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Charity golf tournament software: how to choose

What to look for, and when a free tool is enough.
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Details checked on 2026-10-24. Sources are linked next to each claim.

Golfers who pay you directly, or that you add, cost nothing. When card payments open, golfers who pay online add a $5 booking fee (or you can cover it). 0% on sponsorships, auction, add-ons and donations.

What to look for

A short checklist

  • One list runs sign-ups, pairings and scoring.
  • Golfers can score without an app or a login.
  • You can see the fee before you start, and who pays it.
  • You can print a tee sheet, cart signs and scorecards as a backup.
  • You can bring last year's list as a CSV file.
  • You can reach a person if something breaks on the day.

When a free tool is enough

If you only need sign-ups and donations, a free tool may be all you need. You can keep it for sign-ups and still run golf day on Redswing.

Redswing is one option. It is built for charity golf outings and is free to set up. Sign-ups, pairings, scoring, leaderboard and check-in are free. When card payments open, golfers who pay online add a $5 booking fee at checkout (or you can cover it). 0% on sponsorships, auction, add-ons and donations.

Your options, one by one

Each link opens a side-by-side comparison with the date we checked it. We only list options we could check against a source.

  • Redswing and Golf Genius

    Golf Genius is a good fit for clubs and golf associations that run tournaments and leagues.

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  • Redswing and GolfStatus

    GolfStatus is a good fit for golf events that want a no-upfront-cost tool with an iOS and Android live scoring app.

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  • Redswing and EventCaddy

    EventCaddy is a good fit for golf organizers who want a per-tournament price, with a free tier for a site and registration.

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  • Redswing and Zeffy

    Zeffy is a good fit for registered nonprofits running general fundraising (donation forms, ticketing and raffles) who do not need golf-day operations.

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  • Redswing and Givebutter

    Givebutter is a good fit for nonprofits that want one free all-purpose tool across their fundraising.

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  • Redswing and Eventbrite

    Eventbrite is a good fit for general-admission events that mainly need ticket sales.

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  • Redswing and Spreadsheets

    Spreadsheets is a good fit for a tiny, free, one-off outing where you already have every player's payment in hand and nobody needs a leaderboard.

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Questions people ask

What should I look for in charity golf tournament software?
Look for one list that runs sign-ups, pairings and scoring. Check that golfers can score without an app. Check that you can see the fee before you start, and that you can print a paper backup for the day.
Is a free tool enough?
It can be. If you only need sign-ups and donations, a free tool may be all you need. If you also want pairings, printed scorecards and live scoring, look at software built for golf events.
Do golfers need an app to score with Redswing?
No. Golfers score from a link or a QR code on their phone. No app and no login.
What does Redswing cost?
Free to run your tournament. No contract. Sign-ups, pairings, scoring, leaderboard and check-in are free. When card payments open, golfers who pay online add a $5 booking fee at checkout (or you can cover it). 0% on sponsorships, auction, add-ons and donations.

Try it on your next outing

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Free to run your tournament. Golfers who pay you directly, or that you add, cost nothing. When card payments open, golfers who pay online add a $5 booking fee (or you can cover it). 0% on sponsorships, auction, add-ons and donations.