Top Dog Golf Center

Top Dog Golf Center

Top Dog Golf Center

3103 Belair Rd.

3103 Belair Rd., Kingsville, MD 21087, US

https://topdoggolfcenter.com/

williamjkendall@yahoo.com

PREVIOUS AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS / CERTIFICATIONS:
GRAA Top 50 Club Fitter
GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional

Callaway Master Club Fitter (2025), Certified Club Fitter and Product Specialist for Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra. Odyssey, L.A.B., Ping, Mizuno, and Cleveland for Putters

FITTING OVERVIEW:
Indicate the approximate number of annual fittings:
This year I have done (as of end of September) just north of 175 fittings as part of our monthly Demo Days, and our hour long fitting appointments.

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

We host monthly Demo Day that allows people a free 30 minute time slot for a “quick fit” where they can try all our brands. We also offer a paid $50 hour long fitting session for those wanting a deeper fitting experience. If the person orders any clubs we put the $75 fitting fee towards the cost of the clubs.

Indicate the approximate gross sales for custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls:
As of September 2026 we have over $150k in custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls. This is an increase of 50% over last year.

How many team members conduct fittings at your facility on a regular basis?
i am the only Club Fitter at Top Dog Golf Center

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

75%

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

10%

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

15%

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

Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra

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

Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra

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

Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra

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

Odyssey, L.A.B., Ping, Mizuno, and Cleveland

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

Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Srixon, and Bridgestone

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

Golf Pride, Lamkin, SuperStroke, Winn

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.)
We have a dedicated studio for fittings that uses TrackMan or Flight Scope X3 as the launch monitor with a projected image to a large screen with a secondary large monitor for closer, detailed information. For our outdoor Demo days and for any customer who specifically wants to fit outdoors we use TrackMan of Flight Scope X3 as our launch monitor with information available on an iPad and display monitor for review with the client.

Do you use UNIVERSAL HOSEL ADAPTERS in your fitting business? (If so, please share the brand(s))
Yes

Callaway, Taylormade, Ping, Mizuno, Cobra, Srixon

Do you work with aftermarket (exotic) shaft companies? If so, please share which brands you partner with?
Yes

We have partnerships with Fujikura, True Temper, KBS, and UST Mamiya

CLUB REPAIR & RETROFITTING:
Do you have a dedicated club repair facility? If so, please briefly share your services offered.
Yes

We offer grip install, shaft installation, loft and lie adjustments, club length adjustments, and head repairs. We see a lot of snapped shafts from our customers and we also offer removal and replacement of the shaft.

Do you Retro-Fit product?
Yes

MISC.:
How do you promote clubfitting?
Social Media, Website, Word of Mouth, Lessons

How do you stay up to date on product and clubfitting best practices?
Refresher training for all brands we carry is done annually, new product launch forum and training from the OEMs, as well as participation in on line club fitter forums. I also watch release announcements and equipment updates from all our OEMs for clubs, balls, shafts, and products.

What industry products/services would help you be a better clubfitter?
I would have a laser alignment for grips to be exact with grip placement.