Comparison

USGA vs Got A Game

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

Got A Game

Features
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Got A Game makes it easy for golfers to connect, organize tee times, and fill open spots in their foursomes. Whether you’re planning a round or looking to join one, Got A Game keeps your club connected and your games full. Features Create and share tee times with members of your club Control who can see your game with simple visibility settings Join open foursomes posted by other members Get instant notifications when players join or update your game Stay informed with club announcements and tournament updates Manage your profile and delete your account at any time Got A Game is available exclusively to participating golf clubs. Members receive a club code to join their club and access tee times.

Screenshots

USGA4 screens
Got A Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

USGA and Got A Game are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
USGA versus Got A Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSGAGot A Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnited States Golf AssociationCHRISTOPHER ROBERT BERNARD

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

Got A Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

USGA

No in-app purchases

None

Got A Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is USGA free?
USGA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Got A Game free?
Got A Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do USGA or Got A Game have ads?
Neither USGA nor Got A Game shows ads.

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