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A8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 7, 1999 Y o u r O n e - S t o p G o l f S h o p - N e v a d a B o b ' s By Lana Walsma Nienker^jonkm an Advertising Feature Oakville is indeed lucky to be the newest home of Nevada Bob's Canada Inc., Canada's largest professional golf store. It's easy to see why this chain is so popular and why the company just keeps on growing so quickly. What started out as four stores in Calgary, Alberta in June 1997, has expanded to 32 corporate stores in the west by December 1998. Nevada Bob's now calls Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia home as well, along with Washington State. Ontario also has 18 Nevada Bob's. These, however are all franchised with the exception of one other corporate location, in Toronto, with the Oakville location being the second. The corporate stores are a publicly owned company traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. "We're very proud to be expanding our next corporate location into Oakville," says regional manager Bill McCullagh. "And we expect to expand even further to four new areas such as Burlington." Nevada Bob's is well-known for their value-priced golf merchandise. It's their commitment to high quality and competitive prices that has made them so successful. Anyone who is interested in golf will find what they need at Nevada Bob's. Whether you're a professional golfer, a junior, entry-level, man or woman, every market is served well. For example, a seven-piece starter set retails from $129.99. Besides superior service and quality merchandise, Nevada Bob's offers many incentives for the golfer to visit the store. They even encourage beginners to get into the game. "We're introducing a Half-Back Program for juniors and beginner adults," says McCullagh. "This will allow the beginner to purchase equipment this year and then trade up the following season." The selection at Nevada Bob's offer a large range of merchandise for a variety of levels and players. Whether you're looking for equipment or clothing, you're bound to find something just right. In just footwear alone there's over 50 right set? Well try them out! Nevada Bob's has a unique demo cage, so you can try before you buy. "We help you find what you need," says McCullagh, "and we want to get you the best possible price. So we guarantee the best price by matching any advertised price. We will not be undersold." Nevada Bob's also stands behind their products 100 per cent. The staff at Nevada Bob's are also very proud of their high level of customer service and try to make your shopping experience nice enough to make you want to come back for more. With this in mind they try to make the event of finding the right golf equipment (and clothes) a pleasant and simple one. The staff at every location undergoes extensive training in customer service and product knowledge. Marc Sparrow, the Oakville manager, has an extensive background in the golf industry. He has taught for a year and a half and has been involved with five different locations of the company. He continually attends seminars and workshops to make sure he is on the cutting edge of the golf scene. Make it a priority to check out Nevada Bob's, conveniently located at 1122 Dorval Drive at North Service Road. "We have practically everything you'll need," says McCullagh, "and if we don't have it we'll try to get it for you." For more information call 337-1187 or drop by the store. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Advertorial- wmmmmmmmmmam Titleist DCI Dual Strap Stand Bag reg. $169 99 Dunlop X-Outs 1 doz. Value Pack. Powerbilt Durafit Synthetic Golf Glove 2 For.......................... O a k v i l l e G r a n d O p e n i n g T o m o r r o w . . . O p e n A t 9 a m N e v a d a B o b 's like you've n e v e rseen it b e f o r e , rBrand N e w1 x io lf s t o r e C o n c e p t Pro-select 6/4 Titanium Woods reg. $299.99 ea. available RH 1-3-5 Hot Z Laurel valley bag " 7 0 9 9 reg. $119.99............................ / y Etonic Drilite shoes (2yr waterproof warranty) 0 0 9 9 reg. 179.99............................../ / Dexter women's Boca or Men's Dextrax Golf Shoe 7 6 Q "$119.99....................- .............V J y Brook's selected shirts and shorts 1 C 9 9 reg. $29.99..............................J L y Dunlop 15 Pack Explosive Titanium Distance Balls M O R E G R A N D O P E N IN G SPECIALS 1 1 8 7