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James Leitz Fitting/lesson

Posted on 7/27/21 at 1:50 pm
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
24614 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 1:50 pm
Has anyone gone to him for a fitting or a lesson? If so, how was it?
Posted by RawDog7984
Member since Oct 2019
2208 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 2:32 pm to
I used to see him regularly. Honestly, he’s about as knowledgeable as it comes to fitting and teaching. His philosophy on all of it is somewhat controversial to some but it does make a lot of sense. There’s just some things i didn’t agree with or like. I now see Rob Noel. The good thing about fitting with James is you get to be fit outside to see ball flight etc. he has most equipment but sometimes he doesn’t have all of the up to date stuff. He doesn’t believe in after market shafts. He believes he can fit you into anything the manufacturer offers with maybe a few adjustments. The guy is a straight shooter beyond knowledgeable.

As for the lessons, this is where and why i ended up switching to a different instructor. Pending your experience with golf (james prefers teaching new golfers snd young kids, it’s just his passion) depends on how he instructs you. If you’ve played golf for a long time james won’t attempt to make any drastic changes in your swing. At least that wasn’t my experience. He believes that golf is all about how you deliver the face to the ball. Doesn’t matter how you truly get it there. There were some things i started doing over the years that were causing my game some issues and i wanted it fixed. I felt like he was putting a bandaid on my gunshot wound/swing. Not his fault but i was looking to fix the root of the issue.

But to answer your question the guy is good but it depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking to change your swing drastically and buy all aftermarket stuff from him you may want to look elsewhere. Just depends on your goals man. Hope this helps but may just confuse the shite out of you. He’s also 175/hr
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
24614 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 2:52 pm to
quote:

He doesn’t believe in after market shafts.


So, if nippon is the best shaft for me I wouldn't know it because he wouldn't let me hit them?
Posted by RawDog7984
Member since Oct 2019
2208 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 3:08 pm to
To be honest I’m not even sure he carries all of those shafts. I’ve seen his fitting room and man, there’s not a ton of options.
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
24614 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 3:10 pm to
quote:

To be honest I’m not even sure he carries all of those shafts. I’ve seen his fitting room and man, there’s not a ton of options.



Out. I will try to find someone else.
Posted by RawDog7984
Member since Oct 2019
2208 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 3:14 pm to
Lol well that was fast.
Posted by Lion4Life
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2012
424 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 6:04 pm to
I think his accolades speak for itself. One of the few that are a top 100 in both instruction and fitting.

Posted by RawDog7984
Member since Oct 2019
2208 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 7:02 pm to
That he is. The guy is insanely knowledgeable. Imo he’s a hidden treasure down here. I personally was just looking for something different with my instruction.
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6822 posts
Posted on 7/27/21 at 9:30 pm to
Great swing coach.
Posted by Zamperini2014
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2018
850 posts
Posted on 7/28/21 at 6:59 am to
Leitz is the best fitter in the state and an elite teacher. Too many teachers in Louisiana teach the golf machine which is simply farrrr too complicated and unnecessary.
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