CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for golf courses and country clubs in Montana
81 golf courses and country clubs operated in Montana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 81CBP 2023
- Employees
- 2,872mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 7.1U.S. 3.0
- State rank
- 35th of 51by count
How many golf courses and country clubs operate in Montana
County Business Patterns counts 81 establishments in Montana classified as Golf Courses and Country Clubs (NAICS 713910) for 2023. They employed 2,872 people in mid-March and reported $144.2 million in annual payroll. That is the 35th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Golf courses and country clubs make up 0.19% of the 42,566 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Montana has 7.1 golf courses and country clubs, 140.4% above the national rate of 3.0. The average establishment has 35.5 employees against 32.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $50,200, 22.5% above the U.S. figure of $40,974.
| Measure | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 81 | 10,076 |
| Mid-March employees | 2,872 (moderate noise) | 324,224 |
| Annual payroll | $144,173,000 (moderate noise) | $13,284,791,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 35.5 | 32.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $50,200 | $40,974 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 7.1 | 3.0 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Montana's largest markets for golf courses and country clubs
Census published golf course counts for 5 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Montana. The largest is Billings, MT, with 11 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 46% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 11 | 237 | 5.7 |
| Kalispell, MT | 9 | 177 | 7.9 |
| Bozeman, MT | 7 | — | 5.5 |
| Missoula, MT | 6 | 120 | 4.7 |
| Helena, MT | 4 | 46 | 4.1 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at golf courses and country clubs in Montana
46.8% of Montana's golf courses and country clubs with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 29.7% nationally. 69.6% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 37 | 46.8% | 29.7% |
| 5–9 employees | 18 | 22.8% | 13.1% |
| 10–19 employees | 8 | 10.1% | 14.8% |
| 20–49 employees | 10 | 12.7% | 21.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 6 | 7.6% | 20.9% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for golf courses and country clubs in Montana
Golf courses book tee times, outings and events by phone, and the pro shop is busy at peak times. Event inquiries need fast follow-up. That holds for golf courses and country clubs in Montana as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to golf courses and country clubs in Montana:
- A couple calls about a wedding at the club.
- The course calls golfers about a weather closure.
- A company calls about a charity outing.
After-hours calls
After-hours calls are mostly tee-time requests.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for golf courses and country clubs in Montana
Golf courses and country clubs in Montana average 35.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 35-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $873.25 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $1,050.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). On Callata the same 35 people cost $699.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $4,212. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $699.00 | $8,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $665.00 | $7,980.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $805.00 | $9,660.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $873.25 | $10,479.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $945.00 | $11,340.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $1,050.00 | $12,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Montana
Montana has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your golfers know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 754 | Mountain | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for golf courses and country clubs in Montana
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Montana, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses and country clubs are in Montana?
81 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 2,872 people in mid-March.
Which Montana metro area has the most golf courses and country clubs?
Billings, MT, with 11 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 35-person golf course?
$1,050.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $873.25 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $699.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Montana number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.