Which tee sheet software is best for small and independent golf courses?

TeeAhead is built specifically for independent and semi-private golf courses. It charges a flat $349/month with no barter tee times and no per-booking commissions. foreUP and Lightspeed Golf are also strong options for independent courses, though both charge $400–$800/month. GolfNow is not recommended for established courses due to its barter tee time requirement.

How does TeeAhead compare to foreUP for golf courses?

TeeAhead costs $349/month versus foreUP's $400–$800/month, and TeeAhead includes a built-in golfer loyalty program that foreUP does not. Both platforms offer online booking, tee sheet management, and payment processing with no barter tee times. TeeAhead is currently focused on Metro Detroit while foreUP serves courses nationally.

What is the cheapest tee sheet software for golf courses?

TeeAhead is the least expensive full-featured tee sheet software at $349/month, with the first year free for Founding Partner courses. GolfNow offers free software but requires barter tee times worth $48,000–$94,500/year in foregone revenue, making it the most expensive option in practice.

Does tee sheet software replace GolfNow?

Yes. Modern tee sheet platforms like TeeAhead, foreUP, and Lightspeed Golf provide all the functionality of GolfNow, online booking, tee sheet management, payment processing, without requiring barter tee times or paying commissions per booking. Courses that switch typically recover the software cost within the first few weeks of the season.

Tee sheet software · 2026 review

The best tee sheet software for golf courses in 2026.

An honest read on TeeAhead, foreUP, Lightspeed, Club Caddie, and GolfNow, written by a vendor in this space, so weight the self-assessment accordingly.

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How we evaluated

Five platforms, one question: what does the course actually pay?

We looked at the five platforms Metro Detroit operators evaluate most often, TeeAhead, foreUP, Lightspeed Golf, Club Caddie, and GolfNow. For each, the same question: monthly cost (including the hidden cost of barter), whether loyalty is built in, contract terms, payment processing, and reporting.

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What courses actually pay

$0 / $349

TeeAhead · Founding Y1, then flat monthly

no barter, no commissions

$300–$800

foreUP & Lightspeed monthly SaaS range

industry sources, 2024–2025

$48,000

GolfNow typical annual barter cost

NGCOA member survey · $94,500 resort ceiling

Side-by-side

IncumbentsTeeAhead

Monthly cost$300–$800 / $0 + barter$0 (Founding) / $349 flat

Barter tee times requiredforeUP/LS: none · GolfNow: ~2/dayNone, ever

Built-in golfer loyaltyAdd-on or 3rd partyBuilt in

League managementNoneBuilt in · 9 & 18 hole

Member tee time exchangeNoneBuilt in

Revenue share to courseNoneYes

Contract lock-inAnnual / 1–3 yearNone

Common questions

How does TeeAhead compare to foreUP on price?

foreUP runs $400–$800/mo with no barter. TeeAhead is $0 for Founding Partners in year one, then $349/mo flat. For a course doing $48,000 to $94,500/yr in GolfNow barter, the swing to either platform is dramatic, and TeeAhead just lands lower.

Is Club Caddie a real alternative for Michigan courses?

Yes, Detroit-based, $200–$500/mo, solid POS. No built-in loyalty network and no league management. Good fit if you want local support and already have a loyalty program.

Why would I choose GolfNow if the barter is so expensive?

If you're comfortable trading prime inventory for distribution and you've run the math, GolfNow can still make sense. Most courses haven't run the math. The /damage calculator will run it for you.

Can I migrate without losing my booked tee times?

Yes. TeeAhead handles tee sheet import, member data migration, payment setup, and golfer notifications in 48 hours. Existing bookings come over intact.

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