Q: I am unsure which method (i.e., Spreadsheet Upload, TM Sync, Clubessential Sync, or LightSpeed Sync) I should use to upload/sync my member roster to Golf Shop. Do you have any guidance on which method I should utilize?
A: While we can provide guidance, the solution might not always be straightforward. Some things you will want to consider before deciding which method to use:
Is your roster managed in another product? Note: We support integrations from Golf Genius TM, Clubessential, and LightSpeed.
Are you already syncing your club website/accounting roster to Golf Genius Tournament Management?
We will cover a few common scenarios to help you decide which method you should consider using to import your member roster:
Scenarios to consider implementing the Golf Genius TM roster sync:
Scenario 1: You manage your roster in Golf Genius TM and want the same roster synced to Golf Shop.
Scenario 2: You utilize the Golf Genius TM Master Roster Sync or Generalized Master Roster Sync and want the same roster synced to Golf Shop.
Scenario to consider implementing the Clubessential or LightSpeed integration (Note: There is a fee from Clubessential, and there may be a fee from LightSpeed, to have a direct integration with Golf Shop.):
Scenario 3: You do not have Tournament Management but you have a Clubessential or LightSpeed roster that you want synced to Golf Shop.
Scenario 4: You do not sync your Clubessential or LightSpeed roster to Tournament Management but want it to sync to Golf Shop.
Scenario 5: You sync a portion of your Clubessential or LightSpeed roster to Tournament Management, but you want more synced to Golf Shop.
Scenario to consider implementing the Spreadsheet Upload:
Scenario 6: You manage your roster with a club website/accounting roster provider (i.e., Jonas, MembersFirst, etc.), or do not have Golf Genius TM, and you will provide Golf Shop Support with a spreadsheet from that roster management database.
Scenario 7: You manage your roster with Golf Genius TM, Clubessential, and/or LightSpeed, but want a different roster uploaded to Golf Shop.