full-service
marketing for
golf clubs
Strategy, campaigns, content, ads, automations.
Delivered by someone who’s worked inside golf clubs,
built the strategy, and knows exactly what gets results.
We work with golf clubs across Australia, New Zealand and beyond — and we know this world better than most.
From quick wins to full-stack marketing support, we’ve helped clubs sharpen their strategy, lift their brand, and turn marketing into a real growth driver.
We deliver:
- Club-specific marketing strategies that align with real revenue goals
- Campaigns for membership, weddings, dining and corporate events
- Paid ads, social media, landing pages, brochures, and email flows
- AI, Automation, systems and reporting
- Support for internal teams or full outsourcing if you need it
Whether you want a detailed plan, a hands-on marketing lead, or someone to guide your team, we’ve got the model to suit your club.
The Real Problems
Holding Clubs Back.
- No clear marketing strategy, just ad-hoc tactics that waste time and money.
- Junior staff expected to deliver senior-level results.
- Boards demanding growth with no plan to achieve it.
- New member numbers slowing, retention getting harder.
- Digital presence outdated and ineffective.
- Marketing activity happening, but nothing measurable to show for it.
Why Work With ME Instead of a Marketing Team or Agency?
Most golf clubs either hire someone junior and hope they figure it out…
or outsource to an agency and get generic results.
I’m neither.
I bring the strategy, the execution, and the commercial focus: all in one.
Here’s how I’m different:
You’re not just getting advice. I do the work.
You won’t get a 40-page PowerPoint and a vague suggestion to “post more on Instagram.” I build your strategy, then actually create the campaigns, write the content, set up the systems, and help your team execute.
No account managers. No handballing. No wait times.
With agencies, you’re often paying for layers of staff who don’t know your business. With me, you’re working directly with the person who knows the golf industry, understands your revenue levers, and gets things done fast.
More cost-effective than hiring in-house.
Instead of a $80K+ salary (plus super, leave, and onboarding) for a Marketing Coordinator who still needs external support, you get senior-level capability, backed by a full system, without the overhead.
Specialised in golf.
I don’t have to learn your business. I already know how golf clubs work; what moves the needle, what GMs and boards care about, what members respond to. I’ve worked with clubs across Australia and written the Strategic Marketing Guidelines for Golf Australia. I’m not guessing. I’m applying.
Built for clubs that want clarity, momentum, and results.
You won’t be chasing me, wondering where things are at. You’ll have a plan, a structure, a schedule and a marketing engine that finally runs the way it should.
Why clubs trust
marketing golf.
- 17+ years' marketing experience across Australia’s leading brands
- Real golf club operations experience, I’ve lived it, not just studied it
- Practical, strategic marketing, no guesswork and no jargon
- Partnership with Golf Australia backing our credibility
- Focused on measurable growth, not just "awareness"
What full service means to you.
We deliver everything your club needs in one place:
- Marketing Strategy
- Branding & Messaging
- Website & SEO
- Graphic Design
- Social Media
- Email Marketing & Automation
- Photography & Video
- Paid Ads (Meta & Google)
- Loyalty & Member Journeys
All delivered by a full-stack marketer who understands the golf club world.
Cromer golf club, NSW
“Our objective was to enhance our club’s visibility and attract new membership leads. Marketing Golf has exceeded our expectations by accomplishing precisely that – we’ve experienced an influx of membership leads like never before.
In just 10 months, we’ve welcomed over 600 new leads into our network, all efficiently communicated with via our email platform. The streamlined email automation has eliminated the need for additional staff to manage inquiries.
The process is seamless and straightforward, consistently bringing in new leads. We highly recommend Marketing Golf for any golf club seeking remarkable results.”
– Melissa Ellis, General Manager, Cromer Golf Club


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leads
$15.33
cost per lead
506,000
impressions
$9783
ad spend
82,414
REACH
About.

Hi, I’m Mariela Zaharija, Founder and Lead Consultant at Marketing Golf.
Based in Melbourne, I’m a strategic marketer with over 17 years’ marketing experience and a genuine passion for helping golf clubs grow.
My journey started inside golf clubs, handed KPIs but no clear plan, expected to deliver big results without real marketing strategy.
I learned the hard way.
Since then, I’ve led senior marketing teams across industries, sharpening a skill set built on real-world experience, not theory.
Today, I bring that expertise back to the industry I love.
Through Marketing Golf, I help clubs create strategic, practical marketing plans that drive membership growth, boost engagement, and strengthen club revenue, while protecting what makes each club unique.
I’m not about big talk and empty campaigns.
I’m about results.
I roll up my sleeves, work closely with your team, and deliver real marketing leadership, without the jargon, the guesswork, or the inflated agency price tag.
I’m proud to be a preferred partner of Golf Australia, working together to help clubs across the country grow smarter and stronger.
Outside of work, you’ll find me chasing golf balls (badly but enthusiastically) and studying the latest in Marketing, AI, Automation, and Data, because great marketing never stands still.
Qualifications:
🎓 Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Marketing)
🏆 Certificate III in Hospitality and Fitness
📚 Ongoing learning in AI, Automation, and Data Strategy
Let’s build the next chapter of your club’s success, with marketing that actually work.
sERVICES.
BRAND + MARKETING STRATEGY
A complete brand and marketing strategy built from the ground up.
For clubs that want clarity, structure, and a plan that actually works. We map your member journey, align it to your revenue streams, and give you the tools to bring it to life.
Includes:
Discovery session with GM + key stakeholders
Brand, website, email & campaign audit
Member profiling, SWOT analysis & revenue mapping
Customer journey mapping across golf, dining, and events
Brand positioning, messaging & tone of voice
12-month strategy with campaign roadmap
Editable calendar, templates & planning tools
Handover workshop + post-delivery support
MARKETING
PLAN
A fresh strategy for clubs who’ve outgrown last year’s plan.
We realign your campaign calendar with your current goals, and make sure each touchpoint supports member retention and growth.
Includes:
Club goals & revenue alignment check-in
Refreshed 12-month campaign strategy
Customer journey audit and updates
Key themes, offers & seasonal planning
Channel + content calendar
Editable templates + handover session
Post-delivery Q&A support
CAMPAIGN management
Your next campaign, professionally planned, built, and launched.
A fully managed campaign across digital, print, and email, optimised for each stage of the member journey.
Includes:
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Campaign strategy + messaging development
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Meta ads copy + setup
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3-part email sequence
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Landing page + flyer design
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Letterbox drop coordination
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Looker Studio dashboard
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8-week ad monitoring + performance report
foundations setup
Your marketing foundations, professionally designed, built, and systemised.
A complete done-for-you creative and content setup. Includes all collateral, brochures, menus, templates, a Canva workspace, and a system your team can manage in-house.
Includes:
Full Club brochure
Membership brochure
Social media tile designs (carousel, promos, stories)
Email header graphics
Wedding, corporate and social event brochures (designed + copywritten)
Branded food and beverage menus (editable Canva format)
Photography guide + system to capture and organise club content
Canva Pro workspace brand setup
Lite visual brand guidelines
Final content uploaded to your website and Google Business Profile, print jobs coordinated.
Mentor
program
1-on-1 coaching for your club’s marketer.
We don’t just guide your staff, we train them to lead strategy, understand member journeys, and think commercially.
Includes:
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Monthly strategy & mentorship session
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Weekly priorities + task direction
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Content + campaign reviews
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Light support with reporting & journey insights
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Email + WhatsApp access for fast questions
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Confidence-building, templates, and tools
6-month minimum term.
STARTER
RETAINER
Perfect for clubs that want to stay active and on-brand, without needing the whole marketing department.
All the core marketing activity.
This monthly retainer keeps your club visible, engaged, and growing with consistent campaigns, content, and comms.
For clubs that need consistent marketing delivery and a clear plan, without hiring in-house.
Includes:
Monthly online WIP call
Social media management (2 branded posts per week)
1 eDM per month: written, designed, and tracked
Activation of up to 4 key campaigns per year
Campaign creative development (print and digital)
Automated 12-month campaign planner with reminders
Website updates for campaigns (homepage, What’s On and campaign pages)
Monthly snapshot report (email, social, campaign performance)
WhatsApp and email access for quick approvals and updates
Coordination and client communication across all tasks
6-month minimum term.
PRO
RETAINER
Perfect for clubs that need marketing leadership, and someone who actually does the work, without hiring full-time.
Your club’s full marketing function, outsourced, streamlined.
This is full-stack, senior-level marketing leadership and execution: done for you, end-to-end. More campaigns, deeper strategy, higher performance.
Includes everything in Starter, plus:
Additional 4 campaigns activated per year
Additional 1 eDM per month, including list segmentation and targeting
Meta Ads creation, testing, and ongoing optimisation
Automated email flows (welcome journeys, enquiry follow-ups, more)
Creative development for campaign ads
Quarterly strategy and performance review sessions
Quarterly board report, polished, clear, results-focused
Maximum of 4 clubs per year.
6-month minimum term.
Project Work & Custom Support
Need help with a one-off project? I’ve got you.
From campaign execution to events coordination, I offer hands-on support for busy GMs and teams who want results without the back-and-forth. If it needs to be done right, I’ll take care of it, fast, smart, and on brand.
What I can support you with:
- Brand Refresh or Repositioning - Refine your brand identity, messaging, tone, and creative direction to reflect your club's vision and attract the right audience.
- Function & Wedding Marketing Overhaul - Rework your entire events marketing, packages, design, copy, digital presence, lead follow-up, and advertising.
- Dining Revenue Growth Campaign - A strategic campaign to drive weekday and low-season dining traffic through Meta ads, local marketing, email, and flyer distribution.
- Customer Journey Mapping & Automation Setup - Map every member and guest interaction from first contact to loyal returner, and automate the follow-up with smart, segmented flows.
- New Member Welcome & Onboarding Experience - Build and implement a best-practice onboarding journey that boosts engagement and retention in the critical first 90 days.
- Annual Communications & Content Plan - A fully custom calendar that maps out what to promote, when, and how, aligned to your season, goals, and events.
- Club Website Review + Redesign - Deep-dive into your current site with practical UX, SEO, and messaging improvement and redesign.
- Google Ads or Meta Ads Setup (One-Off) - Build, launch, and optimise a performance-driven ad campaign with pixel tracking and Looker Studio reporting.
- Marketing Audit & Executive Recommendations - A strategic review of your full marketing setup: brand, comms, digital, automation, with actionable, prioritised next steps.
- Marketing Playbook Build for In-House Teams - Create a plug-and-play resource with campaign templates, brand voice, content guides, email flows, and rollout checklists.
- Event Marketing & Coordination - Plan and promote events that deliver. From corporate golf days and tournaments to open days and member events. Includes event strategy, promotion, collateral design, registration setup, and on-the-day coordination support (as needed).
- Photography & Video Shoot - Manage the whole process: including briefing, shot list, creative direction, talent coordination, and final asset usage plans.
Every project is scoped and priced individually, based on what you need.
You get sharp creative, senior strategy, and fast execution.
pricing.
Clear, upfront pricing and expert delivery that actually gets results.
Whether you need a one-off strategy or ongoing support, all work is scoped and quoted in detail, with fixed deliverables and real outcomes. Because the last thing your club needs is vague packages and sliding hourly rates.
Strategy Packages | from $11,000 + GST
Our strategy work is industry-leading and club-tested.
- Strategic Foundation Package: A full marketing strategy built from scratch, including club audit, revenue stream mapping, customer journey alignment, brand positioning, campaign roadmap, and templates for rollout.
- 12-Month Marketing Plan: For returning clubs that need a refreshed plan, not another PDF that gathers dust.
What you get: workshops, audits, full strategy build, campaign planning tools, and handover with support.
Marketing Manager Retainers | from $3,500/month + GST
For clubs who are ready to get serious.
- Starter (Essentials): Foundational marketing support with strategy guidance and execution of core campaigns and content.
- Pro (Full Service): Ongoing marketing leadership and implementation across the club, with full strategy, content, campaigns, and systems handled for you.
Minimum 6-month commitment. Limited spots to ensure quality delivery.
No need for agencies, freelancers, or junior marketers, it's all done for you, by a senior marketer.
Mentor Program | from $2,500/month + GST
Perfect for clubs with someone in-house who needs structure, support, and strategic guidance.
Includes monthly 1:1s, weekly direction, content and campaign reviews, performance check-ins, templates, and fast support.
You get an expert CMO in your corner, guiding your staff to plan and deliver like pros.
Minimum 6-month commitment.
Project Work
Need something specific? We scope it, price it, and deliver it - quickly and cleanly.
Common requests:
- Campaign builds (email + digital + flyers)
- Website redesigns or landing pages
- Rebrand and brand messaging
- Event marketing and coordination
- Dining or function marketing overhauls
- Email automation and onboarding flows
- Performance audits and marketing playbooks
Every project is custom quoted, with fixed pricing and a clear timeline.
Investing in proper marketing now, means more members,
stronger retention and less stress later.
Frequently asked questions.
Most agencies don’t understand golf. I do, because I worked inside clubs, delivered marketing without a roadmap, and learned what actually works.
Marketing Golf combines real industry insight with senior-level marketing expertise to deliver clear strategy, hands-on support, and real results.
No guesswork. Just proper marketing for golf clubs
I work with private, public, and semi-private golf clubs across Australia and New Zealand.
If you’re a club that wants to grow membership, attract more events, increase engagement, or modernise your marketing — we’ll likely be a great fit.
Younger members need more than pretty photos — they want relevance. We shift the messaging away from just course quality and focus on lifestyle, flexibility, community, and perks. Think: video reels that show the vibe, not just the view. Lead ads with flexible trial offers. Emails that speak their language. And member spotlights that reflect real people. We’ve helped clubs drop their average age, fill younger categories, and build long-term retention.
That’s exactly what we do. Marketing Golf acts as your outsourced marketing department — with senior-level experience, fast execution, and full-stack capability. Whether you need strategy, monthly campaigns, advertising, or email flows, we handle it all. You get the equivalent of a Head of Marketing and a full team — without the overhead or the slow hiring process.
Growing membership starts with a strategy that’s clear, compelling, and consistent — across every channel. At Marketing Golf, we map the full member journey: from awareness campaigns to lead magnets to onboarding and retention. Whether you’re targeting younger players, families, women, or re-engaging lapsed members, we build targeted digital campaigns (Meta, Google), content, and email flows that do the heavy lifting. The goal? A pipeline of the right members, not just anyone who swings a club.
Every club is different, but we typically start with a brand and marketing strategy (your foundation), followed by campaign planning, paid ads, emails, landing pages, and social content. Depending on your retainer level, we also handle seasonal promotions, website updates, design work, automation setup, and even brief your photographers. You don’t need to juggle agencies or freelancers — we handle it all under one roof.
Perfect — I can work alongside your team as a strategic lead or campaign advisor.
Think of me as your club’s senior marketing director on-call: guiding the big picture, refining campaigns, and keeping everything aligned to growth.
Yes. Our Strategic Foundation package includes a comprehensive brand strategy, a full 12-month marketing calendar, campaign frameworks, and recommendations mapped to your club’s commercial goals. We also include a board-facing summary so decision-makers can see where the value lies. It’s everything you need to move forward with clarity — whether we execute it or you use it internally.
Both.
Some clubs bring me in for one-off strategy, rebrands or campaigns. Others work with me month-to-month for implementation and ongoing guidance.
We’ll tailor the engagement to what you need — not force you into a locked-in retainer.
Yes — digital strategy is a core part of what I do.
I help clubs set up or improve their Google Ads, social media advertising, SEO, email marketing, website conversions, and lead generation campaigns.
Everything is tailored to your club’s goals and local market.
Absolutely — membership growth is one of the most common reasons clubs engage me.
I help identify the right audience, create offers that resonate, and build multi-channel campaigns that attract and retain members — without discounting or guesswork.
Yes — because it’s easier (and cheaper) to keep a member than win a new one.
I design retention strategies that focus on communication, automation, feedback loops, and the overall member experience.
This ensures your marketing supports both growth and longevity.
Absolutely — because we have actually worked inside golf clubs, we’ve delivered campaigns that flood inboxes with function enquiries and triple weekday dining bookings. Whether it’s weddings, corporate golf days, or Friday night steak specials, we craft offers, write ads, design print and digital assets, build landing pages, set up lead capture forms, and run retargeting. We know how to sell every corner of your club, not just golf.
Yes — I help clubs position their venue and offerings to attract more corporate events, sponsors, and golf days.
This includes promotional campaigns, pitch decks, landing pages, and email outreach strategies that actually drive leads.
Yes — I offer full website audits, copywriting, structure recommendations, and project management for redesigns.
If you have a developer, I’ll collaborate with them. If not, I have trusted partners I work with.
The goal: a clean, effective site that converts visitors into members, event clients, or leads.
All work is quoted upfront, with clear pricing and fixed deliverables.
Strategy packages start from $15,000, Marketing Manager retainers from $3,500/month, Mentor from $2,500/month and project work from $2,000.
You can find more detailed pricing here.
I’m based in Melbourne, but I work with golf clubs across Australia and New Zealand — and beyond.
Most of my work is done remotely, but I also travel to clubs when needed for workshops, content shoots, or presentations.
I’m platform-agnostic, which means I work with what you have — or help you choose better tools.
That includes:
// TalkBox, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Campaign Monitor
// Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, LinkedIn
// Canva, Adobe, and basic design tools
// MiClub, WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, etc.
Simple.
Book a free 20-minute Strategic Assessment call — no pressure, no obligation.
We’ll look at your club’s current situation, identify quick wins, and talk about what working together could look like.
Book your free strategic assessment
No pressure. No awkward pitch.
Just a sharp, honest convo about where your club’s at, and where it could go with the right marketing in place.
In 20 minutes, we’ll cover:
- What’s working, what’s not, and what’s missing
- Your goals (and the gaps holding you back)
- Smart opportunities you might be overlooking
- If we're the right fit and whether I’m the right person to help make it all happen
You’ll walk away with real insight and next steps, whether we work together or not.
Ready to see what better marketing could look like?
Drop your details below and I’ll be in touch to book a time.
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