pro shops

Golf course stores

Pro shops are retail stores at golf courses, tennis clubs, ski resorts, and similar athletic facilities, selling equipment, apparel, and accessories for that sport.

They're typically staffed by professionals who can offer advice and lessons: I picked up a new glove at the pro shop.

The term distinguishes these specialized on-site retailers from general sporting goods stores.

golf

clubs

Heavy striking sticks

  • puttersShort-range golf clubs
  • driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
  • ironsRestraints or golf clubs

wedges · golf balls · tees · bags · gloves · rangefinders · carts · fitting · grips · shafts

tennis

rackets

Frauds or court gear

bags · shoes · apparel · restringing · dampeners · overgrips · tension · lessons · court · club membership

bowling

balls

Round solid objects

  • shoesProtective foot coverings
  • bagsFlexible carrying containers
  • drillingHole-making by rotation

wrist supports · rosin · towels · tape · lessons · lane · league · custom fitting · urethane

retail

merchandise

Commercial products offered

accessories · inventory · checkout · sales · discounts · fitting room · customer service · trade-ins · memberships

skiing

skis

Snow-gliding footwear

  • bootsAnkle-covering footwear
  • polesLong sticks or extremities
  • bindingsThings that secure together

goggles · helmets · jackets · pants · gloves · tuning · waxing · rentals · lift tickets · lessons

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retail specialization

pro shopsdepartment stores

Large retailers with varied sections

Walmart · variety stores · discount stores · hypermarkets · big-box stores

institutional affiliation

pro shopsDick's Sporting Goods

expertise and service level

pro shopswarehouse clubs

Membership-based bulk retailers

Costco · Sam's Club · Amazon · vending machines

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