The Power of Push Notifications

The Ultimate Tool for Engaging Your Golfers - Push Notifications

Push notification message on customers phone

What's New

In today's fast-paced world Push notifications have become a game-changer for golf courses, offering a direct way to communicate with their guests and members. Unlike email or social media posts that can be missed, push notifications appear instantly on a users' mobile device, ensuring your message in seen. 

Why It Matters

With 5 to 10 times higher open rates than emails, push notifications have become one of the most effective ways to reach your customers. Whether it's a last-minute course update, a special promotion, or a tournament reminder, you can cut through the noise and get your message seen in real time. 

Key Benefits

  • Real-Time Communication – Keep your golfers informed about new promotions, course conditions, upcoming events, or weather delays the moment they happen... without having to wait for them to check their inbox.   
    • Example: A push notification about same-day course conditions led to a 60% drop in golf shop calls
  • Increased Customer Engagement – Push notifications encourage instant interaction, driving more bookings, event sign ups, and general app usage. A well-timed message can bring golfers back to the course or boost participation in club events.  
    • Example: A single push notification to new app users resulted in a 71% increase in retention
  • Personalization Send tailored messages based on your customers behavior, preferences or interests. Target specific groups with bounce-back offers, tournament invites, or reminders that feel relevant to them. 
    • Example: A bounce-back offer to past tournament participants saw a 4-6x higher conversion rate than traditional email communications. 
  • Cost-Effective – Unlike text messaging, which can come with per-message costs, push notifications are free to send, making them a budget-friendly way to stay connected with your golfers. 

The Bottom Line

Custom mobile apps with push notifications, email, and social media all play a role in keeping golfers engaged. Including push notifications in your multi-channel communication strategy ensures your messages reach golfers in the right place at the right time


Using these channels together creates a seamless experience that keeps golfers informed, connected, and coming back. If your course isn’t leveraging a mix of these tools, you’re missing a powerful opportunity to boost revenue, increase loyalty, and enhance the golfer experience.

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