South Essex Golf Centre

What South Essex Golf Centre does

intelligentgolf Ltd is a UK-based private software company (company number 3988391, registered office London; operational headquarters Claverdon, Warwickshire) that builds a cloud-based, all-in-one SaaS platform for golf club management. The platform combines competition management, membership administration, tee-time scheduling, event management, an electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) system, website hosting, embedded payments via intelligentgolfPay (powered by ClearAccept, FCA-authorised under FRN 926372), an igMember mobile app, an igShop ecommerce module, and a Claritee benchmarking analytics layer, all integrated into a single system with native connectors to Xero, Sage, Deko, Golfbreaks, YourGolfTravel, and Giftpro.

The platform serves more than 800 golf clubs across the United Kingdom and Ireland, processes over 17 million rounds of golf and more than 160,000 competitions per year, and is the operating system behind clubs ranging from private members' venues to resort facilities, including references such as St Andrews Links Trust, Celtic Manor, Edgbaston, and Long Ashton. The technology stack is purpose-built for the vertical, including CONGU-compliant handicapping logic, 100% SSL delivery across all customer websites, GDPR-aligned data handling, and embedded payments regulated under UK Payment Service Regulations 2017.

intelligentgolf generates revenue through annual, quote-based software subscriptions bundled with modules and integrations; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is tailored per club. The company operates within the ClearCourse Partnership LLP group (40+ brands), which provides shared payments infrastructure (ClearAccept), regulatory authorisation, and access to cross-portfolio expertise. Go-to-market is sales-led with website-driven demo requests, direct sales handling, and an implementation team managing onboarding from legacy systems, supplemented by GCMA conference presence and customer workshops.

Name

South Essex Golf Centre

Legal name

intelligentgolf Ltd

Website

https://southessexgolf.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

intelligentgolf Ltd is a UK-based SaaS provider of an all-in-one cloud platform for golf club management — covering memberships, tee times, competitions, EPOS, websites, embedded payments, and analytics — serving 800+ clubs across the UK and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Claverdon, Warwickshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (SaaS): Monthly/annual subscription for cloud-based golf club management platform. Pricing based on club size and feature requirements. Includes hosted services, support, updates and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The company provides an all-in-one cloud-based golf club management SaaS platform that combines competition management with CONGU handicapping, membership administration, tee time scheduling, event management, EPOS, website hosting, and embedded payments in a single integrated system. The platform also offers native mobile apps for members, ecommerce for pro shops, accounting integrations, and benchmarking analytics, serving over 800 golf clubs across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

intelligentgolf is a single, unified all-in-one golf club management SaaS platform. The core intelligentgolf product brings together membership management, tee time scheduling, competition management, event management, EPOS, website services, and embedded payments. The platform operates as an integrated ecosystem with multiple specialized modules and integrations: intelligentgolfPay (powered by ClearAccept for payments), Xero and Sage integrations for accounting, igMember mobile app for member engagement, Claritee for analytics and benchmarking, igShop for ecommerce, and Deko for flexible payments. The platform also connects with golf travel partners Golfbreaks and YourGolfTravel. intelligentgolf is part of the ClearCourse technology group and serves over 800 golf clubs across the UK and Ireland, processing 17 million+ rounds and 160,000+ competitions per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• intelligentgolfPay: Purpose-built embedded payments powered by ClearAccept, enabling golf clubs to manage cash flow and make data-driven decisions.
• igMember
• igShop
• Claritee
• Deko

Products and services

• intelligentgolf Platform Complete all-in-one golf club management SaaS platform for golf clubs across the UK and Ireland. Manages bookings, payments, competitions, events, and memberships in a single integrated system.
• intelligentgolfPay Embedded payment solution for golf clubs powered by ClearAccept, ClearCourse's proprietary payments platform. Helps clubs manage cash flow and make data-driven decisions through seamless payment processing.
• igMember App Mobile application for golf club members available on iOS and Android. Provides tee time booking, competition scoring, live leaderboards, handicap tracking, push notifications, club diary access, and EPOS account updates.
• Claritee Data analytics and benchmarking tool that turns club performance data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making. Provides industry benchmarking intelligence and customisable reporting.
• igShop Ecommerce solution for golf club pro shops. Sell pro equipment, clothing, and accessories online with real-time stock syncing with EPOS. Order management, delivery handling, and real-time sales reporting.
• EPOS System Electronic point of sale system built for golf clubs. Secure, intuitive EPOS for both members and staff with flexible pricing, stock control, and purpose-built integration with intelligentgolf.
• Website Services Bespoke, responsive website creation and hosting service for golf clubs. Professional websites that clubs can update themselves, including SSL certificates and domain management.
• Sage Integration Native accounting integration with Sage. Connects club management and finance systems directly, with daily revenue data (green fees, bar transactions, competition entries, pro shop sales) flowing automatically from intelligentgolf into Sage as daily journals.
• Xero Integration Native accounting integration with Xero. Simplifies financial management by ensuring accurate financial data flow between intelligentgolf and Xero with automatic journals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ golf clubs trust the platform across UK and Ireland
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• SagecoreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2025Integration connects club management and finance systems directly. Daily revenue data (green fees, bar transactions, competition entries, pro shop sales) flows automatically from intelligentgolf into Sage accounting. Revenue streams are automatically assigned to mapped account codes.
• GolfbreaksstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Partnership to connect vacant tee times with golfers actively booking golf trips. The integration is automated within intelligentgolf with no manual data entry required. Tee times are matched with Golfbreaks accommodation to drive more visitors to clubs.
• YourGolfTravelstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Partnership providing 24/7 online tee time connectivity with partner clubs. Golfers can book instantly through the travel platform. Vacant tee times are automatically visible to hundreds of thousands of golfers looking for their next trip.
• ClearAccept (powered by ClearCourse)coreTechnology or IntegrationintelligentgolfPay is powered by ClearAccept, ClearCourse's purpose-built proprietary payments platform. ClearAccept Ltd t/a intelligentgolfPay is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Service Regulations 2017 (FRN 926372) for provision of payment services.
• XerocoreTechnology or IntegrationSeamless Xero integration for accounting. Automatic journals, accurate data and effortless accounting for club finances.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ClubWise: UK-headquartered golf club management software provider serving a similar customer base of UK and Ireland golf clubs with club administration, members, and tee-time functionality. Most directly comparable horizontal overlap with intelligentgolf in the same geography.
• foreUP: US-focused cloud golf management platform offering tee sheets, POS, websites, and member management. Closely comparable in product scope to intelligentgolf's core modules and a relevant comparable for go-to-market and pricing benchmarks.
• Jonas Club Software: North American vertical SaaS for private clubs including golf, country, athletic and yacht clubs. Directly competes in the club-management category with member, tee-sheet, POS and accounting workflows comparable to intelligentgolf's module set.
• Teesnap: Tee-time booking and course-management software for golf operators. Overlaps materially with intelligentgolf's tee-time and online-booking capabilities and competes in the same day-to-day operator workflows.

Broad incumbents

• ClubReady: Vertical SaaS platform serving fitness and member-based clubs including golf. Comparable billing, member engagement and POS feature set and a credible adjacent incumbent if it doubled down on golf.
• ACTIVE Network (Community Brands): Large recreation-management software provider whose Aspects software has historically served golf clubs with tee sheets, POS, and membership. Comparable feature footprint to intelligentgolf and a meaningful incumbent competitor through partnership channels.
• Lightspeed Commerce (Golf): Broader commerce/POS platform that includes a golf vertical offering with tee-time booking and pro-shop POS. Larger, multi-vertical incumbent whose golf-specific features overlap with intelligentgolf's EPOS and tee-time modules.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/user
• Facebookfacebook.com/intelligentgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-essex-golf-centre

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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