One of the perks of my job is that I get to do “research” at places I write about and this time it is the awesome neighborhood shopping destination: PGA TOUR Stop at World Golf Village.  I’m not a golfer but the TOUR Stop is like having a boutique department store around the corner, complete with men’s women’s and kid’s departments.  In other words, there’s a variety of stuff here whether you golf or not. The Tour Stop is located just a few steps down from the Renaissance Resort and Caddyshack Restaurant in World Golf Village.  And it’s huge. According to Vice President, General Manager Tom Carberry, “PGA TOUR Stop is the biggest golf store in Florida.”

For golfers, the TOUR Stop is nothing short of a mecca.  There’s a huge equipment department featuring the latest and greatest golf clubs.  Knowledgeable staff help golfers find the perfect club to improve their game. In fact, golfers will want to mark their calendars for the TOUR Stop’s Spring Demo Day on March 26th at the Slammer & Squire golf range.  Golfers can try out a variety of clubs – more than 15 vendors will be on site to answer questions and special pricing will be offered.  Customers who pre-register either on the website or in person at the store will be eligible to win one of the 50 $50 gift cards to the TOUR Stop!

The PGA TOUR Stop features a variety of golf and resort wear, from Greg Norman Collection and Under Armour to Cutter & Buck and Nike Golf.  One of the coolest new brands is Loudmouth.  Even fashionistas would flip for the colorful graphic prints of this bold line. Watch for the TOUR Stop tent sales in the Spring and Fall for huge savings on resort wear. But if it’s a memorable gift you’re looking for or just a little something to jazz up your weekends, check out FlairHair!  These hats are visors with built in hair on the crown.  There’s a range of options, from orange spiky locks to silver fox shag. 

To shop like a TOUR Stop insider, sign up for the Rewards Program the next time you’re in the store.  You’ll earn vouchers for 3% of whatever you spend during the year.  Follow this link to sign up for the store’s emails about sales and events:  www.TourStop.com, and “like” them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/PGA-Tour-Stop.

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