Golf Channel vs USGA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Golf Channel
Access live golf tournament coverage from major tours, including PGA and LPGA. Get breaking news, video highlights, expert analysis, and interviews. Watch and listen to the best golf content anytime, anywhere.
- Live tournament coverage
- Major championship news
- Video highlights and interviews
- Expert analysis
- 24/7 Golf Channel stream
- Women's golf coverage
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The all new Golf Channel app is your guide to everything golf. Watch live action from all the major tours and get up-to-date news, highlights, videos, interviews and analysis. Watch, listen and read the best golf coverage in the sport. It's Golf Channel in your pocket! Live tournament coverage from the PGA Tour, LPGA, DP World Tour, PGA Tour Champions, Korn Ferry Tour and NCAA and amateur golf. Major championship news, updates, highlights and analysis from The Players, Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Open Championship, as well as the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. Home to women’s golf coverage, including live tournament action of all five major championships and the Solheim Cup. Watch Golf Channel 24/7 on the app for live tournaments and replays, and shows like “Golf Central,” “Golf Today” and “Live From.”
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: USGA at none against Golf Channel's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Golf Channel against 4.7 for USGA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Golf Channel's written reviews are positive against 37% of USGA's.
Golf Channel ships an update every 5 weeks, USGA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Golf Channel | USGA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (32K ratings) | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32K — better | 22K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | United States Golf Association |
Customer experience
Golf Channel
USGA
Bugs and requests
Golf Channel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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
In-app purchases
Golf Channel
No in-app purchases
USGA
No in-app purchases
