Notes on tee sheets, barter math, and the local-first case for leaving GolfNow.
Tee sheet software comparisons, GolfNow alternative guides, and Metro Detroit golf resources, written for course operators and the golfers who play their courses.
Missouri Bluffs Golf Club: 36.3% Revenue Increase After Leaving GolfNow
Missouri Bluffs Golf Club saw a 36.3% green fee revenue increase after leaving GolfNow, per Golf Inc. reporting. Here's what happened—and why it keeps happening.
Case Study
The Windsor Parke Story: From GolfNow to 382% Revenue Growth
Windsor Parke Golf Club grew revenue from $81K to $393K after leaving GolfNow. Here's exactly what happened, why it worked, and what other courses can learn from it.
Case Study
Brown Golf: How 39.6% of All Rounds Were Costing Them Nothing
Golf Inc. analysis of Brown Golf found 39.6% of rounds over 3 years were zero-revenue GolfNow barter slots. Here's what that math means for course operators.
For Courses
Golf Course Revenue Management: 5 Ways to Stop Leaving Money on the Table
Most golf courses lose tens of thousands per year to barter tee times and data lock-in. Here are 5 revenue strategies that actually move the needle.
For Courses
How to Switch Tee Sheet Software Without Losing Bookings
Switching tee sheet software feels risky, but most courses go live in under a week. Here's a practical migration timeline and what to expect.
For Courses
Metro Detroit Golf Courses: What Operators Are Saying About GolfNow in 2026
Metro Detroit course operators are re-evaluating GolfNow's barter model. Here's what's driving the shift and what a local-first alternative looks like.
For Golfers
Golf Leagues in Metro Detroit: How to Find One, Join One, or Start One
Metro Detroit golf leagues are booming. Here's how to find one at an Oakland, Macomb, or Wayne County course—or start your own—in 2026.
For Golfers
Tee Time Booking in Metro Detroit: Why Local Golfers Are Done With GolfNow Fees
GolfNow charges Metro Detroit golfers hidden booking fees on every tee time. Here's what you're actually paying—and what zero-fee booking looks like.
For Courses
How Michigan Golf Courses Are Leaving GolfNow (And What They're Switching To)
100+ courses left GolfNow in Q1 2025. Here's why Michigan operators are leading the charge—and the local-first alternative they're switching to.
For Golfers
What Is a Golf Loyalty Program and Does It Actually Work?
From punch cards to Fairway Points, golf loyalty programs vary wildly. Here's what makes them actually work and how TeeAhead's Eagle and Ace tiers compare.
For Courses
GolfNow vs. foreUP vs. Lightspeed Golf vs. TeeAhead: Full Comparison 2026
An honest comparison of GolfNow, foreUP, Lightspeed Golf, and TeeAhead on cost, barter, commissions, loyalty, and data ownership for 2026.
For Golfers
Michigan Golf Season: When to Play, What to Expect, and How to Book
Michigan's golf season runs late March through October. Here's a month-by-month guide to conditions, pricing, and how to book smart every round of the season.
For Courses
How Much Does Tee Sheet Software Cost in 2026?
A full breakdown of tee sheet software pricing: foreUP, Lightspeed, GolfNow barter math, and TeeAhead. Learn the true cost of 'free' platforms.
For Golfers
Best Public Golf Courses in Metro Detroit (2026 Guide)
A golfer's guide to public golf in Metro Detroit — Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties — with tips on what to expect, when to book, and how to get the most from every round.
For Courses
How Golf Course Booking Software Works (And What It Should Actually Do)
From tee sheet to GL reports, here's what modern golf course booking software should actually do — and where most platforms fall short of course operators' real needs.
For Courses
GolfNow Contract: What to Look For Before You Sign
GolfNow contracts have auto-renewal clauses, barter provisions, and data terms that surprise course operators. Know exactly what you're agreeing to before you sign.
For Courses
GolfNow Barter Model Explained: What Golf Courses Actually Pay
The GolfNow barter model costs the average course ~$94,500/yr in lost revenue. Here's how the math works and what courses have done after leaving.