John Billiter

John Billiter

Heritage Oaks Golf Club

3535 Dundee Rd

3535 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, US

https://www.heritageoaksgc.com/

jbilliter@nbparks.org

Please list any previous FITTING AWARDS
2011 Ping Regional Fitter of the Year; 2024 Ping Power Fitter

Please list any previous COACHING AWARDS
None

Please list any other relevant INDUSTRY AWARDS
None

Please list any FITTING CERTIFICATIONS which you have earned
Ping Proving Grounds Certified

How many fitters at your facility are PGA or LPGA members or associates?
John Billiter; Michael Wenzel

Indicate the approximate number of annual fittings:
Estimate 75-90 fittings including private fitting appointments, club & ball evaluations during lessons, and equipment vendor events.

Do you charge for Clubfitting? If so, what are your rates?
Yes

Indicate your clubfitting rates:
$150 private appointment
$60-100 fitting event fee

Indicate the approximate gross sales for custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls:
$74,000 January through October 2025

How many team members conduct fittings at your facility on a regular basis?
Two: John Billiter & Michael Wenzel

Do you fit men? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Estimate 65%

Do you fit women? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Estimate 15%

Do you fit juniors (12 years old & under)? If so, what percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Yes

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
Estimate 20%

Do you participate in Adaptive fitting efforts for disabled players? Whether at your facility or another? If so, please use the open answer for a brief explanation:
We are not currently certified in any specific adaptive fitting protocols, but accommodations are made to accommodate golfers with special needs.

Do you provide WOOD and HYBRID fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Ping, Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade

Do you provide IRON fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Ping, Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade

Do you provide PUTTER fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Ping, Scotty Cameron & Lab

Do you provide BALL fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade

Do you provide GRIP fittings? If so, what brands do you fit with?
Yes

What brands do you fit with?
Grip fittings are integrated with clubfitting process, with access to Golf Pride, Lamkin & Winn grips

Do you have a dedicated indoor space/studio used exclusively for Clubfitting?
Yes

Please list all TECHNOLOGY used in your fitting process? (Please indicate specific brand names (video analysis, launch monitors, simulators, etc.)
Trackman 4; Trackman Range; Foresight GC3; Ping Co-Pilot; iPing 2.0 (putting); Ballnamic

Do you use UNIVERSAL HOSEL ADAPTERS in your fitting business? (If so, please share the brand(s))
No

Do you work with aftermarket (exotic) shaft companies? If so, please share which brands you partner with?
No

Do you have a dedicated club repair facility? If so, please briefly share your services offered.
No

Do you Retro-Fit product?
No

How do you promote clubfitting?
Social Media
Website
Word of Mouth
Lessons
Other

How do you stay up to date on product and clubfitting best practices?
Ping Academy; Unbiased 3rd party (My Golf Spy / 2nd Swing, etc.) reviews & reports; Social Media product testing (TXG, Club Champion, etc.); local & national seminars/education such as Teaching & Coaching Summits; vendor product training, certifications and education

What industry products/services would help you be a better clubfitter?
Ping Co-Pilot is an exceptional tool that I currently utilize to guide fitting decisions