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Academy Sports + Outdoors
6700 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909, United States
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Academy Sports + Outdoors
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SA
Review №1

Allot of good stuff but the door greeters ignored me. Couldnt get their attention

Mi
Review №2

Academy Sports + Oudoors is another store I visit often for all my outdoor needs. They have a great selection of items. Since this is a newer location it’s in great condition and looks awesome. Of course this is up on the main boulevard for convenience.

Ro
Review №3

Probably deserves a higher rating but I only go for fishing equipment when I cant find it anywhere else and most of the time they come through but with limited merchandise because they try to cater to to many things and they have I guess their favourite whatever that is but its not hunting are fishing. But on a plus side their prices in my department are compatible with walmart. I will give them three stars because they arent more than a small bait shop as far as fishing

St
Review №4

Was looking for a lacrosse ball for therapy but did end up finding a massage ball that would work just as well although more expensive. Found some hiking boots that fit me for a decent price too and an off-brand pair of sweatpants. There is a lot of sports stuff here and I spent a little more overall than I wanted to but it is hard to buy shoes online without trying them on.

An
Review №5

Found a pair of shoes i liked, Wasnt sure if they were on sale or not. Found a customer service rep and asked her to scan it and sure enough, got the discount. Customer service was great, cashier was friendly and I was in and out. Awesome. Store was clean and well stocked. Had tons and tons of shoes that went up to size 11 for women which is great for me.🙂

As
Review №6

We need to re evaluate why we are giving these big box stores the money we earn by spending all week away from our families/friends at work. I had a recent experience with the company that left me flabbergasted at the lack of empathy or concern. The repsonse I received after sending a detailed email was a stock email offering 10% off of a $20 purchase. Wow. So, $2 is what my business to you is worth? Lost me as a customer. I will spend more at a family/small owned business from now on!

Bi
Review №7

Like Academy Sports, good brands good quality and pricing. Excellent service 👏👍👌 love this place.

Fi
Review №8

Clean, good selection of items. Only wish checkout was faster sometimes and kids shoes were better stocked. Online pickup is the way to go.

Bl
Review №9

Online inventory does not match store inventory. They let you make online pickup orders and then cancel last minute. Had to also go to auburn and newnan to get everything I needed.

As
Review №10

Standard academy sports store, a bit slim on some of there stock but overall decent. They do need to reorganize their arrows as we had a terrible time finding the correct length as none were in the correct bins.

Sh
Review №11

I love it . As soon as you walk in youre greeted by a friendly face and a smile! They always have what I need!

C
Review №12

By far one of the BEST stores ever and has amazing discounts I only go for firearms really lol but all their products are amazing and will definitely buy sports attire from their! Only reason I don’t give them 5 star is cause they didn’t seem that knowledgeable about firearms and the associate was kinda an a$$ but the manager wasn’t so that good!

Ca
Review №13

I love shopping here. I can always find things that I want and they generally have good prices.

Sh
Review №14

Its outstanding! The price is wonderful Compared to certain items! What Ive found with the unbeatable price are the apparels! Thanks Academy Sports

Ke
Review №15

Very nice store. Fully stocked with everything needed. To be expected since theyre newly opened. Great prices and sales right now. No daily Military discount.

Ga
Review №16

Absolutely the worst customer service Ive ever seen. I cant stand going in here. I bought some fishing line, had them spool it for me because I wanted to hit the lakes early. They put it on backwards, didnt notice it till I was on the already on the lake. Went back upset but still polite. Waited 30 minutes to talk to someone. Not coming back.

Ji
Review №17

Ordered rifle on August 6th for my birthday. Said it would.be in by 11th or 12th. Did not arrive and still is not here on 17th. Called customer care said 45 minute wait. Called store, they are useless. Check order status is suppose to have a cancel order button, does not. I want to cancel this order and academy is making it impossible to do so.

Wi
Review №18

I have been very pleased with the service and products so far. Went today to purchase boat swivels and seats. A young man assisted me and was very courteous and helpful. He helped me find what I wanted and to get it to the cashier. Even went outside and got a buggy for me to get everything to my car.

E
Review №19

Found a good clearance deal on some tumbler cups, good customer service. Need more Crimson Roll Tide products.

M
Review №20

Great customer service from the guys in the back handling the workout equipment. They were patient and courteous while searching for items, taking them to the front and loading them in our truck. Thank you.

Jo
Review №21

This is such a great place I wish they would bring one to Dayton Ohio!

Ty
Review №22

I rarely go to sporting goods stores anymore. But I needed some hunting clothing in a pinch. Academy was the only place nearby that was both open and had the gear I needed in stock the day I needed it. The selection was paltry (either over-rummaged or poorly stocked), but I was able to find everything. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Jo
Review №23

Clean Hospitality good friendly nice assortment of outdoor camping accessories

Mi
Review №24

Best sports and outdoors store in town.

La
Review №25

Had to swap sizes of Fathers day gifts. Very easy transaction with staff. Thank you!

La
Review №26

I love shopping for shoes here. Good variety and was able to get what i needed on sale!

Ma
Review №27

Love to go to Academy. Best prices and many available options.

El
Review №28

Was a nice trip down to the store but couldnt find what I wanted.

Sa
Review №29

Even with their stock being low, they were fantastic and helped me find and load everything I needed.

No
Review №30

Busy as all get out today, but the checkers made it move quickly and efficiently. Just like the line at Chic-fil-A

Ma
Review №31

Awesome experience! Actually got curbside service. Placed order online and transaction from beginning to end was flawless. I was truly impressed. Some businesses advertise curbside service but do not provide it once you get there. The Academy experience was just as advertised. Look forward to doing business with them in the future.

An
Review №32

Men and women share the same dressing room which I find disgusting. And they dont give customers a choice. The employees I came in contact with were rude. Probably two nice ones. Had to chase one down when she saw me coming to ask a question.

Fa
Review №33

This store allows employees to purchase ammunition and reloading equipment while on the clock before giving the general public a chance at products..I’ve witnessed on three separate occasions where employees are keeping stock in the back and telling customers it’s not available, then taking these items to the checkout themselves.I understand stock availability is limited but you can’t have employees deciding what is allowed to be sold at the counter and what is going home with them....

Mi
Review №34

Just what we needed for our trip brought to our car, great service!

Ad
Review №35

Its mediocre. The Academy in Newnan is better or it was nice last time I went. Selection of hunting and fishing equipment is not worth considering.

Ka
Review №36

It was very busy at the time I was there. I had to wait for quite a while, but they kept me aware that they would be with me and hadnt forgotten about me. They were very helpful when it was my turn.

Th
Review №37

Prices insane high. Better off going to Walmart. Also there curbside takes forever.Update. Have been sitting for about 30 mins...the person came out and asked if we were another name. Then came back to car with half the order....and now we keep waiting. Hopefully I do not have to sit here all day

Ju
Review №38

Good place to your favorite shoes all brands

Al
Review №39

I am so happy with my purchase. I had issues with the item originally but the store associates were so understanding. I am forever grateful for their kindness. My kids love the basketball hoop. It was worth every penny.

bu
Review №40

Nike apparrel are ln sell

Br
Review №41

If you want anything from this store, don’t go anytime near closing or they will close the door in your face! I swung by the store at 10 minutes until nine just to ask customer service a question about a purchase I was going to make. As I approached the door, the store employee closed the door in my face and turned his head. As I tried to explain that I realize they were near closing and just had a question, the young man turned his head and looked the other direction. He opened the door to let someone out but still would not acknowledge me still standing there and promptly closed the door again.Gone are the days of customer service and gone are the days of me shopping at Academy Sports. I will purchase from other local stores and spend more rather than tolerate that kind of customer service.

jo
Review №42

Had everything I was looking for. Store very clean and organized.

Pe
Review №43

Funny you should inquire......I probably had 150 dollars worth of merchandise to purchase. Went to go pay for my items and you had 1 checkout employee working with 11 customers waiting to pay. I placed my items on the nearest table and left as a unsatisfied customer. I refuse to stand in that kind of line to give you my hard earned money.

Da
Review №44

They had what I wanted and was out in no time

Ma
Review №45

I enjoy shopping at Academy Sports and Outdoors thank you

Ro
Review №46

My kids love this place shop here all the time

Da
Review №47

The staff was not helpful at all and the selection of supplements was very sparse.

Jo
Review №48

Ive always been impressed with the selections and prices.

Da
Review №49

We went in looking for fishing supplies. Overall they had an okay selection of lures and accessories. The staff was friendly and the store was clean. They have an excellent selection on Oakley sunglasses. Just an fyi. They have a little of everything for almost every sport.

sc
Review №50

Very neat, clean and spacious. Great variety of clothes and equipment.

St
Review №51

Everything that was needed and great colors

Li
Review №52

Nice employees, surprisingly didnt have the swimming suits I needed for the kids to join a swim team.

Ma
Review №53

I called the Columbus Ga store and asked if there were any 10x10 dog kennels available. I was transferred once and repeated my question. The employee sat the phone down to go look. When he returned he replied we dont have any. So I proceeded to order one on the website. In doing so I was given the option to pick up today at the Columbus store. All of this transpired in 10 minutes. Long story short, they did have one in stock after all. Appreciate the due diligence in looking for me.

Lo
Review №54

This place was wide open, giant, and has a ton of great sports & outdoor stuff! From Tents to Tee Ball, they have it all!This was my first time going, and I was looking for Bike accessories. Not only did I find what I needed, but I found things that I never even knew existed! Its a great place for anything youll need.

Ro
Review №55

They always seem to have what I am looking for.

Tr
Review №56

Love the selection but the customer service sucks two Managers literally watch the line back up too still only leaving one register open while 10 or more customers just waited while only one register tried to problem solve someone issue about card with causing it to be a longer wait

Da
Review №57

Looking to purchase a new rifle. Not a great place to shop. Selection is slim to none and staff is very rude as if theyre not happy to help. What rifles they did have are very over priced. Better off shopping somewhere else for a guns in general.

To
Review №58

Just so happens that they have the shoes my wife loves....

Br
Review №59

Great selection. Not just an apparel store like some other sporting good stores.

an
Review №60

The best place in Columbus for all things hunting.

Ve
Review №61

Covid really changes the way people provide customer services. They have a big selection of products. The most service you will get is at the door and register when checking out.

qu
Review №62

I went to buy a cooler the igloo trailmaster to be exact, it was on a top shelf and would require a ladder, I approached a sales associate and asked him if he could assist me, he saod quote(im off the clock but you can ask anyone)After standing there in the cooler section waiting on someone to either approach me or that I could flag down for several minutes I decided its not worth it and saved the $200 that the cooler costs

Se
Review №63

Great ammo and gun prices

Lu
Review №64

Cant go wrong with academy! Excellent selection!

Ke
Review №65

Line was very long but the cashiers made very short work of it and I was in and out very quickly.

DO
Review №66

Great place. They got everything you need .

ji
Review №67

Checked there web site, said they had the ammo in stock! Came from out of town to get this. No ammo!!! Need to keep there web site up to date.

Pa
Review №68

I love the outdoors so Academy is one of my favorite go to stores.

Lu
Review №69

Never have anything I want. Ammo is overpriced and rationed out. Waste if time.

ra
Review №70

Decent variety of products, decent service & fairly organized store.

Pa
Review №71

Love this store. Great prices and brands

Ja
Review №72

Great customer service

Ro
Review №73

Good prices.

Co
Review №74

Love academy as a company but didn’t like the service today at the Columbus Ga store.. I am a lineman and I’m working in the storm right now and needed a rain jacket ASAP. My wife ordered it for curb side pick up because she had the dog and is also 8 months pregnant.... she called the store and they said she would have to come inside because they didn’t want to get out in the rain.... I’m working in it all day everyday but you can’t run out the door and get wet for 2 minutes? Ridiculous

Br
Review №75

I love this place. I wish we had one in the city I live in. We drove an hour and a half just to visit.

lo
Review №76

Great place to shop

Ri
Review №77

Great service friendly employees

jc
Review №78

Fishing area was almost empty of lures and plastics selection. They need to be more proactive as of restocking this area. It has happened a few times already

Br
Review №79

I know we are dealing with Covid but there was little to nothing in the sporting goods area.

Ki
Review №80

Great selection of items and knowledgeable staff.

Pe
Review №81

Clean organized and friendly helpful staff

LN
Review №82

Always love visiting this store. Great staff members and fair prices on their products. I recommend going to anyone who loves the outdoors or need sporting equipment.

Gi
Review №83

Nice selection of Browning shirts.

Da
Review №84

This place is great. They have an awesome variety of sports and outdoor equipment. Clothing selections are great. Especially for men. They have a huge section for regional sports gear. Tons of helpful accessories for all sorts of things. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. If they dont know something they tell you and quickly locate someone that can help. There are always plenty of them floating about to help as well. No hunting down an employee here. They have a great variety of shoes including kids. Im so glad they got one here. It was much needed.

Cl
Review №85

We enjoy shopping at the Academy. We found really greats buys for Christmas. Thanks Academy!!

sh
Review №86

ALWAYS LOVE ACADEMY! Great deals, low prices, inventory up to par and fast check outs.

Ry
Review №87

Plenty of selection in each department. Good quantity of items on sale. Decent prices all the way around.

Bo
Review №88

I always find the best deals here

Ju
Review №89

My husband found everything he wanted.

Ll
Review №90

I got what I wanted and at a good price

Ta
Review №91

Great prices. They arent gouging prices for ammo like everyone else.

Ri
Review №92

Great place

Ja
Review №93

Great service and very helpful.

ja
Review №94

Clean, kind employees. Everything is easy to find.

Ja
Review №95

Broken website, left me on hold indefinitely with no answer, no cancel order option. Fix your website. Pay for quality phone operators to make up for a buggy system. Sheez.

Te
Review №96

It is always hot inside the store

Pa
Review №97

Everytime I visit this store and go to the firearms department I stand there waiting to be asked can I help you, The three workers back there just stand there and talk to each other. When I ask for assistance and what im looking for they act like they dont want to answer my question or help. Will never go through that door again. Three times this happened.

Ju
Review №98

Great place but they are always short on Fishing Lures. I have been there when almost a whole aisle is empty no lures. They need to restock this area more often...

As
Review №99

They always have what Im looking for and seem to have better selections and prices than other sporting goods stores

Be
Review №100

Always find good prices and a great customer service !!!

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  • Address:6700 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909, United States
  • Site:https://stores.academy.com/ga/columbus/6700-whittlesey-blvd.html?y_source=1_OTU3NDA2Ni03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 706-530-4560
Categories
  • Clothing store
  • Outdoor sports store
  • Exercise equipment store
  • Gun shop
  • Hunting and fishing store
  • Shoe store
  • Sportswear store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:5AM–11PM
  • Friday:8AM–11PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:8AM–10PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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