Scott Petersen’s Payson, Utah, shop hand-builds custom forged golf clubs, from irons and wedges to distinctive putters. Scott Golf has designed every club head in-house since releasing its first irons in 2010, with each set fitted, built, and inspected by Petersen himself. Its SG-04 irons were voted MyGolfSpy’s 2021 “Most Wanted Game Improvement Iron,” while The Woody putter stands apart for its patented real-wood face inlay, making every piece unique.
MyGolfSpy Most Wanted Game Improvement Iron
Custom StrokeFounded in December 2023 by a Pennsylvania golfer who could not find an affordable putter with the right look and feel, Custom Stroke hand-builds personalized golf clubs, especially putters, to each player’s specifications. The company’s process begins with a consultation and ends with a precision-milled, laser-engraved club assembled by hand, complete with a build sheet; it has delivered more than 200 custom clubs. Custom Stroke also releases small, no-restock apparel drops for golfers who want equipment and clothing made outside the off-the-shelf mold.STATEN ISLAND, NY
McElroy CustomsOn the banks of Ohio’s Maumee River, McElroy Customs creates bespoke wood furnishings that help golf clubs tell their stories. Founder and master craftsman Greg McElroy has worked with wood and metal for more than 30 years, bringing Scottish heritage, authentic materials, and hidden details to one-of-a-kind pieces such as starter boxes and club fixtures. His designs have been created for golf courses around the world.TOLEDO, OH
T Squared PuttersIn a family-owned shop in Orchard Park, New York, T Squared Putters mills golf putters from solid billet and finishes them under one roof. The company builds both stock and custom putters, with every piece signed off by hand and a patented component-based system that adjusts specifications without heat or bending. Its approach favors straightforward design, traditional steel shafts, and craftsmanship made in the USA.ORCHARD PARK, NY
Fairway LeathersBorn from a golfer’s effort to replace a tour caddie’s worn yardage-book cover, Fairway Leathers is a small family business making personalized leather golf accessories. Founded in 2014, the company continues Chuck’s work through custom, handmade production in the USA, with leather cut and embroidered in North Carolina and stitching completed by an Amish seamstress in Ohio. Fairway Leathers has made more than 10,000 items and does not require a minimum order, whether a customer needs one custom cover or a larger run.LINCOLNTON, NC