New partner announcement: Nextrasoft

06 February 2025

Our members can access a free trial and take advantage of a discounted subscription.

We are delighted to announce that Nextrasoft has joined the GCMA Business Partner Network.

For over 23 years, Nextra has been streamlining workforce management for businesses across a host of industries — from hospitality, retail, and utilities to healthcare and event management.

The company designs, builds and implement end-to-end solutions for managing workforce time and absence, rostering, reporting and more.

“Joining the GCMA means becoming part of a vibrant community of golf club leaders, where collaboration, innovation, and professional growth drive success,” said Nextra’s Managing Director Richard Knight.

“With the GCMA’s unparalleled resources, support, and networking opportunities, we aim to support golf club managers and elevate how they deal with staff management, time and attendance, rostering, HR, and payroll issues.”

Nextra’s offer to GCMA members

Working in partnership with clubs, GCMA members are offered a three-month free trial of Nextra and a discounted rate of up to 25% on annual subscription costs.

If you need to track overtime more accurately, or if you want to roster your employees based on their unique skills, Nextra will help you cut costs, drive efficiency and create space for innovation.

From bar staff, events teams and housekeepers to greenkeepers and pro shop employees, Nextra’s software effectively manages rostering, absence management, time sheets, and clocking in and out.

Whether you oversee a local golf course or a golf club with multiple locations, Nextra empowers you to effortlessly schedule staff and communicate vital updates across the team.

“We are delighted to welcome Richard and the team at Nextra as a GCMA Business Partner,” said GCMA Partnerships Manager Darren Wood.

“Software is without a doubt a key component of running an efficient and successful club for members, visitors and staff alike. Nextra can help our members and their respective clubs become more efficient in all aspects staff and asset management — saving time and money.

“By offering a free trial period of the software, our members are under no obligation and may just find an invaluable tool to help effectively manage one of the biggest assets any business has: people.”

By GCMA Content Team

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