Waazzupppp Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Strange question for everyone... What sort of gear would you purchase from an on-course pro shop? I don't mean the usual, Balls, Gloves, Poker Chip, etc... but more so, like putters, wedges, bags, tech gear, etc... I think for far too long, most pro shops are stuck in the "brick and mortar" days of offering only a few things and higher margins (like $30 balls for $10 a sleeve or a $50 pair of shoes for $150) and that scares most of us off from them. I would love to hear a top 5 in things you would love to have offered at a local course pro shop - as well as anything unique that your pro shop offers. 1) Rangefinders and Batteries for them - I don't know that I would need a $450 Garmin model, but having a Precision Plus model on the shelf might be nice - and those batteries! 2) Practice Aids - Nothing like hitting the local pro up for a lesson and having him use a special tool that fixes an issue. Now, if I could just get that tool for use AFTER the lesson! 3) Cart Accessories - ClicGear is the big dog here, but it's nice to be able to get a GPS holder or a Rangefinder bag when you need it instead of waiting to order one. 4) Yardage Book - It's a one time expense for the course to have the mapping done, but what a great thing to sell to the general public for your course - a professional yardage book with green chart. 5) Logo Headcovers - I don't know when these became a thing, but I was recently at an upper-scale course that had these for sale for about $65 each. I almost bought one... Almost... So, what do you think, are there secret treasures that your local Muni-course could offer up to you that would be great to have in that pro shop, or is there nothing that could tempt you into separating a few bucks from the at wallet when you arrive at the course? Quote In The Bag: Cortex Driver - 9° - Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Black 7 X-Flex Shaft - Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grip Staff Model Blades - 3-PW - KBS C-Taper 130 X Flex Shafts - Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grip PMP RAW Wedges - 50°, 54° & 58° - KBS C-Taper 130 X Flex Shafts - Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grip Tri-Hot #3 (2002) Putter - Super Stroke Flatso 2.0 Grip AVX Balls + Exo Bag + shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Outside of mementos of a new/different course I played, the only thing else would be something unusual - but I rarely see those kinds of items, especially those that you have listed. $65. for a headcover - well maybe if it was Bethpage and signed by BK. M. Parsons, Brian A and Waazzupppp 3 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf. S Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Get the usual ball markers but like to get some logo stuff at the special courses. I have a set of Muirfield headcovers, Royal Troon oversize towel and all sorts of Turnberry logoed shirts. tony@CIC and Waazzupppp 2 Quote WIMB Driver Callaway Epic 10.5' Fujikura Stiff 3W Callaway Epic 15' Fujikura Stiff 3-AW Srixon Z565 Nippon Stiff 52', 56' Cleveland RTX 585 Wedges Putter Taylormade Rosa Daytona Bags 2017 Callaway Org14 Cart bag or 2018 Srixon Z start Carry bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Depends on how much shop credit I get for winning the tournament. I tend to get a lot of my gear out of the shop at my club these days. My Vokey wedges all came from another course with the shop credit I had from winning an event and some skins. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Waazzupppp, tony@CIC and revkev 3 Quote WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 To answer the question of What Would I Buy at an on-course Pro Shop? Nothing really. I am always prepared when I get to a golf course. Either home or away. I carry everything from balls to band-aids including a spare glove, socks, sunscreen, chap-stick, shoelaces, spare battery, pain or headache pills, etc. As you can tell; I'm not a spender at the golf course. There's really nothing they have that I need or want. I only belong to a club for access to golf. Thankfully there's no requirement for me to spend beyond the monthly dues and cart fee. tony@CIC, silver & black, M. Parsons and 3 others 6 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Nothing unless I liked something with the logo on it. M. Parsons, Waazzupppp and tony@CIC 3 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I guess I am lucky in this regard, I try to buy everything from the shop. It helps the course with revenue and prices are generally the same. My current club sells almost everything for cheaper than they are supposed to which helps with this. *All my shop buying is from private clubs so this may be the difference. M. Parsons, sixcat, Waazzupppp and 1 other 4 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, THEZIPR23 said: I guess I am lucky in this regard, I try to buy everything from the shop. It helps the course with revenue and prices are generally the same. My current club sells almost everything for cheaper than they are supposed to which helps with this. *All my shop buying is from private clubs so this may be the difference. I have a similar experience with my club. The prices on everything are the same as anywhere else. Often, a little cheaper with a 10% member discount. Plus, supporting the shop produces direct dividends on the golf course. Anything within reason the shop hasn't had, I have always been able to have the shop get for equal or less money than I could buy it elsewhere. I'm not sure how much of an outlier this is but it doesn't seem to be very common based on some comments on here. I haven't stepped foot in a golf retailer since my youngest daughter (age 11) was in diapers. tony@CIC, M. Parsons, THEZIPR23 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Well here courses have prices jacked up due to it being a tourist area--- And they will pay it!!----- My home course does give discounts to members and members of the golf group--- On shirts etc I rarely find anything that fits me---- I do have a leather driver cover with the course logo on it. That was a frebee the former GM gave it to me back when he was there even though I was going to buy one. Ball markers cheese whiz I have a bunch mostly find them in different places--- I am not really into new equipment as most everyone on here knows but if I were in the market to purchase new I would support my home club. But here they make enough off the tourists Waazzupppp and tony@CIC 2 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Nothing except for hats/polosSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro tony@CIC and Waazzupppp 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I'm willing to buy anything that I need at my club. The prices are similar to the off green shops. I like supporting the club when I can. Sadly, their inventory is limited. When traveling and playing other nicer courses, I will often purchase a shirt if I find one that I like. tony@CIC, Waazzupppp and THEZIPR23 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosox04 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) The course where I belong gave a substantial discount to members, so I bought all my equipment there. They recently are being run by a management company, and the discount was discontinued for all but the highest membership category, and that has been greatly reduced. We used to get stuff at cost plus 10% plus shipping. I couldn't afford to buy elsewhere. Edited May 22, 2019 by Bosox04 adding content Waazzupppp and tony@CIC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian A Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 The usual logo stuff aside, unless its a famous course there really isnt anything I'd spend the money on. Famous course maybe a pint glass or a polo tony@CIC 1 Quote Driver: G425 9* Hzrdus Smoke Green Small batch 6.5 70g Fairway Wood: Cobra Radspeed Big 3 Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Hybrid: Cobra Aerojet 5 Wood Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5 Irons: T200 (4-AW) AMT Black Stiff Shafts Wedges: Tour Rack 56* 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron Golo 5 Right Handed Pittsburgh, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMUSC08 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Waiting till the seasons change can yield good deals on polo shirts or pullovers from their clearance or sale racks Brian A, tony@CIC and Waazzupppp 3 Quote Charleston, SC HDCP 13.0 Driver: M6 9* with 65g Stiff Mitsubishi Tensei Red shaft 3 wood: G425 stiff shaft 5 wood: Stealth 2 stiff shaft 4-gw irons: JPX 921 Hot Metal w/ X-stiff KBS 130gr shafts (soft stepped) Wedges: MG3 52, 56, 60 Putter: 34" Scotty Cameron 12.5 Ball: ProV-1x Tracked By: MGS Tester '20 - G710 Iron Review MGS Tester '19 - Precision Pro NX9 HD Pro laser rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 23 hours ago, Waazzupppp said: Strange question for everyone... What sort of gear would you purchase from an on-course pro shop? I don't mean the usual, Balls, Gloves, Poker Chip, etc... but more so, like putters, wedges, bags, tech gear, etc... I think for far too long, most pro shops are stuck in the "brick and mortar" days of offering only a few things and higher margins (like $30 balls for $10 a sleeve or a $50 pair of shoes for $150) and that scares most of us off from them. I would love to hear a top 5 in things you would love to have offered at a local course pro shop - as well as anything unique that your pro shop offers. 1) Rangefinders and Batteries for them - I don't know that I would need a $450 Garmin model, but having a Precision Plus model on the shelf might be nice - and those batteries! Exactly on the price, we carry the Precision Pro NX7 and sell a handful each year. As well as carrying a few extra batteries. 2) Practice Aids - Nothing like hitting the local pro up for a lesson and having him use a special tool that fixes an issue. Now, if I could just get that tool for use AFTER the lesson!-We just started carrying the Super Speed Sticks both in our Pro Shop and in use by our Director of Instruction. 3) Cart Accessories - ClicGear is the big dog here, but it's nice to be able to get a GPS holder or a Rangefinder bag when you need it instead of waiting to order one.-We dont' currently have either of these, but is a good thought. 4) Yardage Book - It's a one time expense for the course to have the mapping done, but what a great thing to sell to the general public for your course - a professional yardage book with green chart.-We have them, and it's one of our most requested items, I guess the majority of golfers still don't use a GPS or rangefinder. 5) Logo Headcovers - I don't know when these became a thing, but I was recently at an upper-scale course that had these for sale for about $65 each. I almost bought one... Almost...We arent' really the target demographic course for those, municipal daily fee course with lots of seniors who pay their annual membership, and then hardly ever spend another penny at the course all year. So, what do you think, are there secret treasures that your local Muni-course could offer up to you that would be great to have in that pro shop, or is there nothing that could tempt you into separating a few bucks from the at wallet when you arrive at the course? Great topic, see answers in red above, regarding our pro shop. Will be curious to read more replies. A few things not mentioned that we carry: Bags, currently TaylorMade and Titleist Wedges, TM, Vokey and Ping Putters Ping, TM Spyder Drivers Ping and TMAG Divot Tools and ball makers with sports teams, Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Orioles...etc Stance Socks--Don't ask me...ha but apparently they sell a bit. Tees of all sizes, gloves Cigars And of course, Shoes, apparel and balls from Chaos to Pro V's sixcat and tony@CIC 2 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 If it's something I'm looking for and the price is competitive, anything. Clearance rack always gets my attention. Last year's pro shop purchase. Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waazzupppp Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 12:37 PM, PlaidJacket said: To answer the question of What Would I Buy at an on-course Pro Shop? Nothing really. I am always prepared when I get to a golf course. Either home or away. I carry everything from balls to band-aids including a spare glove, socks, sunscreen, chap-stick, shoelaces, spare battery, pain or headache pills, etc. As you can tell; I'm not a spender at the golf course. There's really nothing they have that I need or want. I only belong to a club for access to golf. Thankfully there's no requirement for me to spend beyond the monthly dues and cart fee. I'm pretty sure that YOU are my target audience for this post. You come fully prepared, but what could a shop stock to make you open that wallet? I'm the same way you are with EVERYTHING packed in my bag, but I'm always a sucker for those poker chip ball markers. There has to be something.... right? Quote In The Bag: Cortex Driver - 9° - Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Black 7 X-Flex Shaft - Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grip Staff Model Blades - 3-PW - KBS C-Taper 130 X Flex Shafts - Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grip PMP RAW Wedges - 50°, 54° & 58° - KBS C-Taper 130 X Flex Shafts - Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grip Tri-Hot #3 (2002) Putter - Super Stroke Flatso 2.0 Grip AVX Balls + Exo Bag + shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I try to do make purchases at my club as well. Their prices are competitive and it helps the bottom line. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehuti Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Course logo cap, ball marker or divot tool.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote PXG 0211 12° driver w/Project X Cypher R flex shaft KE4 TC 16° 4 wood w/Kuro Kage Black 60g shaft KE4 TC HyWay 21° utilitywood w/Maltby MPF shaft KE4 TC 22° 4 hybrid w/UST Proforce V2 Black shaft KE4 TC 25° 5 hybrid w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue shaft Lazrus 27° 6 hybrid w/Lazrus graphite shaft PXG 0211DC irons 7-PW w/Project X Cypher graphite shafts CBX2 50° wedge M-Series+ 56° wedge w/UST Recoil 660 graphite shaft Infinite Bean putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledabill Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 When Im playing a course Ive never played before, I grab a logo ball. Might look for a close out area and browse. At my home course I grab a soda or water on an occasion and I have bought a sleeve or two. I did buy some FJ rain pants last fall and just bought a laser range find on a real goid deal from my course. Ive vought a towel, hat, and maybe some tees in the past. Quote DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5 Tensei AV Blue 65g 3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff 5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana Redboard w/band Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees, SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider Ball-ProV1 and AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothG Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Typically I don't buy anything at the on-course shop (except for food/drink) unless I'm in a pinch or it was unexpected. I have a local shop that I give my business to and I'm generally prepared. This weekend a course had tons of mosquitoes and had I not been given some in the parking lot by generous guy I would have bought some "OFF" mostquito wipes that were for sale in the shop. If I am out of town playing a unique course I'll pick up souvenir type merchandise like a logo shirt, ball market etc. Quote Cobra SpeedZone 9* TourEdge EXS 18* TourEdge C721 22*H PXG 0211 DC 6-P + G Cleveland Zipcore Full Face 52/58* Wilson Staff Infinite Michigan Ave Taylormade Tour Response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJBogey2 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I'll pick up a logo ball at new courses typically for my collection. First year in men's league and at my home course (we get a 10% discount), I'll pick up balls every once and awhile, and some apparel items if there is a decent sale. I recently picked up a pair of prior year FootJoys on sale. We have some opportunities to get extra ProShop credit that I'll use at the end of the season sale for a club or bag most likely. Quote M2 Driver M2 3 Wood or G410 7 Wood 3 Hybrid or G Crossover 3i G410 5i-GW (White Dot, Stiff) Glide 2.0 Stealth (54, 58) and sometimes will add a Vokey SM7 (62) Sigma 2 Anser Nexus Range Finder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howellhandmade Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 5/22/2019 at 10:35 PM, fixyurdivot said: If it's something I'm looking for and the price is competitive, anything. Clearance rack always gets my attention. Last year's pro shop purchase. Hey, I played your course last summer. Moved my daughter’s stuff to college in Vancouver. Drove from Pittsburgh to Colorado to visit my mom, then on to Vancouver, then back to Pittsburgh. Played every morning, then drove for 8-10 hours. Really enjoyed the front nine up through the smelter ruins. Will be doing it again this year and Old Works is one that I intend to play again. On my trip, if I liked the course, I bought a shirt. fixyurdivot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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