Comparison
IntelligentGolfvsClubV1
Two of the UK's main golf platforms compared, with one thing most clubs miss: they are owned by the same private-equity-backed software group, ClearCourse. Here is how they differ, and where an independent, openly priced alternative fits.
The short version
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IntelligentGolf and ClubV1 look like competitors, and for years they were. Today they are stablemates: ClearCourse, a private-equity-backed software and payments group, bought IntelligentGolf in 2019 and Club Systems, the maker of ClubV1, in 2022. So choosing between them is largely choosing between two products from the same company.
They still lead in different areas. IntelligentGolf is the competitions and WHS handicapping specialist, licensed and trusted for club and elite events. ClubV1 is deeper on membership, and its HowDidiDo network reaches a very large number of golfers. The trade-off is a sprawl of brands and, until a 2026 relaunch, separate golfer apps.
Both are demo-gated, and neither publishes standard pricing. If you would rather deal with an independent company that publishes its prices and keeps everything on one login, here is how all three line up.
Side by side
IntelligentGolfvsClubV1vsGolfClubSoftware
A three-way comparison. The two incumbents share an owner; we do not.
Based on publicly available information from intelligentgolf.co.uk, clubsystems.com and golf-industry reporting, July 2026. Neither publishes standard pricing, so those cells are described in general terms.
The honest bit
Whichshouldyouchoose
Between the two, choose IntelligentGolf if competitions and WHS handicapping are the heart of your club and you want them run by a specialist. Choose ClubV1 if membership administration is your centre of gravity and the HowDidiDo golfer network matters to your members.
Either way, remember you are choosing within one private-equity-backed group's stable, on quote-based pricing, and being cross-sold that group's payments along the way.
Choose Golf Club Software if you would rather have one simple, openly priced system for booking, green fees, payments and membership, all on one login. It comes from an independent UK company, and it runs alongside a dedicated handicapping system.
Questions
IntelligentGolfvsClubV1,answered
Are IntelligentGolf and ClubV1 the same company?
They are owned by the same company. ClearCourse, a private-equity-backed software and payments group, bought IntelligentGolf in 2019 and Club Systems, the maker of ClubV1, in 2022. So both platforms, plus the HowDidiDo network, sit under one parent. Golf Club Software is independent.
Which is better, IntelligentGolf or ClubV1?
IntelligentGolf is stronger on competitions and WHS handicapping. ClubV1 is deeper on membership and has a large HowDidiDo golfer network. Since they share an owner, the choice is really about which strength your club needs, on the same quote-based, demo-gated terms.
Do IntelligentGolf and ClubV1 publish their pricing?
Not in full. IntelligentGolf publishes only a micro tier, and ClubV1 is arranged by demo, so for anything more you talk to sales. Golf Club Software publishes its prices by course size, so you can see the figure first.
Is there an independent alternative to both?
Yes. Golf Club Software is an independent UK company, openly priced, with booking, green fees, payments and membership on one login. It is not owned by ClearCourse or any golf group, and it runs alongside whatever handicapping software you keep.
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