SARATOGA SPRINGS — A men's clothing store call The National, started by the same people who run Saratoga National Golf Club, opened in the former home of the Shoe Depot at 385 Broadway today.

According to a press release, the store will feature brands including Peter Millar, Bills Khakis, Bugatchi Uomo, UGG of Australia and Filson as well as "highly personalized service."

More from the release:

The force behind “The National” is Saratoga National Golf Club, the championship golf and dining landmark located on Union Avenue east of Northway Exit 14. The nouveau haberdashery not only derives its name from the parent company, it will serve as an outlet for Saratoga National to showcase its award-winning golf and dining services to a downtown audience.

Widescreen plasma televisions will display virtual tours of the golf course and the restaurant and event facilities of Prime at Saratoga National. Several of the clothing lines will be embroidered with the Saratoga National Golf Club logo.

“Many visitors to downtown Saratoga aren’t aware of what Saratoga National has to offer,” said Thomas Newkirk, CEO of Saratoga National. “We hope The National will provide out-of-town visitors and local residents with a good feel for our facility, and encourage them to join us for golf, fine dining and entertainment.”

Shoppers also will be able to book tee times, make dinner reservations and purchase Saratoga National golf passes and gift cards, which are good for golf, dining or merchandise. “They can even discuss hosting a golf outing, wedding orfundraiser at the club,” said Newkirk.

The National will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

As signs have promised for a couple months now, Frivolous Boutique, now located on Division Street, will also move into the same building this month. 

— Emily