Matt is fantastic. He's genuinely kind, patient, and honest throughout the entire fitting process. Matt will work with you to find a combination of clubs, shafts, and grips that work and feel best for you. He truly goes above and beyond to provide excellent service. I couldn't recommend him enough - I've even told some of my friends out of town that it's worth it to come to Matt here in DC for their next fitting. You won't regret going to Matt for your fitting - I'll definitely be coming back whenever I need another fitting or tweaks to my clubs! read more

Best in the business. I've gotten a full bag fitting a d my wife has done a putter fitting.

Matt was super knowledgeable and didn't push the most expensive items. He recommended what actually fit and worked for your swing type. Highly recommend for all of your club fittings. read more

I knew Matt, the Golf Doctor, from a few years back when he was working for someone else. He was always a great dude and I'm glad to see him doing well here. So I saw him for a putter fitting. I had done a SAM PuttLab fitting years ago in the past but had heard great things about Quintic. And wow, was it eye opening! Actually my father-in-law around the same time had scheduled a putter fitting with Matt as well. So we ended up going together and spent almost three hours on the putting green in the shop. SAM is more keyed in on the stroke, but Quintic has a much better representation of what the ball is doing. Both are good but let's just say I'm happy to have done this putter fitting. Here's a breakdown of how the putter fitting process went: First, Matt had us use our own putter and he placed a mirror on the face of it. When we aligned ourself to the hole, he had a laser from the hole pointing at the ball. And when the ball was removed, we could see how good or bad our aim was. After we just putted a bunch of balls to the hole. He looked consistency in our putting stroke, what type of arc we had, what length and look was best, etc. My FIL and I had vastly different fittings at this point. He wanted to start from scratch as he had a putter from 20 years ago that was too short and light. I just wondered if I could either tweak my gamer or see if anything was better. After we were relatively settled Matt then put us on the Quintic camera and software. It was so cool! We saw lots of stats regarding our stroke that I won't bore you all with. Most importantly for me was I had too much loft and the ball was skidding a ton before rolling. For me, Matt tweaked my putter's loft and lie and already I started seeing some better results. There was one putter that may have been marginally better, but he didn't try to do a hard sell which is always a big negative in most stores. For my FIL, he definitely needed something different than he had and I could already see him being more confident at the end of his session. Only trivial negatives I'll add are the selection is really, really good but isn't the best in the area. Also since I was there for a while parking had to be in a garage but that's DC. Lots of awesome things going on at the Gold Doctor in the middle of DC. I can't wait to go back and check out what else Matt has to offer. read more

I got fitted for irons, and he never shipped them to me. Despite promising after months of not responding to emails or calls to mail them and give a credit, I never received either. Very, very poor organization, communication, and service. read more

Matt was extremely knowledgeable and insightful with helping me find clubs that fit my game. The personalized attention you get from Matt is invaluable and I highly recommend him to any golfer wanting fitted clubs. read more

So I've never written a Yelp review before, but feel compelled to do so given the great service and results I've gotten courtesy of Matt and The Golf Doctor. Golfers are an obsessive and fickle bunch, and I'm no different. We're constantly looking for an extra yard or some other competitive advantage. If you're one of these people, do yourself a favor and go see The Golf Doctor. Matt has been great about listening to me describe my game and getting me properly fitted. The first step was my putter. Matt made some significant adjustments to my existing putter, and it paid immediate dividends (I shaved 5 putting strokes from one round to the next). We just had a session devoted to my hybrids and fairway woods. I'm looking forward to saving some strokes there too. I've been to other clubfitters, and Matt's knowledge and expertise are unmatched. If you're thinking about making some adjustments to your existing equipment or thinking about swapping out your entire bag, do yourself a favor and book an appointment with The Golf Doctor. You won't be disappointed. read more

Had a terrific experience at my driver fitting. I'm a 54 year old, mid-single digit hdcp who had never been on a Trackman, and Matt walked me through everything as I hit at least 100 balls while he handed me a wide variety of different clubs. Matt showed me that the mid-point kick on my current driver did not suit me -- and we eventually settled on a lower kick shaft that improved my performance. He charged a reasonable price, was patient and fun to chat with, and gave me a solid swing tip that immediately improved my #s. Highly recommend. read more

Matt, the owner, was great. During the pandemic, I was able to set an appt and take my clubs for a lie angle adjustment on my irons and a hybrid cut down. He did it while I waited. He also gave me some great technical advice while waiting. My new irons were feeling very light. I was going to use some tungsten weights but he advised on going to a lighter grip than the golf pride wrap I was using. This would change the swing weight by the few points I needed. Totally made sense if you know anything about swing weights (or the Google). Can't wait to get out and play to try my new irons! Oh yeah, and he has trackman if you are in the market for a professional fitting. Genuinely a nice guy and would recommend him to other golfers. Thanks again Matt. Stay safe! read more

I found Matt's shop last year when I was looking for my first set of fitted irons. His approach to the fitting was methodical and personalized, much better than you'd receive from a box store. He wanted to make sure I found the right set of irons, so much so that we ran out of time before we could get to the wedge fitting. He found some time for me a few days later, free of charge, to come in and finish up. Came back this year for a driver and woods, and once again the fitting was highly personalized. Matt's extremely honest, and on more than one occasion talked me out of a pricy upgrade because he didn't think the value was there to justify the cost. You won't find a better fitter in the area. One downside is that he's a one man operation, and runs all the fittings, builds the clubs, and handles all orders himself. This can make it hard to get ahold of him and unpredictable wait times. I think the extra wait is more than worth the quality of the fitting, but if you're in a hurry this might not be the right place to go. read more

Matt has made a huge improvement to my game! I got fitted for irons earlier this year and easily gained a full club in yardage. My accuracy is a lot more consistent too. Pricing is fair and overall process was awesome! read more

Matt was awesome from start to finish. I was having trouble keeping control of my driver, after a while of testing various shafts (and some tips from Matt) we were able to find the perfect one. Game changer - all I can say. And getting fitted is a must for myself in the future for all clubs. Thanks Matt, I am sure I will be back soon, tyty! read more

As a pro, I'm very particular about my equipment. I want someone knowledgeable and skilled who has the necessary tools and inventory to do brand agnostic and tour level club work. When my wife and I recently moved to DC, I found Matt at The Golf Doctor-DC. Since our arrival I've made several visits to see him. We did all kinds of stuff including Trackman distance gapping and subsequent loft bends, a bag analysis (which lead to dumping a wedge in favor of a 5-wood to better fill distance gaps and suit my playing style), lie angle bends to tweak a few left and rightward iron misses, 3-wood replacement (my old one cracked), and a driver replacement (my old one had a shaft snap) that even included putting hot melt in the head to help get rid of a 10-12 yard leftward miss. Needless to say, he's done a great job and his work is getting reflected in my scoring. If you live in DC or are going to be traveling or visiting and are interested in good club work to help you get the most out of your game, Matt is worth the money and fits the bill. read more

The experience was great! Even though I got the shanks half way thru the fitting he was still able to line me up! Got a set of irons that I love. Looking forward to going back for a driver fitting! read more

Went in on 1/2/21 for an intro session and fitting. Good instructor and pointers. Matt told me would need a few days to fit and size my clubs. I've reached out to Matt a few times, as of 2/12/21, no response. I also stopped by in late January to drop off some driver grips. Matt has not provided me a response on when clubs will be fitted or ready for pickup. Very disappointed on the fitting piece. Hopefully my clubs have not been lost and mixed up with all the other equipment in his shop. read more

Heard about Matt via a previous recommendation. Went in for a full bag fitting. Great experience. Matt has patience, offered suggestions, never tried to upsell. He will recommend for you what you need and tell you what you don't. He takes care to build the clubs the right way. I found the sessions useful and have been happy with the clubs since. Please check him out. read more

I've only been here once but I was impressed. Spoke with Matt and he was able to do a club repair on short notice AND he did a great job ! I know I'm fanatical about my stuff and if it wasn't done correct I would have it done over. I'm happy to report he did a great job. True sign of a craftsman. read more

Want to hit high spin drivers that miss left and right? Buy a new driver off the rack. Want to get serious about golf, and hit more fairways, throw darts into greens, and talk with someone who really knows how to fit you for clubs? Go. See. Matt. read more

I have been working to improve as a putter for most of the many years I have been playing golf. I have tried all kinds of putters and grips and any other ways to improve. So, I went to work with Matt for a putter fitting. In my time with him, I learned more about putting than I had understood previously. Matt worked on my address, stroke and even my mental approach. We worked through a number of different putter types and lengths. Then, with the help of the Quintic system, we could see precisely how I would strike each putt, how long it would take for the ball begin rolling end-over-end. This enabled Matt to optimize the loft and lie of my putter. I hope to pick up my new putter in the next week or two ... and I will have a new sense of confidence and understanding on the greens. Plus, Matt is a great guy with an ability explain many concepts in simple but compelling language. If you have ever wondered about the value of a putter fitting, I cannot recommend visiting with Matt enough. read more

I am a once-a-month golfer who has been playing the same set of irons for 10 years. I visited Matt for a custom iron fitting and cannot recommend it strongly enough! Matt is incredibly knowledgable and thorough, and will walk you through all aspects of the fitting process, including finding the right shaft, head, loft, lie, and grip to fit your swing. The entire process took about 2.5 hours, so be prepared to hit a LOT of golf balls. It can be intimidating to have your swing and your shots scrutinized in detail, but Matt is really great about putting you at ease and making you feel relaxed and comfortable. By the end of my fitting, Matt honed in on a set configuration that increased my distance by 10-15 yards, and produced a higher, stronger more consistent ball flight. If you are serious about your game and are looking to improve your equipment, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to see Matt for a custom fitting. You will walk away with better clubs that will help you shoot better scores! read more

Matt is incredibly professional and isnt trying to sell you things that you dont need. He's got a Trackman and Simulator that he will spend the time to explain what he sees with you. I will be going back and I will be using his clubfitting and customization when the time comes. He was on time and on budget with the work he did for me. read more

I could not have been happier with my fitting for new irons/hybrids, wedges, and putter. Matt is the Master Jedi of Club fittings and makes the experience equal parts educational, fun, and effective (I gained significant yardage with my irons/hybrid). My fitting took roughly 2.5 hours as Matt is very diligent in imperially identify with shafts, clubs, and grips work best for you. read more

I have never had a fitting, but have always heard of the benefits of getting fit for clubs. On a recent trip I decided to treat myself to a fitting for the top end of the bag and decided to visit the Golf Dr. I literally cannot speak highly enough of the experience. In addition to getting a club that was far far better fit for me and performs much better than my current driver ( and NOT a club I ever would have actually chosen myself without the data) but I learnt a lot about my swing, and the structure of my bag, and what clubs I should actually have. I was worried going in about what I would swing like, what is I am just having a bad swing day, etc., but the experience was incredible. Matt was fantastically interpersonally and just made the experience fun. I think the highest praise comes from the fact that after 2 hours of swinging things were getting a little loose (wild and right!). Matt said he didn't want to fit me while I was swinging like this and I came back a few days later to do the woods again while I was fresh. It was really clear to me that he cared about getting me fit for the right club, and not just getting me fit to a club. It was a really reassuring touch. It also is worth mentioning that Matt, as best as possible, tried to keep the costs down by testing standard and premium shafts and a range of driver costs. I also traded in all my old clubs and it made the driver, premium shaft and wood really affordable. I have been on a quest to break 80, and I am 100% convinced that Matt has made a huge difference to this and I can't thank him enough. read more

Matt is great. He is very good t what he does. He takes the time and works with you to find the right club. Very excited to play with the new clubs. read more

I went for an iron fitting last Thursday and I was very impressed with Matt's knowledge and his thoroughness. After hitting my current irons he had me try out 5 or 6 shafts on a club head similar to my current Ping. After finding the shaft that works for me we must have tried 7 or 8 club heads (I only took 2 or 3 swings with a few because they didn't feel or look right). After finding my best irons we looked at the wedges and figured all that out too. I never felt rushed or pushed into purchasing anything at any time during the fitting. Definitely worth the time and money if you are looking into upgrading your clubs. read more

So my husband is a weekend golfer. Unless you count all the days he's reading about golf, watching golf, watching golf drills, watching golf vlogs, talking about golf, shopping for golf things online, and just like overall bothering me with golf information and showing me pictures of golf things he says he needs. Then he's like a 365 day/year golfer. I'm not really sure where you draw the line. Anyway... Mitch was in need of some properly fit clubs. He had been messing around with used clubs for a while (that was a total hit or miss situation) and we finally decided to just get some new, properly fit clubs...(i.e. I decided because I was really OVER him telling me he needed to order another set of used clubs because the last set wasn't the right length or the right shaft)... and he had been talking to Matt about adjusting loft/lie on a set of clubs he already had so he really wanted to go see Matt for a fitting when we started talking about new clubs. Matt was totally welcoming and warm and made me feel as comfortable as he did for my husband. I know this is random and you probably didn't scroll down to the reviews to read about how this guy treats +1's at appointments, but it's totally relevant. You have a choice when you spend your dollars and choosing someone who has character enough to recognize the important of the wife's presence is crucial. Anywho... to the golf stuff... (which I am legit NOT qualified to speak on but I'm going to anyway). Matt uses TrackMan Golf Simulator which is an indoor radar launch monitor that allows coaches and fitters (and golfers) to gather meaningful data on a golfer's swing that includes: -3D trajectory of shot & landing -smash factor -spin rate -launch angle -carry -ball speed -club speed -dynamic loft -attack angle club path -face angle (Visit TrackManGolf.com if you don't know what these things are). More significantly, though, Matt applies an engineering mind to the data generated by TrackMan. If you are someone who has consistent swing patterns that you are looking to fit or compensate for, Matt understands the physical principals behind club construction and the products available on the market to provide the best possible tools to improve your golf game. He carries a pretty wide variety of clubs and is very familiar with the nuances of each manufacturer and range of products, as well as goes the extra step to figure out the best way to buy shafts/heads so as to create the most cost-efficient way of purchasing for the golfer. The combination of Matt's analysis/knowledge with the data from TrackMan is the key for matching your swing statistics to your perfect club. The only little tidbit of advice I would offer (which Matt conveyed) is to schedule enough time for a proper fitting. Don't try to schedule a whole bag in one day (one day over 2 weekends is preferred... although I'd recommend going a little further and doing irons/woods/putters on 3 separate days). And make sure you are physically ready to perform 150-200 good swings. Mitch got fit for irons and he hit balls for almost 3 solid hours. He was VERY sore the next day. Tips regarding the facility itself: -There is metered (2 hour) parking immediately in front of the building and lining the block. The meters out front accept credit/debit cards. If you are getting fit and you don't have someone with you to feed the meter, you should probably set a timer on your phone for 2 hours so you will remember to feed the meter. -There is a parking garage next door (not sure what this costs as we used the meter). -Walk in the side door of the building (where the Golf Doctor sign is) and use the elevator to go up to 3. At the time of this writing, there was a little white button above the actual elevator buttons to get you to the 3rd floor. This was super confusing for me but Mitch figured it out immediately. -If you are hitting, you'll be plenty warm. But if you are cold-blooded like me and just watching, take a jacket. -I believe Matt only accepts appts for fittings so it's not like anyone is going to be watching you hit. The only circumstance you'd have an audience is if you bring a partner or friend. Which honestly if you do bring someone, he/she had better be super interested in golf (example: not for the wives who get bored really fast and complain). To wrap this up, the hubs and I were both super impressed with this experience. Clubs should be delivered in a few weeks, at which time Matt will actually build these particular clubs in-house (or put them together, rather). Then Matt recommended Mitch hit with the clubs for a few weeks/outings and then bring them back in to adjust loft/life if it's necessary. I'm trying to encourage my husband to leave his own review here so you have an actual golfer's perspective. So stay tuned for that. Message me if you have specific questions about this experience I'd be happy to update review or answer questions. :) read more

I'm the typical weekend (hack) warrior that gets out as much as possible, but not a single digit handicap. Matt didn't treat me any different or push me towards any clubs in particular. Matt even offered to re-shaft my current irons but it made more financial sense to buy new ones that are fitted for my game. Matt spent more than the two hours allotted and even tried offering swing advice. The pricing is exceptional and the same, if not less than I would have paid walking into DICK's. True professional and the best in the DMV area. You won't be disappointed by Matt or his great "office". The studio is situated in a perfect location with in the city (11th & K NW) with plenty of parking. Go see Matt!! read more

I went to the Golf Doctor last week, and 5 stars all around. As a beginner, Matt helped me with my swing and discussed various options for equipment that will be best for me as I seek to develop my game. Highly recommended. read more

Highly recommend for anyone looking for new clubs in DC. A great experience overall. Very knowledgeable and fitted me for a perfect pair of irons. read more

Had a great iron fitting with Matt - he's got years of experience and took extra time to make sure my lofts and lie angles were adjusted properly. If you are looking for someone who cares about your game and not about pushing expensive custom shafts this is the place! read more

My name is Austin Choi and I went to Part 1 of full bag fitting yesterday September 8, 2018. I want to start by saying that I am a real customer and this a real review. I am getting back into golf after having stopped playing for several years now. I decided to try a fitting with The Golf Doctor after reading great reviews and I can say with 110% conviction that any glowing review of Matt is understating his excellence and service. Super knowledgeable, customer-oriented, and accommodating. We did irons, wedges, and putting yesterday and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. His studio is very professional yet feels like you're golfing at your buddy's home. He will work with you and your swing and you can be confident that you'll be getting more than your money's worth with your fitting. Highly recommend and I'll personally take responsibility if you have anything less than 100% positive experience. I will be a return customer for the rest of my life living here in DC. read more

Matt is an absolute professional and great to work with. He took quite a bit of time to work through several clubs heads and plethora of shafts to test. He works with you until you get it right. Ultimately we went with Ping i500 and Taylormade M4 fairway woods and I'm excited to game them. 100% will be returning for continued support read more

Matt, the fitter behind The Golf Doctor, is INCREDIBLE. This was my first fitting for golf clubs and as a medium-high handicap female golfer, I was apprehensive about how it would go. Matt instantly made me feel comfortable. His knowledge about golf clubs and what works for your swing is unparalleled. He really goes in depth with you and explains why certain clubs work for you and which ones don't. I instantly added 30 yards of carry to all of my irons, (and I'm sure after the driver fitting I will see the same gains). I couldn't be happier with my clubs and would recommend his services to anyone. Best money I've ever spent in the world of golf. read more

I have been to another Top 100 fitter in the area, and the experience Matt provided was miles better. His knowledge of how the club works during the golf swing, and how to customize a club to optimize that work, is exceptional. He is also a great communicator, and took the time to explain what he was looking for, what he was seeing, and how he was incorporating that info into his process. He really seeks to make sure you understand not just what clubs are best for you, but why they are the best for you Best of all, he provides different options for different budgets (but be prepared: when you see the improvements Matt can deliver, you will want to pay up!). In short, he gets my strongest recommendation. If you are considering custom fit clubs, you should look no further. read more

Superb service, excellent craftsmanship and deep golf expertise. Highly recommend and will probably spend a lot of time in this studio. What a gem! read more