What our Customers are Saying:

" Awesome clubs. I waited to send you feedback because I wanted to make sure this was not a fluke. Even after taking them home to Hamilton the KZG set I was skeptical that they would help me this much.. Going from Callaway Fusion Wide sole at 1300.00 to a custom set of KZG MC III was unbelievable, BETTER FEEL.- Proper grip size allows the release of the club ..The GFH Hybrids 4 & 5 have given me height and distance...The KZG gemin II 460 is extremely forgiving. CUSTOM fitting is the only way to improve the game of golf immediately ,,, Thanks. " - N. B. - Hamilton [November 2011]

"I just wanted you to know I'm happy with my new shafts. I haven't broken 90 this year, but I did today at Cloverdale Links. I'm hitting more accurate approach shots/greens than before. Thanks for the fitting! " - F.K. Ottawa [November 2011]

" Attention Lefties! I met Don about 7 years ago through a write up in the Citizen. I was a little nervous to call because my handicap was 15-17 after three years of grinding and I thought customizing was for better players. After speaking with Don that notion was put to rest and I found him to be very patient with a desire to help people. I was then fitted for a set of PC III cast. He also made my wedges. Fast forward 2009 summer: The swing I developed decided to go on vacation I think it was a world trip I'm not sure I wasn't invited but after a month or so it came back unannounced no explanation nothing. After reconciliation we decided to go see Don upon consultation the decision was I needed instant feedback from my irons . Don proceeded to make a set of KZG blades this helped me to be in touch with my swings feelings it worked up until this year 2011 a hook is appearing. So me and my swing go to see Don again and to my delight he just fixed another players same dilemma. Don has just brought in a line of Miuras forged from Japan he proceeded to customize a set Gap to 6 iron blades 5 iron cavity KBS steel shafts balance and tipped just right bye bye hook hello draw. The other wedges were fine tuned a year ago never a problem with these scoring clubs. Everybody needs a therapist mine is Don Irving all kidding aside he has helped me as a beginner and is fine tuning my set as my game improves. The selection of clubs is incredible and the Miuras are just gorgeous to look at. You simply can’t get this type of service and custom fitting at the big box stores. Do yourself a favour call him and improve your game. Thanks Don. " - G.P. - Ottawa [October 2011]

"Just a quick note to let you know that I have now played three rounds with my new driver. It is definitely a keeper! My slice is now 'history' as my tee shots are now down the middle and at worst I am hitting some shots with a little draw. I also seem to be getting some more distance with many of my shots. The results have added a great deal of pleasure to my game knowing that I can now stand in the tee box and not have to continually find ways to avoid slicing my shots. "  - A.O. - Ottawa [October 2011]

" I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that my daughter is still in love with her Miura irons. They have made a big difference in her game this summer. Her tournament scores have gone down. She had her first par round at the Quebec Provincials in July. Yesterday, she shot 76 at the third and final round of a Nike junior tournament to win the event. As you are aware, winning isn't easy in the game, but I am confident that those irons and your club fitting made a big contribution to her game this week and throughout the summer. As the season winds down, I just wanted to flip you an email to say thanks again for your help. And yes, in case you are wondering, she hits that Miura 4 iron extremely well and does not miss the old hybrid. " - K. H. - Ottawa [August 2011]

" Just a quick note to say how pleased I am with my new Miura CB501's. These clubs are gorgeous and the feel is terrific. I am no single digit player, but these clubs inspire tremendous confidence and every round gets better and better.The consistent distance and feeling of purity off every swing makes these money well spent.Your craftsmenship combined with the detailed fitting process makes for a great experience and gives me the confidence of knowing that I am perfectly suited to the equipment I am playing. Thanks again Don! " JH Ottawa [July 2011]

" I have had success with my new clubs, as I hoped, and have been able to bring my handicap down by 3 strokes so far this year, and shot my best score ever (an 82) during June. Not bad for an old guy , who started golf late in life. So I just wanted to say many thanks for all your help at my assessment , and producing those clubs for me (especially the driver). And I've got the rest of the season ahead of me to improve even further! Many thanks, once again, for all your help, and no doubt I'll be back to you when I need more equipment." I. V. Ottawa [July 2011]

" I consider this little tale a sign from the Golf Gods. After playing for 8 years (and becoming obsessed with the game) it was time for new clubs. Don fitted me for a full new set and made up a driver, a 7 wood and a 7 iron for me to try out before he put the whole set together. I went to Upper Canada with my new weaponry to see what I could do with it. All three clubs felt fantastic in my hands – I was getting more distance, more accuracy ... and then I stepped up onto the tee box at the par 3 15th hole. I figured with the wind and the pin placement I was looking at about 110 yards. Normally, that would require my 6 iron but I decided to give that new 7 iron a try. Sweet sweet shot ... straight at the pin ... cleared the sand trap in front of the green and went out of sight. I knew it was a good shot and as I walked up to the green I was sure I'd find it sitting pretty within about 6 feet of the hole. I looked around – no ball. I started wandering around in the rough looking for it, when my playing partner said 'Did you check the hole?' Sure enough, my pretty pink ball was sitting in the cup! I don’t know if Don can consistently claim he makes 'hole in one' clubs ... but he literally did for me. My forged irons, Q woods and PTI driver are the best investment I've ever made in my golf game. I would highly recommend a visit to Don to anyone who's serious about improving their game. " S.B. Ottawa [June 2011]

" I just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying my new clubs. Today was my third trip to play and with each game I am more confident and some of my shots have been impressive...... I will be heralding Artisan Golf wherever I play." L. H. Ottawa [May 2011]

" Thank you,thank you,thank you, for fitting me to my new driver shaft this past March. As you know I was somewhat skeptical about buying a new shaft based on hitting balls on an indoor launch monitor, but after taking our annual golf trip to South Carolina all I can say is WOW !!! The new Accra M5 Tour Z shaft you recommended I go with to replace my Aldila X flex VS shaft is unbeleivable. When I asked for a lighter shaft with less torque than what I was using I was expecting to hear 'can't be done, they haven't got the technology to do it !!' but you told me about this new Accra shaft and suggested that what I was asking for was in fact possible. On the 2nd day of our trip I had a chance to compare my new results with my previous ones as we played a course that I am very familiar with. On the very first hole I was 25 yards farther off the tee than I had ever been before !! Where usually I would hit an 8 or 9 iron approach to this green I was standing in the fairway with a 58 degree sand wedge in my hand as my partners looked at me in stunned amazement. This trend continued all day and to prove that what I was experiencing was not a fluke we played the same course 2 days later and once again my approach shot to the first hole was with my 58 degree sand wedge. The feel and response of this shaft is unlike any that I have felt over the past 40 years of playing golf and I can only hope that you can convince more of your customers to give this shaft a try, not only low handicappers but players of all levels will find this shaft to be more than what they expected. In case I forgot to say it Don ............thank you,thank you, thank you." J. D. Ottawa [April 2011]

" I have now had my Tour Evo irons for two months and they have become good friends. I am making better contact with the ball, have better direction control, and have more distance than with my previous irons. I am able to work the ball. The clubs are so sensitive that I am still learning just how much I can draw or fade, it is fun to watch the ball work its way around a tree on a curve that I actually intended. My average score is down, my handicap rating is reduced and these will only get better as I become more familiar with the irons. I picked up the 5 iron from you a week after the others. It was a thursday and I was heading to men's night at my club and was able to swing it a few times at a practice range. The first time I actually used it in a round was that men's night on a 155 yard uphill par 3 into a strong wind. We were three in the group, we could see the pin but not the hole. The ball flight was a slight draw with just the right loft to cut through the wind so we knew it was a good shot. When we arrived at the green my ball was nowhere in sight so I very tentatively glimpsed into the hole and there it was. I won a half of the skins that night and helped pay for the irons. I highly recommend these clubs. " B.L. [October 2010]

"Just wanted to thank you for fitting me with a new 44.5 inch Accra S2 60 M4 shaft in my Cobra S2 driver. It performs great, much better than the 757 Fujikura Speeder tour spec shaft previously in this driver. Drives are relatively straight, driver feels great and I feel I now know where the ball is going as opposed to before when I had no idea where my drives would go. I should have come to you originally..... I liked the concept of taking the time to properly fit me for a driver shaft that was right for me. I have already recommended Artisan Golf to my golf partners as the best in Ottawa. " - DP, Ottawa. [July 2010]

"Thanks for helping my game improve still again. The shafts you recommended and installed in my forged irons work wonders. I was looking for accuracy and that's exacty what you gave me- -90% of my iron game is the straight shot and these clubs are now exacting. I now look forward to a summer and fall of great, fun golf thanks to your expertise and workmanship. " - R.F. Ottawa [July 2010]

"Just wanted to let you know that I've been practicing and playing a lot with the new irons I got from you a couple weeks back and I really like them a lot. They feel a lot better and just feel 'right'. I've been playing better with them than my old clubs and they've given me a bit of added distance as well. The feeling I get when I hit them crisp is awesome. Like I mentioned, I barely used my 3-wood last season and not at all this season so far, but the new 3-wood is my new go-to club off the tee when I have any doubts with the driver, as I really connect well with the ball and the flight is great. Thanks for all your help and I'll be sure to recommend you whenever anyone inquires about club fitting! " - D.O. [May 2010]

"Thanks for custom fitting me for a new three wood and five wood last season. My friends could not believe how far and straight I could hit both clubs. The ball just explodes off the face. You also cut my putter down and added a weight which improved my putting especially on short putts. The new woods and improved putting resulted in lowering my handicap from 11 to 9. I will be back this year to have you fit me for a 7 wood or utility club and to have my irons checked out. I must confess that I was a little skeptical when I arrived at your clubfitting facility, but after hitting the clubs you made for me, I am sold on the benefits of club fitting. What impressed me the most, was not that you could design clubs for me that allowed me to play the game better, but the professional and friendly manner in which you and Pauline dealt with me. Thanks for helping to put the joy back in my game. " - J.D. Kemptville. [May 2010]

"Just wanted to tell you that I am very pleased with my clubs. Get lots of compliments and my game has improved. " - M. M. [March 2010]

" Wanted to let you know that the clubs you fitted and made for me made a real difference. As I told you, my hope was to break 90 now that I was playing regularly for the first time in my life. I did break 90 - three times - and lowered my handicap index by 5 over the course of the season. Most importantly, after a few weeks to get used to them, I have confidence in knowing what I can do with each club (provided I swing properly - always a challenge)." - A.T. [March 2010]

"I feel that I have to write this for you regarding my Mizuno golf clubs that were fitted by you in early February. What a difference!! Even a beginner like myself can tell that something is quite different and way better than before. As an example; I used to hit 7 iron about 135 average and if I pull my muscles, maybe ~140. Now, I can get 144 with about 80% of my power but more importantly – I can get it REPEADETLY. I Can get two or three hits literally laying on the top of each other. I play on simulators so it is not the true test but nevertheless….. I had a friend of mine to join me for practice and he looked at my hits and said that something must have been broken with the simulator; I hit all 20 shots within 3-5 yards apart and all about 144 y. But this is not based only on just one visit to the simulators; I have been at least 5 or 6 times since I got my clubs fitted and the result is always the same and very predictive. What else to say than – THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Don. " - Bob S., Ottawa [March 2010]

" Really enjoyed my clubs and have recommended you to a few of my fellow golfers. Especially like my irons. My shots are 10 to 15 yards longer and feel great." B.M.Ottawa [November 2009]

"Thanks Don...... much appreciated! I tried out the clubs last Sunday and found a significant improvement, especially in ball striking. Also, with the thicker grips I find that I don't grip the club as tightly so my arms and wrists are more relaxed which definitely contributes to a smoother swing. All-in-all, very satisfied!" W.K.Ottawa [November 2009]

"Don, my new F460/KZG driver has not only added another 10 to 15 yards on my drives, it has significantly increased my number of fairways hit in regulation. The ACCRA DyMatch shaft, you fitted me with, gives me the feel of more club head control for my swing speed and launch angle. Thanks for a great club.! " - R.A. Ottawa [September 2009]

"Golf is a passion of mine and my goal was to have fun with the game and to be comfortable. Spring of 2008, I decided to go for club fitting at Artisan Golf and it was one of my best golf decision, not only did Artisan golf fit me with a new set of clubs that suited my golf swing, it gave me the confidence to play better golf and to truly enjoy the game. My magical golf moment was when I was able to knock off 11 strokes and received a trophy for the most improved golfer at my Thursday night men's league. I strongly recommend club fitting and Artisan Golf is the place where I found the expert knowledge and great service to help me achieve my goal. Thank you Don." " - R.J. Ottawa [July 2009]