Thursday, May 19, 2011

How To Schedule Golf Reservations With A Tee Time App

By Anne Harvester


Using a tee time app on the smart phone allows golfers to make reservations at a variety of courses. These apps offer the capability to search thousands of golf courses, schedule reservations on the phone, and get access to significant discounts on rates. This is a nice convenience for scheduling a round of golf without using a computer or calling the course.

The app's interface is easy to use from any phone. To begin the process, users search for golf courses by entering the course name or choosing a specific region. Certain apps are able to use location services on the phone to display nearby courses. Once users select a course, the app shows basic information such as the address, course description, and map to the location.

By entering date ranges, you can see tee times for selected courses. If there are any specific requirements for the reservation, these are displayed as well. The app shows everything included in the rate, such as number of holes, additional taxes, or indication if golf cart rental is part of the fee. Other features are displayed to show things like GPS available in the carts, rental clubs offered at the clubhouse, or if the course is cart path only on a certain day.

One notable feature of these apps is access to discounts on green fees. Some reservations will note that they have a special rate compared with the regular cost of calling the clubhouse yourself. Twilight rates and senior rates will be noted. Many courses offer discounts for a limited number of reservations through an agreement with the application provider. Some rates can be paid when you arrive and others must be prepaid in order to get the discount.

After selecting a final reservation, you make your selection and enter how many players will be part of your group. The application takes you through the reservation process to get everything confirmed. All information about the transaction is sent back to the golf course through the app. Anything required at time of purchase will be noted. The app also sends you an email confirmation.

Once your reservation is complete, you can designate members of your group to also receive email confirmations. You can enter email addresses or select people from the contacts list on your phone. Complete details are sent to the rest of the group which ensures everyone is informed quickly with exact times, cost, and location.

Many apps incorporate map features of the phone into their interface. With this capability, you can see area golf courses in your community or region to help decide nearby options to play. Once you select a course, you can link to maps to show distance from other locations along with other basic map features like driving directions.

Many features found in the basic tee time app will appeal to golfers who like using phones for these sorts of searches and transactions. The search functions are powerful and allow users to easily compare rates and discounts by displaying them side by side on the screen. Criteria can easily be changed for executing a variety of searches. This is an exciting way to quickly and conveniently get prepared for your next golf outing.




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