How PARennial Golf Works: Your Complete Guide to Getting Started

PARennial Golf

Whether you're considering a membership or looking to book a single session, here's your comprehensive guide to PARennial Golf.

Membership: Unlimited Access Made Simple 🏌️

  • 60-70% of all play comes from walk-ins
  • Check real-time bay availability anytime in the app
  • See an open bay? Come in and play.
  • Perfect for flexible schedules
  • No advance planning needed

Plus Guaranteed Monthly Bookings

  • 4 hour-long reserved slots per billing cycle
  • Lock in your preferred practice times
  • Ideal when you need guaranteed availability
  • Completely unnecessary unless you want to utilize them

Public Bookings: Practice Without Commitment🎯

  • Book sessions between 8am-8pm
  • Market-rate, dynamic pricing from $35
  • No membership required
  • Simple booking process
  • Enter up to 10 minutes before your booking, early arrivals get 10 minutes free (availability permitting)

Real-Time Bay Management System ⏱️

How Walk-Ins Work

  1. Check the app for current availability
  2. See active session timers for each bay
  3. Arrive at facility when you spot availability or upcoming availability
  4. Use app to unlock door (location services required)
  5. Choose your bay and start practicing

Understanding Bay Turnover

  • System tracks all active sessions
  • When all bays are full, longest active session greater than 1 hour becomes eligible for turnover
  • Upon new member entry, system asks if you're joining a friend
  • If not joining a friend, longest active session receives 5-minute warning
  • Bay automatically locks after 5 minutes
  • New player has 2 minutes to claim the bay
  • If unclaimed, bay becomes available to others

Smart Session Planning 📱

Reading Bay Status

  • See real-time availability
  • View active session durations
  • Check upcoming booking times
  • Plan your visit based on bay status and upcoming bookings
  • Monitor session timers to gauge potential turnover

Essential App Setup

  • Download our app (iOS/Android)
  • Create your account
  • Enable location services (Required for entry)
  • Watch for the unlock button near facility
  • Button appears at bottom of screen when you're close

Making the Most of Your Access 🎯

For Members

  • Monitor app for real-time availability
  • Enter anytime you see an open bay
  • Use bookings for must-play times
  • Join friends' sessions directly
  • Save bookings for peak hours

For Public Bookings

  • Book your preferred time slot
  • Arrive 10 minutes before start
  • Access facility through app
  • Enjoy your booking
  • Same great experience as members

Getting Started

Whether you choose unlimited membership or prefer booking individual sessions, getting started is simple:

  1. Download the PARennial Golf app
  2. Create your account
  3. Enable location services
  4. Purchase a membership or make a booking

The key to success? Understanding our real-time availability system. Members who take advantage of walk-in access typically get the most value, with the flexibility to practice whenever they see an opening. Our smart bay management system ensures fair access for everyone while maximizing facility utilization.


Ready to elevate your game? Download the PARennial Golf app and make a booking or purchase a membership today.

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