The Manchester Lane Test Facility is Titleist's state-of-the-art golf ball research and testing facility in Acushnet, Massachusetts. Tasked with advancing the techniques used to analyze and validate golf ball performance and upholding a commitment to product and process excellence, Manchester Lane continues to facilitate Titleist’s year-round R&D efforts. Today, Manchester Lane operates as the proving grounds for all Titleist golf ball products and serves a dual role as a Tour Fitting Center, offering premium club fitting services.
Continuous improvement is a core value at Titleist, and we are constantly working to improve our testing processes by building new and innovative ways to measure performance.
Karen is an PGA & LPGA Member. She has worked for Titleist since 1998 and is Supervisor of Player Research for the Golf Ball R&D Department. She has played in two US Women's Opens and was a two time All-American in college at Florida Atlantic University. Karen was the Coach of the 1996 Methodist University Women's NCAA Championship team.
Chris O'Rourke
Chris has been a member of the Player Research team since March of 2015. He is a Class A PGA professional and brings his knowledge of the golf swing as well as his expertise in club fitting to Manchester Lane. Chris studied business at Methodist University with a concentration in Professional Golf Management to obtain his PGA status.
Patrick Dewar
Patrick Dewar joins the team at Manchester Lane from Titleist’s golf ball fitting and education fitting team. He brings a diverse fitting background to Manchester Lane and enjoys helping players find equipment that helps them shoot their best scores. Patrick earned his degree in business administration with a concentration in professional golf management from Methodist University.
Titleist Custom Golf Club Options
Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential.