ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2025) – GolfNow and TeeOff, which comprise the world’s largest online marketplace for tee times, will encourage the millions of golfers visiting their websites in March to “round up” for Special Olympics, the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities.
As part of their Better Together community impact initiative, the March campaign will include a “Round-Up” offer on both GolfNow and TeeOff tee-time booking websites and mobile apps. Anyone booking tee times on GolfNow or TeeOff in March will be provided the opportunity to round up the total cost of the reservation to an even-dollar figure. For example, if the cost of a tee time totals $37.55, the golfer can elect to round up the cost to $38, with the additional $0.45 helping GolfNow and TeeOff support Special Olympics.
The March initiative will follow a successful 2024 GolfNow round-up campaign that raised more than $100,000 for Special Olympics. The cash donation was supplemented by employee volunteerism and other in-kind donations by GolfNow and its corporate partner, NBC Sports, to Special Olympics Programs in Connecticut, Minnesota and Florida.
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, giving their athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience the joy of participation.
In addition to the 24/7 online tee-time marketplace, GolfNow and TeeOff also are the golf industry’s leading providers of golf course operations software and services, serving nearly 10,000 courses worldwide. In the two years since its conception, the round-up campaign concept has collectively raised more than $4 million for various charities.
“The generosity of our golfers continues to shine through our round-up campaigns,” said Todd Triplett, Senior Vice President, GolfNow. “We’re proud of the positive impact that’s been made through our Better Together initiative for organizations like Special Olympics and we’re honored to again help make a difference for these extraordinary athletes.”
About GolfNow & TeeOff
GolfNow, incorporating its subsidiary brand TeeOff, is an innovative technology company that is creating better ways for golfers and golf courses to connect. Combined, both brands operate the world’s largest online tee-time marketplace, offering 3.5 million registered golfers a variety of ways to stay connected to their favorite courses and the ability to easily book tee times online and via mobile devices 24/7. GolfNow also is the industry’s largest provider of golf course management technology and marketing services, partnering with more than 9,000 golf courses in 52 countries around the world. GolfNow golfers gain added benefits with GolfPass, a connected rewards program and paid membership. GolfPass members receive monthly tee time credits, waived booking fees, streaming video lessons, and other special playing perks. GolfNow operates offices in Orlando, Fla., and Belfast, Northern Ireland.
About Special Olympics
Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health, and leadership. With nearly 4 million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and 1 million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Engage with us on: X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.
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GolfNow & TeeOff
Dan Higgins
Dan.Higgins@nbcuni.com
407-496-8107
Special Olympics
Megan Gausemel
Mgausemel@specialolympics.org
202-570-8628