Golf clubs are often venues for doing business. Many rounds of golf finish with a business discussion in the clubhouse. Most golf clubs however, don't provide members and guests with an adequate wireless Internet service in the clubhouse.

Providing wireless Internet services for members and guests can be very lucrative for golf clubs that are equipped to deliver a good quality service. Potential users are happy to pay the cost of using wireless Internet.

Some golf clubs have also explored a new type of Internet service: intelligent golf carts. These golf carts are equipped with a laptop computer and a GPS receiver. Wireless Internet is broadcast over the course so that players can keep in touch with their office while playing golf. The laptop also provides information about the course to improve the players game.

Internet services are a win-win for golf clubs and can substantially improve income from a modest investment. Important features for a golf club are:

• User billing via credit cards or scratch cards available in the clubhouse
• The opportunity to offer intelligent golf carts by having wireless Internet over the whole course
• Custom login page with banner advertising that can be sold to local sports goods suppliers
• Outsource of network management eliminates any need for IT staff on the premises