How far ahead customers can book
In Golf O'Clock, your booking window decides how many days ahead customers can book. Too short and people go elsewhere. Too long and regulars lock up your best slots weeks in advance.
Setting the window
Choose the number of days ahead customers can book. The last day stays open for booking until midnight, and customers only see dates they're allowed to book.
Rewarding members
Give members a longer window than everyone else, such as 30 days instead of 14. It's one of the most valued membership perks, because members get first pick of prime time. You can also give different groups different windows, for example a shorter one for off-peak members.
Prime time is easy to spot. Across 200+ venues on Golf O'Clock, the busiest days are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so those are the slots a longer member window gives first pick of.
Staff aren't limited
Staff can book beyond the window when taking phone and walk-in bookings at the desk, for corporate events or tournaments months away.
When to change your window
- Selling memberships: a longer member window gives people a concrete reason to join.
- Busy season: a shorter public window keeps weekend slots from filling up with bookings made weeks out.
- Soft launch: a short window lets you open gradually while you test your setup.
Common questions
- Can I only allow same-day booking?
- Yes. Set the window to today only, which some venues use during a soft launch.
- Can I require a minimum notice before booking?
- Yes. A booking rule can refuse bookings made too close to the start time, with your own message.
- Do members see more dates automatically?
- Yes. Once the membership tags them as a member, the longer window applies.