Events & ticketing
Credit Card Processing for Golf Courses
A golf course may take payment at the pro shop, for tee times, at food service and for lessons or events. A booking deposit and an in-person purchase are different kinds of transactions, so the payment setup needs to fit each point of sale.
Credit card processing for golf courses starts with what you already pay. Send one recent statement and a person reads your merchant account for golf courses line by line. Free, with no obligation.
Short answer
Can a golf course get a merchant account?
Yes, most golf courses can. The processor reviews the business, the owner and processing history before approving an account; approval cannot be promised. Keep tee time deposits distinct from pro shop purchases and food service payments. Share one recent statement for a free review of your processing.
What businesses like yours need
What golf courses need from processing
- Tee time bookings and deposits
- Counter sales in the pro shop
- Food and beverage payments with tip adjust
- Membership dues when billed on a recurring basis
- Event and lesson payments
Products that fit
Setup that tends to fit
A POS with inventory can suit the pro shop, while a booking gateway can collect tee time payments and deposits. Separate terminals or mobile readers can serve food service and event areas.
Some golf courses also look at a cash discount program. Rules vary by state and by card brand, so read how cash discount credit card processing works and confirm with your provider before you use one.
Not sure what you have now? Your statement shows it. Compare common systems on our POS system comparison.
What to check on your statement
We check these and every other line during a merchant statement analysis. New to statements? Read how to read a merchant statement.
- Gateway fees tied to online booking or payment pages
- Card-not-present pricing on advance bookings and deposits
- Terminal or software lease lines, which can continue alongside processing charges
Send one golf course statement. We read every line and tell you what each fee is.
Send your statement for a free reviewGolf courses: common questions
Can a golf course qualify for a merchant account?
Most do. The processor decides approval based on the business, the owner and processing history. We help find a fit, but we cannot promise approval.
What should I send for the free statement review?
Send one recent monthly statement with every page. A PDF or clear photos are fine. Upload it on our contact page for a person to read every line.
Can a booking system collect a deposit?
Many booking setups can collect payment or a deposit when a tee time is reserved. Confirm how cancellations and refunds are handled in your system.
How should food service tips be handled?
A POS can allow staff to add or adjust a tip after the card is authorized. Review how those adjustments settle and appear on your statement.
Send one statement. We read every line, free.
Upload one recent statement from your golf course. A person reads every fee and explains it in plain English. Free, no obligation.