CUSTOMER REVIEWS

Venice Golf Center is such a wonderful store with everything you need for your golfing needs. David, the owner, is incredibly knowledgeable and kind—always ready to help you find the right clubs, balls, and accessories. Whether you’re looking for a custom fitting, expert advice, or just a great selection, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

I had a driver fitting with David Vaught today. He engineered a driver that maximized my numbers that should result in better performance. Now time will tell. He is very professional and knowledgable. I highly recommend.Update: 1 year later. I am very pleased with the driver. It has helped my game.March 2025 - just had 3 lessons from David - he got rid of my slice, corrected my chipping and pitching. Very pleased. I highly recommend.

Great place with very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Got my clubs regripped while I waited and my wife bought some great golf shoes on sale.

Shopped there several times. Great prices, staff is very friendly, they have a good selection of equipment and merchandise.

By far the most thorough fitting I have ever had. Dave is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to ensure you get exactly what you need.

Had an iron fitting with David. Couldn’t be happier. David is patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about the game. He is also very personable which makes fittings enjoyable and stress free.Highly recommend!

I went in and received an excellent fitting from David. Not only did I find the perfect clubs, he helped my swing along the way. I love that he’s local as well, even though he had every thing in stock and was extremely knowledgeable. I’ll be coming back often.

This shop is very convenient for me great service and very knowledgeable guy .

Dave is the man to set. Me up with a great new set of clubs and had them back to me within 2 days. Super knowledgeable guy!!! Go see Dave

Dave is the consummate professional - really knowledgeable and technically skilled with the tools to measure every aspect of the club head, the shaft and the grip. He is methodical and ensured he had just the right club for my swing, my height and my abilities. Dave is reassuring and supportive. I have complete confidence that my time with Dave will pay dividends on the golf course. Thanks for the time and your expertise today Dave.

David is the owner and PGA Pro Instructor. I’ve only had two lessons with him so far and have learned so much. He has completely fixed my slice and has developed my swing so fast. Not only is he great at teaching, but his store deals maybe the best in Florida. He just fitted me for a driver and helped me save so much money. If you want to get better at golf or just save money on great equipment make sure to check out David at Venice golf center!

Just went to get fitted for golf clubs and worked with Dave. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He was not pushing any product but helped me find exactly what I needed in looking for new clubs. If you need new clubs or anything golf related do not hesitate to check out the Venice Golf Center. I even had a club that needed a repair and he did it right there for me.

The best golf shop in town. They have the best prices on balls and gloves. Stay away from the big stores and shop local.

Very well stocked, independently owned golf shop. Came in for a fitting session with the intention to replace my 20+ year old set of Titleist irons with a set more suited to my current abilities, greatly reduced by the ravages of age.Using the latest technology Bill spent about 2 hours with me starting with a swing analysis with my current equipment. We then went through a step by step process of to determine the optimal match of equipment to skill level. With Bill’s guidance we put together an order for a custom set of irons.I was very impressed with the attention to detail the level of expertise that went into the session. Golf has always been a source of both fun and futility. It’s fun to play and even more fun to play well. The foundation of playing well is to start with a good set of tools. That can only be obtained by starting with a custom fit from a professional. That’s what you’ll get at the Venice Golf Center.

David & Bill have been the ultimate professionals to me every time I’ve visited the shop. 18 months ago I came in and had an iron fitting, and ended up purchasing a set. Just this month, I had a driver fitting, and Bill was exceptional. He was patient and detailed during the fitting. Most importantly, never once did Bill try and “fix” my swing.I have since moved from Venice to Sarasota, and I won’t visit another golf shop. From gear such as bags and golf balls, to equipment like Drivers and Irons, they have it all.10/10

My husband bought a second hand spare set of clubs to have here when we visit. Bill helped him out with a great set, taking time to share plenty of information and listen to exactly what he wanted. Not only did we get a good deal, Bill was kind, warm and jovial. We will be back to this local gem!

Great shop! Very professional and extremely knowledgeable equipment and fitting!!!

David was amazing with my golf fitting today. I gained 20 yards of distance in my irons. Great teacher/fitter

David is a real professional. I am calling him the golf wizard. He has put together a set of clubs that has changed how I’m going to play golf. If you don’t go see him, don’t complain about your game.

Dave, at Venice Golf, fitted me for new Ping irons and they made a tremendous improvement in my game. The ball is flying higher, straighter and longer than before!I highly recommend Venice Golf!!

Best fitting EVER...improved my game

There isn’t a better spot in Sarasota County for all of your golf needs. Dave is laser focused on providing the best golf experience for your needs. Any skill level, Dave and his team surpass expectation. No need to a big box superstore. Venice Golf Center has it all!

I agree with the other reviews. What I’ll add is how efficient and effective I found Dave to be with his teaching skills. I am an experienced golfer but my game has slipped over the last 8 years and I wanted to get my mojo back. 3 lessons later (two on driver and one on pitching and putting) and I’m breaking 90 again. Dave quickly spotted setup issues and bad habits that had crept into my swing and gave me simple corrective advice. Most important is the feedback you get from Dave and his technology (swing monitor and video replay). No Youtube video gives you that. Oh and I love the new Mizuno irons and Ping woods that he fitted me for. Thanks Dave.

Do yourself a favor and make an appointment with Dave the owner or his assistant for a fitting, you won't be disappointed! They take their time to get it right. Awesome local business.

Bill and Dave Excellant got fitted for new clubs, Bill was very patient took his time didn't push me to anything just the facts, let me make the decision if I wanted to buy or if I wanted what would "I" like.I got my driver today and went to the range. Love it! I can't wait for the irons to come in!

Had my first golf lesson with David. Very beneficial! Helping me out with some bad habits. Great deals on golf stuff too.

Dave’s level of knowledge is second to none . Professional does not do him justice. He takes the time to explain every step and the impact the right fitting can have on your game . Do not go anywhere else

I got fitted for a new driver with Dave. He was very helpful in finding the right fit. He helped me with my swing and took the time to make sure I was comfortable with the right driver. We will be coming back for lessons and anything else we need for golf.

David Vaught is easily the best thing that has happened to golf in Venice in the 12 years I have lived here. He personally as well as his vast experience in club fitting and repair will be a game changer for all golfers in the area. I had David evaluate my current driver and putter today.....he fitted me to a new shaft that improved all of my driving distance and dispersion figures to such a degree that I was stunned. He explained in depth how the data revealed why the shaft I had in driver was totally wrong for my swing despite the fact that the head was a perfect fit. I fully expected the fitting to reveal that at the most a minor tweak would be all he would find. How wrong I was! He changed the shaft, put on he grip of my choice, and gave me a substantial discount.He also checked the specs on my putter and asked what my typical miss looked like. When I told him he replied that he only asked to verify what he already knew based upon what he had found. Let's just say that if you have never had a putter fitting I would highly recommend that you give David a call and set up an appointment.In my 60 plus years of dealing with golf professionals and club fitters in both Florida and Massachusetts I have never come in contact with anyone with the knowledge, resume, and ability to diagnose and propose solutions to help me play better. And I left feeling totally convinced that David gets genuine satisfaction from helping people improve. And he is a great guy as well! I am really excited about dealing with David going forward and telling everyone I can how satisfied I am with the way he treated me today and also letting them know about the state of the art club repair and fitting store he is in the process of perfecting here in Venice.

In a world full of big chain, corporate stores where you are just another customer, it is refreshing and a pleasure to deal with small local shops like Venice Golf Center. I have been shopping there for several years now, and bought a set of custom fitted clubs there about a year ago. I couldn't be happier with my new set of Mizuno clubs! Recently, when I needed a set of clubs shipped out of state, David bent over backwards to arrange for the shipment and was a great help when UPS sent part of the shipment to the wrong state. I highly recommend Venice Golf Center to anyone looking for equipment and Golf supplies. You won't find another shop with the knowledge, professionalism, and service in the area!

It deeply saddens me to admit that the past week was incredibly traumatic for me. I found myself feeling quite lonely, as though there was a gaping emptiness in my life that I couldn't seem to fill.😔 Yes, I sent those new PXG golf clubs back to Arizona. Despite their newness and luster, they simply didn't bring me the joy and comfort I had hoped for.So, last week was spent in a fevered search for a new love, one that would be a constant companion by my side on the golf course. I longed for Clubs that would gleam and glisten in the radiant Florida sunshine, inspiring me to play my best game yet. More than anything, I sought Clubs that would be my partner in every sense of the word, lifting me and helping me win games. I yearned for Clubs that would love me unconditionally, forgive my mishits, and treat me with kindness and respect.So, after much research, I went to owner and PGA professional David E Vaught and explained to him that I needed a love more compatible with my goals. He understood and empathized with me. And after a brief condolence, he took his tape out, measured me, and the miracles started. He had me hitting balls in a virtual Golf course, trying different brands and different shafts, and he adjusted the weights. He tweaked this; he tweaked that; he shortened this, and elongated that... I was there for hours. Finally, the perfect Golf Clubs emerged from the dust of my despair. My custom Ping clubs are being made in America and should arrive in two weeks.Today is a new day, and once again, the Sun shines brightly.🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞😊😊😊😊🇺🇸🇺🇸Then, after 14 long days had passed…Dave Vaught must have seen me coming, for as soon as I walked into Venice Golf Center, I knew I was in for a treat. Dave was already holding a beautiful set of golf clubs, waiting to show them off to me. With a proud smile, he set them down and watched as I admired each club. When I replaced the dust covers on the iron, his employee joked, "John, these are not museum pieces; they are made to be played with, lol.The next day, I played in a pairs tournament at the Cove of Rotunda Golf Course. Despite not having had any practice time with the clubs, I was eager to try them out. The match had sold out tickets, so I knew it would be a great day. After the game, I was in a rush and didn't have time for lunch, so I left without expecting to win anything. But later that day, my golf partner David Gagnon called me with fantastic news: "John, we won first place!"I highly recommend the Ping G430s. They proved to be an excellent choice for me as they fit me like a glove. I am grateful that I got them custom-made by Dave Vaught himself, who is not only the store owner but also a PGA Professional with years of education and experience. You can Google him and see for yourself. If you are looking for a set of clubs tailored to fit you perfectly, enabling you to play golf better and enjoy the game, visit Dave's store. Life is good 🙂

Thank you Dave! Great experience getting fitted for my Mizuno irons. He took his time with me and is very knowledgeable.

I needed to have my irons checked to determine if I needed new shafts or lie angles adjusted. David listened to my needs, spent time with me on the monitor and educated me on my numbers and options. He did not try and force a sale in any direction. He ultimately adjusted my clubs at a very reasonable price. I am very pleased with my experience and highly recommend David for your club fitting needs.

Excellent! He is super knowledgeable and spent lots of time explaining exactly what we needed. Won’t go anywhere else!

I went in for a free club check that I found in the local paper. I only wanted the driver but David asked me to bring one of my mid irons in so I did. What a great guy and very patient with his customers. There needs to be 2 of him in the store. His input to what I needed was spot on with my driver but as I will probably replace my irons in the near future I declined and he was good with that. I will definitely be back to purchase new irons from him and he will make them perfect I’m sure.

Great fast service, sale prices

I was looking for a local golf shop to purchase things like balls, tees, etc. I was recommended to David at Venice Golf Center, and I am very grateful for this recommendation. David is very friendly and welcoming to his establishment.Not long after my first visit, I decided to purchase a new gap wedge for my bag, and not really knowing all the ins and outs, David took the time to have me swing at his in house driving booth. After making my selection, I mentioned that I was struggling with hitting my 6-iron. Long story short, my entire set of irons was ‘off’ both loft as well as lie angle! (Relatively brand new set of Ping G425’s)I paid him to reset my entire set, and I couldn’t be happier!2 weeks later, I was back to purchase both the Ping G430 driver and 3 wood… again, he took the time to match me up with the correct shafts that let me hit the best…Sorry for the long story, but I HIGHLY recommend a visit to the Venice Golf Center if you’re in the area… you won’t be disappointed.

Great series of lessons, full swing through putter. The technology David uses exposes very quickly any swing faults and he gives you excerises to correct the faults. This guy is the real deal to understand and improve your game.

Enjoyed working with Bill. Very knowledgeable and answered all questions. I would definitely recommend him for a golf fitting.

Great fitting for first time! Got brand new irons. Highly recommend shopping local!

Always helpful, always knowledgeable. Be absolutely insane to go anywhere else. An absolute pro

Checkout this golf center located in Venice, FL for excellent instruction and club fittings/adjustments. I was fitted with new irons and just recently a putter fitting. The benefits, the positive impact on my game and overall improving golf experience has been notable. Highly recommend stopping in to meet David Vaught, Owner & PGA Instructor.

I’ve always had either hand me down or off the shelf club sets. I finally decided to take my game serious and get a club fitting. I walked in and had all my questions answered and felt comfortable having David take care of me without doing any other shopping around. I couldn’t be happier with my new Mizuno irons and woods. I’m striking my irons better than I have my whole life and having more fun than ever on the golf course. Highly recommend these guys for any of your equipment needs!