Do you use the Pro Shop?

[Mike Lane 1977]

Hi guys, just sitting thinking bout ideas in the office and we got onto what we buy for golf, out of 6 of us not many buy from the pro shop!!!


We only bought food, drinks, tee's and balls which isn't much. We had though used them for regripping, lessons and 1 for custom fit. This made me think, do we need a pro shop these days as it must cost a club or pro a fortune for all the stock in equipment & clothing???? It does seem products are over priced and if I have bought a club they have had to match the net for it so can't be much money in that for club/pro


We all read golf is in trouble as costing clubs a fortune due to loads of issues but surely a pro should be teaching or playing rather than being a mars bar seller? This means he is a well paid shop assistant?

Let me know your thoughts on this

 

[fundy]

We dont have a traditional pro shop, the clubs owners run the shop which has mainly club logoed clothes and a few essentials (gloves balls tees drinks etc) plus a very small selection of clubs. 2 teaching pros attached will happily do regripping and repairs. Works well enough

 

[pokerjoke]

I spent 500 odd pound recently from a local pro shop.
Ive already sold the 3 wood for a £60 loss.
The bag is crap as its not waterproof and only has 6 dividers,i wanted a waterproof
bag and 14 dividers[an impulse buy gone wrong.
I wish I went ebay and got them cheaper or never bothered at all.:angry:

 

[CMAC]

I'm in the 'Always support your pro' camp where you can, and if he warrants it.

What I mean by that is if he is 'reasonably' competitive (I'd pay slightly more for personal service and advice) and is a welcoming friendly pro with the members at heart.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

This season I've bought a new driver, 10 new grips, a Bushnell, a putting lesson and many Lucozades.
He's done well out of me this season.

 

[Mike Lane 1977]

I have to agree with you that I think that works well with the pro's. There are many clubs now changing from the traditional format, which club are you a member?

 

[Mike Lane 1977]

ha ha love the "many lucozades" line. But you are similar that its regripping, small products and teaching. Its only the driver did you pay full price or get price match by any chance?

 

[Mike Lane 1977]

Im like you in the "support you pro" campaign I just think they'd be happier teaching, custom fitting people or playing in comps as pro's rather than sitting in the shop looking bored which many are every time I see them. If i was a pro id not fancy being stuck in the shop id want to teach or be competing.

 

[patricks148]

I try to as much as i can.

I buy mostly clothing and shoes as he has some great club branded clothing on offer had some real bargains on RL and CK not to forget the Ecco shoes.

got a bag and electric trolley from him as well.

 

[Lump]

Always, our pro is a really nice chap and I haven't got a bad word to say about him.
I must have spent £1000 in the shop this year with cloths and golf clubs. I've just had 13 new grips fitted which should have been £8.50 each retail for £75!.
Any club I become a member of, I will always support the pro.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

ha ha love the "many lucozades" line. But you are similar that its regripping, small products and teaching. Its only the driver did you pay full price or get price match by any chance?

Both the Bushnell & SLDR were price matched, I didn't ask for it, it was offered.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Known my pro for years including out of work before I was a member. I'll always give him first dibs on any major purchase (he only stocks clothing with club badges so do get my clothes elsewhere) and if can price match (give or take £10-15) then I'll let him have the business. He usually does me a good deal and I get all my shoes at a very good price!!!!

 

[turkish]

Our club pro will usually always price match if he can- as full member also get 10% off so sometimes it's actually cheaper than anywhere else anyway with that off.

 

[lex!]

The pro's at my place aren't attached to the shop, which is just part of a big corporate operation so I deliberately avoid.

 

[Mike Lane 1977]

Good to hear the support for the pro as to keep pro's in a job is what needs to happen as there knowledge in invaluable, I have used our pro to get a guide on a few things.

 

[ADB]

We have a small pro shop and I use it a bit for clothes (good UA stuff) but expect to have to pay top price - bargains are few and far between. He is a member of Foremost Golf (an online shop consortium) which is, again, on the higher price spectrum. I am looking at a Cleveland wedge which is £70 in his shop, but AG are selling 2 for £100. I can ask if he would price match, but I think I can guess at the answer....

I have some credit which I will use, but there is always a slight annoyance that I have to pay a premium as I am sure he would do more trade if prices were more competitive. Nice guy though!

 

[DCB]

Bit of a strange question from someone who is trying to introduce a fancy vending machine into golf clubs

 

[DAVEYBOY]

I just use wherever is cheapest and where I can trust... Supporting a local pro doesn't buy me a sports car

 

[Lump]

We have a small pro shop and I use it a bit for clothes (good UA stuff) but expect to have to pay top price - bargains are few and far between. He is a member of Foremost Golf (an online shop consortium) which is, again, on the higher price spectrum. I am looking at a Cleveland wedge which is £70 in his shop, but AG are selling 2 for £100. I can ask if he would price match, but I think I can guess at the answer....

I have some credit which I will use, but there is always a slight annoyance that I have to pay a premium as I am sure he would do more trade if prices were more competitive. Nice guy though!

Our pro is part of Foremost. His prices are not high and he is always willing to haggle.
I think your pro is using foremost as an excuse for his high profit margin.

 

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