The Active Network, a provider of application services technology and marketing solutions for community service and participatory sports organizations, announced that it acquired Jencess Software & Technologies, a provider in golf management software. Coming on the heels of two golf related acquisitions, Click4TeeTimes and Axia Golf Solutions, Active continues to grow its presence in the golf industry by offering operations solutions and marketing services that improve customer service and increase revenue for golf course owners and operators.
Founded in 1983, Jencess, whose products include Connect Suite, Online Suite and Quick Start Suite, comes to Active with extensive experience in the golf industry worldwide with over 450 golf course customers that have benefited from an integrated approach to golf course management software. Through multi-functional software packages, clients are able to manage all facets of operations including tee times, point of sale, food and beverage, accounting, handicapping and tournaments through a centralized system.
“Joining the Active team is an exciting next step for Jencess," says Kirk Jensen, president of Jencess Software & Technologies. "Bringing our 20 years of proven industry experience to Active’s deep expertise in technology and marketing allows us the opportunity to bring the next generation of club software to the industry. Together we will evolve our products and be the undisputed supplier of club solutions while maintaining our high level of service.”
The acquisition will provide Jencess golf course customers access to an established technology and marketing provider that has proven success in offering solutions to improve operations, enable better customer service and grow revenue. Jencess customers will also benefit from Active’s wide range of marketing tools further expanding their reach to potential golfers and tournament directors.
In 2006, Active acquired Click4TeeTimes, an online golf tee time service provider, and Axia Golf Solutions, a golf scores tracking technology and online community company, to provide additional services that are all accessible through the company’s Active Golf Solutions division.
For more information on any of the services offered please visit www.theactivenetwork.com/golf.