Golfers in Da Nang now have access to excellent courses and improving practice facilities, but finding independent fitting advice can still be difficult. Jerram Chudleigh is an Australian PGA Professional, a PGA of Australia member since 2014 and a TrackMan-certified fitter who has worked across coaching, club fitting and professional golf.
Jerram has been based mainly in Vietnam since 2017 and understands both sides of the decision: how equipment performs on a launch monitor and how it needs to work on Vietnam’s golf courses.
Jerram’s fitting background
Jerram has more than two decades of golf-industry experience across coaching, fitting, retail and tournament golf. His playing background includes professional events in Australia and Asia. That combination matters because an impressive number is useful only when it produces a playable shot pattern.
He is brand independent when analysing a golfer’s needs. The recommendation begins with delivery and ball-flight requirements rather than forcing a player into whichever product is easiest to sell. Where local inventory cannot support a responsible comparison, that limitation is stated clearly.
Before requesting an appointment
Send photographs of your current shaft labels and, if possible, a recent launch-monitor screenshot. Mention whether you want to buy, troubleshoot the existing set or obtain specifications for a future purchase. Visitors should also share their hotel and playing schedule.
What the session is designed to answer
A fitting is not a sales demonstration. It should identify whether the player’s current equipment is helping or hurting performance, then establish practical specifications. With a driver, that can include loft, head profile, shaft weight, flex, length and overall balance. With irons, priorities may include lie angle, shaft profile, distance gaps and the relationship between launch and stopping power.
The process begins with the player’s goals and normal miss. A golfer seeking more carry needs a different solution from a golfer who already has speed but struggles to control the face. Equipment should support the intended ball flight rather than force every golfer toward the same “ideal” numbers.
What happens after the analysis
You receive an explanation of the current setup, the main performance issue and the specifications most likely to help. Where the data does not justify a change, that should be said. Where another head or shaft is recommended, the reasoning should connect directly to strike, launch, spin, dispersion and intended use.
A follow-up can review a proposed purchase or confirm whether a local build matches the recommendation. This matters when product names are similar but weights, profiles or regional stock options differ.
Jerram can also explain how the setup may translate to Da Nang’s coastal wind, warm conditions and course demands. The goal is enough evidence to make a confident decision without wasting money.
Launch-monitor data with professional interpretation
Ball speed, launch, spin and carry are essential, but raw numbers are only the starting point. Strike location, delivery pattern and dispersion explain why the numbers move. Jerram’s experience as a PGA Professional and competitive player helps connect the data to shots that matter on the course.
GolfMetrix also supports remote analysis when suitable launch-monitor data is available. This provides an option for golfers outside Da Nang or for players who want a second opinion before purchasing expensive equipment.
Players should expect honest boundaries. A fitting cannot guarantee a particular score or distance gain, and recommendations remain dependent on representative swings and accurate data. The value is a clearer decision, fewer unsuitable purchases and a specification grounded in the golfer’s real pattern rather than marketing.
Who the service suits
- Golfers living in Da Nang who want independent equipment advice.
- Visitors who want their current setup reviewed during a Vietnam trip.
- Players comparing driver heads or shaft profiles.
- Golfers returning after a break or dealing with changing speed.
- Travellers deciding whether to bring or rent clubs.
Availability of test heads and shafts varies, so sessions should be discussed in advance. If a specific model is important, mention it when enquiring. The aim is to be clear about what can be tested locally and what may need to be ordered or assessed from existing data.
Combine fitting advice with golf in Da Nang
Da Nang is surrounded by several distinct courses, from coastal links-style layouts to hillier inland golf. Equipment decisions can be considered alongside the type of golf you expect to play. ASEAN LINKS provides local course planning, tee times and transfers through its guide to golf courses in Vietnam.
Contact Jerram
To discuss a fitting, equipment review or golf planning in Da Nang, email jerram@aseanlinksgolf.com. Include your preferred dates, current clubs, handedness, handicap, typical ball flight and any launch-monitor numbers you already have. Sessions are arranged by appointment and confirmed directly.
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