MEET THE TEAM
ABOUT US
SAM KIM
Master Clubfitter
Sam Joined the Pete’s Golf team in 2021 after a long stint working as an instructor with the First Tee program of Brooklyn. Sam has always had an eye for equipment and combined with his coaching acumen, his addition to the Pete’s Golf family has been seamless.
Sam has extensive experience coaching junior players as well as beginners to advanced players. Multiple clients of his have gone on to play college golf at various levels.
Sam is certified to fit all major brands and has achieved Master Club Fitting status in 2023.
As a single-digit handicap golfer with tournament experience, Sam knows what it takes to help you get better!
Mike Johnson
Master Clubfitter
Mike joined the Pete’s Golf team in 2023 after working as a Club Fitter in New York City at 5 Iron Golf’s “Fitting Lab”. His desire and passion for the game of golf/equipment led him to Pete’s Golf. As a client of the shop, he knew that Pete’s Golf was miles ahead in the club fitting world and wanted to be a part of it. As a native Long Islander, it was only fitting for him to come home.
Mike is certified to fit all major brands and has developed great skills in fitting putters, club repair and customer service. He achieved Master Club Fitting status in 2025 after, and he continues to learn every day to help you play your best golf.
As an avid golfer and single-digit handicap, Mike is as passionate about your game as he is his!
KIRK OGURI
PGA Professional, Master Fitter and Teacher
Kirk started working in the golf business in 1992. During that time, he pursued a playing career travelling around the world including places such as Canada and Australia as well as from Maine to Florida.
Kirk showed interest in equipment very early on and found himself frequenting Pete’s Golf to have his own equipment worked on. He started his long relationship with Pete’s Golf in 2004 and officially joined the team in 2011. Learning how to build and repair clubs here accelerated Kirk’s growth as a fitter and instructor in the Met Section. Understanding how to build a golf club gave him better understanding of club design, which set Kirk apart from most and propelled him to becoming one of the most highly sought after teaching / fitting professionals in the country.
As an instructor, Kirk continues to bestow his expertise with clients of all skill levels including novices, high ranking amateurs and tour players. He continues to spend a lot of his time educating his fellow peers in the industry, which hasn’t gone unnoticed. He was the recipient of the 2016 Met PGA Teacher of the year award as well as the 2023 PGA Professional Development Award. Both are quite prestigious honors and only highlight his continued dedication to the game of golf.
Kirk still competes in the met section playing in local tournaments and qualifiers. His passion for the game hasn’t wavered and certainly can help your game as he has countless other golfers!
SONNY BURGO
Master Clubfitter
Sonny came on board in the fall of 2013 and hasn’t looked back since. After a stint with Callaway Golf where he was able to develop his skills and knowledge to fit golf equipment, he joined the Pete’s Golf family and has been a big part of our success ever since.
In 2022, Sonny became a partner in the business showcasing his dedication and commitment to the long-term growth and viability of our shop.
As a Master Club Fitter since 2016, Sonny works with high-ranking junior players, amateur tournament players, touring professionals as well as beginners and weekend warriors of all skill levels. Some of his clients are nationally ranked and have gone on to win multiple prestigious amateur, high school and professional events.
Certified to fit all major brands with nearly 20 years in the golf equipment industry puts you in great hands. His experiences and club fitting knowledge have been featured in Golf Digest and other prominent golf publications. Sonny also works in the back of the shop performing club repair and new club builds.
An avid, single-digit handicap golfer with tournament experience, Sonny will help you get your equipment dialed in!
PETE MAKOWSKI
Master Clubfitter, Partner
A legend in the Long Island and national golf equipment industry, Pete started building and repairing golf clubs from his home in 1977.As demand for his keen eye and building skills grew, Pete opened his first store on Mineola Boulevard in 1979.
As the business continued to grow, Pete’s Golf cemented itself in the prestigious Metropolitan Section in the early 1980’s as the go to spot for golf club repair and new club builds.
After founding one of first golf businesses in the country that started fitting golf clubs, Pete’s Golf has grown to where it is today. 45+ years and over 100,000 fittings later, Pete’s Golf has become a perennial name on the Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitters list since its inception in 2011 and continues to be nationally recognized.
As a certified fitter of all major brands, Pete’s still has the passion to help golfers find the right equipment for their game.
Pete resides on Long Island and enjoys fishing and spending his free time with his family.
Woody Lashen
Master Clubfitter, Partner
Woody began his long-tenured journey at Pete’s Golf in 1982 while he was still in high school. Working with Pete side-by-side, he started learning the art of building and repairing golf clubs.
As an avid tournament golfer, Woody attended NYIT on a golf scholarship and has continued to be a competitive player in the Met Section ever since. While attending school, Woody continued to work at the shop sharpening his skills and has always believed in the shop’s potential and room for growth.
In 2004, Woody joined forces with Pete and became the co-owner of Pete’s Golf, leading the charge in becoming the state-of-the-art fitting facility we are today. He has authored many articles on club fitting in Long Island Golfing Magazine, multiple quotes in Golf Digest and has been featured on podcasts including “The Sweet Spot” which has become one of the leading golf podcasts in the country. He has worked with all types of golfers over the years who have gone on to win tour events, amateur events and numerous club championships.
Woody is considered by many to be one of the leading experts in the club fitting world and continues to share his knowledge with the team while continuing to learn.