By Ari Williams — 295Times
Cherry Hill’s Marlton Pike is getting a fresh reason to pull off Route 70: PGA TOUR Superstore opens its doors on October 25, bringing a 40,000‑square‑foot destination for golf, tennis and pickleball right to our stretch of town just off I‑295.
Why this matters on Marlton Pike (and to drivers using I‑295)
Marlton Pike (Route 70) has long been Cherry Hill’s commercial spine — the place people from Camden County and beyond swing through for shopping, dining, and errands. The new PGA TOUR Superstore slots into that mix as more than just another big retailer. For commuters getting off I‑295 to run local errands or pick up gear, the location is convenient and visible, making it an easy stop on the way to the course, club, or court.
What the store brings
PGA TOUR Superstore locations are built to be experiential: large retail floors stocked with clubs, apparel, shoes, and equipment for golf and racquet sports, plus services many smaller shops can’t offer. Expect:
– Custom club fitting and repair
– Launch monitors and indoor hitting bays/simulators for testing clubs and practicing
– Dedicated sections for pickleball and tennis gear
– A wide selection of golf apparel, shoes and accessories
That combination of retail and hands‑on services is designed to draw customers who want to try before they buy — a trend that’s helped experiential big‑box stores remain relevant even as online shopping grows.
Local economic and community impacts
– Foot traffic and cross‑patronage: A large specialty draw like a PGA TOUR Superstore tends to increase visits to neighboring businesses — restaurants, coffee shops, and other retailers along Marlton Pike — especially on weekends and after‑work hours. That could be a lift for nearby small businesses that rely on steady local traffic.
– Jobs: New store openings typically create local retail and service jobs — both full‑ and part‑time — and bring seasonal hiring for the holiday period soon after opening.
– Infrastructure and parking: A 40,000‑square‑foot store means more cars, especially from drivers coming off I‑295. That’s something commuters and local planners will want to watch during peak shopping hours; towns often coordinate with property owners on signage, access points and traffic flow to keep things moving.
– Recreation and lifestyle: Pickleball’s continued rise and steady interest in golf make this a lifestyle play. For Cherry Hill residents looking to try new sports or upgrade equipment without driving into Philadelphia or down to regional specialty shops, this is a convenient option.
Where it sits in the local retail landscape
Marlton Pike has seen a mix of longstanding retail anchors and newer developments. The addition of a national experiential retailer fits a broader pattern of Route 70 shifting toward destinations that offer services or experiences you can’t get from a smartphone alone. That’s good news for Cherry Hill’s retail corridor, which benefits when sites evolve rather than hollow out.
Want to visit or learn more?
If you’re planning to check it out, plug “PGA TOUR Superstore Cherry Hill” into Google Maps for exact directions and parking tips. Local reporting outlets like NJ.com and Patch often follow up on openings to cover any traffic or community updates, and Yelp is a solid place to gauge user impressions of the chain’s service and fitting experiences at other area stores before you go.
Bottom line for neighbors along I‑295 and Marlton Pike
This is a meaningful retail win for Cherry Hill — especially for people in town and nearby exits off I‑295 who want a local place for equipment upgrades, lessons, and testing gear. It’s also another signal that Marlton Pike continues to adapt as a regional retail corridor: convenience for commuters, practical services for local players, and more reasons to stop and shop along Route 70.
I’ll be watching to see how the opening changes midday and weekend traffic patterns and which nearby businesses benefit most. If you visit in the first weeks after October 25, tell us what you see — we’ll pass those local details along to readers who care about how development affects their exit on the highway and their town.
— Ari Williams, 295Times
