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ClubNet vs GolfTap
ClubNet and GolfTap are both full club management systems with different areas of emphasis and a different pricing structure. This article covers the areas where they genuinely differ, so clubs can make an informed decision based on what their operations actually need.
Quick answer
Choose ClubNet if: direct member messaging is central to how your club operates and module-based pricing matches how you want to start.
Choose GolfTap if: you want a flexible tee sheet, configurable member wallets, split-payment POS for groups, and finance that connects to your accounting package without manual exports.
About ClubNet
ClubNet is a golf club management system covering tee sheet management, competition administration, membership records, and member communications. ClubNet typically serves smaller clubs and charges on a module basis, so the total cost depends on which features a club activates.
Member communication tools are central to the platform, with direct messaging to members included as standard. The module structure allows clubs to start with a defined set of features rather than taking the full platform from day one.
About GolfTap
GolfTap is a golf club management platform used by clubs. Tee sheet, competitions, memberships, payments, and finance are all connected in the same system. Automated membership renewal reminders, segmented member broadcasts, and a live finance dashboard are part of the standard platform.
The comparison with ClubNet is most relevant for clubs weighing up a simpler, module-priced system against a more connected platform, one where tee sheet management, member wallets, POS payments, and finance operate together without manual bridging between systems.
How each handles the key areas
Covering the areas where ClubNet and GolfTap genuinely differ.
Tee sheet and course management
ClubNet covers standard tee sheet management: booking slots, managing members and visitors, and competition day administration. The tee sheet is the core scheduling view for club operations.
In GolfTap, the tee sheet gives clubs direct control over slot intervals, booking windows, and pricing by time of day. For a 9-hole club looking to maximise turnaround times, staff can see the full day's flow at a glance. Multi-nine clubs manage an 18 or 27-hole layout from a single combined view.
Member wallets and point of sale
ClubNet includes a wallet system, though configuration is known to require additional setup steps. This can add friction for clubs that want wallet-based payments to work cleanly across different spending categories.
In GolfTap, member wallets are ring-fenced by category: bar levy stays in the bar, pro shop credit stays in the pro shop. The club defines what each wallet can be spent on. When a group finishes a round, staff can split extras across payment types in one transaction - buggy hire, bar orders, pro shop items - without processing each person separately.
Member communications
ClubNet has messaging as a central part of the platform. Clubs can contact members through the system, and the messaging tools are familiar to club administrators who have used the system for a long time.
In GolfTap, email broadcasts are drawn directly from the member database and can be targeted by membership type, renewal status, booking history, or tag. Open and click tracking is included. Renewal reminders are automated: emails go out at 30, 7, and 0 days before expiry without any manual action.
Finance, reporting and accounting
ClubNet covers core reporting needs: revenue summaries, membership counts, and booking history. Clubs that need detailed finance analysis typically export data and work with it separately. Accounting reconciliation with packages like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks is typically handled manually, which adds an administrative step at month-end.
In GolfTap, the finance dashboard is live, with revenue broken down by category and a settlement report that separates payment methods automatically. GolfTap integrates with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and other accounting packages so revenue flows to the right accounts without a manual export step. For clubs where the treasurer and manager need to agree end-of-day figures, this removes the step of compiling data from multiple places.
Where each has the edge
Where ClubNet leads
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Direct member messaging included as standard - clubs that want an in-system messaging channel alongside email have it built in.
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Charges on a module basis - clubs choose which features to activate rather than taking the full platform.
Where GolfTap leads
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Flexible tee sheet with configurable slot intervals and a combined view for multi-nine courses.
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Member wallets ring-fenced by category, and a POS that splits group extras - buggy hire, bar, pro shop - in one transaction.
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Live finance dashboard with direct accounting sync to Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and others - no manual export.
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Automated renewal reminders at 30 days, 7 days, and on expiry - no manual action needed.
Which clubs typically choose each
Clubs that tend to choose ClubNet
ClubNet suits smaller clubs where direct member messaging and a familiar interface are the core requirements, and where the module pricing structure aligns with how the club wants to get started.
It is a common choice where the club's existing workflows are built around ClubNet's module structure and the administrator team is comfortable with that approach.
Clubs that tend to choose GolfTap
GolfTap fits clubs that want tee sheet, payments, and finance to work together in one system, with no manual reconciliation step at the end of each day or week.
It is a common choice for clubs looking to maximise course throughput, clubs where group POS payments create a counter bottleneck, or clubs where membership renewal chasing and accounting sync are taking more time than they should.
Still deciding?
If any of these differences are relevant to your club's situation, we're happy to walk through them in a short call. No hard sell. 20 minutes, focused on what your club actually needs.
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Last updated April 2026. GolfTap maintains this comparison. We've tried to be accurate about both platforms. If you spot something that needs updating, let us know.
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