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Get Cyber Essentials certification, protect member data, and give your committee peace of mind - without the complexity.

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Why Golf Club Cyber Security Matters

(Spoiler: Your Members Are Counting On You)

Your club handles member data every day—booking information, payment details, personal information. You're responsible for keeping that safe. You're also responsible for keeping the systems your team relies on to run the club—email, bookings, payments, Wi-Fi.
 
One breach can:

- Expose member data (and trigger ICO fines starting at £4,350)
- Shut down operations for days
- Damage the reputation you've spent years building
- Create legal and financial headaches

The good news: You're not alone. Cyber Essentials was designed specifically for organisations like yours. It covers the 97% of attacks that are actually preventable—the basics that matter.

With the right support, your club can be certified, compliant, and genuinely protected.

Golf Club Specialists

We understand how clubs operate, the systems they use, and the challenges they face.

Cyber Essentials Experts

Helping clubs achieve and maintain certification with simple, hands-on guidance.

Reliable IT Support

Fast, friendly help for everyday technology issues - Designed with golf clubs in mind.

Security First Approach

Your club’s data, devices, and staff protected with practical, easy-to-follow steps.

How We Help Golf Clubs Get Certified and Stay Secure

We work with clubs at different stages. Some are completely new to security. Others have some basics in place but need guidance. We meet you where you are.

Here's what every club gets:

A Clear Picture
We review your current security and show you exactly what needs attention

A Practical Roadmap
We create a simple, step-by-step plan to get you certified

Hands-On Support
We guide you through implementation, answer questions, and handle what we can

Certification
We manage the application and get you certified

Ongoing Partnership
Once certified, we keep you protected and updated

Most clubs are certified within

60-90 days

And never have to think about security again.

Three Ways To Get Certified & Stay Protected

Choose the package that fits your club's needs and budget.
All include Cyber Essentials certification and free cyber insurance.

LinksGuard Basic

From £150 +VAT /month

Best for clubs that want certification and are comfortable managing most of the work themselves

Start With Basic
Features
  • Planning & Assessment
  • We conduct your gap analysis using a simple framework
  • You get a clear picture of where you stand
  • Certification
  • We handle the certification submission
  • We manage the submission and any follow-ups
  • Your club becomes Cyber Essentials certified
  • Documentation & Policies
  • We provide simple policy templates
  • You customise and implement them in your club
  • We answer questions as you implement
  • Training & Awareness
  • Basic Cyber Security Training for your team
  • Your team leaves with practical knowledge
  • Insurance
  • £25,000 Free Cyber Insurance Included
  • Helps Protect if something goes wrong
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LinksGuard Secure

From £250 +VAT /month

Best for clubs that want to be certified and protected without the burden of managing it all yourself.

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Features
  • Planning
  • Full GAP analysis against Cyber Essentials controls
  • Detailed remediation plan showing exactly what to do
  • Clear priority: what matters most
  • Certification
  • We handle the certification submission
  • We handle any IASME assessor follow-ups
  • We guide any remediation needed for approval
  • Stress free certification
  • Security Management
  • Continuous monitoring of your 5 Cyber Essentials controls
  • We handle patching & software updates
  • Documentation & Policies
  • We create custom policies for your club
  • Tailored to how you actually operate
  • Implementation support from our team
  • Training & Awareness
  • Comprehensive custom staff training programme
  • Managed email phishing testing throughout the year
  • Annual training refreshers
  • Reporting & Oversight
  • Monthly Security Summary (easy-to-understand on-pager)
  • Annual Compliance Review with recommendations
  • You know exactly what's happening
  • Insurance
  • £25,000 free cyber insurance included
  • Helps protect if something goes wrong

LinksGuard Complete

From £550 +VAT /month

Larger clubs, complex operations, or clubs wanting complete peace of mind with no security burden whatsoever.

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Features
  • Everything in LinksGuard Secure, Plus:
  • Enhanced Monitoring & Protection
  • Full vulnerability scanning on up to 10 devices
  • Detailed vulnerability remediation
  • Strategic Partnership
  • Dedicated quarterly strategy calls
  • Annual security roadmap specific for your club
  • Proactive recommendations for future upgrades

Why Golf Clubs Choose LinksGuard

Running a golf club is different from running a typical business. You work with a mix of staff, volunteers, committee members, and contractors — all using different devices, working different hours, and relying on systems that are often unique to the golf industry. Most IT providers don’t understand this environment, and that’s where LinksGuard is different.

With more than 20+ years’ experience supporting organisations across the UK — and a lifelong involvement in golf — LinksGuard combines professional expertise with a deep understanding of how clubs actually operate. We know the pressure of keeping office teams productive, payments flowing, bookings online, and members happy. We understand the challenges of older buildings, patchy Wi-Fi, and legacy equipment. And we know that clubs don’t have the time or budget for complicated tech.

Everything we do is built around simplicity, clarity, and support. From Cyber Essentials certification and security hardening to everyday IT help, we give golf clubs an experienced partner who speaks your language, understands your environment, and genuinely cares about keeping your club secure and running smoothly.

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The Difference LinksGuard Makes for Your Club

Running a golf club means balancing people, systems, data, and daily operations — all without an internal IT team. Most clubs face a mix of security risks and everyday technology frustrations, from weak passwords and ageing devices to email issues and Wi-Fi dropouts. LinksGuard helps reduce both operational disruption and cyber risk, giving your club a safer, smoother, more secure way of working.

97%

Of cyber attacks are preventable
Cyber Essentials covers exactly these basics that matter most. Your club will have the foundations in place that prevent the vast majority of attacks and threats you might face.

90 days

To full certification
Most clubs move from assessment to certification in this timeframe. Training, configuration, and protection happen smoothly without disrupting operations.

£25000

Free cyber insurance included
Every package includes cyber insurance from day one. If something happens, you're covered and protected. No additional costs or surprises.

100%

Of staff trained & confident
Your team gets comprehensive security training covering risks and threat recognition. Every person trained makes your club stronger and more secure.

Ready To Protect Your Club?

Start with a free assessment. We'll review your current security, show you where you stand, and give you a clear picture of what needs attention. No obligation, no sales pitch—just honest advice.

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