Play as a member’s guest anywhere worldwide

The most friendly and affordable way to play golf as a member’s guest while travelling at home or abroad.

*App Launching in August 2026

Because offering real value is our goal, we will only list quality maintained golf courses on the live APP
that have a $75 Maximum weekday green fee.

Many listed courses worldwide will be even less than $75 but all will be quality maintained.

Benefits for appointed local club Host Members worldwide

Only one host member per golf club, but they can invite friends to assist depending on demand.
Earn host fees of $30 per round, and perhaps earn extra income renting club sets or electric caddy carts, or maybe even offering local tour guide services, which could easily take the net income from one booking to $100 or more for the host.
Welcome guest members to your local golf club and area, which also assists the local tourism economy.
Creating new friendships from all corners of the globe.
Take and manage bookings on our simple to use APP.
Automatic registration as a guest as well as a host, so that you can play on any other course worldwide where we have hosts registered as well.

*Please note that all bookings are made with our appointed hosts and not the golf clubs directly, which is for everyone’s benefit for many reasons.

Benefits for Travelling Guest Members

Very simple to use booking system worldwide.
No 20% tour operator commissions, and discounts on green fee rates in many cases.
The ability to meet and play golf with local members in their own environment.
Local personal assistance with recommended accommodation, transport, golf equipment hire etc.
Tour guide assistance to visit local attractions in the area if requested.

How it works for travelling guest Members

Book as a small group of up to 3, or as an individual. Select your destination course and date(s).

Then you will receive an instant reply from the host for your selected club, which will include a simple form to fill in with your requirements such as:

How many in your party?
Do you need golf equipment hire, and/or a buggy?
Do you need local accommodation recommendations?
Do you need transport to and from the club?
Do you want to visit locat tourist attractions during your stay? (Details provided in the message)
Your green fee for the day will be x per person.

Once you reply to your host with your requirements, he/she will send the relevant information and you can confirm your booking.

*Confirmation will automatically trigger your small Golf with Locals $5 booking fee.

All potential hosts must meet the following criteria:

16 handicap or better.
Speak English.
A member of their local golf club for 5 years or more.
Extremely reliable with very good social
communication skills.
Happy to play 18 holes walking, without a buggy, if and when required.
Normal weekday green fees for your club can’t exceed $75 maximum without including member’s guest discounts.
Normal weekday green fees for your club can’t exceed $75 maximum without including member’s guest discounts.
Be confident that your course has a consistent reliable maintenance programme history.

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Host Application

Filling this basic initial application form, will be followed by an online video interview appointment

First name

Last name

Age

Gender

Handicap

Name of the Golf Club

Country/State

I confirm I meet the host criteria above

Write a little about your background here and why you think you would make a good host

An interview with Barry Murphy from Ireland who is the founder of Golf with Locals

“This is a fantastic idea, and having recently retired, myself and my better half have decided to tour Canada for 6 months playing golf with locals on quality affordable courses wherever we go”

“As a travelling business guy, I often find myself with a free day or half day wherever I happen to be, and I will definitely use this app to fill those free slots”

“What I love about this APP is that it's easy to end up on very affordable golf courses anywhere in the world that are not at all famous for tourists. This can lead you into areas of a country you would never otherwise have visited. It can help to uncover a real local non touristy vibe that exposes the true culture of an area, while at the same time making new friends as you go without breaking the bank.”