Cantigny Adds New Golf Pro

The Cantigny Golf Academy announced Wednesday the addition of Everett J. Lockenvitz to its professional staff. He will lead the Academy’s custom club fitting operation, serving as Master Club Fitter and Master Club Builder. 

Lockenvitz was the founder of EJL Custom Golf Clubs, Inc., a business he owned and operated for 15 years.  EJL was recognized among the top 10 custom fitting companies in the United States and Lockenvitz himself is a Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter.

“We are extremely fortunate to have Everett on board,” said Connie DeMattia, Cantigny Golf director of instruction.  “His knowledge and expertise in club fitting is unmatched throughout the country.”

DeMattia further noted that the Cantigny Golf Academy aspires to being the Chicago region’s premier club fitting center.  “With Everett on staff, we’ve taken a major step toward achieving our goal,” he said.

Lockenvitz joins Club Fitting Specialist Pat Hickey at the Academy, where clients benefit from the latest technology and all major equipment brands including TaylorMade, Titleist, Nike and Mizuno.  Great care is taken to ensure that customers are fitted to the correct shaft, grip, loft, lie angle and club manufacturer.

“We fit irons, woods, hybrids and wedges,” said Lockenvitz.  “That alone is not unique, but I do believe the service level here at Cantigny is exceptional.  We identify a golfer’s special needs and then make the necessary adjustments during the club fitting to accommodate them.  Experience means a lot in this business.

“I’m pleased to be part of Cantigny Golf and look forward to helping our customers enjoy the game even more.  It all begins with properly fitted equipment.”

A resident of Oak Brook, Lockenvitz attended the University of Illinois and DePaul University prior to a 26-year career in the banking industry.  He founded EJL Custom Golf Clubs in 1995.