Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

What is Golf News Channel?

We are Southern California’s premier hub for course guides, drone flyovers, and community storytelling. We help golfers "see the course before they play it" while providing courses with professional, cinematic media to showcase their facilities.

Is Golf News Channel free to watch?

Yes. All of our videos, guides, and stories are free to access via our website, YouTube, and social media platforms.

What areas do you cover?

We currently serve the following regions:

Primary: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Orange County, Inland Empire, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Bakersfield.
Coming Soon: San Diego expansion.

How often is new content released?

We publish new course guides and flyovers weekly, with additional interviews and community highlights featured throughout the month.

Course Guides & Video Content

What exactly is a "Course Playing Guide"?

It is a professional video breakdown of a course’s most vital holes. We cover strategy tips, ideal landing areas, and specific challenges to help you play smarter.

What is included in a full Course Profile?

Visuals: Playing guides and high-definition drone flyovers.
Facility: F&B highlights, staff interviews, and facility overviews.
Social: Ready-to-post social media clips.
Story: Course history and local community impact stories.

How do you choose which courses to feature?

We prioritize public and municipal courses, those with unique histories or community impact, and our official partner courses. However, any course can request coverage via our contact page.

Note: We also cover private clubs through premium partnership packages tailored for member engagement and facility showcases.

Partnerships (For Courses & Management)

What is the cost of a production package?

Standard Range: $1,500 – $6,000 (depending on scope).
Volume Discounts: Available for management companies overseeing multiple properties.

Do you offer barter options?

Yes. We are famous for our cash + barter hybrid model. We accept rounds, F&B credits, merchandise, and range cards to significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs—a popular choice for municipal and public facilities.

What is the expected ROI?

Our content acts as a 24/7 marketing asset. Courses typically see measurable growth in:

Tee time bookings and tournament interest.
Website engagement and social media reach.
Overall community visibility and customer satisfaction.

Community, Storytelling & Events

Do you feature women’s, junior, and adaptive golf?

Absolutely. This is a core pillar of our mission. We actively highlight women’s leagues, junior programs (HS/Collegiate), adaptive athletes, and veteran/charity programs.

Do you cover local tournaments?

Yes. We provide coverage for charity events, local championships, and school tournaments. If you have an event coming up, you can request coverage through our site.

Technical & Logistics

What gear do you use?

Professional drones, gimbal-stabilized cameras, and broadcast-quality audio/editing suites.

Are you licensed?

Yes. All operations are conducted by FAA Part 107 certified drone pilots.

What is the turnaround?

Shoots take 2–4 hours; final edited files are delivered within 7–14 days.