Ping...

Wednesday was Ping factory day. Being the exceptional golfer that I am, I couldn't wait. Who knew there was a Ping golf facility/factory in Gainsboro, England (pop roughly 30k). Honestly, I was let down. I had envisioned this grand process with amazing technology everywhere and pro golfers with machines out of a Terminator movie studying there every move. Nope. Guy takes a shaft, puts glue on it then attaches the head while another clears any access glue. Repeat. The entire process was very rudimentary. Great people though. I was amazed at the speed at which they processed orders for shipment. The goal is for a golfer to order custom clubs at their respective course on a Friday and play with them the following weekend. At least we were able to go to the driving range...