Comparison

USGA vs Golf Nation

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

USGA

Stream live golf coverage of featured groups and track real-time scores for all USGA championships. Follow your favorite players with personalized updates and access on-site tools for attendees, including mobile ticketing and course maps.

Highlights
  • Free live streaming of featured groups
  • Real-time scoring and statistics
  • Personalized player tracking with AI recaps
  • Mobile ticketing and on-site tools
  • Full-screen vertical story highlights
  • Latest tee times and push notifications
Features
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Your all-access pass to USGA championship golf. Stream Featured Groups live for free, track real-time scores across every USGA championship, and follow your favorite players from the U.S. Open to the U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and beyond. Key Features: FREE LIVE STREAMING Watch Featured Groups coverage of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. See the world’s best players take on the toughest courses. LIVE SCORING & STATISTICS Follow every round of stroke play and every amateur match in real time. Favorite unlimited players to build your own custom leaderboard, and watch every televised shot from eight USGA championships with highlights embedded right in the player scorecards. PERSONALIZED PLAYER TRACKING Follow your favorite players for AI-powered round recaps, stat comparisons, and tailored highlights. Create a USGA Profile to sync favorites across the app and the championship website. ON-SITE TOOLS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDEES Heading to the course? The USGA app is your perfect caddie for the day: • Mobile ticketing – manage, transfer, and resell tickets directly in the app • Interactive course map for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open • On-site push notifications with fan-specific updates and logistics HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEO Full-screen vertical story highlights put you closer to the action. Plus on-demand video, photo galleries, and the latest news from every USGA championship. TEE TIMES & NOTIFICATIONS See the latest tee times as soon as they are available. Turn on push notifications for score alerts, top highlights, and updates on the players you follow—including Live Activities for select championships. CHAMPIONSHIP SHOP Rep your favorite championship by shopping exclusive USGA merchandise, all within the app. Find the latest styles and special offers.

About

Golf Nation

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Golf Nation is your new go-to video entertainment home for everything golf. Whether you’re golf curious or a golf nut, we’ve got you covered! Watch our shows to enjoy golf in a brand new way, shop the gear and accessories, and buy them while you watch! No other channel offers this feature. We’ve got something for everyone, whether you’re looking to improve your game, visit beautiful places, or just enjoy the great outdoors. Sign up for our email list to be the first to know about new releases, exclusive deals, and more. Golf Nation is the only place to watch + buy + play!

Screenshots

USGA4 screens
Golf Nation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: USGA at 2 against Golf Nation's —. Golf Nation's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
USGA versus Golf Nation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSGAGolf Nation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUnited States Golf AssociationNBTV Inc.

Bugs and requests

USGA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with adding/removing favorite players
  • Inability to navigate back in the app
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Auto-refresh function for leaderboards and scoring
  • Ability to customize favorite players
  • More comprehensive live coverage and video highlights

Golf Nation

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

USGA

No in-app purchases

None

Golf Nation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USGA free?
USGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Golf Nation free?
Golf Nation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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