2019 Golfing Visitors to the Golf Club Policy Revision

• In 2018 we had an income of £19470 in visitors fees. this was a shortfall against our visitors budget of £5530
• Given the need to generate a cash surplus for the future, achieving or exceeding our 2019 visitors budget of £25000 is an essential part of our financial planning to compensate for reduced membership numbers and income
• Our Visitor Policy was changed in 2018 to allow Visitors on Saturdays and Sundays. The Management Committee have reviewed our Visitors Policy and propose the following revisions for 2019

Saturdays

• In the 2019 playing season we will have one Saturday a month with a Book medal where members can play in the book medal or arrange their own “bounce” games. Visitors will only be accepted on these Saturdays for 4 selected Tee times throughout the day.
• The Four (4) Saturday visitors Tee times will be 10.02, 10.58, 12.02, 12.58
• Visitors will be permitted to play in 2, 3 or 4 balls.
• Saturday Green fees will be £40 per player
• No visitors will be accepted on club competition Saturdays
• Details of all Saturday visiting parties will be shown on BRS
• The club will accept larger visiting parties on a Saturday from 3.30pm.

Sundays

• Sunday morning for members to remain as Turn Up and Play using time slot

  based Starting Sheet.

• The Club will accept a visiting party from 10.30am on 6 Sundays during the playing season. (April to October)
• Visiting parties will be permitted to play in 4 balls

• Advance details of all Sunday visiting parties will be shown on BRS and Starting Sheet.
• Green fees will be £40 per player or £150 per 4 Ball on Sundays
• No visitors will be accepted on the following Sundays Club Championship, Bobby Blackley, Pro Am, AM AM

Monday to Friday

• The Protected tee times from Monday to Friday for members and guests will

  continue to ensure Members *groups have their regular Tee time reserved. *i.e. Tuesday Club, 69 Club, Ladies Section etc

• Monday to Friday visitors will be encouraged to book underused Tee times based on data from our BRS system showing quiet periods which could generate visitor income
• Implementation Monday 8th April with Continuous review with any corrective actions/initiatives if necessary during the year to achieve our financial targets

Members Guests

• Reduction in members guest revenue in 2018
• Encourage members to bring their guests to play the course by –
• Reduced members guest green fees at off peak times
• Members guest frequent play discount (i.e. introduce 6 pay for 5)
• Special discounted Golf and Food/Beverage packages for members and guests

The aim of the Bishopbriggs Golf Club is to provide our members and guests with a cost effective, quality golfing experience within a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Increase Marketing and advertising activity to attract more visitors and visiting parties. Convert visitors into members by targeting marketing activity following their visit to the golf club.