitting me for irons. I came in looking to mitigate my big left miss, and after trying many different shafts (weight, flex, ei profile), my big left miss remained due to a swing flaw. He recommended that I continue working on my swing and that my current irons are a good enough fit for me at that time. I was very appreciative that Scott didn't try to sell me on getting new irons/shafts when that would not fix the problem I was looking to solve. Following this initial fitting, I took some lessons at Swingworx Golf, and my swing flaw was remedied. I returned to Scott for another fitting, and the results were fantastic. Dispersion on my 6 iron went down considerably with the new irons. Scott will go through different heads/shafts at different swing weights to get you dialed in. Scott's target is to get the golfer to make center face contact at least 80% of the time, and in my case, this was achieved with a very specific head weight, shaft profile, and swing weight. Once this contact rate is met, Scott goes over the various metrics (ball speed, spin rate, launch angle, etc) Trackman provides to make sure you're in the appropriate window so you can hold greens. If you're looking to get fit for new clubs, I highly recommend to come to ADS Golf and Scott. He's more interested in helping you play better golf than to make a sale, and he's very good at what he does. read more

I got back into golf a couple years ago and decided it was time to get a little more serious. A friend turned me onto ADS and it's been the "awakening" that I've needed. Gene and company have taught me some valuable things about my swing and factor clubs that I was using. The Trackman is a pretty awesome tool but it's worthless unless you have someone who can analyze the data and make solid decisions regarding the right clubs for you. I was fitted for a new driver and my cluster of shots with this particular configuration was pretty amazing. I'll be working on my irons this week and will probably be dumping my Taylormades for something custom. More to come... Troy S. read more

I'm a PGA Member teaching professional in the San Diego area and Founder of Par 68 Golf. I have known Gene and Scott for a long time. They are not only the best fitters in the area Gene is one of the top club fitters in the country. There is nobody I trust more than ADS Golf to custom fit clubs...in fact, I play custom fit clubs that Gene personally fit for me. It was one of the best decisions I've made to improve my golf game. One of the weaknesses in my own game for as long as I can remember is iron play. I get off the tee just fine and have a great short game (because I miss too many greens), but I really struggle with irons. I've been on staff with major manufacturers before and had equipment at my disposal every time a new set of irons comes out. I just put in my order for my specs and had them shipped to me. But I still struggled to hit good iron shorts. UNTIL NOW. Gene is incredible at deciphering what specific swing characteristics your have and what equipment specs maximize your ability to hit good shots. He spent a lot of time with me hitting shots and trying different options. We finally settled on a little bit softer and lighter shaft and increased my swing weight slightly which allowed me to increase my clubhead speed and "feel" the club throughout the swing. The difference is amazing. Now when I play my new irons, I don't have to fight with my club and try and hit the ball. I just swing! I don't feel like I have to do anything except get the club started. The club swings itself. I have NEVER hit so many consistent irons in my life. And I gained about 8-10 yards. I have complete confidence standing over the ball that my natural draw will show up without having to work at it. Thank you Gene and Scott! Kevin L. Connole, PGA www.par68.com read more

Gene is a true master of his craft. He is the Yoda of club fitting. He has a way of keeping it simple and keeping your brain out of the process. My fitting experience involved hitting a lot of balls trying to find the right shaft weight/club head combo that produced the most consistent/desirable results. He focuses on results and not body measurements - which is what it all comes down to on the course. We ended up determining I need shafts almost twice the weight of my current set. Hitting the ball felt good again! I had a lot of questions and he patiently answered them all. His pricing was very fair and he did't charge me for a lot of our post-fitting Q&A time. He is very responsive over email and is answering a lot of my post fitting follow-up questions to help me along on my journey toward a perfect iron set. Looking forward to continue working with him on my quest - whether it's a purchase of a set through him - or more sessions to dial-in a third party set. read more

You have NEVER had a real golf fitting unless you have gone to ADS. The difference between a regular fitting and ADS is no less than the difference between an Oscar Meyer hotdog and a Kobe beef filet mignon. First off, Gene knows his stuff better than anyone I've ever encountered. This includes places like hotstix and coolclubs. He doesn't just blindly accept the trackman numbers. He knows what they mean and the errors that the trackman makes. ADS doesn't just look at loft, lie, and shaft options. They look at adding weight to different parts of the club to provide each individual with the perfect feel for them. The results are pretty shocking. Gene is also very patient and great to work with. I cannot recommend ADS highly enough. If you want a fitting or golf clubs, there are no real alternatives. read more

Just like all the other reviews here Gene provides a FIVE STAR service for a cost that is quite comparable to "off the rack" clubs. I went to Gene to get fitted for a hybrid club because mine just wasn't cutting it. I was extremely inconsistent with the club and most of my misses were HARD hooks. With my game, I was looking for a club I could hit around 200 - 220 yards. After only a few swings using the track man, and some measuring of my old club Gene told me that the club I was playing, which was purchased off the rack, was several degrees closed (which was causing the aforementioned hook) and much to light for my swing speed. The rest of the session was spent testing different club heads, club shafts, and shaft weights. The way I was hitting the demo club he made for me I knew I couldn't just walk away with only ONE club. I so got both a 3 and 4 hybrid from Gene. The end result was a heavier shafted club with a neutral club face. After taking the clubs to the range twice and just completing my first round of golf with them, I now feel VERY confident when I am 180 - 225ish yards away from the pin. Whereas before I would either shank my hybrid or just lay up. As the old saying goes - "The proof is in the pudding" - Yesterday I played Steele Canyon golf course and they have a 210 yard par 3. I hit my 3 hybrid within a few feet of the hole for a kick in birdie. This would NEVER have been possible with my old club and likely wouldn't have been possible with any off the rack club. If you're like me and were considering getting fitted for clubs but didn't know if you needed them and/or wasn't sure if it was too expensive, stop reading this review and call Gene! You will not regret it! read more

I went to ADS Golf for a complicated repair of my 3-wood and Scott did an incredible job fixing my club to get it up to spec. Scott provided excellent service and was able to complete the repair the same day. It looks like they have a great set-up for custom fitting as well. I would highly recommend ADS for any golf equipment needs. read more

If you need golf club fitting, this is the place to go! I went to see Scott to get a driver. Scott takes his time to analyze and gives you pointers based on what is best for your swing. He will use different shafts, weight of the club, angles and so on to bring the best out of you. Especially if you want PXG irons/drivers, you have to go see Scott! read more

Gene not only helped me in finding the right driver, he also fitted my wife with a driver and shaft. ADS Golf offered a great experience and I would recommend ADS Golf to anyone who is looking to improve their game. read more

Gene is the man! Tom Wishon himself says Gene is one of the best club builders in North America. I came to Gene to customize an ER2 Evenroll putter that I picked up on eBay. After reviewing my old putter and the new putter Gene also had me take a look at some other options that better suited my swing. Even though I was meticulous in my research for my next putter Gene in one hour session made a better recommendation than weeks of research and trial and error. The whole experience was relaxed but professional. He was never pushy, very consultative. I've come away now staring down the line at 15-20 foot putts with a smile knowing I'll likely make the putt. My putting has become one of the most confident pieces of my game. I can't wait to have Gene help build the rest of my set! Thanks again Gene! Nolan, read more

ADS golf is my go to place for fitting, ordering new clubs, and repairing existing clubs. Both Mitchell and Scott are great. I purchased some PXG gen 1 irons, after being fitted by Mitchell, and they are amazing. I've also had some new shafts installed on my Driver and 3W as well. When it comes time to upgrade my clubs again, I will definitely be calling ADS. read more

As Don said, Yoda! Gene is amazing! He incorporates "feel" into the whole process of not only finding the right shaft, but the right balance. He truly is a master of his craft and sees things most don't even think about. His passion for golf and the intricacies between different swings is off the charts. I can go on and on! If you want a proper fitting call Gene - yes, he answers the phone! Do yourself a favor and skip the chain golf store fitting guy and go here. You will be so happy you did! I am VERY limited on who I will let touch my sticks. Gene is the one. A little back story on what I had done: I play Cleveland 588MB and had them in DG X-100 shafts. Well, as I am getting older and have an arm injury I found it difficult to load the shaft. So I searched endlessly for a fitter to steer me in the right direction. ADS kept popping up. I talked to a number using Gene's reviews as my benchmark. Well, nobody inspired enough confidence to even try. Not like Gene! I had a fitting and was blown away! Nothing resembling the stereotypical stuff! I got my heads shafted into a set of Nippon shafts I could swing for days and not be sore! The balance needed some adjustments so I went in and he knew exactly what I was looking for by notes he took during the first fitting - heck, I didn't even know!! He got me dialed in --- in like 20 minutes! Even turned on some cartoons for my kids while we went to work! I will never go anywhere else! And neither should you! I am a golf crazed nut! My equipment has to be right and Gene is the only one I trust from now on to do that. I you are passionate about your game and/or just want to improve, get the work done right! Call ADS. No, this is not a padded review!! I know there are some on Yelp, but the reviews for Gene are spot on! I went based on them and was not disappointed!!! I only reiterate what has been said. read more

I'm not a very good golfer to begin with, definitely not on the level that some of the other reviewers seem to be. I've only had one set of clubs in my life, some hand me downs that were bought from Costco. That being said, I've had the bug for a long time and have played way too many rounds for a person with a full-time job. I figured now was a good time to invest in a new set of clubs. I knew that the first thing I had to do was get fitted. ADS Golf was incredibly thorough and providing a fitting experience that was utterly different from the ones my friends had at big-box golf stores and local country clubs. Gene spent a good two hours with me, half of which after closing time, patiently watching me flail wildly. Not only did I get the proper measurements and recommendations for the kind of equipment I should be using, he provided helpful swing tips and dropped more golf knowledge than I ever had accrued on my own from YouTube videos and buddies. I'm thankful for the careful and thorough manner in which my fitting time was handled. I'm currently waiting for my new irons to get furnished and can't wait to take them out for their test drive! Without any reservations whatsoever, I whole-heartedly recommend ADS Golf for your custom club-fitting needs! read more

ADS Golf provides a golfer w/ a custom club fitting that is head and shoulders above its competition. Superb customer service. Gene and company are true professionals! It's been ten years since I picked up golf and I was on my fifth set of off the rack clubs when I decided to get a club fitting. I've made appointments w/ at least three golf stores in town and then I heard of ADS golf from a co-worker. Contacted Gene, who then gladly booked an appointment for me and two months later, I am one happy customer of ADS Golf. Gene made me a set of custom made Wishon 575 irons and a couple of Gauge Design wedges. Fitting took a couple of hours, plus a couple of follow on appointments to adjust the loft and lie to my satisfaction. The price of ADS Golf custom fitted clubs are competitive w/ major OEMs in the market today. Gene made the time to make sure I'm satisfied and that is the reason why my clubs are so custom fit to my not so good looking swing. There was no additional charge on any of follow on visits. Gene will encourage you to come back if you're feel the clubs need more tweaking, and he will adjust them until you are satisfied w/ the feel and ball flight! I have improved my scoring by at least four strokes. The most satisfying result is I just have to address the ball and swing the golf clubs! for the first time I can pull by 4iron from the bag knowing that I can hit it. Ball dispersion is consistent w/ these clubs that I'm now starting to enjoy working on ball flights. I'm now ready to make another appointment for a Wishon 919THI driver and maybe a 949mc 4 and 7 wood. I wish I have known ADS Golf when I bought my first set and I probably be still using them now. read more

Can't say enough great things about Gene and his business. He recommended a change in color and offset in my putter; my putting has never been as good. Gene also gave some insight on driver design, made some adjustments and I'm now a fairway finder. I have recommended Gene and ADS to at least 5 people, and will continue to as long as I am in the area. Well done Gene, you're a true professional. Brent Howk read more

Been playing golf for a few years now, never took it serious until this past year. Dropped a bunch of strokes and decided it might be worth going to a fitter. Let me tell you if you are considering doing this, just go ahead and do it, and most definitely go to Gene over at ADS. Gene is an all around good guy, extraordinarily knowledgable about the fitting process, and has all the shaft, grip, club combos you could need to get set up the best possible way. In no way will gene make you a tour quality player over night, but I have no reservations in saying you will be better suited to shoot lower scores upon receiving a quality fitting from him. 5 stars all the way! read more

Very good customer service had clubs made everything was done over the phone the work was done on time with no drama.... easy to work with... the original owner named Gene retired but these guys have kept the standards high read more

I wish I would have come here years ago. Saved me a lot of money and strokes in the long run. Great service and awesome customized clubs for me and my swing. I Can't wait to get my next set through ADS golf. cheers Mike read more

Gene Bonk is as good as it gets. A never ending wealth of knowledge of the golf swing, and really out to find the best fit for your swing, and your feel, on each and every fitting. Could not say more about my experience, other than I go back time and again when I need some club work done. read more

I've been here a couple of times for a couple of different things. Gene is a great fitter, but I think he personally didn't build my clubs. I'm very particular with my clubs and expect a high level of attention to detail and I've had multiple things missed. I will no longer be coming back. Especially since Gene has retired. read more

Amazing Staff and the friendly confines of ADS offer great service and profession club fitting. I was recently fitted by Gene and purchased a Tom Wishon Hybrid and Tom Wishon #4 metal. Both clubs are in the bag and love them. While in the shop recently I tested ADS Golf's new driver available in August. At 44" it feels great and I striped every hit. The Tour Dyanamix is on my Christmas wish list....I love my Taylor Made Burner Super Fast, but after how well I hit that driver, it might just land in the bag. Thank you Gene, Scott and Mitchell!! read more

With the possible exception of taking lessons, Gene Bonk & Keith McGuire ( ADS Golf) have done more to improve my game than any single thing that I have attempted to do. Having just picked up a newer set of irons, I thought it would be a good idea to have a professional, club fitter simply confirm that they were properly set up for me. As I started my search I came across this link: http://golfsmithsales.blogspot.com/2009/12/2010-sneak-peak-clubmaker-of-year.html To be exact: 4 time GCA California Club Maker of the Year, 3 Time World Top 10 Club Maker of Year. And he is currently TEACHING at the Golf Academy. (He didn't happen to mention any these accomplishments. I counted the plaques on the wall). What Gene does quite simply, is listen (what a concept!) to what you believe you would like to accomplish to improve your game and after going through a very through fitting process, offer (not sell) you a variety of possibilities for improvement. You can do as much or as little as you want. There is no pressure. His cost are VERY reasonable and he is very generous with his time. Gene & Keith are well connected to both the large and small companies in the golf industry. And they are aware and have access to the newest golf components and products. After trying a variety of head and shaft combinations, - including my own, I was able to feel the difference between what I had been using and what I could be using. (Specifically, as a result of putting different amount of weight either in the head or the grip, I had a better "sense" of the club head.) Based on where the ball was consistently striking the club face (inside), Gene made the following recommendation: (that I agreed to) (1) Reduce length by 1/2". (2) Weight each club so that they would have the same feeling. (D4) (3) Spine each shaft. http://www.golf-fanatic.com/spinepop.html (Flat Line Oscillation (FLO) (4) Adjust for optimum Moment of Inertia (MOI) http://golf.about.com/od/faqs/f/moi.htm, (5) Check loft & lie. Bottom Line: Before: Almost very shot had a nasty little fade to it. After: Going, going gone. In my particular case, spining a shaft made a direct and recognizable difference. (This kind of specialized treatment is standard for the pros. ) No one with their head "screwed on right" believes that you can "buy" a good golf game. What I was able to accomplish is to ensure that my "implements" were fined tuned, - allowing me to get the very best out of them. This Don Quixote's quest for the perfect club is over. They are in my bag. read more

Due to a shoulder injury I had not been able to play golf for over 9 months. Getting back into golf, I was looking for more distance control and a smoother feeling shaft at impact. Gene understood what I was looking for and had me try several different shafts until we found one that felt good and was consistent. He provides a very thorough fitting, not only finding the right shaft, but adjusting club overall weight, swing weight, length for your swing. I've had a fitting before, but it was just trying two different shafts in new irons that I was buying. This is an entirely different level of fitting. Awesome service from Gene and Mitchell on fitting and re-building my irons. read more

I just have to say Thank you! I was doing some research because I was in the market for some new clubs and I was looking at the latest and greatest from all the name brands and I almost bought a set of Mizuno JPX EZs. But something told me to keep looking. I came across ADS golf and Gene Bonk and saw Tom Wishon's testimonial for him, and his website. All the information made so much sense to me. Gene spent 2 hours with me using the state of the are Track Man figuring out what would work best for me and my swing. Based on all the information and the skill of Gene, I had a set of Wishon 771′s built for me. I played with them on Sunday. I usually shoot in the mid 90′s, I shot an 84 on Sunday and that was with a quadruple bogey. I've never been close to that in my life! If a few more putts would have dropped I break 80! The clubs felt so good and my off center hits still flew close to my normal distance. Great work and I'll be spreading the word. Thanks, read more

This was an amazing experience. I had been through 2 fittings prior to ADS Golf, but now I realized what a real fitting is. Gene Bonk is a golf fitting version of Yoda, but wiser and more knowledgeable. If you're a golf geek, you'll be in heaven. If you're not a golf geek, you will be one by the time you leave. I couldn't recommend this place more. read more

Prior to meeting Gene Bonk and Scott at ADS Golf I had been a PING customer for approximately forty years. Actually buying new clubs each time PING introduced a new model. When Ping introduced the K-15 Model, I put a full set in my bag. I was immediately dissatisfied with my performance and could not understand why I was not able to depend on distance, trajectory and disbursement. My handicap index soared upward. I was looking for answers when I was introduced to Gene Bonk of ADS Golf. Gene went through my bag examining each club i.e. loft, shaft frequency and alignment etc. My golf swing was also evaluated. I received a very professional explanation as to why I favored one club while lacking confidence with other clubs. I wanted Gene to fit me for a set of Tom Wishon Golf Clubs. Gene would only agree to build me a #6 Iron. Once I received the #6 Iron I was required to provide performance reports from play and range practice w/ the #6 Iron. It took me approximately two months to get the remainder of my set. I now have the utmost confidence in my clubs. Dependable yardage, trajectory and disbursement with each club. My handicap has returned to single digit. Support after purchase has been exceptional Gene or Scott have been there for me by appointment and through email and telephone contact. It is not surprising that the need for support has been more of an indian not an arrow factor. I am happier with my game through confidence in my clubs. Since being fitted at ADS Golf I have not even been interested in the latest models being introduced by the major Over the Counter (OTC) mass producers. I know that I can be personally and professionally fitted at ADS Golf for approximately 75% of the cost for (OTC) clubs. if need arises. ADS Golf uses Trackman and other current technologies for evaluating and fitting. The same technology relied upon by PGA Professional Players and their level of talent. Why should I deny myself the advantage and opportunity? I am currently in my longest period of not buying a golf club; almost three years. My special thanks to Gene & Scott Bill Hollister bogeybill@cox.net read more

Getting my clubs fitted was the best thing I had ever done for my golf game.... Even with numerous lessons from PGA teaching professionals my game wasn't where I wanted it to be at. Never satisfied, I found Gene by accident from searching the web for some golf equipment. Decided to schedule an appointment and give it a try. All I can say is wow... Instantly shaved off 6-8 strokes off my score card. Both Gene and Scott are very professional and courteous. Gene was the one who fitted me and he is extremely helpful and patience. Uses Trackman for all of his fittings for the most accurate numbers so that Gene would be able to pin point the right adjustments that needed to be made. For those of you who are looking to get fitted or are struggling with your game.... I suggest that you contact ADS Golf and schedule an appointment to see if they can help you out. Top notch clubmaker and fitter not only in the north county area but the entire San Diego area!!! -Vinh T. read more

ADS Golf is without a doubt the single best place to be custom fit for golf clubs in all of Southern California (Think 1950's customer service....they will go above and beyond to meet and exceed your expectations). Using state of the art TRACKMAN (exactly what PGA tour pros use) Gene will gather more information about your golf swing than you ever thought possible, and fit you into exactly what you need to maximize you golf potential and have more fun. Don't be a sheep and buy into all the hype and marketing crap put out there by the big box stores and major equipment brands. You absolutely cannot buy a better golf game just by having the latest and greatest equipment. Walk into any other golf shop and being "fit" for clubs most likely includes hitting balls into a net to determine if you need regular or stiff shafts and/or some random employee having you hit a SINGLE iron off of a lie board and then bending the rest of the clubs in the set to progressively match. They may also take a wrist to floor measurement to get you into the desired club length. To me this type of "fitting" (if you can even call it that) is the equivalent of being fit/measured for a suit/tuxedo by stepping onto a scale. Yes, it will give you some information, but its not really what you need to get the job done the right way. I am a low single digit handicap and take my golf game very serious. I recently had ADS build me custom golf clubs from the ground up (Head, Shaft, Flex, Loft, Lie, Grip, Grip Size, Swing Weight, Clubs MOI Matched, Shafts Spine Aligned) and I spent exactly what it would cost to walk into any other golf shop and buy new clubs off the rack. ADS will TAKE THEIR TIME and make sure they fit you for every aspect of the golf club. For me personally this was over 4-5 different fitting sessions/appointments and Gene only charged me a one-time fitting fee. I am very picky and particular about my equipment, and Gene was more than happy to keep tinkering until I was 100% satisfied with the clubs. ADS golf has earned a lifetime of my golf business and I won't go anywhere else to dial in my golf equipment. Lastly, ADS has an amazing selection of gently used golf balls, most look like they've been played less than one round. I buy all my Pro-V1x's here at $1.50 a ball (Who can justify $45-50 a dozen for new....not me). Thanks ADS Golf for the best fitting experience and golf clubs I've ever owned!!! read more

This place is AWESOME, if you love Golf you got to go. I had a trip planned to San Diego and looked for a place to get my current clubs analyzed, which was fitted by a local club maker. I did a lot of searching and reading for several weeks and when I found ADS golf website and read the reviews it was a place I wanted to try. I sent an email and requested an appointment and received a quick response. When the day finally arrived we drove down from LA, don't relay on the GPS, it will take you on a round about why to get the shop. Gene showed me around the shop, took measurements of my driver, answered any questions that I had and explained what he was doing. Other shops they kind of hide the build and fix area. At ADS I could freely walk around and ask questions. It was great. Gene has away to make you feel at ease. We spent hours hitting a series of balls with the different combinations of shafts, heads, weights. Gene monitored each results through Trackman and also ask for my feed back. Talking over the results with Gene help me realized faults in my swing and setup. I have been able to take these fixes to the course and had great results. I made a second appointment the next day for my irons and again it was a great session, going through the different combinations took few hours. Gene never rushed me or made me feel like we had to hurry, even though we had been spend a few hours. There was no pressure to buy anything. If you are looking to improve your game this is a great place to start. read more