What Is GolfTranz
GolfTranz is the leader in payment processing services in the golf industry. We have created the standard in payment processing with our service designed exclusively for the golf industry. In addition to providing credit card processing services, we offer debit card procession, EFT service, ATM service and equipment. We offer everything that you would expect from a traditional payment processing firm and many value-added benefits for your golf operation that will lower costs, increase revenues and improve cash flow. You might expect to pay more for these services, but on the contrary, most of our clients save from 5% to 15%.
GolfTranz has effectively created a very large buying pool and our clients take advantage of this enjoying a greater level of service and expertise at a lower cost.
Who do we serve?
GolfTranz serves and benefits everyone involved with the game of golf. Golfers, golf shops, golf course operators and golf organizations enjoy the unique benefits we offer. By providing our golf gift cards, the golf community enjoys an increase in the interest in the game while helping to increase revenues for golf retail outlets.Why was it Started?
GolfTranz recognized the golf industry was underserved and overcharged for payment processing services.
The GolfTranz Mission
To provide the golf community with the finest payment processing service available while providing golf merchants with service beyond their expectations.
GolfTranz Executive (Meet the team)
Steven W. Fluke
President and Co-Founder, GolfTranz
GolfTranz is the leader in payment processing solutions and transactional-based marketing services for the golf industry. Based in Fremont, CA, GolfTranz is a division of US Merchant Systems and provides credit/debit card services, gift/loyalty cards, check guarantee, consumer financing and other innovative solutions to improve the overall cash flow to golf merchants, organizations and businesses nationwide.
Education: B.S. Degree from California State University, San Jose with a concentration in business management and a minor in finance. Business Fraternity: Delta Sigma Pi PGAKey Facts:
- Began golfing at the age of 9
- Golf Professional since 1983
- Winner of 3 professional events
- Experience within the golf industry working in various capacities handling the daily responsibilities of operating a golf facility (Lake Chabot G.C., San Francisco Golf Club, Fremont Park G.C. and the Pleasanton Fairways G.C.).
- Extensive sales and sales management experience working for large corporations: Hyatt Corporation, MCI WorldCom
GolfTranz News
GolfTranz completes agreement with Pro-Golf of America for their 128 golf store chain. GolfTranz will provide merchant account services, gift and loyalty cards, merchant account equipment as well as overall consultation to increase revenue and reduce costs for their franchise owners.
GolfTranz is finalizing an agreement with the Inside Right company to become a master agent for GolfTranz services for the Florida PGA section. "This will significantly increase our presence in a strategic region and position our company for long-term growth throughout the South East", stated GolfTranz President Steve Fluke.
Press Release
March 28 , 2007
GolfTranz, a division of US Merchant Systems, has realized great successes with it's new Mulligan Gift and Loyalty Card program. "The specific goal of our company is to assist the golf retail industry increase revenues while reducing costs," states GolfTranz President Steve Fluke. "Our team has successfully created an incredible gift and loyalty card program to help the golf community realize it's share of the billion dollar gift card phenomenum. We are very pleased with the results to date however we need to continue to educate the golf retail industry on how to extend their respective golf shops into gift giving businesses".
As a former golf professional, coupled with his personal involvement with several golf-related businesses over the past twenty years, Mr. Fluke has created the "standard" in the payment processing business to benefit the golf industry. The company offers a full array of merchant account products and services with special discounted programs for golf facilities who are affiliated with the PGA of America.
For additional information please contact GolfTranz corporate offices at Toll Free: 877-202-8021
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GolfTranz Partners & Industry Associations
GolfTranz is a supporter of the golf community and it's efforts to contribute to the golf community to make golf a better game. To that end, we recognize and support the following industry organizations.
United States Golf Association
PGA of America
Golf 20/20
Profesional Golf Association Tour
LPGA Tour
National Golf Course Owners Association
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of the most common questions that golf shop owners have regarding GolfTranz.
1. Why should our Golf Businesses use GolfTranz as it's payment processor?
In addition to lowering the payment processing cost, Golf businesses enjoy consultation services to increase sales, business development service and strategic marketing services.2. How much additional revenues can our golf shop expect to earn with the GolfTranz Gift Cards?
It depends on how close the staff follows the key points to a successful golf gift shop outlined in the start-up kit. But for the cost of a single card of approximately $0.50, your shop will receive the denomination attached to the card immediately from $50, $100, $200 or higher. The best thing to remember that no one looking for a gift will leave your shop empty-handed.3. Is it easy to establish a GolfTranz Golf Gift Card Program?
Yes! Very easy and again, a great way to increase revenues.4. Is it expensive to start the Golf Gift Card program at our shop?
No. There is only a small investment to begin the program and should be easily recouped in the first month.