North Berwick Pro Shops

[D-S]

I doubt any pro shop in the country would object to somebody walking in and spending money there. Be a bit weird if they did.


I went to Turnberry and couldn't afford the green fees so I bought a towel and a scorecard holder instead. And a £24 club sandwich.

When we played there my wife got a hole in one inthe Ailsa, we decided not to buy everyone in the clubhouse a drink as we didn’t have a mortgage broker with us.
We did buy drinks for the 4 ball ahead who saw it go in and congratulated her.
The club did give us a lovely signed certificate, which was a nice touch.

 

[D-S]

Not quite the same. The OP is asking about just popping into the shop, not watching or playing.

I know some people who played Morfontaine in France, an exclusive private club. They went into the Pro Shop and asked to buy a crested shirt, but they were asked if they were members, when they said they weren’t the answer was no.
French golf clubs can be odd though, for example quite a few top ones always close one day a week and the Pro Shops close for the month of August.

 

[peld]

Muirfield does have a shop and could not see any reason why you wouldnt be able to visit and buy an overpriced polo

Just park in the garages and walk around to the shop in the main building.

 

[peld]

I went to Turnberry and couldn't afford the green fees so I bought a towel and a scorecard holder instead.

Flashy git. I bought a ball marker that is so light it could get blown away (still a fiver)
[Caveat i was actually playing and staying, played both courses, my avatar pic is the tee shot at the 9th on Ailsa)]

 

[KenL]

Muirfield does have a shop and could not see any reason why you wouldnt be able to visit and buy an overpriced polo

Just park in the garages and walk around to the shop in the main building.

The pro shop must be a fairly recent addition. They definitely did not have one when I played there about 7 years ago.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

I know some people who played Morfontaine in France, an exclusive private club. They went into the Pro Shop and asked to buy a crested shirt, but they were asked if they were members, when they said they weren’t the answer was no.
French golf clubs can be odd though, for example quite a few top ones always close one day a week and the Pro Shops close for the month of August.

At Royal St George’s there are two sections - one for members only and one for everyone else

 

[Neilds]

I’ve got a Cap from Pebble Beach, bought back for me as a present by a friend who knew I played Golf.

Should I of refused it and come across as ungrateful to someone who thought they were doing a decent thing?

Crikey! All I said was I (as in me, and me alone) didn't see the point of buying a memento from a course I hadn't played and had just visited the shop. To me, it seems a bit of a vanity thing and not something I would do. This doesn't mean that others can't do it, it is not illegal and not something I want to see banned.

 

[peld]

The pro shop must be a fairly recent addition. They definitely did not have one when I played there about 7 years ago.

I wouldnt call it a pro shop - more a merchandise and gift shop. (I played it about 4 years ago)

 

[Backache]

When we played there my wife got a hole in one inthe Ailsa, we decided not to buy everyone in the clubhouse a drink as we didn’t have a mortgage broker with us.
We did buy drinks for the 4 ball ahead who saw it go in and congratulated her.
The club did give us a lovely signed certificate, which was a nice touch.

Very nice, who signed it?

 

[D-S]

Very nice, who signed it?

Head Pro or Golf Director I seem to remember - nice memento.
Slightly annoying as I had stiffed my shot into the green and she holed out to win the hole, I think it’s the 4th….quite easy off the reds!

 

[Backache]

Head Pro or Golf Director I seem to remember - nice memento.
Slightly annoying as I had stiffed my shot into the green and she holed out to win the hole, I think it’s the 4th….quite easy off the reds!

Excellent I was wondering for a minute if it was the owner.

 

[D-S]

Excellent I was wondering for a minute if it was the owner.

Pre Trump thankfully and his signature a) wouldn’t fit on the certificate and b) wouldn’t be given house room.

 

[PaulMdj]

Crikey! All I said was I (as in me, and me alone) didn't see the point of buying a memento from a course I hadn't played and had just visited the shop. To me, it seems a bit of a vanity thing and not something I would do. This doesn't mean that others can't do it, it is not illegal and not something I want to see banned.

Actually you asked a question, apologies if I’ve got confused with what you posted and tried to explain.

 

[sunshine]

Head Pro or Golf Director I seem to remember - nice memento.
Slightly annoying as I had stiffed my shot into the green and she holed out to win the hole, I think it’s the 4th….quite easy off the reds!

Great shots. Tremendous shots. Two of the best. Now listen, nobody knows more about tee shots than me. People say, "Donald, have you ever had a hole in one?" I say "I've had many hole in ones, better ones, bigger ones, more important ones."

 

[sunshine]

At Royal St George’s there are two sections - one for members only and one for everyone else

Yeah I tried on a lovely quarter zip, and when I went to pay the assistant said it was members only. The shop was pretty empty and she had watched me browsing the section and trying on the top, but waited until I approached the till. Put me in my place

 

[stymied]

I know some people who played Morfontaine in France, an exclusive private club. They went into the Pro Shop and asked to buy a crested shirt, but they were asked if they were members, when they said they weren’t the answer was no.
French golf clubs can be odd though, for example quite a few top ones always close one day a week and the Pro Shops close for the month of August.

At Royal St George’s there are two sections - one for members only and one for everyone else

I was going to say the same thing about some top tier clubs in the US where there are separate logos for members. Nonmembers are not permitted to buy member logos and members shouldn't give them to guests. Also, at many of these places there is no "stopping by" if you aren't a member of invited guest. It's ironic that in the US, it's Brits who are often thought of as elitist and stuffy due to the historical aristocracy.

 

[kp17]

North berwick shop is brilliant, always great gear the few times I’ve played it and been in. They’re also on instagram NBproshop if you want a look in advance.

 

[Golfnut1957]

Actually you asked a question, apologies if I’ve got confused with what you posted and tried to explain.

He actually asked the question twice. It would have been rude not to reply.

 

[PaulMdj]

He actually asked the question twice. It would have been rude not to reply.

Thank you, I was being polite.

 

[123*]

Thanks all.

Wanted a little momento as it’s our first family holiday as our first child was born a few weeks ago.

Called into NB this morning whilst walking round the town!