What Happened to Golfsmith – And Where to Buy Golfsmith Products Today

Golfsmith was one of the most recognised names in golf clubmaking, tools and custom fitting equipment. Known for high-quality tools used by professionals and serious hobbyists, the brand became synonymous with precision golf club repair and assembly. Although Golfsmith as a business no longer operates globally, the demand for its products remains strong — particularly among clubmakers, PGA professionals and workshop technicians.

At Golf Xpress, you can still buy original Golfsmith tools and equipment, now distributed in the UK through Masters Golf.

A Brief History of Golfsmith

Golfsmith was founded in 1967 in the United States by Carl and Barbara Paul. It began as a mail-order business selling clubmaking tools and components, later expanding into a large retail and fitting operation. Golfsmith became one of the first large-scale suppliers of:

• Golf club repair tools
• Custom fitting machines
• Clubmaking components
• Training aids and accessories

At its peak, the company operated over 100 retail stores and served a wide trade network across the US and Canada. It became a go-to supplier for PGA professionals and workshop-based clubmakers.

Golfsmith in the UK

Golfsmith products were introduced to the UK market to meet rising demand from independent clubmakers and PGA fitters. In early 2013, Masters Golf, based in Portishead, Somerset, acquired Golfsmith UK operations. Since then, Golf Xpress has continued to distribute Golfsmith tools and workshop equipment across the UK and Europe.

Who Uses Golfsmith Equipment?

Golfsmith tools are still trusted by:

• PGA professionals running club-fitting sessions
• Golf retailers with in-house workshop facilities
• Independent club repair technicians
• Enthusiasts who build or modify their own clubs

Whether you’re cutting shafts, checking lie angles, or adjusting swing weight, Golfsmith tools remain known for reliability, precision and build quality.

Where to Buy Golfsmith Products Now

Although the Golfsmith brand no longer operates retail stores, the full range of professional tools and clubmaking equipment is still available via Golf Xpress.

Here are some of the most in-demand products you can order online:

• Golfsmith Lie Check Hitting Board – essential for fitting sessions and lie angle testing
• Professional Loft Lie Machine – heavy-duty equipment for adjusting loft and lie angles accurately
• Golfsmith Digital Swingweight Scale – ideal for consistent club balancing
• Golfsmith Hand-Held Shaft Cutter – compact and effective for clean shaft trimming
• Professional Golf Shaft Extractor – heavy-duty tool for clean shaft removal without damage

You can browse the full Golfsmith range here:
Golfsmith Products at Golf Xpress

Final Thoughts

Golfsmith’s reputation for clubmaking tools lives on. While the original business no longer trades in the US, UK clubmakers and golf professionals still rely on the equipment it created. If you're looking for precision tools for repair or fitting work, Golf Xpress remains the leading supplier of Golfsmith products in the UK — with direct access to stock, fast delivery and expert support.