does golf now charge me upon booking or when at course

Convenience fees are charged for all tee times booked through the GolfNow website and mobile app. Convenience fees have a broad range depending on location and are charged per player, per tee time and are reflected in the total price on your tee time reservation at the time of checkout.

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Do I have to pay for tee times through GolfNow?

In order to provide GolfNow members with the best prices, Hot Deals tee times available through GolfNow require payment in full at the time the reservation is made. In addition, some golf courses may require partial or full payment to be made online during the reservation process.

How much does GolfNow charge for errors on the golf course?

I was charged a service fee of $4.95 when tee time booking gave me an error for the Brambleton Golf Course on July 7 at 12:50PM. There no way to contact GolfNow due to an infinite loop in the their contact information.

Are there any complaints about the golf website GolfNow?

GolfNow reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Oct 11, 2010. The latest review frequent access error was posted on Sep 14, 2021. The latest complaint refund policy was resolved on Jul 28, 2011. GolfNow has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 80 reviews. GolfNow has resolved 1 complaints.

How much does it cost to book a tee time?

Convenience fees are charged for all tee times booked through the GOLFNOW website and mobile app. Convenience fees range from $2.49-$3.49 per player, per tee time, and are reflected in the total price of your tee time reservation at the time of checkout.

Does GolfNow charge if you don't show up?

Most golf courses reserve the right to charge up to the full amount of the round for any golfers that do not show for a tee time reservation or who do not cancel within the golf course's cancellation policy.

Are GolfNow reservations refundable?

Relax, GolfPass Member – We've Got You Covered You can modify or cancel your tee time up to one hour prior to the time of play, and you will be fully refunded for any prepaid amounts in the form of a GolfNow credit.

What happens if you don't show up to a tee time?

But what happens if a player does miss their tee time? Rule 5.3a states that golfers must tee off at the exact time of their allotted tee time, no earlier or no later. If a golfer tees off less than five minutes early, they receive a general penalty, which is two strokes.

Does the GolfNow app cost money?

1. It's STILL FREE! – Just like in the past, GolfNow offers 24/7 access to millions of tee times at over 5,000 courses around the world, and just like always, you can download the GolfNow mobile app for iPhone and for Android phones at no cost.

What is the difference between GolfNow and GolfPass?

What Is The Difference Between GolfNow and GolfPass? GolfNow is an online tee time agency (OTTA) allowing you to book a round of golf on any of the available golf courses charging a convenience fee. GolfPass is a subscription service that offers benefits to its subscribers using GolfNow and other booking agencies.

How do I get a refund from GolfNow?

If the tee time reservation is within one hour of time of play and the golf course is closed, please contact a GolfNow representative. Cancellation Protection includes both full and partial tee time cancellations. Golfers will be fully refunded any prepaid amounts.

Can you just show up to a golf course?

You Show Up Without a Tee Time As noted, some golf courses don't require tee times, others don't even accept them. So there are plenty of golf courses where if you show up without a tee time, you'll probably be able to play golf anyway. But not always! Again, check in advance for tee time policies.

What is Rule 5.3 A in golf?

March 9, 2021. Rule 5.3a states: The player must start at (and not before) his or her starting time: This means that the players must be ready to play at the starting time and starting point set by the Committee.

How early should you show up before tee time?

Give yourself plenty of time to get ready for your round. It's best to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tee time. When you get there, check in with the starter -- either in the golf shop or near the first tee -- to let him or her know you're there. You'll also get an idea if things are running on time.

What are the benefits of GolfPass?

GolfPass+ benefits include waived convenience fees, cancellation protection and $10 monthly anytime tee time credits - that's $120 a year to go play golf any time, any day you want. Plus, all the great benefits of GolfPass Video such as on-demand lessons, access to all originals like The Conor Moore Show and Ask Rory.

Is GolfNow a good app?

GolfNow has a consumer rating of 1.32 stars from 404 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Consumers complaining about GolfNow most frequently mention tee time, customer service and hot deal problems. GolfNow ranks 64th among Golf Other sites.

What happened to GolfNow?

Now, the PGA TOUR is out of the online tee time marketplace. Meanwhile, the merger of GolfNow and TeeOff – the two biggest third-party booking engines in the game – gives NBC Sports Group control of a vast majority of the online tee time inventory.

Splitter

After 2+ years of using GN and having the occasional No Show player, a new course we played is going to have GN charge us for the missing player. We've never been charged before, but they are offering a gift cert in the amount, so it's not a huge deal.

Drudersh

I downloaded the GolfNow app on my iPhone and used it a few times.

lobub

I've never been asked for ID or email. Just my last name and tee time. And I've never showed up a player short so I can't speak to getting charged for no shows. One funny thing did happen to me recently... I booked an early single tee time - like first one out at dawn tee time. I check in at the pro shop with cash in hand to pay.

duffer987

I've only had two GN booking kerfuffles as it were and both times GN and/or course were cool. Once was in Vegas and our initially booked teetime couldn't be meant because my muppet friend mixed up times with a show or something.

Splitter

Thanks to everyone who responded. The $10 thing is interesting. Did they give you anything for the $10 or just ding you? Based on the responses ( and lack of) it seems like these guys are probably a corner case. I can't figure out if they just don't want us to use GN or if they are a little goofy.

EJ Mac

I got charged for a no show player but went into the hot deal knowing what to expect. It was not their fault the dimwit I booked for bailed on me.

GolfNow - Received a Christmas Gift

I have been receiving a christmas gift card from my wife with Golf Now. Their website is returning an error message while trying to redeemed it. Last year I also encountered the same issue, and called them up and on that same day, they applied the gift card to my account, no that big deal.

GolfNow - GolfNow ripping off people - Don't book with them

I booked a round for me and my wife, when we were driving to the course, we received a phone call from the course warning us that the course was flooded and in bad shape. We asked the guy how bad it was and he said that the course should really be closed so he felt he needed to warn us.

GolfNow - frequent access error

I used to use ur app' for golf in US for the long time. i like ur system, useful, resonable. but recently it happened again when i tried to checking my reservation on this app'. no access, of course i couldn't confirm my reservation, this week too. tried erase and reload the app' many times, even log-out and in (also alert my id&PW are invalid Huh...) there are nothing i can anymore..

GolfNow - Unauthorized golfnow annual subscription fee

On June 22, 2021 my checking account was hit for a charge of $97 for a subscription I had cancelled 2 years prior. In June of 2020, my account was charge twice for $97, but was ultimately returned last year.

GolfNow - The refund policy

I tried to cancel a tee time on Friday booked for a foursome that Saturday because I got corona virus. GolfNow wouldn't allow me to do so. I called the course and got it cancelled that way. Again. Because I have coronavirus. And I was charged the $200 for 4 players plus the $12 convenience fee.

GolfNow - Tee time

I booked and paid for a tee time at Lakeland Village in Allyn WA and 20 seconds after I realized I made it for the wrong week, Aug 28 should have been Sep 4. I immediately called the golf course. They said they couldn't cancel the Golf Now time but could make the correct tee time.

GolfNow - Refunds

I accidentally booked a reservation twice, with different credit cards, I called to get a refund for one of the reservations I was told that I can only get a credit. They will only give a credit not a refund for one of the reservations.

Greenie

Hi all. I wanted some opinions on how golf courses charge and how you look at it.

Moonlightgrm

It’s their business and they can run it anyway they’d like. I don’t agree with some of the imposed fees you are mentioning, but do you have a choice? Yes, join a private or semi-private country club, choose another public course that satisfies your needs, or grin and bear it at the course you’ve described.

FlyingAce

My semi-private course charges everyone the same fee of $200/round - no twilight, no seniors, no locals, no specials. I have always played as a single and ride alone. If I really want to play at a course for whatever reasons, then I’d have no choice but to pay whatever they want to charge, or find somewhere else to play.

Greenie

It’s their business and they can run it anyway they’d like. I don’t agree with some of the imposed fees you are mentioning, but do you have a choice? Yes, join a private or semi-private country club, choose another public course that satisfies your needs, or grin and bear it at the course you’ve described.

Do hot deals have booking fees?

Yes, there are booking fees, but if you get the "Hot Deals" you can save a fortune. Every time I have used them they send me a £10 voucher. I recently played a course that costs £38 a round, for £12, Quote.

Do golf courses offer discounts?

Many golf courses offer discounts if you book directly on their site though.

Can you cancel a hot deal?

All of the above. I've played some nice courses with the Hot Deal and you can cancel if something comes up. Since I often play as a single the Hot Deal can be great. I usually check late night before and early am to see who is offering a deal. It's like the available hotel room approach...they would rather get something when the other only option is $0.

Is Golfnow the same as Winter Rates?

You have to know the price before booking with Golfnow. Many times their hot deals are the same as the winter rates (now in effect in Michigan) and with the additional fee you could end up paying more than the seasonal course rates.

Does Hot Deals work with golf clubs?

It doesn't work like that. Golf now either rent the software to the golf club, or negotiate a couple of tee of times. "Hot Deals" tee off times are owned exclusively by Golf Now, and have nothing to do with the golf club

Do you have to pay booking fees for golf?

My experience of golf now is brilliant. Yes, there are booking fees, but if you get the "Hot Deals" you can save a fortune. Every time I have used them they send me a £10 voucher. I recently played a course that costs £38 a round, for £12,

Is golf expensive?

Golf is expensive enough as it is. What are some ways to avoid having to pay fees to book a tee time? It seems like its an illusion that golfnow and related sites are offering "discounted" tee times yet charging you fees that add up to more than you would normally pay.

How many times can you cancel a GolfPass+ membership?

GolfPass+ members are covered under Worry-Free Tee Times TM, which allows GolfPass+ members to cancel or modify their tee time reservation online at least one (1) hour prior to their scheduled tee time, for any reason, without penalty, up to ten (10) times per year of their membership.

How long is a tee time on golf?

When you click on a tee time and select the number of players, the tee time is put on hold for five (5) minutes. This allows time to complete the booking process. If you do not complete the process, the tee time will be removed from hold and reappear on the website.

How to cancel a reservation due to weather?

To cancel a reservation due to weather, go to your View Reservations page and click “Modify Players or Cancel” on the reservation you would like to cancel. Select the number of players you wish to remove from your reservation and select "Weather" for the reason of cancellation, then click “Submit Cancellation.”.

What happens after you make a tee time reservation?

After completing your tee time reservation, you will be shown a “Thank You” page containing the details for your reservation. Due to different systems used at various golf courses, there may occasionally be a technical issue that affects or prevents a tee time reservation from reaching the golf course or being recorded in their system. If this occurs, a GolfNow representative may contact you to help you find and secure a tee time reservation at the selected golf course or one nearby (depending upon availability).

What is GolfNow email?

GolfNow emails are designed to provide GolfNow members with the best deals currently available at courses near them, but tee time pricing and availability are limited. We work hard to make sure that all of our members have a chance to take advantage of great tee time deals, so emails are sent on a rotation that ensures everyone has an opportunity to receive our best deals. If you do not receive an email immediately after signing up, one will be arriving to you soon.

How far in advance do you have to tee up for golf?

However, some golf courses may choose to make their tee times available 30 to 90 days in advance or further depending on their business practices.

What is a golf pass?

GolfPass is the one membership that connects golfers to every aspect of the game. Benefits include exclusive video, $10 monthly tee time credits, world-class instruction, travel tips, credit at popular resorts and more. GolfPass combines the very best of golf into one convenient, affordable membership.