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Buddy Invites

Invite friends to join your round.

Managing Buddies​

Adding Buddies​

Build your buddy list for quick invites:

  1. Go to Profile > Buddies
  2. Click Add Buddy
  3. Enter their details:
    • Name
    • Email address
    • Phone number (optional)
  4. Send invitation

Buddy Invitation​

Your buddy receives:

  • Email invitation to connect
  • Link to create account (if new)
  • Option to accept/decline

Buddy List​

Your buddies show:

  • Name and contact info
  • Connection status
  • Recent rounds together
  • Favorite courses

Inviting to a Round​

During Booking​

When making a booking:

  1. Select number of players
  2. Click Invite Buddies
  3. Choose from your buddy list, or
  4. Enter email for new invite
  5. Complete your booking

After Booking​

Add buddies to existing booking:

  1. Go to My Bookings
  2. Select the booking
  3. Click Invite Players
  4. Select buddies or enter email
  5. Send invitations

Invitation Email​

Your buddy receives:

You've been invited to play golf!

Course: Championship Course
Date: Saturday, 15 January 2025
Time: 08:00 AM
Invited by: John Smith

Players confirmed: 2/4
Your cost: R450

[Accept Invitation] [Decline]

Invitation Status​

Track your invitations:

StatusMeaning
SentInvitation delivered
ViewedBuddy opened the email
AcceptedConfirmed and paid
DeclinedNot joining
ExpiredNo response before deadline

Payment Options​

Split Payment​

Each player pays their share:

  • Buddy pays their own green fee
  • Separate transactions
  • Individual receipts

Host Pays All​

Pay for your entire group:

  • Single transaction
  • One receipt
  • Settle up privately

Mixed Payment​

Combination approach:

  • You pay for some players
  • Others pay their own

Buddy Groups​

Creating a Group​

Set up regular foursomes:

  1. Go to Profile > Buddy Groups
  2. Click Create Group
  3. Name your group (e.g., "Saturday Morning")
  4. Add up to 4 buddies
  5. Save group

Using Groups​

When booking:

  • Select "Invite Group"
  • All members notified
  • One click to invite regular players

Notifications​

For Booking Owner​

  • Buddy accepted/declined
  • Payment received
  • Player removed themselves

For Invited Buddy​

  • New invitation
  • Booking confirmed
  • Time change notification
  • Cancellation alert

Removing Players​

As Booking Owner​

Remove a player from your booking:

  1. Open booking details
  2. Click player to remove
  3. Confirm removal
  4. Refund issued to that player

As Invited Player​

Remove yourself:

  1. Click link in invitation email
  2. Select "Can't Make It"
  3. Confirm removal
  4. Your payment refunded

Tips​

Successful Group Bookings​

  1. Book early - Popular times fill fast
  2. Send invites promptly - Give buddies time to respond
  3. Set a deadline - "Please confirm by Thursday"
  4. Have backups - Invite alternates if needed

Managing No-Shows​

If a buddy doesn't show:

  • Contact them to confirm
  • Cancel their spot if needed
  • Invite replacement player
  • Document for future reference

Troubleshooting​

Buddy Didn't Receive Invite​

  1. Check spam/junk folder
  2. Verify email address
  3. Resend invitation
  4. Try alternative contact

Payment Issues​

If buddy can't pay:

  1. Host can pay their share
  2. They can pay at pro shop
  3. Cancel and reinvite
  4. Contact support