Golf Networking Groups Compared: Pro 5 vs Fore Business vs BNI
If you have decided golf networking is for you, the next question is which group. This article compares the main options on the points that matter most to business owners.
Joining fees and contracts
Pro 5 has no joining fee and no long tie-in. Membership starts from £69 + VAT a month. Fore Business and BNI each have their own fee and commitment structures, so check the current terms with them directly before deciding.
Freedom to join other groups
Pro 5 has no rule stopping you joining other networking groups. If you want to keep an existing membership elsewhere, you can.
Meeting frequency and golf
Pro 5 meets monthly at a golf club, with breakfast, a structured business session and golf in mixed fourballs at every meeting. BNI meets weekly and is not golf based. Fore Business is also golf based.
One seat per profession
Pro 5 keeps one seat per profession in each group, so referrals for your trade come to you rather than a competitor in the same room.
The best way to choose
Visit. Every group feels different and the people matter more than the rules. Book a place at your nearest Pro 5 meeting and see whether it suits you.
Questions
Is Pro 5 like Fore Business?
Both are golf networking organisations. Pro 5 has no joining fee, no long tie-in and lets you join other networking groups.
Which golf networking group is best?
The one with the right people near you. Visit a meeting before you decide.
How much does Pro 5 cost?
From £69 + VAT a month with no joining fee. Green fees depend on the venue.