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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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

The crème de la crème, however, is the pro shop, which is the only place where one can buy an item adorned with the Club’s logo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The gated community includes a “private, 9-hole mountain golf course with a pro shop, clubhouse and seasonal restaurant” along with unfettered access to the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

“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

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