GolfManager alternative
rungolf.club vs GolfManager.
GolfManager is a well-reviewed global platform. rungolf.club is purpose-built for independent member clubs in Ireland and the UK — at a fraction of the price.
Feature by feature
Head to head
Why clubs choose rungolf.club
Why independent member clubs choose rungolf.club
Half the price — for software that actually fits.
GolfManager starts at €299/month and is built for resorts, hotels, and public-facing courses with complex retail and F&B operations. If you run an independent member club, most of that feature set is noise — and you'll be paying for it regardless. rungolf.club starts at €79/month and covers everything a member club actually needs: tee sheet, competitions, member app, and payments. Nothing more, nothing less.
Built around how member clubs actually work.
rungolf.club is built around the actual workflows of a member club: a tee sheet that members and the pro shop share, competitions that open automatically at a scheduled time, waiting lists that manage themselves, and entry fees collected straight from the member's purse. No modules to configure, no contract to negotiate — it works out of the box within hours, not weeks.
Independent. No VC. No agenda.
rungolf.club is independently owned. There's no VC pressure to upsell, no parent company with competing products. What you pay is what it costs — flat, published pricing, cancel anytime.
Includes features GolfManager doesn't offer.
Winter handicap automation, member purse payments via Stripe, and a mobile-first member booking app are all included in every rungolf.club plan. These aren't add-ons — they're the core of what member clubs ask for.
Is GolfManager a better fit for your operation?
GolfManager is a well-established platform with strong reviews and a broad feature set covering POS, marketing, website builder, and more. If you're running a hotel golf facility, a large resort, or a multi-course operation with complex retail needs, it may be worth a look. For independent member clubs, it's a lot of platform you won't use — at a price that reflects it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does GolfManager cost?
GolfManager starts at approximately €299/month for smaller club configurations and can exceed €600/month for larger club setups with additional modules. Pricing is per-module and requires a custom quote.
What is the difference between GolfManager and rungolf.club?
GolfManager is a global platform built primarily for resorts, hotels, and public-facing golf courses with complex retail, F&B, and marketing needs. rungolf.club is purpose-built for independent member clubs in Ireland and the UK. If you run a member club without a hotel or resort operation, GolfManager includes a large number of features you won't use — and pay for regardless. rungolf.club starts at €79/month and covers everything a member club needs.
Is rungolf.club cheaper than GolfManager?
Yes, significantly. rungolf.club starts at €79/month (€948/year). GolfManager starts at €299/month (€3,588/year) and typically costs more for clubs with multiple modules. For a standard independent member club, rungolf.club costs 60–80% less.
Does GolfManager support winter handicaps?
GolfManager does not offer built-in winter handicap management as a standard feature. rungolf.club includes full winter handicap automation — one-click WHS index freeze, committee adjustments with audit trail, member-facing display, and spring reset — on Club and Pro plans.
Who is GolfManager designed for?
GolfManager is well-reviewed for resort operations, hotel golf facilities, and large multi-course complexes with retail, F&B, and online marketing requirements. For independent member clubs without these operations, it is significantly over-featured and over-priced.
How quickly can a club set up rungolf.club?
Most clubs are live within two weeks. rungolf.club handles the full onboarding: member list import, tee sheet configuration, and a staff training session. There are no setup fees, no implementation project, and no lengthy sales process.
Does rungolf.club include competition management?
Yes. rungolf.club includes competition management on all plans: Stableford, Medal, Stroke Play, Fourball, and Scramble formats. Sheets open automatically, entry fees are collected from the member purse, and a live leaderboard updates as scores are entered.
Is rungolf.club suitable for Irish golf clubs?
Yes. rungolf.club is specifically built for independent member clubs in Ireland and the UK. It includes WHS support compatible with Golf Ireland, GUI-compatible competition formats, and winter handicap management. Data is stored on EU servers in Ireland.
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