Tee Booking System

[Deleted member 15344]

Nice and simple - created a poll at the request of poster

Do you prefer a tee booking system at your club

Do you have one but prefer not to have one

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I've voted based on my previous club and the reason I left it!

 

[richart]

Close the poll, 4 votes and no one likes a TBS.:thup:

 

[Val]

What is not to like, no queuing up waiting for the sheet, no tipping up for a bounce game in the hope the tee aint busy.

Only dinosaurs and backward thinking clubs don't want it.

Edit to add - If I was looking at visiting a course, both equal price, similar quality and distance from home id be more inclined to play the one I can book online at rather than have to phone for a time.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

What is not to like, no queuing up waiting for the sheet, no tipping up for a bounce game in the hope the tee aint busy.

Only dinosaurs and backward thinking clubs don't want it.

No need for those sort of comments is there.

 

[Imurg]

We have one, I like it, I find it useful for my needs.
Simples

 

[NWJocko]

Wouldn't be without it.

See how different approaches suit different people, I don't have endless time to play golf so knowing when I'm teeing off is a big bonus.

If I had more time I would probably be less bothered. The way it is set up works perfectly at my place though, nobody I've met complains about it......

 

[guest100718]

Great a whole new thread on booking sytems.

I'd be surpries if the pole isnt at least 2 to 1 in favour of a tee booking sysytem

 

[Val]

No need for those sort of comments is there.

Why? Does it offend you?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Why? Does it offend you?

Yes it does - just because some courses use a different system doesn't mean they are "dinosaurs" or "backward thinking"

It adds nothing to the discussion and is nothing but a cheap shot.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Out of curiosity, all those who like the system.....

How often are you not able to get a game when you fancy one? ie short notice on a Saturday morning.

 

[Val]

Yes it does - just because some courses use a different system doesn't mean they are "dinosaurs" or "backward thinking"

It adds nothing to the discussion and is nothing but a cheap shot.

Not a cheap shot, it's my opinion. If you don't want opinions don't ask for them in polls and threads.

Simple.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Not a cheap shot, it's my opinion. If you don't want opinions don't ask for them in polls and threads.

Simple.

You can give an opinion without being offensive towards clubs and people.

 

[Val]

Out of curiosity, all those who like the system.....

How often are you not able to get a game when you fancy one? ie short notice on a Saturday morning.

Bad example as Saturday morning is medal day so it is always busy, but short notice is a bit difficult.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Bad example as Saturday morning is medal day so it is always busy, but short notice is a bit difficult.

Not at my club it isn't

 

[Val]

You can give an opinion without being offensive towards clubs and people.

Why are you offended? Are you a dinosaur or backward thinking?

 

[GB72]

I can appreciate both sides of the argument. From my point of view, I only get to play at weekends and like to get out early so as I can spend the afternoon with my wife. That way I get to play golf every weekend. If I do not get to play early, golf ends up taking up most of the day as there is no time to do anything before a round and little time after either. On that basis, I would be happy with whatever system lets me play golf at the time I want to play. I am not a dinosaur, I can use online booking systems but past experience has led me to believe that the times I want to play book up almost as soon as they are released. On that basis, no system suits me better as I know that I can turn up a little before the time I want to play and get out within 10 or 20 minutes. If there was a booking system and I could not get a tee time until 10 or 11 oclock I would play less golf and have to question the value of my membership.

If I was visiting a course, however, the roles are reversed. I would want to know that I was going to get a round if I was at an away course.

So, to me, booking systems are worse for me as a member but better for me as a guest. As we are a members club with no pay and play at the weekends, there seems little need for a booking system.

 

[guest100718]

Out of curiosity, all those who like the system.....

How often are you not able to get a game when you fancy one? ie short notice on a Saturday morning.

I never have to worry as I book in advance

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I never have to worry as I book in advance

That really is a pointless answer and adds nothing to the debate.

 

[Val]

Not at my club it isn't

I'll give an example as why it works very well at mine.

Wednesday is midweek medal day, when we didn't use the online system you tipped up and waited your turn, I finish on a Wed at half 4 so it was pot luck me getting out before 6 on some weeks, rushed to the club with a sandwich etc etc, you get the picture. Now you book a time and you get out at your time.

On the short notice front, rarely can i tip up at the club and not get out unless I want to be on my own.