pro shop

American  

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of pro shop

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

But the vault is located beneath the pro shop, which is accessible to members and their guests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2023

A final tip on blades: Make sure you routinely get your skates sharpened at your local rink’s pro shop to ensure they maintain their edges, which give you control on the ice.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

“We need a facility like the Central Park Tennis Center,” Ms. Hedden said, referring to the 30-court complex with a locker room and pro shop.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022

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