OpenPlay & iGolf not acceptable in opens

[rulefan]

I thought the purpose of hosting an open and offering attractive entry fees was to entice potential new members. Is there another reason to host one?

If they're trying to attract new members then they should be targeting iGolfers, not excluding them. In the Aug24 issue, GM reported that, since England Golf launched iGolf, from around 46,000 iGolf subscribers 10,700 had subsequently transitioned to memberships of affiliated golf clubs. Nearly a quarter!

We run about 4 or 5 a year. They are simply a significant cash stream. Over subscribed every year. Our Seniors run two. Most entrants book for the next if they haven't already booked the corresponding one the next year.

 

[D-S]

We run about 4 or 5 a year. They are simply a significant cash stream. Over subscribed every year. Our Seniors run two. Most entrants book for the next if they haven't already booked the corresponding one the next year.

Do you accept iGolfers?

 

[rulefan]

Do you accept iGolfers?

In principle yes but I don't think any have applied. Certainly all the players that I have logged in have been members of established clubs.