1. Introduction: Why Golfers Still Miss the Best Tee Times
You open Golf Now, filter your favorite course, choose the date and time range, and... the best tee times are already gone. Sound familiar?
Golf Now is one of the most widely used platforms for booking tee times across Canada. Its ability to filter by course, day, time, and price makes it an excellent discovery tool. But here’s the problem: it doesn’t notify you when new or canceled tee times become available at your preferred time.
And for group players? You’re often out of luck if you want an alert when a foursome slot opens up.
That’s where Brio comes in—the app built for Canadian golfers who want instant notifications when prime tee times open for solo or group play.
2. What Is Golf Now Great At?
Golf Now is a trusted platform for tee time bookings in Canada. It provides:
- A user-friendly interface to filter and find tee times by location
- Access to numerous public and private golf courses across the country
- Easy-to-use booking for individual golfers
- Promotions and discounts at select courses
For booking what’s currently available, Golf Now works great. You can compare pricing, look for twilight deals, and choose from multiple booking options without making a phone call.
But for catching a last-minute cancellation at 7:30 AM this Saturday for your whole group? You’ll be refreshing the site nonstop, unless you have Brio.
3. What Makes Brio Different From Golf Now?
The biggest difference? Brio does not book tee times. Instead, it watches them.
Brio acts like your personal golf assistant:
- It monitors popular golf course tee sheets 24/7
- Sends real-time mobile alerts when new or cancelled tee times match your criteria
- Lets you specify how many players you want the slot for (e.g., 3 or 4)
- Alerts you only when a full group slot becomes available
This makes Brio perfect for:
- Planning a weekend round with friends
- Getting notified when a rare morning slot opens
- Avoiding the hassle of group coordination across platforms
Golf Now helps you book. Brio helps you be first in line when that golden time slot opens.
4. Golf Now Is for Individuals. Brio Is for Groups (and Singles Too)
Golf Now allows tee time alerts in a limited fashion, often focused on individual slots. If you’re golfing alone, this might be okay.
But what if you're:
- Planning a foursome weekend round?
- Looking for a shared slot with your golf league?
- Booking with your partner or kids?
Brio will notify you when your specified group size can actually book together. That means no more finding a 1-person slot when you need 3. It saves time and makes organizing group golf much less stressful.
Additionally, if you’re playing in a competitive league or aiming for preferred early morning tee times, Brio gives you a competitive edge that Golf Now alone can’t provide.
5. What Is the Brio App?
Brio is a mobile app (iOS & Android) designed to help golfers:
- Get tee time alerts across top public courses in Canada
- Receive instant push notifications for new or canceled slots
- Set preferences by time, date, and number of players
- Save time by eliminating the need to refresh booking pages
Brio supports courses already on platforms like Golf Now, Chronogolf, or Tee-On. It doesn’t replace them, it enhances them by making sure you don’t miss out.
Whether you’re trying to play more often, coordinate easier with friends, or just finally land that perfect early-morning weekend slot, Brio is your secret weapon.
6. How to Set Up Real-Time Tee Time Alerts with Brio
Setting up Brio takes less than a minute. Here’s how:
- Download Brio from the App Store or Google Play
- Search for your preferred golf course (e.g., Fraserview, Burnaby Mountain, Don Valley)
- Set your preferred time window (e.g., 7 AM to 9 AM)
- Select your group size (1–4 players)
- Turn on push notifications
- Wait for alerts
When Brio finds an available tee time that matches your criteria, you’ll be the first to know.
You can also set up multiple alerts across different days or courses if you’re flexible with your golfing schedule.
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Golf Now is great for:
- Filtering tee times
- Booking instantly
- Accessing discounts
Brio is perfect for:
- Getting notified the moment slots open
- Setting up group-based alerts
- Getting tee times smarter, without the refresh struggle.
Together, they help you play more, stress less, and stay ahead of the game.
