Order at the 9th. Delivered to Your Buggy.
GPS-aware on-course ordering, online tee-time booking, a player app with gamified scoring and leaderboards, pro shop EPOS and clubhouse bar and restaurant — all in one cloud platform. Golf clubs using HDS Cloud Apps report an average 20% revenue uplift from on-course ordering alone.
Built for Golf Clubs
One Platform for the Entire Golf Operation
Golf clubs operate across more locations than almost any other hospitality venue — from the first tee to the 19th hole, the driving range, the pro shop and the clubhouse restaurant. HDS Cloud Apps connects every part of your operation in one platform.
GPS On-Course Ordering
Golfers order food and drinks from any point on the course using a QR code or mobile. The GPS integration means the system knows which hole a buggy is at — so every delivery goes to exactly the right place. No guesswork, no wasted trips, no unhappy golfers waiting at the wrong tee.
Driving Range Ordering
Golfers at bay positions order food and drinks directly from their bay without leaving their spot. Orders fire to the kitchen instantly and are delivered to the range — increasing spend per session and removing the friction of having to leave the range to get a drink.
Pro Shop EPOS
Clubs, clothing, accessories, club hire and green fees all managed in the same platform as your F&B. One back office, consolidated reporting and a single login for everything. Pro shop inventory tracks in real time with low-stock alerts and automated reorder points.
Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant
Full table management, kitchen display screens, waiter tablets and integrated bar service for the 19th hole. Members can charge purchases to their account throughout the day and settle everything at the end of the month — all managed from within HDS.
Book, Play, Compete
Tee-Time Booking & a Gamified Player App
Beyond ordering and the pro shop, HDS Cloud Apps gives your members and guests a booking and play experience that keeps them coming back — from reserving a slot to comparing scores with friends.
Online Tee-Time Booking
Members and guests book their own tee time from the website or app. Every online booking lands directly on the club's live t-sheet alongside phone and desk bookings, so staff always see one accurate sheet with no double bookings. See the full breakdown below.
Player Registration
Golfers register their own profile in the app — no paperwork for the club. Registered players carry their details, membership status and history with them every time they book or play.
Gamification & Score Tracking
Players invite others to join their game directly in the app. Everyone in the group records their scores as they play, and points are awarded automatically based on performance — turning a round into a competition.
Game & Club-Level Leaderboards
Points feed leaderboards tracked at individual game level and across the whole club, so members can see how they rank against their playing group and against everyone else at the club.
Online Tee-Time Booking
One Live T-Sheet. Every Booking Channel.
HDS Cloud Apps' golf tee-time booking system gives your club a single, real-time t-sheet that online bookings, phone bookings and front-desk bookings all write to at once. There is no separate booking system to reconcile against the club diary — the online booking engine is the t-sheet, so what a member sees when they book online is exactly what the starter sees at the first tee.
One Shared, Real-Time Tee Sheet
Every tee time booked online, by phone or at the front desk writes to the same live t-sheet the moment it's made. There's no sync delay and no separate diary to double-check — a slot booked online disappears from availability instantly, so staff never accidentally offer a time that's already taken. The pro shop and starter see live bookings, including who booked, how they booked and any notes attached to the group.
Configurable Member and Guest Booking Windows
Golf clubs typically need members to be able to book further ahead than visiting guests, and HDS Cloud Apps supports this natively. Set rolling booking windows by membership category — for example, full members booking up to 7 days ahead, five-day members booking within a shorter window, and guests or visitors only able to book once a member has released a slot to them. Booking rules, tee time intervals and daily capacity are all configured per club, so the system reflects your actual course policy rather than a generic template.
Online Deposits and Payment at the Time of Booking
Guest and society bookings can require a deposit or full payment online before the slot is confirmed, taken through the same integrated payment providers used across the rest of the platform. Taking payment upfront is one of the most effective ways golf clubs reduce no-shows on paid guest rounds, and it removes the admin of chasing payment after the round has already been played.
Automated Confirmations, Reminders and Waitlists
Every booking triggers an automatic confirmation, and a reminder is sent ahead of the tee time so golfers arrive on time and ready to play. If a popular time is fully booked, golfers can join a waitlist and are notified automatically the moment a slot is cancelled or freed up — filling gaps on the sheet without staff having to work the phones.
Cancellation Windows and No-Show Management
Clubs set their own cancellation cut-off — for example, free cancellation up to 24 hours before tee-off, after which a cancellation fee or forfeited deposit applies. Cancelled slots are returned to the live t-sheet immediately so they can be rebooked or offered to the waitlist. Persistent no-shows can be flagged against a member or guest profile, giving the club visibility it wouldn't have with a paper diary.
Societies, Corporate Days and Block Bookings
Golf societies and corporate days can be booked as a block of consecutive tee times rather than one slot at a time, with a single organiser managing the group, payment and any catering add-ons. Blocked-out slots are removed from general online availability automatically, so a society day never clashes with member or guest bookings on the same sheet.
How It Works
From Search to Confirmed Tee Time
Golfer Picks a Date and Time
A member, guest or society organiser searches live availability on the website or app for their preferred date, time and number of players.
System Checks Booking Rules
HDS Cloud Apps checks the golfer's membership category against the club's configured booking window, capacity and any deposit requirement in real time.
Slot Confirmed on the Live T-Sheet
If the rules are met, the tee time is confirmed instantly and written to the same t-sheet used by phone and front-desk bookings — no manual entry, no double booking.
Confirmation, Reminder and Starter Visibility
The golfer receives an automatic confirmation and a reminder ahead of tee-off, while the starter and pro shop see the booking, group size and any notes on their live sheet.
1:1 Coaching
Book a Coach. Reserve the Tee Time Too.
Golf coaching runs through the same platform as everything else — a coaching session reserves a tee time exactly like any other booking, and every request still needs the coach to approve it before it's a confirmed appointment.
Coach Roster & Their Own App
Staff build a roster of coaches, each with their own skill level, session price and session length. Every coach logs into their own dedicated app and diary of sessions — no shared inbox, no spreadsheet to manage.
One Booking, One Tee Time
Booking a coaching session checks the same live t-sheet as any other booking. A lesson can never double-book a tee time, because the request reserves the slot the instant it's submitted.
Coach Approval, Every Time
Whether a request is made free on membership or paid for by a non-member, it always waits for the coach to accept it. Payment or membership status only decides how a request was made — never whether it's automatically confirmed.
Book on Membership or Pay to Request
Members request a session against their membership at no extra charge; non-members pay to request. Either way, the coach makes the final call, and a decline instantly frees the tee time back up for anyone else.
Why Golf Clubs Choose HDS
The Revenue Impact of On-Course Ordering
Golfers Spend More When Ordering Is Frictionless
The traditional model — golfers stop at the halfway house or wait until the 19th hole to eat and drink — misses the majority of on-course spend opportunity. When golfers can order from the tee using their phone and have drinks and snacks delivered to wherever they are, they order earlier, order more frequently and average higher transaction values. Golf clubs using HDS Cloud Apps consistently report revenue increases of 15–25% from the F&B operation within the first season of using on-course ordering.
GPS Delivery — No More Wrong-Hole Runs
The biggest operational challenge with on-course food and drink delivery is knowing where to take the order. Without GPS integration, a member of staff has to ask the golfer where they are — which is imprecise, forgettable and frequently wrong. HDS Cloud Apps integrates with GPS hole tracking systems so every order arrives at the right point automatically. Staff spend less time locating golfers and more time completing deliveries efficiently. The kitchen sees the hole number on every order — no ambiguity, no wasted journeys.
Member Accounts — Monthly Billing Without the Administration
Many golf clubs operate member account systems where members charge purchases throughout the month and settle at a fixed date. HDS Cloud Apps manages member accounts natively — members identify themselves at any till or via their phone, all charges accumulate against their account and a monthly statement is generated automatically. No manual reconciliation, no spreadsheets, no missed charges. Member account management is included in the base platform at no additional cost.
Getting Started
Up and Running Before the Season Starts
Book a Golf Club Demo
See the system configured for a golf club — on-course ordering, GPS integration, pro shop EPOS and clubhouse bar all live. We will show you the member account system and the on-course ordering workflow in detail.
Configure for Your Club
We build your menus, pro shop catalogue, member account structure and GPS integration before go-live. Staff training covers the clubhouse team, pro shop staff and any marshals handling on-course deliveries.
Go Live with 24/7 Support
HDS provides around-the-clock support from day one. Menu changes, new member accounts, pricing updates and pro shop stock additions are all managed remotely in real time — without needing to call a technician or wait for an engineer visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Golf Club EPOS Questions Answered
What is the best EPOS system for golf clubs in the UK?
HDS Cloud Apps is a leading EPOS platform for UK golf clubs — GPS-aware on-course ordering, driving range ordering, pro shop EPOS and clubhouse bar and restaurant management from one cloud platform. Golf clubs using the system consistently report 15–25% revenue uplifts from on-course F&B ordering. Pricing starts from £49 per month with 24/7 support included.
How does GPS on-course ordering work?
HDS Cloud Apps integrates with GPS tracking systems to identify which hole a buggy is at. Golfers scan a QR code at any point on the course to place an order. The system reads the golfer's GPS location and routes the order — with the hole number — to the kitchen display. The kitchen team know exactly where to deliver without asking the golfer to specify their location. Delivery is accurate, efficient and frictionless from the golfer's perspective.
Can golfers order from the driving range as well as the course?
Yes. HDS Cloud Apps supports driving range ordering at individual bay positions. Golfers order from a QR code at their bay and food and drinks are delivered to the bay without them needing to leave their spot. Range orders are managed through the same kitchen display as all other on-site orders, so the kitchen has one unified queue regardless of where the order originated.
Does the EPOS manage member accounts and monthly billing?
Yes. Member account management is included in HDS Cloud Apps. Members charge purchases throughout the month across any outlet — bar, restaurant, pro shop, on-course — and all charges accumulate against their account. At billing date, statements are generated automatically and can be sent directly to members. There is no manual reconciliation required. New member accounts are created in the back office in under a minute.
Can the golf club EPOS manage the pro shop as well as F&B?
Yes. The pro shop — clubs, clothing, accessories, club hire and green fees — is managed within the same HDS platform as your bar, restaurant and on-course ordering. One back office covers the whole operation, with consolidated reporting across every revenue stream. Pro shop inventory tracks in real time with low-stock alerts and automated reorder points to ensure you never run out of your best-selling items.
Can members and guests book tee times online?
Yes. Online tee-time booking is built into the golf module. Members and guests reserve their own slot from the website or app, and the booking lands directly on the club's live t-sheet alongside anything staff book by phone or at the desk. Everyone works from one accurate tee sheet, with no risk of double bookings.
Can we set different online booking windows for members and guests?
Yes. Booking windows are configured per membership category, so full members might book up to 7 days ahead while a lower membership tier or guests can only book within a shorter window, or once a member has released a slot to them. Tee time intervals, daily capacity and booking rules are all set to match your club's actual policy rather than a fixed template.
Does the tee-time booking system take deposits or payment online?
Yes. Guest and society bookings can require a deposit or full payment at the time of booking, taken through the same integrated payment providers used elsewhere on the platform. Taking payment upfront is one of the most effective ways clubs cut no-shows on paid rounds, and it removes the need to chase payment after the round.
What happens if a golfer books online but doesn't show up?
Clubs set their own cancellation cut-off, for example free cancellation up to 24 hours before tee-off, after which a cancellation fee or forfeited deposit can apply. Cancelled or no-show slots are returned to the live t-sheet immediately so they can be rebooked or offered automatically to anyone on the waitlist, and repeat no-shows can be flagged against a member or guest profile.
Can golf societies or corporate days book blocks of tee times online?
Yes. Societies and corporate days can book a block of consecutive tee times rather than one slot at a time, with a single organiser managing the group, payment and any catering add-ons. Once blocked out, those slots are removed from general online availability automatically, so a society day never clashes with individual member or guest bookings.
Does HDS Cloud Apps have a gamification or leaderboard feature for golfers?
Yes. Golfers register a player profile in the app, then can invite others to join their game. Everyone in the group records scores as they play, and points are awarded automatically based on performance. Those points feed leaderboards tracked at individual game level and across the whole club, giving members a reason to keep coming back and compete against each other.
Can golfers book 1:1 coaching through HDS Cloud Apps?
Yes. Golfers pick a coach, pick an available date and time, and request a session — members can request it against their membership for free, non-members pay to request. Either way, the coach still needs to approve it before it becomes a confirmed appointment.
Does booking a golf lesson also reserve a tee time?
Yes. A coaching booking reserves a specific tee time on the same live t-sheet as every other booking, checked against the same availability engine. Two people can never book the same tee time just because one of them is a lesson.
Are golf coaching requests automatically confirmed?
No. Every coaching request, free or paid, needs the coach to explicitly approve it before it's a confirmed appointment. A coach has their own commitments, so payment or membership status only decides how a request was made, never that it's automatically accepted. A decline instantly frees the tee time back up.
Do golf coaches get their own app to manage sessions?
Yes. Each coach logs into their own dedicated app to see requests waiting for a decision and their upcoming diary of approved sessions. They approve or decline directly from there, or club staff can do it on their behalf from the staff diary.
How much does a golf club EPOS system cost?
HDS Cloud Apps starts from £49 per month for the base software licence. Golf club deployments typically include multiple terminals across the clubhouse, pro shop and on-course ordering points — pricing scales with the number of active licences. Hardware, GPS integration and any specialist course equipment are scoped as part of the initial setup. Contact HDS for a tailored golf club quote based on your club's size and revenue streams.
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