# NearGolf — Rated Courses, Free Booking

> Personalized golf course matching and booking with real-time data. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Eckert.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neargolf/id6771791244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Eckert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882605223)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 118 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neargolf/id6771791244/reviews.md

## What is NearGolf?

PICKING A GOLF COURSE SHOULDN'T BE A LOTTERY.

Most apps show you a map with green pins. NearGolf shows you a score: "8.4 — strong match for your game." Whether a course fits how you play isn't a guess anymore.

THE MATCH SCORE.
Every course in our 21,000+ catalog gets a 0-10 score for your game: USGA slope and yardage against your profile, walkability, pace, price, drive time, real reviews. Tap any score and we show exactly how it was earned. No black box.

  8.5-10   Great match — a course you'll want to come back to
  7.0-8.4  Good fit — solid round, no surprises
  5.5-6.9  Workable — you'll get through, mild fight
  4.0-5.4  Stretch — bring your A game
  Below 4  Not your game — save it for a sharper day

REAL DESCRIPTIONS, NOT BROCHURE COPY.
Each course's description is written from its own numbers and what golfers actually say in reviews — "Demanding 132 slope at 6,126 yards — one of the area's sterner tests" — not marketing fluff.

BOOKING LINKS THAT ACTUALLY WORK.
One tap opens the course's real tee sheet with your date and time pre-selected. We verify every bookable course's link every single night — date, sheet, and slot — so a dead link never wastes your drive.

ASK IN PLAIN ENGLISH.
"Any tee times at Sandy Burr today?" Type it or say it — NearGolf understands the course, the day, the time of day, and your party size, and answers with bookable times.

THE COURSE TOUR.
Satellite and drone imagery for every course — scout the layout hole by hole before you drive an hour.

WHAT'S INSIDE
- 21,000+ US golf courses: public, municipal, resort, and driving ranges
- Live tee-time availability for a growing set of connected courses
- One-tap booking on the course's own page — no booking fee, ever
- Quality scores built from real ratings and reviews, right on the map
- Course data refreshes nightly — new courses and fixes arrive on their own, no app update needed

NO ACCOUNT, NO EMAIL.
NearGolf does not require an account. Your profile and saved courses stay on your device.

## Key features

- Personalized match score for courses
- 21,000+ US golf courses cataloged
- One-tap booking with live tee times
- Real course descriptions and reviews
- Hole-by-hole satellite and drone imagery
- Natural language search for tee times

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neargolf/id6771791244/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Hidden Gem

*2026-07-12*

This app has completely changed how I book golf. Booking tee times was always a hassle and required a search of multiple apps or websites. This app makes finding last-minute tee times fast and easy, whether I’m close to home or traveling. I can quickly search courses in any area, compare available times real time, and find what works best for my schedule all in one place. Searching the map for nearby tee times and course ratings is seamless, making it my go-to app whenever I want to get a round in on short notice. Highly recommend it!

## Frequently asked questions about NearGolf

### How does NearGolf determine a course's match score?

NearGolf calculates a match score out of 10 based on factors like USGA slope and yardage against your profile, walkability, pace, price, drive time, and real user reviews. This score helps you understand how well a course fits your specific game.

### Can I book tee times directly through NearGolf?

Yes, NearGolf provides booking links that open directly to the course's own tee sheet with your desired date and time pre-selected. These links are verified nightly to ensure they are active and functional.

### Does NearGolf require an account to use?

No, NearGolf does not require an account or email to use. Your profile and saved courses are stored locally on your device, offering a private and immediate experience.

### What kind of golf courses are available on NearGolf?

NearGolf features over 21,000 US golf courses, including public, municipal, resort courses, and driving ranges. The course data, including new additions and fixes, is updated nightly.

### Can I see what a golf course looks like before I go?

Yes, NearGolf offers a 'Course Tour' feature that includes satellite and drone imagery for every course. This allows you to scout the layout hole by hole before you travel.

### How does NearGolf's search function work?

You can ask for tee times in plain English, either by typing or speaking. NearGolf understands the course, day, time of day, and party size to provide available booking times.

### Is NearGolf available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, NearGolf is supported on iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How often is NearGolf updated?

The course data within NearGolf refreshes nightly, bringing new courses and fixes without requiring an app update. The app itself was last updated on July 6, 2026, to version 1.7.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2026-08-11

Tee-time search now follows the map, so searching outside Massachusetts returns results everywhere — and the list no longer comes up empty.

Smoother map panning, plus fixes to how each day's tee times are shown.

### 1.10 — 2026-08-10

Search now covers every course in the app, nationwide — not just the Northeast.

Tap a tee time and the course's booking page now opens already set to that date and group size — no more re-entering what you just picked.

### 1.9 — 2026-07-23

A big visual update:

• Redesigned Rankings — see how every course stacks up with new comparison bars for slope, yardage, green fee, and course rating, across state, region, and national boards.
• Spotlight course views — a crisp aerial of each course's layout on the card and detail page.
• Live tee times — see open times by day and book directly with the course, no booking fee.
• Indoor golf & driving ranges now show each venue's own logo on the map.
• Cleaner course details with real photos and honest quality scores.

### 1.8 — 2026-07-18

Big update — a cleaner map, real tee times right on the course list, and brand-new course rankings so you can find the best places to play near you. No account needed: just open the app and go.

### 1.7 — 2026-07-06

• Sign in with Apple — your logbook, saved courses, and alerts now back up to your account.
• More honest ratings — courses without enough data say “Not yet rated” instead of showing a guess.
• Cleaner course cards and rankings.
• Data fixes, including merged duplicate course listings.
• Performance and polish.

## More apps by Ryan Eckert

- [NearTennis — Tennis Courts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neartennis-tennis-courts/id6767210713)

All apps by Ryan Eckert: https://appshunter.io/developer/1882605223

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-11.*
