For a small town, Berlin, Maryland, certainly has its share of major golf courses. The best, like River Run and Rum Pointe, are popular in part because they're so challenging, so you may want to start your golf trip with the best possible equipment before taking them on. Whether you need to stock up on balls or upgrade to a championship driver, Berlin's best pro shops can get you outfitted.
Beach Club Golf Links Pro Shop
The pro shop at the Beach Club is well-stocked with top performance gear, particularly high-end balls and shoes, and the inventory also includes clubs, putters, bags and apparel. There is a wide selection of Beach Club branded merchandise, so you can pick up a souvenir if you've enjoyed playing there. Private lessons can also be arranged in the pro shop.
Beach Club Golf Links
9715 Deer Park Road
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 641-4653
beachclubgolflinks.com
River Run Golf Course Pro Shop
The pro shop at River Run is managed by PGA pro John Malinowski, who also oversees private golf lessons. The shop carries only premium brand merchandise, but all of the equipment and apparel categories are covered. Club and putter repair services and complete club fitting services are available.
River Run Golf Course
11605 Masters Lane
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 641-7200
riverrungolf.com
Rum Pointe Golf Course Pro Shop
Rum Pointe's pro shop is relatively large for a golf course shop, and it takes advantage by offering a wider variety of equipment than most. Much of the apparel and basic equipment is emblazoned with the Rum Pointe Golf Course logo. A vintage golf cart is on display inside the pro shop.
Rum Pointe Golf Course
10427 Cathell Road
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 629-1414
rumpointe.com
Ocean City Golf Club Pro Shop
The pro shop at Ocean City Golf Club sells clubs, apparel and other equipment, including a full line of Ocean City Golf Club branded gear. Club rentals constitute much of the shop's business--it offers several sets of top-performance irons and championship drivers at hourly and all-day rates. Rental highlights include Wilson Fat Shaft irons and Callaway Big Bertha drivers.
Ocean City Golf Club
11401 Country Club Drive
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 641-1779
oceancitygolfclub.com
Eagle's Landing Golf Course Pro Shop
Eagle's Landing's pro shop is also notably large and features a wide variety of brands and club models. Eagle's Landing advertises that its pro shop staff is very knowledgeable and always eager to locate and special order any product not on site. Orders can be delivered to the pro shop or directly to the customer's door.
Eagle's Landing Golf Course
12367 Eagles Nest Road
Berlin, Maryland 21811
(410) 213-7277
eagleslandinggolf.com
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