Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Killarney, Republic of Ireland

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Key Benefits:
Increased member retention, easier payment collection and much more!

The customer support has been excellent with new reports, system updates, and training being provided on demand

Andy Kenny, CEO of Synergy Golf (Management company operating Killarney Golf Club)
Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Club Overview

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is one of the UK & Ireland's leading golf resorts offering guests 45 glorious championship golf holes designed by 3 of the world's most renowned golf architects. Its location in the heart of South West Ireland's stunning countryside, the course is an oasis of tranquillity featuring numerous lakes and maybe one of the most beautiful places in the world to play golf.

The club boasts 2 Championship length courses and a 9 hole and hosted the Irish open 6 times (4 Mens Irish Opens and 2 Ladies Irish Opens) since being founded in 1893.

Killarney Golf & Fishing club began using GolfClubSubs to manage all of their membership renewals and payments in 2019.

Issues Faced By The Club:

The club had not updated their membership management systems for a number of years.

It was using numerous platforms to assist its members but these systems were all different and not linked to a centralised system, meaning they all contained different information.

The club relied on an old paper based direct debit module or people simply visiting the club to pay their annual subscriptions in-person.

The level of administration time spent renewing members was a burden due to having to maintain multiple systems, spreadsheets and sending out and receiving paper forms.

The Solution

The GolfClubSubs system was implemented at the end of 2020 and led to a digital transformation of the club.

The ‘time to pay’ KPI was dramatically reduced from months to days and the number of members paying by monthly installment was halved, leading to a much better cash position for the club at the start of the year.

Members that were slow to renew were surfaced immediately and automatically reminded to make payment leading to a greatly increased speed of sign-up and a more detailed oversight of who needed to be chased.

The number of members that owed the club money was also controlled and reduced by the GolfClubSubs system.

Members were automatically pushed into the handicapping system and tee-sheet leading to a greatly reduced admin workload and removal of the need to manually cross match databases.

Testimonial

With GolfClubSubs, we have introduced a modern and efficient membership system that allows for professional management of the club’s membership . We have a real-time comprehensive overview of the health of our membership numbers, demographics, and finances.

We can easily see the real-time key performance data on our GolfClubSubs dashboard, it is neatly graphed and itemised by category which means we are able to report on this data at our regular committee meetings. This allows the club the opportunity to make decisions based on its factual membership trends.

The customer support has been excellent with new reports, system updates, and training being provided on demand. Overall, the team at Killarney and the team at GolfClubSubs have partnered really well, together we have modernised the club’s membership management for many years to come.

Andy Kenny, CEO Synergy Golf (Management company operating Killarney Golf & Fishing Club)

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
Club Name

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Location

Killarney, Republic of Ireland

Number of Members on Core Membership

1700

Using GolfClubSubs Since

Aug 2020

Software System

Core Membership

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Trusted for overall simplicity

Rating

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Our Solutions


Smart Instalments

For clubs that just want help with instalment payments.

Collect instalment payments automatically.
  • Flexible, fast reporting: See at a glance charts of how much is owing and who has paid
  • Paperless: Members sign up from their own mobile or home PC
  • SMS & Email: Sends automatic reminders to late payers by SMS & Email (no app download required)
  • No more bank reconciliations: The system will automatically check if the payment has been received by the club
  • Bulk renewals: Renew all members in a few easy steps, catering for all price points automatically.



Smart Membership

For clubs that want a full membership management and finance system.

Manage all renewals, categories and membership funds in one database
  • Online card payments & offline cash, cheque and voucher payments all managed in one system
  • Powerful, quick and connected: Integrates with Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed Golf, Golf Genius for competitions & handicapping as well as Xero and any other Lightspeed connected software.
  • Marketing: Integrates with Mailchimp & Sendinblue for SMS and email campaigns.
  • Easy category reporting: At a glance charts and graphs to see membership sign up demographics and payments
  • Credit Control baked in: Chases late payers and late joiners to increase sign up and reduce time to pay while highlighting live issues to the team.
  • Bulk renewals: Renew all members in a few easy steps, catering for all categories and price points automatically.

Smart Membership +

For clubs that want the full membership management suite in Smart Membership + Smart Instalments.

Everything in Smart Membership + Instalment collection
  • Manage & collect all payments, including instalments in one system
  • Powerful, quick and connected: Integrates with Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed Golf, Golf Genius for competitions & handicapping as well as Xero and any other Lightspeed connected software.
  • Marketing: Integrates with Mailchimp & Sendinblue for SMS and email campaigns.
  • Easy category reporting: At a glance charts and graphs to see membership sign up demographics and payments
  • Credit Control baked in: Chases late payers and late joiners to increase sign up and reduce time to pay while highlighting live issues to the team.
  • Bulk renewals: Renew all members in a few easy steps, catering for all categories and price points automatically.

Features & Customer Reviews


Save Time

GolfClubSubs has been working with clubs across Europe since 2018. Our Smart instalment module makes it easy to manage and collect instalment payments of any volume each month.

Save time using our bulk renewal process, during the collection and on your monthly reporting.

Pennard Golf Club

“Pennard switched to GolfClubSubs in March 2019 to manage our members’ instalment payments. The set-up process was simple and well managed. We are extremely pleased with how effective the system is.”

Credit Control - Automated

Managing membership money is key to keeping a golf club running smoothly.

GolfClubSubs helps clubs keep track of late payments from members. This tool sends reminders automatically so staff doesn't have to.

It helps the club get its money on time and lets staff focus more on making the club better. It's a big help for any golf club.

Cambridge Meridian Club

“Cambridge Meridian Golf Club launched a monthly instalment membership payment scheme this year (2018) with GolfClubSubs and the combined feedback from the membership and club administration has been very positive. The system is user friendly for the member and provides the reporting for club accounting. We highly recommend any golf club to explore the GolfClubSubs package.”

Reporting

With GolfClubSubs, you have advanced reporting at your fingertips.

Our user-friendly dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of membership payments in real-time, empowering you to make informed decisions. Dive deep into detailed reports, track payment trends, monitor membership growth, and analyze revenue patterns all in one place.

Our dashboard's intuitive design makes data analysis effortless, enabling you to focus on what truly matters - growing your golf club and enhancing the experience of your members.

Embrace the power of data with GolfClubSubs.

Killarney Golf Club

“The customer support has been excellent with new reports, system updates, and training being provided on demand. Overall, the team at Killarney and the team at GolfClubSubs have partnered really well, together we have modernised the club’s membership management for many years to come.”


Trusted by Clubs in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

At GolfClubSubs, we're committed to making your life easier by handling your membership payment needs. We offer seamless, efficient, and easy-to-use payment solutions that have already won the trust of countless golf clubs across the UK. Join us and transform your membership management today.

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Meet The Team

Daniel Halliday
Daniel Halliday

CEO & Lead Developer

"I created GolfClubSubs for 2 reasons. Firstly, as a keen golfer and software developer it frustrated me that my own golf club was still sending out paper renewal letters in the post, meaning I had to drive up to the club to make my annual subs payment when everything else I could handle on my phone.

The second reason was closer to home as my club didn't offer an affordable way for me to spread the cost over the year, which became a priority when my second child came into the picture! They said it would be too much admin, so I decided to solve the admin headache both for my club and for myself as the member / user.

Each day as a developer is about solving problems and building something that wasn't there before. I have loved seeing the direct impact of our work and helping golf clubs across the UK & Ireland develop and grow their membership base."

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Phil Stewart
Phil Stewart

Sales & Account Manager

My golf journey has been interesting to say the least, with most of it documented on my YouTube channel. I have shot a 58 on a simulator and remain at the time of writing this The Open champion for 2022 yet I have never broken 80 outdoors, much to the amusement of those around me! I freely admit to being a golf addict and as a right handed golfer who currently putts left handed with a broomstick putter I am certainly not your typical golfer.

Opening up access to the game of golf is something I have always been passionate about and to combine my experience from 18+ years of IT sales and account management with my passion for golf is a very natural, and exciting step for me. I will continually strive to understand your needs and to be relied upon to look after your best interest at all times."

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Louise Halliday
Louise Halliday

HR & Legal

"I'm more of a beginner golfer and looking forward to getting into it more. Having grown up in a golfing family I can see how much a club means to the members and I love being part of making that member - club relationship work for our clients.

My role in HR and Legal involves making our workplace as productive and pleasant as possible. It's a great feeling to know I've made a positive impact on someone's day."

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