Golf Genius vs Lightspeed Golf:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Golf Genius had more branded searches than Lightspeed Golf among golf course software worldwide. Golf Genius had about 74,000 branded searches, while Lightspeed Golf had 64,100. Golf Genius made up 43.8% of all golf course software searches we track, and Lightspeed Golf accounted for 38%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about golf course software, Lightspeed Golf appeared in all five answers and Golf Genius in none.
Who do people search for more?
Golf Genius, about 15% more searches than Lightspeed Golf
Who does AI mention more?
Lightspeed Golf, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Lightspeed Golf, the only one of the two named
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Top golf course software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lightspeed Golf appeared in all five answers. Golf Genius did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Lightspeed Golf5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
foreUP5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Club Caddie4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jonas Club Software3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Golfmanager2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Golf Genius0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BRS Golf0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ClubV10 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IntelligentGolf0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teesnap0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about golf course software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which golf course management software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best golf course management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best golf course software for tee times and point of sale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“golf course management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tee sheet software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Golf Genius or Lightspeed Golf more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Golf Genius and Lightspeed Golf by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten golf course software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Golf Genius, Lightspeed Golf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Golf Genius | Lightspeed Golf | BRS Golf | ClubV1 | foreUP | IntelligentGolf | Club Caddie | Golfmanager | Teesnap | Jonas Club Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 31.6% | 6% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 0.96% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.74% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.4% | 18.8% | 7.4% | 13.6% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.81% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.6% | 18% | 8.7% | 13% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.95% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.9% | 16% | 9.2% | 13.7% | 5% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.5% | 15.2% | 7.1% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.9% | 17.2% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.4% | 24.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.57% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 34.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.83% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.44% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.6% | 34.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.57% | 0.44% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 42.4% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.58% | 0.45% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.6% | 34.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 0.57% | 0.44% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.8% | 38% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.95% | 0.59% | 0.52% |
How has the Golf Genius and Lightspeed Golf comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Lightspeed Golf took it in July 2026, Golf Genius took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Golf Genius’ share of searches among golf course software worldwide moved from 44.6% to 43.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lightspeed Golf’s share of searches among golf course software worldwide moved from 31.6% to 38%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 42.9K to 64.1K.
How did search popularity change for golf course software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Lightspeed Golf gained share of searches among golf course software worldwide, from 34.6% to 38%.
In September 2026, Golf Genius lost share of searches among golf course software worldwide, from 48.6% to 43.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Golf Genius’ and Lightspeed Golf’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Golf Genius
1 branded search term
- golf genius
Lightspeed Golf
2 branded search terms
- chronogolf
- lightspeed golf
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