GolfLoot

Connecting golfers to exclusive experienceS

A subscription platform connecting Australian golfers with exclusive deals and experiences, transformed from a validated AI prototype into a scalable production platform.

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GolfLoot

Connecting golfers to exclusive experienceS

A subscription platform connecting Australian golfers with exclusive deals and experiences, transformed from a validated AI prototype into a scalable production platform.

Work

case studies

Services provided

Services provided

  • Prototype-to-Production

    Defining what the validated prototype needed to become a real, scalable platform, from architecture to core functionality.

  • Platform Build

    Turning the prototype into a production-ready platform, with secure architecture, scalable systems, and real-world usage in mind.

  • Systems & Integrations

    Integrating Stripe for subscriptions and payments, along with real-time infrastructure and partner systems.

Context

Context

AI tools are helping teams validate ideas faster than ever, with an incredible level of details.

GolfLoot leveraged this to build an early prototype that proved the concept: a subscription platform connecting Australian golfers with exclusive deals, club partnerships, and bucket-list experiences.

With the idea validated, the focus shifted to what comes next.

AI tools are helping teams validate ideas faster than ever, with an incredible level of details.

GolfLoot leveraged this to build an early prototype that proved the concept: a subscription platform connecting Australian golfers with exclusive deals, club partnerships, and bucket-list experiences.

With the idea validated, the focus shifted to what comes next.

Challenge

Challenge

A prototype is built to prove an idea, not to support real users.

Moving to production meant building on stable foundations, without relying on systems that were never designed for scale, security, or ongoing usage.

GolfLoot needed a platform that could serve members, partners, and administrators simultaneously, while keeping the experience simple and reliable at scale.

A prototype is built to prove an idea, not to support real users.

Moving to production meant building on stable foundations, without relying on systems that were never designed for scale, security, or ongoing usage.

GolfLoot needed a platform that could serve members, partners, and administrators simultaneously, while keeping the experience simple and reliable at scale.

Strategy

Strategy

Moving from prototype to production is where experienced engineering makes the difference.

We worked closely with the GolfLoot team to take what the prototype had validated and define what was required for it to operate as a real product.

This meant building the platform with the right foundations in place from the start. Each decision was made to support real users, real transactions, and a growing ecosystem of members and partners, without adding unnecessary complexity.

Moving from prototype to production is where experienced engineering makes the difference.

We worked closely with the GolfLoot team to take what the prototype had validated and define what was required for it to operate as a real product.

This meant building the platform with the right foundations in place from the start. Each decision was made to support real users, real transactions, and a growing ecosystem of members and partners, without adding unnecessary complexity.

Solution

Solution

Building a reliable production foundation. Every feature was designed to support a growing community, with reliability and performance in mind.

Building a reliable production foundation. Every feature was designed to support a growing community, with reliability and performance in mind.

Key features

Key features

Member Dashboard

Personalised experience where members can view their entries, track referrals, and access exclusive offers.

Partner Portal

Comprehensive dashboard for partners to manage their partnership, track commissions, and create member-exclusive offers.

Role-Based Access

Secure authentication with separate portals for members, partners, and administrators.

Stripe Integration

Subscription and payment infrastructure that supports recurring billing securely and reliably.

Giveaway System

Automated entry system with referral bonuses that drive engagement and community-led growth.

Referral Program

Built-in tracking that rewards both the referrer and the new member, creating a self-sustaining acquisition loop.

Real-Time Updates

Live tracking of entries, referrals, and partner commissions.

Onboarding Flows

Guided experiences designed to get members and partners up and running quickly and independently.

Tech stack

Tech stack

We engineered the platform with a custom architecture and a suite of integrations tailored to Golf Loot requirements.

We engineered the platform with a custom architecture and a suite of integrations tailored to Golf Loot requirements.

Tailwind CSS

Styling and design tokens foundation

Next.js

Frontend framework

Supabase

Database, authentication and real-time subscriptions

Stripe

Payments and subscriptions

Vercel

Deployment

Together with GolfLoot, we built a production-ready platform that supports members, partners, and automated experiences at scale, on a foundation designed for long-term growth across the Australian golf community.

Delivered in 12 weeks, the platform transformed a validated concept into a stable, scalable product ready for real users and real growth.

Together with GolfLoot, we built a production-ready platform that supports members, partners, and automated experiences at scale, on a foundation designed for long-term growth across the Australian golf community.

Delivered in 12 weeks, the platform transformed a validated concept into a stable, scalable product ready for real users and real growth.

Security

A platform ready to handle real users, real data, and real transactions with confidence.

Payments

Subscription and partner commission infrastructure fully operational from day one.

Reliability

A system that supports live usage, real-time interactions, and fast, consistent performance as the platform grows.

Ecosystem

A connected network of golfers, clubs, driving ranges, and brands, all in one place, with strong SEO supporting discovery and engagement.

Scalability

A modern architecture that supports new features, new partners, and new markets without starting over.

Key results

Key results

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