Cyber Security for Golf Clubs

Golf clubs are becoming a prime target for cyber attacks — from member data breaches to ransomware shutting down pro shops, tills, and internal systems. LinksGuard delivers specialist cyber security for golf clubs, giving your club complete protection and support built around the unique risks facing the golf industry.

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Why Cyber Security Matters for Golf Clubs

Golf clubs may not see themselves as obvious targets — but attackers do. Clubs hold financial records, member data, online booking systems, EPOS tills, emails, and internal documents that criminals actively look for.

Most clubs also rely on a mix of staff, volunteers, committees, and legacy systems, which creates natural gaps in security. Without structure, policies, or regular updates, these weaknesses become entry points for attackers.

A single breach can shut down tills, take bookings offline, compromise emails, or expose sensitive member information. Our role is to ensure your club is protected long before any of that happens.

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LinksGuard provides a complete, golf-specific security service tailored to the way UK golf clubs operate.

Cyber Essentials Certification

We guide your club through Cyber Essentials from start to finish — reviewing your systems, helping you fix any issues, and ensuring you pass with confidence.

Email & Phishing Protection

Most successful attacks begin with an email. We block dangerous messages, filter phishing attempts, stop spoofed invoices, and reduce the chance of someone clicking the wrong thing.

Patch & Vulnerability Management

Many attacks succeed simply because devices aren’t updated. We monitor your systems, apply updates within the Cyber Essentials 14-day requirement, and fix vulnerabilities as soon as they appear.

Password & Access Management

Shared logins and weak passwords are common issues in golf clubs. We provide secure password storage, controlled sharing for committees, automatic strong password generation, and alignment with NCSC guidance.

Device & Endpoint Protection

Every device in your club — office PCs, tills, pro shop terminals, and committee laptops — is monitored and protected. We detect threats early and ensure each system meets modern security standards.

User Awareness Training

People are at the centre of every cyber incident. We provide simple, engaging training designed for non-technical staff and committees so everyone understands how to avoid common threats.

Cyber Essentials for Golf Clubs

Cyber Essentials is one of the most effective ways to prevent cyber attacks and is increasingly expected by insurers. It demonstrates that your club has the right protections in place and gives committees confidence that your systems are secure.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or improving existing controls, we make the process clear and support you at every stage.

 

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The Cyber Risks Golf Clubs Face

Golf clubs face very specific threats, including:

⛳  Phishing emails targeting treasurers and committees
🏌️  Ransomware that can take tills, bookings, and internal systems offline
⛳  Weak or shared passwords
🏌️ Outdated or unsupported computers
⛳  Committee turnover causing inconsistent access controls

These issues are predictable — and preventable — with the right structure and support.

Ready to Protect Your Club?

Book a Discovery Call to discuss your current setup, your challenges, and how we can help secure your systems, staff, and members.

 

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