For many indoor golf simulator locations, unlimited memberships can be a double-edged sword. While they attract dedicated golfers and provide steady revenue, they can also lead to overuse, limited availability for other paying customers, and scheduling headaches. The solution? Birrdi Credits—a flexible, fair, and scalable way to manage simulator access while keeping members happy and profitability intact.
The Problem with Traditional Unlimited Memberships
Many simulator locations offer unlimited play memberships to create predictable monthly revenue and attract loyal customers. However, this model often leads to:
• Overbooked Simulators – A handful of members monopolize the best times, leaving little room for new customers or pay-per-play golfers.
• Revenue Leakage – Once a member pays their fee, they might consume significantly more value than they’re paying for, reducing potential earnings.
• Decreased Member Satisfaction – When too many members compete for the same peak-time slots, frustration sets in, leading to cancellations.
• Operational Headaches – Staff must constantly manage complaints, no-shows, and disputes over fair access.
How Birrdi Credits Solve These Issues
Birrdi’s credit-based system provides an intelligent, flexible way to structure memberships without the chaos of unlimited access. Here’s how:
1. Members Get Play Time—But With Built-in Limits
Instead of true unlimited access, members receive a set number of credits per month to book simulators. For example, instead of unlimited play, a “Platinum” member might receive 20 credits per month, where each hour of play costs 1 credit.
This ensures that high-usage members don’t dominate the schedule, while still giving them plenty of value.
2. Encourages Smart Usage
With credits in play, members naturally start thinking about when and how they book. Instead of hogging peak hours every day, they may opt for off-peak times to stretch their credits further.
3. Preserves Revenue from Pay-Per-Play Customers
Unlimited memberships often push out walk-in and pay-per-play customers who are willing to pay full price for peak hours. A credit-based system protects premium booking slots while still rewarding loyal members.
4. Allows for Tiered Memberships with More Control
With Birrdi Credits, you can create multiple membership tiers:
• Casual Member – 10 credits/month
• Standard Member – 20 credits/month
• VIP Member – 40 credits/month
This gives golfers choices while preventing overuse that drains profits.
5. No More Operational Nightmares
No more arguing over fairness, handling refund requests, or overhauling memberships when things get out of hand. The system automatically limits overuse while maintaining member satisfaction.
6. Ran Out of Credits? No Problem!
If a member runs out of daily or monthly credits, they can still purchase additional hours at a fallback rate. This ensures that they can keep playing without needing to upgrade their membership, while the business still captures extra revenue.
The Bottom Line
Unlimited memberships may seem like a good deal, but they often lead to lost revenue, frustrated members, and overworked staff. By switching to Birrdi Credits, simulator locations gain the best of both worlds—happy members, more revenue, and a system that manages itself.
It’s time to ditch the “unlimited” headaches and adopt a smarter, more profitable way to run your simulator business. Birrdi makes it easy.