Apro shop is asporting-goodsretail outlet found at asports facility, most commonly agolf course, where it is typically located in thecountry club building. Pro shops can also be found atbowling alleys,pool and snooker halls,tennis andracquetball courts,ice and roller hockey rinks, andfootball (soccer) facilities.
Pro shops specialize in selling sports equipment and branded items particular to the sport or venue. Pro shops at golf facilities usually provideequipment such asgolf balls,clubs,shoes, andtees, as well as golf-themed gift items, and sometimes snacks or refreshments.[1][2][3] Pro shops will usually have items on display to test and evaluate before purchase.[4]
Pro shops are often managed by aprofessional player referred to as ahouse pro, and overseen by a general manager who is employed by or acts as a consultant contractor.[5] Shops may also be run by a retail manager at larger venues (or those too small to attract a pro). House pros are often available to advise on game-related issues such as rules, and the proper equipment for particular needs and conditions; and sometimes forinstruction, including group lessons and one-on-one training (usually for a fee).[6] They also sometimes perform paid personal equipment maintenance, such as restringingtennis racquets,[7] drilling and fittingbowling balls, re-tipping pool/snookercues, and skate sharpening.
SomeAmerican football teams, such as theGreen Bay Packers,[8]Philadelphia Eagles[9] andNew England Patriots, offer team merchandise and replica apparel for purchase through team stores branded as "pro shops", either at a store at the team's stadium, shops in other venues such asshopping malls, and online.
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