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Bob VanSweden Golf

Master Club Fitter | Custom Craftsmanship | Est. 1994
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

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OVERVIEW

For more than 30 years, Bob VanSweden Golf has quietly built a reputation as one of Florida’s most respected custom golf shops—long before simulators, launch monitors, and big-box fitting bays became the norm.

Founded in 1994 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the shop is known for old-school craftsmanship, hands-on fitting expertise, and precision club work that prioritizes the golfer—not the sale. While national retail chains have expanded aggressively, Bob VanSweden Golf has remained independent, personal, and deeply trusted by serious players.

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THE CRAFT

Bob VanSweden is a Master Club Fitter whose approach is rooted in feel, experience, and real-world ball flight, not automated systems.

Every fitting and club build is:
• Done by hand
• Individually evaluated
• Matched to the golfer’s swing, body type, and playing goals
• Built, adjusted, and refined on-site

This craftsmanship-first philosophy has earned Bob multiple awards for club fitting excellence over three decades, along with a loyal customer base that spans generations of golfers.

“Technology is a tool—but craftsmanship is the skill. You can’t automate experience.”

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30+ YEARS OF RECOGNITION

Over the course of his career, Bob has received numerous awards and industry recognition for club fitting and club work, reflecting:
• Consistency over decades
• Trust from serious players
• Results that speak for themselves

Unlike trend-driven fitting models, Bob’s work has stood the test of time—because the fundamentals never change.

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SMALL SHOP. BIG FIGHT.

As national golf superstores expand into Florida markets, Bob VanSweden Golf represents a rare surviving independent shop—one that competes not on price or volume, but on expertise, relationships, and results.

The shop’s success challenges a modern assumption:
that bigger, faster, and more automated is always better.

Instead, golfers continue to seek out Bob for:
• Personalized service
• Honest recommendations
• Long-term performance—not quick sales

This ongoing fight between craftsmanship and corporatization has become a compelling human-interest story within the golf industry.

PGA TOUR EXPERIENCE

Bob has also spent over 15 years—and counting—working on the PGA Tour, supporting players and equipment at the highest level of the game.

This direct tour-level experience informs every fitting and build in his shop, giving everyday golfers access to the same standards used by professionals.

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WHY THIS STORY MATTERS NOW
• Independent golf shops are disappearing
• Big-box fitting has become impersonal
• Golfers are rediscovering the value of true expertise

Bob VanSweden Golf is not just a shop—it’s a living example of how craftsmanship, experience, and personal service still win.

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FAST FACTS
• Founded: 1994
• Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
• Specialty: Custom club fitting & master club building skills
• Experience: 30+ years
• Awards: Multiple club fitting honors over three decades
• Tour Experience: 15+ years on the PGA Tour

MEDIA CONTACT

Bob VanSweden
Master Club Fitter
Bob VanSweden Golf
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

📞 Phone: 727-321-4653
🌐 Website: bob vansweden