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A pro shop is a sporting goods Retailing found at a amateur sports facility, most commonly a golf course, where it is typically located in the country club building. Pro shops can also be found at , Pool hall, tennis and racquetball courts, ice and roller hockey rinks, and football (soccer) facilities.
Pro shops specialize in selling sports equipment and branded items particular to the sport or venue. Pro shops at golf facilities usually provide Golf equipment such as , Golf club, Golf shoe, and golf tee, as well as golf-themed gift items, and sometimes snacks or refreshments. Pro shops will usually have items on display to test and evaluate before purchase.
Pro shops are often managed by a professional player referred to as a house pro, and overseen by a general manager who is employed by or acts as a consultant contractor. 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 for golf instruction, including group lessons and one-on-one training (usually for a fee). They also sometimes perform paid personal equipment maintenance, such as restringing , drilling and fitting , re-tipping pool/snooker Cue stick, and skate sharpening.
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