My CDGA vs Golf Elgin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My CDGA
Manage your golf game and membership with this app. Post scores, track stats, view progress graphs, and access your Handicap Index. Connect with clubs and discover member benefits.
- Post hole-by-hole scores
- Stat tracking
- Progress graphs
- Handicap Index access
- Member card display
- Club directory and contact
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My CDGA, the app that puts Chicago District golf and your CDGA membership at your fingertips, is available to all Association members with an iPhone device. My CDGA allows you to do the following from the convenience of your mobile phone: * Post home or away hole-by-hole scores from any course in the world, as well as view scoring history. * Utilize stat tracking when posting hole-by-hole scores, including fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts and more. * View graphs to track on-course progress when posting hole-by-hole scores and utilizing stat tracking during or after the round. * Utilize the integrated mobile application Leaderboard, which allows CDGA members to ink their Handicap Index® and score posting data and features social and on-course tools like GPS and game tracking. * Access your Handicap Index® quickly, view current handicap label and Handicap Index® history, calculate your course handicap and search member peer review. * Display CDGA member card and handicap label. * Utilize Peer Review and designate favorites for quick reference for any golfer around the country with a Handicap ID. * Connect with CDGA member clubs, view member club directory, map directions to a club and contact a club. * Browse various member benefits, such as up-to-date Member Perks, as well as participate in member-only contests like CDGA Fantasy Golf presented by Tour Edge. * Keep up with the Chicago District Golf Association, contact the CDGA, lookup event and tournament information and view your CDGA membership(s).
Golf Elgin
Enhance your golf game with interactive scorecards, GPS tracking, and detailed course information. Compete in live tournaments, track your stats, and book tee times seamlessly. Access food menus and share your progress on social media.
- Interactive Scorecard
- GPS Tracking
- Golf Games (Skins, Stableford)
- Automatic Stats Tracker
- Live Tournaments & Leaderboards
- Book Tee Times
- Course Information & Tips
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Download the Golf Elgin app to enhance your golf experience! This app includes: - Interactive Scorecard - Golf Games: Skins, Stableford, Par, Stroke Scoring - GPS - Measure your shot! - Golfer Profile with Automatic Stats Tracker - Hole Descriptions & Playing Tips - Live Tournaments & Leaderboards - Book Tee Times - Course Tour - Food & Beverage Menu - Facebook Sharing - And much more… Bowes Creek Country Club Open to the public, Bowes Creek is an award-winning course with private membership advantages. Our "member for a day" fee includes unlimited golf, driving range, and full use of the facility. The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course Highlands of Elgin has become a premier destination for thousands of golfers throughout the region. Nine new holes reclaim an old stone quarry, and take maximum advantage of the unique and dramatic landforms that were left behind, including a twelve acre quarry lake. Wing Park Golf Course A classic 9-hole golf course perfect for any level golfer who wants to get in a quick round. Information and Guidelines Tee times accepted up to one week in advance Golf outings accepted (minimum 16 players) Golf shop with high-quality merchandise and competitive pricing Tree memorial program Weekend permanent tee times currently available CDGA handicapping service available All city golf facilities are spike-free Corporate residents unlimited season pass available
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My CDGA at 4.0 against Golf Elgin's 3.0. My CDGA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Golf Elgin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My CDGA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
My CDGA ships an update every 5 months, Golf Elgin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My CDGA | Golf Elgin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Duhamel Group, LLC | BOWES CREEK COUNTRY CLUB |
Customer experience
My CDGA
Golf Elgin
In-app purchases
My CDGA
No in-app purchases
Golf Elgin
No in-app purchases
Questions
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