John Thwaites
Store Manager & Club Fitting Specialist (PGA)
PGA Golf Professional, Coach, Touring Professional, Account Manager/Sales Rep, Golf Equipment Fitting Specialist, and now Store Manager
Golf and the Golfing industry have been a huge part of my life for over 35 years.
Working in a variety of roles including a PGA Golf Professional, Coaching in NZ and Internationally, Touring Professional on various circuits, Account Manager/Sales Rep, Golf Equipment Fitting Specialist and now Store Manager, I have a huge amount of knowledge to share with customers and staff alike.
Club fitting is one of the aspects of my job that is hugely rewarding and that I am most passionate about. In my previous role as a Fitting specialist for the Titleist company, we dealt with golfers of all levels from beginners to Tour-level players. Helping someone into a set/club that is more suited to their game and more playable is the pinnacle of what this job is all about, and hearing feedback about a golfer's better striking, lower scores and overall enjoyment brings a "smile to the dial" ;)
The team we have at Golf Warehouse are all like-minded and my favourite catchphrase is, we are "golfers helping golfers"!
Don't hesitate to book a time and get your game sorted.
Career Highlights:
- NZ PGA Club pro qualified at age 20
- 1st Pro-Am win @ Paraparaumu Beach age 21 Score 68
- Earned Australian PGA Tour Card at age 22
- Lowest round 63 on the QLD PGA Circuit
- 3 x Holes in 1
- Played in six NZ Opens
John Thwaites is based at Golf Warehouse Queenstown
Located in the heart of the Southern Lakes, this store provides a complete golf retail and service offering for both locals and visiting golfers.
Facilities include a premium indoor club fitting bay, indoor and outdoor putting greens, and a fully equipped club workshop delivering regripping, adjustments, and custom tuning.
The retail space is fully stocked with the latest golf clubs, balls, apparel, and accessories from the world’s leading golf brands.
A friendly and experienced team - including factory-trained and PGA-qualified fitters and technicians - is on hand to provide expert advice and practical support at every stage.
From fitting and repairs to everyday upgrades, this location offers trusted golf expertise in one of New Zealand’s most renowned golf regions.
Contact
2/24 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Monday - Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 9:30am-5:00pm
