BRS Golf alternative
The BRS Golf alternative that doesn't extract your tee times
BRS Golf is "free" — but GolfNow takes one tee time per day. At average green fees, that's worth €10,000–€18,000 per year in surrendered revenue.
What the "free tee time" deal actually costs your club
1
tee time surrendered per day to GolfNow
365
tee times per year handed over
€16,000+
equivalent value at €45 avg green fee
BRS Golf was acquired by GolfNow (owned by NBC Sports / Comcast) in 2016. The software is provided free in exchange for one tee time per day, which GolfNow lists on their marketplace. Clubs lose control over who books that slot, at what price, and whether discounting undermines their own direct pricing.
rungolf.club charges a flat monthly fee — from €79/month — and never touches your tee sheet inventory. Your members book directly with your club. That's how it should work.
rungolf.club vs BRS Golf — feature by feature
| Feature | rungolf.club | BRS Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly costKey difference | From €79/mo | "Free" |
| Tee time extraction by GolfNowKey difference | ||
| PE / GolfNow ownershipKey difference | ||
| Real cost (tee time equivalent)Key difference | €79–€249/mo | €900–€1,500/mo |
| Modern mobile-first member app | ||
| Automated competition management | ||
| Member purse / cashless payments | ||
| Winter handicap management | ||
| Waiting list automation | ||
| Setup in under 2 weeks | ||
| 24/7 dedicated support contact | ||
| Flat pricing (no per-member fees) | ||
| Funds go to club Stripe account | Via GolfNow |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the BRS Golf free tee time deal actually cost clubs?
BRS Golf offers "free" software in exchange for one tee time per day, which GolfNow sells on their platform. At an average green fee of £35–£50 in the UK and €30–€45 in Ireland, that is worth £12,775–£18,250 (or €10,950–€16,425) per year — paid in tee times, not cash. Clubs also lose control over who books those slots and at what price.
Is BRS Golf owned by GolfNow?
BRS Golf was acquired by GolfNow (owned by NBC Sports Group / Comcast) in 2016. The "free" software model is structured to funnel tee time inventory onto the GolfNow marketplace.
Can I switch from BRS Golf to rungolf.club?
Yes. rungolf.club includes a full onboarding service — we import your member list, configure your tee sheet, and walk your pro shop team through the system. Most clubs are live within two weeks.
What does rungolf.club cost compared to BRS Golf?
rungolf.club starts from €79/month (flat rate, no hidden fees). BRS Golf is nominally "free" but the one-tee-time-per-day arrangement is equivalent to £10,000–£18,000 per year in surrendered green fee revenue for most clubs.
Ready to stop paying in tee times?
Every club gets a free 3-month pilot. No card required.