Golf Club Management System

Abstract

The system provides golfers with access to multiple golf courses at an affordable cost and makes it easy to hold private competitions. [Solution] The golf club operation management system 3 includes a memory for storing management information including reservation information, an input unit for inputting management information, and a CPU for writing management information to memory, receiving reservations from members 21, and updating reservation information. Members 21 of the golf club operating company 5 access the golf club operation management system 3 by operating a member terminal device 11 such as a smartphone and display the reservation screen for the partner golf course. Based on the reservation screen, the member 21 makes a reservation by specifying the partner golf club they will play at and the time of their reservation. The member 21 plays at the reserved partner golf course at the reserved date and time, just like any other member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf club operation management system that enables members of a specific golf club (partner golf club) to use a plurality of partner golf courses.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, golfers generally become members of a specific golf club and play at that club. However, while there is a desire to play at various golf courses, there is a problem that membership fees and dues become high when becoming a member of multiple clubs.

[0003] Also, there is a way to use it as a visitor without becoming a member, but there are inconveniences such as not being able to hold competitions as a visitor.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a golf club operation management system that supports a business model that allows members to use a plurality of golf courses at a low cost as if they were members and smoothly conducts private competitions and the like.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] This invention relates to a golf club operation management system for supporting the operation of a specific affiliated golf club, and comprises: a memory for storing management information including member information relating to registered members, contract information relating to multiple affiliated golf clubs with which the affiliated golf club has a contract, rental schedule information relating to dates on which the affiliated golf clubs are reserved, and reservation information relating to reservations from members; an input unit for inputting the management information; and a CPU that writes the management information input from the input unit to the memory, and when a reservation request from a member is input from the input unit, it refers to the rental schedule information stored in the memory to accept the member's reservation and updates the reservation information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to this invention, members can use multiple partner golf clubs as if they were members of the partner golf club simply by becoming a member of the partner golf club. In particular, the ability to hold private competitions is a significant advantage and contributes to the revitalization of local communities and the formation of communities among golfers. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating the golf club business model of this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating the golf club business model of this embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the golf club operation management system 3 shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of golf club management performed by the Golf Club Management System 3. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] The golf club operation management system of this embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The following is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating the golf club business model of this embodiment.

[0009] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment of the golf club business model, the golf club operating company 5 registers the members 21. The golf club operator 5 is also the operator of the partner golf club and enters into partnership agreements with multiple partner golf course operating companies 23. These partnership agreements are, for example, agreements under which the golf club operating company 5 will use the golf courses (partner golf courses) operated by the partner golf course operating company 23 under certain conditions (for example, exclusive use). For example, the agreement specifies the dates during the year when the golf club operating company 5 will have exclusive use of the golf courses.

[0010] Member 21 can use the facilities by making reservations at partner golf courses affiliated with Golf Club Operator 5. This use by Member 21 can also be used for competitions, for example. Member 21 can use the facilities like a member of the partner golf course.

[0011] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating the golf club business model of this embodiment. By registering as a golf member with Golf Club Management Company 5, you become a Member 21 (Step ST1). Members 21 can use the Golf Club Management System 3 operated by Golf Club Operator 5. Member 21 accesses the golf club management system 3 by operating a member terminal device 11 such as a smartphone, and displays the reservation screen for a partner golf course (Step ST2). The reservation screen displays the available dates and times for multiple partner golf courses.

[0012] Member 21 uses the reservation screen to specify the partner golf club they wish to play at and the time of their reservation to complete the reservation process (Step ST3). This updates the reservation information for the partner golf course managed by the Golf Club Management System 3. Member 21 can play at the partner golf course at the reserved date and time, just like a regular member.

[0013] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the golf club operation management system 3 shown in Figure 1. The input unit 54 is an operating means such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch panel, and is used by administrators to input member information (such as payment status of membership fees and annual dues) and contract information with partner golf clubs. It is also used by members to request the use of specific partner golf courses, make reservations for competitions, and input score data after playing.

[0014] Memory 59 stores member information, contract details, private rental schedule information, and reservation information entered from the input unit 54. Furthermore, for example, member play history data and credit management flags that record troubles such as facility damage are also stored in this memory 59.

[0015] The CPU (processing unit) 61 is a processing unit that performs calculations and control, and performs processes such as writing data to the memory 59 based on signals from the input unit 54, and searching and matching information in the memory 59 in response to requests from members. The input unit 54, memory 59, and processing unit 61 are housed, for example, within a single enclosure.

[0016] The following describes an example of golf club management performed by Golf Club Management System 3. Specifically, the service delivery flow of this system and the unique processing performed by CPU61, which is characteristic of this system that integrates and manages multiple partner golf clubs, will be explained based on the flowchart in Figure 4.

[0017] Step ST11: When the administrator of the golf club management company 5 enters the member's name and contact information into the input unit 54, the CPU 61 reads the data and stores it in memory 59. At this point, the CPU 61 also stores the member's preferred course tendencies and past score history in the member information area of ​​memory 59, preparing to provide personalized services.

[0018] Step ST12: The administrator inputs the names and contract details of multiple partner golf clubs from the input unit 54. The CPU 61 stores this in the memory 59. At this time, the CPU 61 associates the difficulty level of each golf course and the characteristics of the facilities ("reception-oriented", "competition-oriented", etc.) as characteristic information with the memory 59, making it available for the recommendation process described later.

[0019] Step ST13: The administrator inputs the exclusive use schedule of each partner golf club from the input unit 54, and the CPU 61 updates the schedule information in the memory 59. Here, when the member 21 inputs the desired use date from the input unit 54, the CPU 61 reads out the exclusive use schedule and the past play history of the member 21 from the memory 59. The CPU 61 calculates and identifies a course that the member 21 has not played yet or a course that matches the preferred characteristics from among the multiple partner golf clubs, and executes a course recommendation process to display it as a "recommended course" on the display 51.

[0020] Step ST14: When a reservation request is input from the member 21 through the input unit 54, the CPU 61 refers to the exclusive use schedule in the memory 59 to confirm the reservation and stores the reservation information in the memory 59. After the competition ends, when score data is transmitted from each venue through the input unit 54, the CPU 61 reads out the results of multiple competitions held at different partner golf clubs from the memory 59, and performs a process of generating and updating the "grand ranking" of the entire club after correcting for the course difficulty.

[0021] Step ST15: At the time of reservation processing, the CPU 61 always reads out the "credit management flag" for each member stored in the memory 59. If there has been a problem such as facility damage at a specific partner golf club in the past and the flag is set, the CPU 61 issues a warning to the administrator.

[0022] As explained above, according to the golf business model of this embodiment, a member 21 can use multiple partner golf courses as if they were a member of the affiliated golf club simply by becoming a member of the affiliated golf club, even though the club does not own its own course. In other words, compared to joining multiple clubs individually, it becomes possible to play on a variety of courses while significantly reducing membership fees and dues.

[0023] Furthermore, it facilitates the smooth hosting of private competitions, which are usually difficult for visitors, and promotes the formation of a "grown-up community" among golfers. Furthermore, by suggesting the most suitable course from multiple partners based on past play history, member satisfaction can be improved. Furthermore, it can lead to increased use not only of specific golf courses but also of surrounding facilities (restaurants and accommodations), contributing to regional revitalization and development.

[0024] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and the following modifications are possible. For example, an inbound guarantee function: For foreign members visiting Japan who are often ineligible for standard golf insurance, the CPU 61 could apply dedicated guarantee data stored in memory 59 to support safe play at partner facilities. Furthermore, the Regional Revitalization Consulting Collaboration: CPU61 can be configured to store usage data of restaurants and accommodations around multiple partner golf clubs in memory 59 and output analytical reports on regional revitalization. Furthermore, dynamic adjustment of reserved slots: If there is a surge in reservation requests, the CPU 61 may read the contract terms in memory 59 and dynamically allocate reserved slots to other partner golf courses, or display instructions for additional negotiations on the display.

[0025] 3…Golf club operation management system, 11…Member terminal device, 13…Partner golf course terminal device, 54…Input unit, 59…Memory, 61…CPU

Claims

[Claim 1] A golf club management system for supporting the operation of a specific affiliated golf club, A memory that stores management information including member information about registered members, contract details information about multiple partner golf clubs with which the aforementioned partner golf club has contracts, rental schedule information regarding dates when the aforementioned partner golf clubs are reserved, and reservation information regarding reservations made by members. An input unit for inputting the aforementioned management information, A CPU that writes management information input from the input unit to the memory, and when a reservation request from a member is input from the input unit, it refers to the private event schedule information stored in the memory to accept the member's reservation and updates the reservation information. A golf club operation and management system that includes [specific features / features].

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