Ian provides first class instruction in a very relaxed environment which invites accelerated results.
He managed to knock 10+ strokes off of my game in couple of months. The combination of his ability to
recognize and target areas for improvement and the opportunity to use high speed video review allows for
very rapid improvement. Thanks for all help Ian.
-- David Lough, Gravitec Systems Inc.
I have known Ian for a number of years now. I have experienced his teaching skills, his club fitting
skills and his personal skills. He has been able, when flaws have worked their way into my swing, to
get me back on track in a very short timeframe (usually one session). Almost all of the clubs in my
bag were custom fitted by Ian and I’m playing the best golf of my life (50 year career in golf and
counting). Havill Golf has the best indoor practice facility I’ve seen and it’s available at a very
reasonable price. Probably best of all is the personal relationship I’ve built with Ian, Sara and the
staff at the shop. I always feel welcome when I go in, which makes me want to keep coming back.
-- Bob Grusenmeyer, Kitsap Golf & Country Club
"Thanks to Ian's great knowledge of clubs and his swing analysis technology, selecting a new set of
clubs was a straightforward and enjoyable experience. He is respectful of budget and truly has the
golfer's best interest in mind. We continue to be pleased with our purchases.
Ian is a gentle, thoughtful instructor who never overloads his students with information. He is a
great supporter of junior golf and will make a fantastic high-school coach!"
-- The Hausmann Family
"I have known Ian for over 3 years and over those 3 years I have gone from being someone who was
extremely frustrated with the game of golf to someone who actually now really enjoys playing golf
and looks forward to spending a day at the golf course. Ian has been very patient in working with
me over the years to evaluate every aspect of my swing and has helped me develop a very workable swing.
Ian has also helped by custom fitting me with clubs to enhance my level of play. Havill Golf has
an exceptional practice facility with multiple rooms and top of the line equipment to evaluate every
aspect of a persons game. I have also used the facility to have my father (avid golfer) play St.
Andrews at Christmas time. It was a treat for him! I have always felt welcome by Ian and his staff
and have enjoyed the times we have golfed with he and his wife Sara. I enjoy the sessions with Ian and
will continue to use Ian as I progress through my golf experience. Kim Grusenmeyer, Kitsap Golf &
Country Club."
-- Kimberly A Grusenmeyer
"After a 10 year lay off I decided to take up golf again. I was going to the range and trying to relearn
the game by myself with predictably poor results. I knew I needed help and walked into Havill Golf one
weekend. I was immediately impressed with the professional, comfortable feel of the place. I had never
tried simulators for sports training and after a demonstration by Ian I was convinced I would benefit
from both the technology and Ian's expertise as an instructor and coach. If you have never tried these
new systems with video and all the sensors you are in for a really amazing experience. I signed up for
both lessons and the annual practice program (they teach you how to use the simulators so your practice
sessions are super productive). Ian is an excellent instructor with an obvious passion for the game.
He worked with me to develop a real plan for my both my lessons and practice. I eventually purchased
new clubs from them too. Ian's low pressure, consultative approach was refreshingly honest and the prices
were very competitive. And if that's not enough, ask about all the local community giving and support
they do! Highly recommended."
-- Brad Greene, Bainbridge Island
“I bought my son his first set of clubs at Havill golf, a great set for a beginning player, and I took
him there for his first golf lessons. Ian was great with him, and in just a lesson or two, had him
looking like someone who knew how to play golf. The indoor facility is very high tech, very impressive,
and my son is now hooked on golf!”
-- Brent Wickline
"Ian I want to thank you for the incredible job of helping me custom fit a set of Ping clubs tailored
for my swing. Your knowledge about the golf swing as a PGA professional and your state of the art
technology had me get the perfect set of clubs and my game has improved!
-- Jack and Bonnie
I worked with Ian as my swing coach for about 4 years when I lived on Bainbridge Island. In that time
I incorporated suggested changes over time and definitely saw an improvement in my game. Ian was always
quick to spot and point out an area for improvement (hand position, swing speed, posture) but never gave
me more than I could handle. Over time I definitely noticed an increase in the number of real golf shots
per round and also an increase in the number of chances of par per round. I will certainly miss Ian’s
tutelage as I now reside in Pittsburgh, PA but would definitely go out of my way for a tune-up if I get
back to BI. It doesn’t hurt that Ian is a great guy, fun to be around as well as an excellent golfer!
-- Lou Pisano