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Golf Club Management Guide 2025

Complete guide to managing golf clubs. Learn about membership management, tee time booking, tournaments, and best practices for golf clubs.

James Patterson
Golf Club Manager
2025-04-16
12 min read

Managing a golf club requires expertise in membership management, tee time booking, tournaments, and member services. This guide covers everything you need for successful golf clubs.

Golf Governing Bodies

  • USGA - United States Golf Association
  • R&A - Royal and Ancient Golf Club
  • PGA - Professional Golfers' Association
  • State Golf Associations - Regional governance
  • Club Affiliation - Annual registration
  • Handicap System - GHIN or WHS

Membership Management

  • Membership Types - Full, social, junior, senior
  • Membership Fees - Annual or monthly
  • Initiation Fees - New member fees
  • Member Benefits - Course access, discounts
  • Waiting Lists - Manage demand
  • Member Communication - Regular updates
  • Member Events - Social activities

"ClubLogic transformed our golf club operations. Tee time booking, membership management, and tournament organization are seamless. Member satisfaction has increased 35%."

Tee Time Management

  • Online Booking - Member self-service
  • Mobile App - Book from phone
  • Booking Rules - Member priorities
  • Cancellation Policy - No-show penalties
  • Guest Policy - Guest booking rules
  • Peak Times - Weekend management
  • Weather Policy - Rain checks

Tournament Management

  • Tournament Calendar - Annual schedule
  • Registration - Online signup
  • Handicap Management - Fair competition
  • Scoring - Live scoring systems
  • Prizes - Awards and prizes
  • Sponsorship - Tournament sponsors
  • Results - Post results quickly

Course Management

  • Course Maintenance - Regular upkeep
  • Pace of Play - Monitor pace
  • Course Conditions - Communicate conditions
  • Cart Management - Golf cart fleet
  • Range Management - Driving range
  • Practice Facilities - Putting greens

Pro Shop and F&B

  • Pro Shop - Equipment and apparel
  • Inventory Management - Stock control
  • Restaurant/Bar - Food and beverage
  • Event Catering - Special events
  • Point of Sale - POS system

Financial Management

  • Membership Revenue - Primary income
  • Green Fees - Public play revenue
  • Pro Shop Sales - Retail revenue
  • F&B Revenue - Restaurant income
  • Tournament Fees - Event revenue
  • Expenses - Maintenance, staff, utilities
  • Budgeting - Annual budget

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Related Resources

Learn more about related topics:

  • [Membership Management Best Practices](/blog/membership-management-best-practices)
  • [Coaching Best Practices](/blog/coaching-best-practices)
  • [Player Development Tracking Guide](/blog/player-development-tracking-guide)

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