Head-to-head · Golf Course Software
BRS Golf vs 18Birdies Business
BRS Golf leads on 0 checks, 18Birdies Business on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBRS Golf · 7.9/10
- Most features18Birdies Business · 5 of 6
BRS Golf scores higher on our rubric for golf course software: 7.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
BRS Golf is the better fit for clubs prioritizing tee-sheet control and payments. 18Birdies Business is the better fit for courses seeking booking with golfer engagement.
- BRS Golf fits best
Clubs prioritizing tee-sheet control and payments
- 18Birdies Business fits best
Courses seeking booking with golfer engagement
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Side by side
| Feature | BRS Golf 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | 18Birdies Business 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in Golf Course Software | #8 in Golf Course Software |
| Best for | Clubs prioritizing tee-sheet control and payments | Courses seeking booking with golfer engagement |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BRS Golf 1/6 · 18Birdies Business 5/6 | ||
| Online tee-time booking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Tee-sheet management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point of sale | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Course management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Membership management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | BRS Golf brings tee-sheet management, member and visitor bookings, payments, memberships and point-of-sale tools into a cloud-based system for golf clubs. Golfers can book casual and competition tee times through responsive websites and… Read the review → |
18Birdies Business is a cloud-based golf-course management service for operators who want to handle tee-time availability, reservations, course operations and customer relationships in one product. Its scope also includes membership… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BRS Golf — where it wins
- Controls tee-time availability, booking rules, waiting lists and locks
- Combines member billing with online green-fee and member-bill payments
- Supports POS and utilization reporting alongside booking tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through a demo request rather than published plans
- Clubs need Memberships and BRS Payments to qualify for free Flexible Memberships
- Clubs seeking tools outside golf operations may need a broader platform
18Birdies Business — where it wins
- Supports online tee-time booking and tee-sheet management.
- Brings course operations, memberships and customer management together.
- Connects courses with golfers through the 18Birdies ecosystem.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is contact-sales, so buyers need to request a quote.
- The product is aimed at course operators, not individual golfers.
- Golfer engagement is centered on the 18Birdies ecosystem.
- BRS Golf7.9/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud-based club platform for tee-sheet control, member billing and payments.
Visit BRS GolfFull verdict → - 18Birdies Business7.2/10 · Pricing on request
Combines tee-time booking, course operations, memberships and golfer engagement.
Visit 18BirdiesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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