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Alan
Drake decided to pursue his career in the Golf Industry, leaving the
playing of the game for social times, he ventured into the manufacture
of Golf Equipment.
Starting his
apprentice with Prosimmon Golf & Cobra Golf UK in assembly and
production, speedily working his way up to Production Manager and
Custom Build Specialist. At the tender age of 20, Alan took the
plunge and commenced with his new career path of Business Owner
and started GOLF SERVICES.
Golf Doctor
embarked on the practice of mass assembly of Golf Clubs, for UK
companies, with high numbers of clubs being made to order, with
fast turnarounds, regular deliveries with a personal service. Companies
using the service were, Precision Made Golf, Prosimmon, Howson/Hippo,
Fazer, Ram, Masters Golf to name a few. Alan and his small team
would produce upto 6000 clubs per.week.
During the first
few years of business, Golf Doctor gained experience and reputation
and specialised in Custom Build, restoration and consultant head
design.
Whilst assembly
requirements for companies were rising, Alan, started creating machinery
to manufacture his clubs, efficiently, professionally and cleanly,
this enabled him to revolutionise his service for his customers.
In 1997 Golf
Doctor downsized their operation in order for Alan to commit time
to his inventions and offer a more personal one-to-one service to
his ever-growing clientele. He also offered companies manufacturing
consultancy.
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