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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One hot day two vanloads of men, having shucked their black overcoats, ask at the pro shop if they can rent carts to drive around the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

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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