The Centenary connects century-old golf clubs through a modern reciprocal platform — preserving tradition while giving members seamless access to a global network.
For generations, reciprocal agreements have been managed through letters of introduction and secretary emails. Well-intentioned — but built for the club, not the golfer. Most agreements go unused because members simply don't know they exist.
Your club joins, sets which tee times are open for reciprocal visitors, and sets your guest rate. Full control stays with you at all times.
Members browse the interactive map, find a club to visit, and send a digital request — complete with an auto-generated introduction letter bearing your logo.
The receiving club reviews and approves online. Every visit is tracked, ensuring fairness and balance between clubs. Zero paperwork.
Instant access to a growing global network of like-minded historic clubs — without years of relationship-building.
You decide which days, how many visitors, and you approve every request. The Centenary facilitates — it never overrides.
Track reciprocal balance and understand network usage — all in your club dashboard.
A digital badge displaying your founding year — an independent mark of authenticity for your website.
Variety and access to other courses is one of the clearest ways to add value for members who are drifting away.
Only members of approved clubs can request to play. Every visitor is verified — poor behaviour gets removed.
From palm-fringed links in Mauritius to historic fairways in Cape Town — Africa's golfing story is richer than many imagine.
Read more →See how golf developed from a local Scottish tradition into a global sport shaped by social change and world wars.
Read more →Watch the expansion of golf from its earliest Scottish roots to a global sport via this interactive animated map.
Read more →If your club is over 100 years old and wants to offer members more — without adding work for your secretary — The Centenary was built for you.