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Scotty Cameron Opens “Gallery” Putting Studio in Southern California
After rumors swirled about it last year, Scotty Cameron has officially opened a putting studio in Encinitas, Calif., which offers tour-style Scotty Cameron putter fittings to the public for the first time in the U.S.
The Gallery will mimic the tour-only, research and development studio in nearby San Marcos where professionals get fit for Cameron putters by Scotty and the company’s staff with latest high-speed video fitting tools.
The putter studio is located just north of San Diego and was a surf shop before undergoing a full-scale remodel to become Cameron’s first standalone retail venture. It will be “part retail space, part high-end product gallery, 100 percent fitting facility,” according to Cameron. Customers will be fit into putters just like the pros have for years with an experience that’s been anticipated by fans, collectors and Cameron himself for some time.
“Opening the Scotty Cameron Gallery is something I’ve dreamed about for a long time.” Cameron said. “I’ve always wanted to have a place open to the public where I can share things that I have created and love. But above all, the Gallery is a place where golfers can come to understand what is happening between the ball, the putter and the player – and how we get those three things to work in harmony.”
Thanks in part to the success of Cameron putters on the professionals tours, which have been used in more than 994 worldwide victories by top-ranked players such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy, Cameron putters have become some of the most sought after clubs in golf.
Above: A photo of Cameron’s limited-edition putters, which sell for high prices among collectors.
Cameron’s retail putters currently fetch prices between $299 and $399 in the U.S., but limited-edition and tour-only models often carry four-to-five figure price tags. Cameron crazies willing to dish out that kind of dough, as well as any golfer who’s been longing for the opportunity to get the Scotty Cameron studio experience, will love this opportunity.
Golfers interested in a putter fitting, which are limited and booked by appointment, can visit the Gallery website or call 760-591-9720 to schedule an appointment.
In our forums, users are talking about top of bag setups that are non-traditional or thought-provoking in some way. Original poster @SuperSpurs106 inquired about other members who might use unorthodox set-ups to help with gapping issues or weak spots.
They wrote:
“I currently have a PING G430 driver, TM Qi35 3W and a TM Qi4D 7W. Driver and 7W are fine but can’t get on with my 3W and have always struggling with this club over the years. Thinking of adding a 2H which I know would look odd. Just wondering if anyone else had a weird set up at the top of their bag?”
Our members in the forum have offered up their thoughts and personal experiences with non-traditional top of bag set-ups, and their reasoning for thinking outside of the box to begin with. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- BowMain42: “Don’t worry about what “looks” odd. If the club does what you need it to do, it’s the right club.”
- scooterhd2: “I cant hit 3 woods either. Thats why I roll with a unicorn XL Hibore 2 wood. 400 cc head at 16 degrees of loft and its just a monster 3 wood off the tee. Off the deck, we are playing the f6 baffler. 5 wood at 41.75 inches and its easy to control.”
- phizzy30: “I had driver, 3 metal, 2/4 hybrid once upon a time as a higher ss player. 4 hybrid is gone and in place is a driving iron nowadays. I don’t think what you’re proposing is weird in anyway, however the yardage gap might be glaringly huge between driver and 2 hybrid. What is it about your 3 metal that has got you all messed up? You could always go 4 metal with shorter shaft and see if that works.”
Entire Thread: “Interesting clubs at top of bag”
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In our forums, one user has gone searching for fellow users of a mini driver. In a post, @TightFade asked for other mini driver users to chime in with their weapon of choice, the reason for employing a mini, and what club follows it in the bag.
@TightFade asked:
“What mini are you playing? What spot in the bag did it take over? What’s the next club after it? For me: Elyte mini 13.5. Replacing 3w. Next up club looks like it’ll be 5w.”
Our members in the forum have been sharing their own bag setups featuring the mini driver, and the various reasons they purchased one in the first place. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- RCGA: “Ping G430 Max 12* ‘Thriver.’ Next club is a 4w and 2i (I play a weird course).”
- JMB3: “R7 at 12.75 with Diamana BB 63s. 3w replacement. Next Club: Elyte Ti 5w at 17*.”
- ColdOkieGolf: “R7 15.5 turned down to 13.5 It replaces the 3w. I found it surprisingly easy to hit off the deck, and it’s very rare that I need or want to hit something beyond 250 from the fairway, so next club is my 7w.”
- ChaosTheory: “I’m sub-90 MPH with driver. But I’m able to hit DOD. I have been wanting something like the R7 15.5, so I just ordered one. I have a spot in the bag so nothing has to go. But I could see it replacing my trusty 4 wood, which I never use for approach shots. Just tee shots and lay ups. If I drop the 4 wood, I will turn my 7 wood down to ~20 degrees and will have good gaps. I recently tried a thriver build: 12 degree driver turned to 14, with a heavier 44 inch shaft and added head weight. I hit it great. Very accurate and not overly high, but the problem was that it sometimes went as far as a typical drive. And that’s not what I needed. So I will probably turn the 15.5 up to 16.5 or even 17.5. It’s all theoretical at this point. ?”
Entire Thread: “Members of the Mini Driver Club…Check In.”
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- Chris Gotterup had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.
Drivers: TaylorMade Qi4D (8 degrees), Ping G440 LST (9 degrees @8), Ping G440 LST (7.5 degrees)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS T1100 Handcrafted 6.5 TX 70 g, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Grey 6.5 TX 70 g
Mini driver: TaylorMade BRNR (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black TX 80 g
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (18 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana WB Wood Shaft 83 TX
7-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB Wood Shaft 83 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (3), Bridgestone Tour B 220 MB (4-9)
Shafts: KBS C-Taper 130 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (46, 52, 56, 60)
Shafts: KBS C-Taper 130 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: TaylorMade Spider X Tour
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0
Grips: Golf Pride Z Grip Cord
Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X Mindset
Check out more in-hand photos of Chris Gotterup’s clubs here.
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Mike tartaglia
Jul 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm
I fail to comprehend this godlike status of Cameron. He basically Took solheim’s designs followed methods already in place from TP mills and tad moore!! Why all the fanfare??
Scott
Jul 15, 2014 at 12:42 am
This is cool, but I’m kinda sad that they got rid of a surf shop. So few of them already…
t
Jul 14, 2014 at 8:13 am
If you can’t break 80 with your current putter, spending over $1000 isn’t going to help. Alignment is the most important thing and alignment is most influenced by the head shape, the lines configuration and ball position. i see people all the time choosing their putter the wrong way. they all try to sink the 20 foot putts on the indoor green. stand 2 feet, don’t line it up from behind, and try to roll it dead center. don’t worry about the speed. then reset and do it again. if you can repeat, you can consider that putter. if its too easy, back it up a little bit.
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Desmond
Jul 10, 2014 at 10:49 pm
Goodie… I can go eat a nearby pizza and recover by looking at Scotty Headcovers…
Just Sayin...
Jul 10, 2014 at 3:03 pm
One word… PIRETTI!!!
If you don’t know, you’d better ask sombody
NFR
Jul 10, 2014 at 9:00 am
Always find it funny when people feel the need to judge what people spend their money on. If they can afford it, and they want it, go for it. No sweat off my back.
I think this is pretty cool for people who are into that sort of stuff. Would be an interesting place to check out.
RG
Jul 10, 2014 at 8:06 am
Should I point out that Martin Kaymer uses a Ping Karsten 1959 Anser to make all his putts. List price $89. They fit it for free.
But yeah spending $3000 on a putter is really smart.
adan
Jul 10, 2014 at 9:31 am
BOOM!
Todd Turner
Jul 10, 2014 at 11:43 pm
Who cares, spend your money how you like!
John
Jul 9, 2014 at 11:40 pm
$350 just for the putter fitting lol talk about a marketing genius. Put a name brand on something and your perceived value/cost sky rockets. It would be a cool store to check out but what a rip off for just another over priced putter. Not made of any high end materials and other people are capable of reproducing cheaper. Congrats on the store. People really don’t have critical thinking skills nowadays lol.
Swivel
Jul 10, 2014 at 3:50 am
It’s at that price because he’s been at it for such a long time and have proven on the world stage what his putters can do. He doesn’t need any marketing besides the exposure that his putter get from players. He doesn’t advertise much, so I don’t know what marketing you’re talking about. That price is relative cheap, I think, it’s only the cost of a single putter. I think it’s a very reasonable price for a really cool experience.
Negative Nelly like yourself can go and sit on it and swivel.
Shawn
Jul 9, 2014 at 9:11 pm
Some women like a Coach or Gucci purse some like a $1,000.00 putter.
Cwolf
Jul 9, 2014 at 8:57 pm
Anyone that pays $3k for a putter needs to have their head examined
Swivel
Jul 10, 2014 at 3:51 am
Any 50 year old buying a Porsche for the first time trying to re-live their misspent youth needs to grow up.
chickenman
Jul 9, 2014 at 7:56 pm
Can’t wait to come. Very cool!!!
3 putts
Jul 12, 2014 at 7:38 pm
That’s what she said. Haha. Couldn’t help myslef.
Fruitboy
Jul 9, 2014 at 5:52 pm
Heard it was gonna cost $100 to park and $200 to enter the building.
Lobber
Jul 9, 2014 at 9:29 pm
HA HA. Parking is free and no entry fee. Its a real nice suburb of north of San Diego but it’s not Beverly Hills.
SN
Jul 10, 2014 at 3:39 am
Depend on you want to limited edition parking or not
bradford
Jul 10, 2014 at 7:12 am
Yeah, there’s a tour only lot in the back for an extra $700. It’s not any better parking, but there’s only 2 spots.
Todd Turner
Jul 9, 2014 at 5:41 pm
Just watched the first fitting…… Amazing, very knowledgeable and courteous staff…. Love ot
Golfraven
Jul 9, 2014 at 4:34 pm
would love to visit that shop, aka Gallery. Wonder avout the price tags on shirts etc. Until I play on the tour, don’t see owning a tour rat putter – my California does me well; should invest the time in practicing my 10fts ??
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Lobber
Jul 9, 2014 at 3:07 pm
Just called and they are open. Going to head over this PM and take a look. Also sent in a request for fitting and am waiting for a phone call. I don’t have $5K for a tour putter but I certainly want to get fit! Will report back on what I see if I can sneak out of the office.
Christopher Barnes
Jul 9, 2014 at 3:05 pm
3500 + 350 sign me up………
Nick Boyd
Jul 9, 2014 at 2:28 pm
Whose picking me up a tiffany sushi cover!?!? lol. Beautiful pictures – awesome to finally see some pictures!
Brian S
Jul 9, 2014 at 2:03 pm
ROADTRIP!!! I call shotgun!
Joel
Jul 9, 2014 at 12:36 pm
I’m intrigued, but I wonder if they would have the ability to do the fitting and then sell me a “stock” but to my spec scotty. I love the idea but I’m not one that has $5,000+ for a sweet tour scotty.
Scott
Jul 9, 2014 at 2:56 pm
Yes, they will fit you and then you can have one of the regular Off The Rack Scotty’s fit to those specs or if you already have one they will adjust your current stick if possible. For instance if it’s determined that your stroke is best with a lot of toe hang they can’t fix your face balanced Futura but could sell you a GoLo 3 adjusted to your loft and lie. Cost of the fitting is $350.00. Cost of the putter is in addition to that number.
Lobber
Jul 9, 2014 at 12:36 pm
This is awesome! I live in the area about 5 miles from the studio and can’t wait to get fit! I have been fit for other clubs and it has helped my game tremendously. The putter is the one missing link and I am anxious to learn which Scotty will work best for me.