William Kendall

William Kendall

Top Dog Golf Center

3103 Belair Rd.

3103 Belair Rd., Kingsville, MD 21087, US

https://topdoggolfcenter.com/

williamjkendall@yahoo.com

Please list any previous FITTING AWARDS
Callaway Master Club Fitter (2025)

Please list any other relevant INDUSTRY AWARDS
2025 GRAA Top 50 Stand Alone Range

Please list any FITTING CERTIFICATIONS which you have earned
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

How many fitters at your facility are PGA or LPGA members or associates?
1 – I am the only fitter at Top Dog

Indicate the approximate number of annual fittings:
This year I have done (as of end of October) just north of 160 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

Indicate your clubfitting rates:
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 $50 fitting fee towards the cost of the clubs.

Indicate the approximate gross sales for custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls:
As of October 2025 we have over $100k in custom-fit product, inclusive of clubs and balls.

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

What percentage of your fittings fall into this category?
80%

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?
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?
5%

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:
I can fit Adaptive players and have done them when we have a customer. We did have 1 disabled fitting this year and i was able to work with them to fit them with an entire golf bag. He comes up to the range frequently to hit balls and I will occasionally ask him if he needs any adjustments.

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

What brands do you fit with?
Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra

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

What brands do you fit with?
Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra

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

What brands do you fit with?
Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Cleveland, Srixon, Ping, Tour Edge, and Cobra

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

What brands do you fit with?
Odyssey, L.A.B., Ping, Mizuno, and Cleveland

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

What brands do you fit with?
Callaway, Taylormade, Mizuno, Srixon

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

What brands do you fit with?
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 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 as our launch monitor with information available on an iPad for review with the client.

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

Please share the brand(s):
Our OEMs have not discussed the universal adapter options at this time but we are investigating

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

Please share which brands you partner with?
We have partnerships with Fujikura, True Temper, KBS, and UST Mamiya

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

Briefly share your services offered:
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

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?
If I had a Christmas list I would have a laser alignment for grips to be exact with grip placement.