Side Game Golf
Live scoring for golf trips
About
This app manages golf group competitions, tracking scores, handicaps, and leaderboards in real-time for various formats. It supports multi-day trips, weekly clubs, and single rounds, offering detailed match summaries and course data.
What's New in Side Game Golf
1.2
August 14, 2026
Side Game Clubs — a permanent home for the group that plays year-round. Rounds, handicaps, rankings and history that carry over instead of resetting with every trip. Rounds — set up a single round with the guys in under a minute, with the same formats and the same live scoring. Your profile, rebuilt — one place for your handicap index, your rounds, your clubs and your trips. Your index is calculated from every round you play and now carries into new trips automatically. Advanced Stats — tag your tee shot, approach, penalties and putts as you play, then see the picture: fairways and greens hit, putts per hole, three-putt rate, make percentage by distance, and scoring by par. Filter by your last 5, 10 or 20 rounds, all time, or a single course. Also in this release: - Shareable round previews you can send straight to the group chat - Ranking settings you control per club - Fixes to scoring, leaderboards and purchase restore
MoreIn-App Purchases
$145.99
Side Game Trip Unlock
Unlocks all game formats for your trip.
FAQ
How does Side Game Golf handle handicaps?
Side Game Golf allows you to use official indexes or custom handicaps set by the admin. You can also set different allowance percentages per format, with strokes automatically applying per course and tee.
What golf formats does Side Game Golf support?
The app supports Stroke Play (gross and net), Skins with automatic carry-overs, Best Ball, and Ryder Cup team match play. You can run multiple formats simultaneously for your group.
Can I use Side Game Golf offline?
Yes, Side Game Golf offers offline-tolerant scoring. Your scores will sync automatically once you are back in service, ensuring no data is lost.
What are the pricing options for Side Game Golf?
Trips of up to two rounds are free with all features. For longer trips, a one-time group fee applies, not per player. Side Game Clubs is an optional monthly subscription for year-round groups at $1.99/month, with the first month free.
How do I manage or cancel my Side Game Clubs subscription?
You can manage or cancel your subscription within your Apple Account settings after purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Does Side Game Golf have ads?
No, Side Game Golf does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for shorter trips, with optional in-app purchases for extended use.
What devices is Side Game Golf available on?
Side Game Golf is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.
How often is Side Game Golf updated?
The latest version of Side Game Golf is 1.2, which was last updated on August 14, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.