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More and more courses are charging advance reservation fees these days, many of which are 20-30% of the green fee and non-refundable. The rub here is that golfers (and the course) won’t know weather until 3-5 days ahead of time leaving these golfers hung out to dry when the weather ends up being less than ideal. If golfers cancel, courses are free to resell and pocket more reservation fees. If a course charges a non-refundable booking fee but allows cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, those fees need to be, at the very least, refundable. What do you think? Let me know in the comments. 👇 #Golf #Golfing #TeeTimes #GolfCommunity #GolfManagement #Values #FairPlay #FYP #Trending

If courses can rebook the slot, then it’s only fair that golfers get their money back, too. Do you think all fees should be refundable? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Read the full list of Tee Time Commandments on our blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvqKuSrU #Golf #Golfing #TeeTimes #FairPlay #GolfCommunity #Values #GolfManagement #FYP #Trending

A Time For Change The current steady decline in golf club membership and vastly reduced income from the clubhouse generally, are itches that clubs are struggling to scratch. There are a small number of clubs in Scotland, relatively speaking, mainly the ‘Trophy courses’ that notice little difference or an even an increase in clubhouse income, but for the majority, these holes need plugged. The reality is that this will worsen steadily for the majority. The is no evidence to suggest otherwise as all the facts point to: 1. The impact of the financial crisis and energy costs still loom large; 2. The Covid bubble has well and truly burst. Clubs will probably reduce prices, make offers that will irritate existing members and cut costs in the wrong places. Make no mistake, there is no magic wand for the majority, but there are good practices that can reduce costs in the right places, which may offset reduced income. There have been a number of articles recently about the ‘Race to the Bottom’ and they are absolutely accurate. The race has started. Don’t be sucked into this competition as it will damage your club, maybe irreparably. We offer experienced advice at www.golf-insights.co.uk where our help may cost your club nothing at all. Don’t wait any longer or until your next committee meeting. Get in touch if you have noticed this change at your club and allow Golf Insights to help you. #scottishgolf #sgcma

A time for change The current steady decline in golf club membership and vastly reduced income from the clubhouse generally, are itches that clubs are struggling to scratch. There are a small number of clubs in Scotland, relatively speaking, mainly the ‘Trophy courses’ that notice little difference or an even an increase in clubhouse income, but for the majority, these holes need plugged. The reality is that this will worsen steadily for the majority. The is no evidence to suggest otherwise as all the facts point to: 1. The impact of the financial crisis and energy costs still loom large; 2. The Covid bubble has well and truly burst. Clubs will probably reduce prices, make offers that will irritate existing members and cut costs in the wrong places. Make no mistake, there is no magic wand for the majority, but there are good practices that can reduce costs in the right places, which may offset reduced income. There have been a number of articles recently about the ‘Race to the Bottom’ and they are absolutely accurate. The race has started. Don’t be sucked into this competition as it will damage your club, maybe irreparably. We offer experienced advice at www.golf-insights.co.uk where our help may cost your club nothing at all. Don’t wait any longer or until your next committee meeting. Get in touch if you have noticed this change at your club and allow Golf Insights to help you. #scottishgolf #sgcma

With this in mind, there needs to be more ways to increase foot traffic onto these golf courses. FlingGolf is a really good answer to that. You don't have to worry about the learning curve of learning traditional golf. Most people can pick up and play this game in as little as 30 mins. If you've played football, baseball, softball, went fishing, or even pretended to swing a sword with your buddies, you can play this game. Course owners, get some FlingSticks to rent out to patrons so they can try it out, especially those that completely disinterested in traditional golf. We've seen em, spouses that just come with their SOs, kids that just get dragged along with their parents. We also have ambassadors NATIONWIDE that would love to show you how to play. You have an outing, wedding, team building event that you want to spice up? Use FlingGolf as a way to bring more people together.

CourseMate brings a new dimension to golf club management by delivering club wisdom directly to your golfers. This is more than just notifications; it's a wealth of timely, relevant information that empowers golfers to make informed decisions and enhance their overall experience. Imagine receiving instant updates on course conditions, upcoming events and exclusive member insights – all at your fingertips. This level of connectivity not only saves valuable time but also ensures golfers can plan their activities effectively, making the most of their club membership. With CourseMate, every notification contributes to the club's collective wisdom, fostering a community that is well-informed, engaged and always a step ahead on the course. Get in touch to see how CourseMate can benefit your golf club. https://lnkd.in/eDMS9rUR #CourseMateWisdom #GolfUpdates #InstantInsights #ClubCommunication #GolfTechSolutions #TimelyNotifications #ClubWisdom #GolfersAdvantage #SmartGolfing #CourseMateBenefits #ElevateGolfExperience #GolfClubInsider #EfficientCommunication #TimeSavingTech #GolfCourseIntelligence #ClubConnectivity #MemberEmpowerment #InstantClubUpdates #CourseMateCommunity #GolfClubEfficiency

CourseMate brings a new dimension to golf club management by delivering club wisdom directly to your golfers. This is more than just notifications; it's a wealth of timely, relevant information that empowers golfers to make informed decisions and enhance their overall experience. Imagine receiving instant updates on course conditions, upcoming events and exclusive member insights – all at your fingertips. This level of connectivity not only saves valuable time but also ensures golfers can plan their activities effectively, making the most of their club membership. With CourseMate, every notification contributes to the club's collective wisdom, fostering a community that is well-informed, engaged and always a step ahead on the course. Get in touch to see how CourseMate can benefit your golf club. https://lnkd.in/eDMS9rUR #CourseMateWisdom #GolfUpdates #InstantInsights #ClubCommunication #GolfTechSolutions #TimelyNotifications #ClubWisdom #GolfersAdvantage #SmartGolfing #CourseMateBenefits #ElevateGolfExperience #GolfClubInsider #EfficientCommunication #TimeSavingTech #GolfCourseIntelligence #ClubConnectivity #MemberEmpowerment #InstantClubUpdates #CourseMateCommunity #GolfClubEfficiency

CourseMate brings a new dimension to golf club management by delivering club wisdom directly to your golfers. This is more than just notifications; it's a wealth of timely, relevant information that empowers golfers to make informed decisions and enhance their overall experience. Imagine receiving instant updates on course conditions, upcoming events and exclusive member insights – all at your fingertips. This level of connectivity not only saves valuable time but also ensures golfers can plan their activities effectively, making the most of their club membership. With CourseMate, every notification contributes to the club's collective wisdom, fostering a community that is well-informed, engaged and always a step ahead on the course. Get in touch to see how CourseMate can benefit your golf club. https://lnkd.in/eDMS9rUR #CourseMateWisdom #GolfUpdates #InstantInsights #ClubCommunication #GolfTechSolutions #TimelyNotifications #ClubWisdom #GolfersAdvantage #SmartGolfing #CourseMateBenefits #ElevateGolfExperience #GolfClubInsider #EfficientCommunication #TimeSavingTech #GolfCourseIntelligence #ClubConnectivity #MemberEmpowerment #InstantClubUpdates #CourseMateCommunity #GolfClubEfficiency

CourseMate brings a new dimension to golf club management by delivering club wisdom directly to your golfers. This is more than just notifications; it's a wealth of timely, relevant information that empowers golfers to make informed decisions and enhance their overall experience. Imagine receiving instant updates on course conditions, upcoming events and exclusive member insights – all at your fingertips. This level of connectivity not only saves valuable time but also ensures golfers can plan their activities effectively, making the most of their club membership. With CourseMate, every notification contributes to the club's collective wisdom, fostering a community that is well-informed, engaged and always a step ahead on the course. Get in touch to see how CourseMate can benefit your golf club. https://lnkd.in/eDMS9rUR #CourseMateWisdom #GolfUpdates #InstantInsights #ClubCommunication #GolfTechSolutions #TimelyNotifications #ClubWisdom #GolfersAdvantage #SmartGolfing #CourseMateBenefits #ElevateGolfExperience #GolfClubInsider #EfficientCommunication #TimeSavingTech #GolfCourseIntelligence #ClubConnectivity #MemberEmpowerment #InstantClubUpdates #CourseMateCommunity #GolfClubEfficiency

Is there "an illusion of prosperity"? Golf courses have gotten more crowded, but there are fewer of them, even with fewer players. Will players/rounds stay up, will more courses be built? There's still a 31% vacancy rate on tee sheets. "Historically, golf courses have operated on a thin thread. What many don’t realize is that in 2023, there were 2 million fewer golfers than in 2000. Since 2006, 13.6% of the golf courses have closed in the United States." "As a result of the course closures and the renewed interest in the game, utilization of golf courses has increased from 52% to 69% in 2023, creating an illusion of prosperity. However 28% of the golf courses lost money or broke even last year. Only 60% of private clubs earned a profit." - JJ Keegan I think I would focus on getting that vacancy rate down before any major moves. Pure incremental revenue with little additional cost is a good formula. https://lnkd.in/eizwDKEG