pro shop

American

noun

a shop that is operated in connection with a golf or tennis club, resort, etc., and has sports equipment and often recreational clothing for sale or rent and is usually supervised by a resident professional coach or instructor.

Etymology

Origin of pro shop

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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May and June were exceedingly dry, the main water pump conked out regularly, the roof of the ladies’ room caved in and the pro shop needed more scorecards, which are surprisingly expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

By the age of 10, Rai was coached by Andrew Proudman - who also worked in the 3 Hammers pro shop - in tandem with another Wolverhampton pro Piers Ward.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Only members are allowed to shop at the pro shop, although players and their families are granted access during the Masters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

She stayed in the country when that relationship ended, wound up working at a pro shop in Salzberg and sold a golf glove to a customer, Peter, whom she eventually married.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

I went to the pro shop and marveled at how much money a person could blow on tennis crap.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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