Benefits & Reciprocity Overview
Understand member benefits and reciprocal agreements.
What is Reciprocity?
Reciprocity allows members of one golf club to receive benefits (usually discounted green fees) when playing at partner clubs.
How It Works
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A[Player] --> B[Has Membership]
B --> C[Club Has Agreement]
C --> D[Partner Club]
D --> E[Discounted Rate]
Types of Benefits
Club-to-Club Agreements
Direct agreements between clubs:
- Discounted visitor rates
- Priority booking
- Access to facilities
Association Benefits
Through golf associations:
- SAGA (South African Golf Association)
- GolfRSA
- DotGolf
- Regional associations
Partner Programs
Through commercial partners:
- Nedbank Golf
- Discovery Vitality
- Club loyalty programs
Benefit Recognition
Automatic Recognition
When you book, the system:
- Checks your linked memberships
- Identifies applicable benefits
- Applies best available rate
- Shows your savings
Manual Verification
Some benefits require:
- Membership number entry
- Card verification at pro shop
- Association lookup
Linking Your Memberships
Add a Membership
- Go to Profile > Memberships
- Click Add Membership
- Select membership type
- Enter membership number
- Verify details
Verification Process
After adding:
- System checks with provider
- Status shows as "Verifying"
- Once confirmed, benefits apply
- Usually within 24 hours
Benefit Types
Rate Benefits
| Type | Typical Discount |
|---|---|
| Member Rate | Best rate |
| Reciprocal | 20-50% off visitor |
| Association | 10-30% off visitor |
| Partner | Varies by program |
Non-Rate Benefits
Other perks may include:
- Extended booking window
- Complimentary items
- Loyalty points
- Event invitations
Checking Your Benefits
View Your Benefits
- Go to Profile > Benefits
- See all active benefits
- Check applicable courses
- View terms and conditions
At Booking Time
When booking:
- Available benefits shown
- Best rate automatically applied
- Savings displayed
- Benefit requirements noted
Next Steps
- Member Benefits - Your club membership benefits
- Reciprocity - Partner club agreements