18BIRDIES BLOG

New ways to read greens, plan approach shots, and sink more putts —on your phone and Apple Watch.

Clubhouse Collection is your all-access pass to exclusive, rotating deals from the best brands in golf and beyond. From gear and apparel to training tools and golf-focused experiences, we’re curating top offers each month—just for Premium members. We’re partnering with a mix of household names and up-and-coming brands making waves in the golf world. Think of it as your monthly drop of golf essentials, discoveries, and experiences—handpicked to help you play and live the game better.

Golfers have been sneaking out for weekday rounds forever, and many of you told us you wanted a way to keep certain rounds... private. Whether it's to avoid judgment, protect your work reputation, or just skip the post-round banter in the group chat, Boss Mode gives you full control over who sees what.

We’re looking for a Design Director to lead and elevate our global product design team. You’ll partner closely with product, engineering, and company leadership to shape the future of our app, grow and mentor our design team, and evolve our design systems and processes as we scale.

We are looking for an experienced Staff-level Java Backend Engineer with strong technical leadership skills. You will be working remotely in the pacific timezone and managing a small, high-performing team consisting of iOS, Android, and QA engineers. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and delivery of complex backend systems, ensuring high scalability, reliability, and performance.

Tournament creation is now more intuitive than ever. Our new step-by-step instructions and smart notification triggers eliminate guesswork, making tournament creation smoother and more efficient. This means less time spent on logistics and more time focusing on creating a great event.

Discover 18Birdies’ newest app updates—Auto Swing Detection, enhanced Stats Update, Live Pin, revamped Scoring Panel, and Shot Dispersion Insights—all designed to give our users the edge they need on the course.

Golf is a game of strategy as much as it is about skill—every shot counts, and every decision matters. From tricky doglegs and looming water hazards to lightning-fast putts, every choice shapes your round and can be the difference between a birdie or a blow-up. That’s where the 18Birdies Notes feature comes in, allowing you to plan your rounds, track your decisions, and access your game plan right from your GPS screen.

Auto Swing Detection makes shot tracking easier, letting you focus on your play. With each swing detected, the app records the location and tracks your distances, helping you get deeper insights into your game.

18Birdies understands that golf can be both enjoyable and frustrating, especially when trying to improve. The Stats feature helps golfers identify weaknesses and areas for improvement, providing clear and intuitive charts for quick assessment.

Imagine this—you’re standing on the fairway, eyeing the green. You pull out your trusty 6-iron, but how do you know it’s the right choice? That’s where our Shot Dispersion feature comes in.

At 18Birdies, we’re all about making Strokes Gained approachable and easy to use. Whether you’re a stats junkie or just looking to beat your buddies, the new and improved Strokes Gained will give you the insights you need to lower your scores and have more fun on the course.