UVaWahoo
New member
When I first became interested in golf, the norm was the locally owned and operated golf shop. Now regionally, it seems that if one wants golf stuff one must go to Dicks, Golf Galaxy or Golfsmith. The locally owned and operated shops are few and far between. For some reason, in my immediate area, it seems that the big boys have not yet arrived. Many, if not most, devoted golfers in the area patronize a remaining locally owned and operated shop. Its much like Cheers or the neighborhood bar, its good to go where everyone knows your name. A friend ordered some clubs from one of the big boys, while I ordered from the local shop. The delivery has taken longer than suggested in each case. The difference, the local guys have contacted me, were apologetic and said they are making every effort to get them in. My friend has not heard a word from the big boys. Now rumors are flying that one of the big boys may have plans to enter my immediate area. I fear for my neighborhood bar, so to speak. I can only hope that I and my fellow golfers for whom the local guys have served these years, will remain loyal.