18BIRDIES BLOG

The origins of the golf betting game Wolf are as mysterious as the woodland creature itself … no one really knows. But one thing we do know is that Wolf is really fun, so we decided to fully automate the rules and gameplay into the 18Birdies app to make it easy and fun to track a game of Wolf with…

A birdie putt that lips out. The good drive that takes a bad bounce. To many, golf seems downright unfair. However, golfers can find a little peace of mind knowing at least one organization has their back: the USGA (United States Golf Association). The USGA developed the golf handicap index, often…

Skins is one of the most popular golf betting games among players of all skill levels, from the weekend warrior to the pros looking for a little motivation during their practice rounds. In Skins, every golf hole is its own match, with the lowest score winning the hole. So, unlike some other games,…

If you want to get rich fast, try Vegas! No, not that Vegas, try the Vegas golf game which is a boat load of fun to play with your golf buddies. In Vegas, a lucky roll of the putter can lead to some serious cash exchanging hands. But the first step to winning at this fun betting game is to…

Ever since the 1500s when bored Scottish shepherds invented the game of golf by grabbing long sticks and whacking small rocks toward that rabbit hole off in the distance, it was inevitable that keeping score would quickly follow. Competition is how we humans roll and bragging rights on how many…

Fantasy Golf on DraftKings - Farmers Insurance Open Lock of the week: Jon Rahm – $11,800 – We crushed the article last week with all of our picks, and RahmThreat was the lock of the week. If it ain’t broke…don’t fix it! It’s a stronger field this week, but as red hot as Rahm is, it doesn’t matter…

In this week's Impact Show we're taking a look at Tiger Wood's golf swing and discussing exactly what you can learn and take into your own swing. Let's take charge of your game!

Course Preview: Farmers Insurance Open Sweeping over the majestic Pacific coastline, Torrey Pines Golf Course is a visionary masterpiece and plays host to this week’s Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla, California. Somewhat similar to last week’s CareerBuilder Challenge, a pre-cut course rotation…

Adventures In Golf: Season 2 Episode 1 Welcome to Season 2 of Skratch's Adventures In Golf. Host Erik Anders Lang is back for another season traveling around the world seeking out the most interesting places and people golf has to offer. In episode 1, Erik visits a contemporary art gallery in…

Palm Desert Resort Country Club Review Jack Nicklaus once said, “The game is meant to be fun,” and Palm Desert Resort Country Club is a golf course that exudes fun with a capital “F.” Challenging shots and heroic holes will stimulate and tease players of all skill levels. A great collection of long…

Getting to Know Andrew Yun: 18Birdies Player Profile PGA Tour rookie Andrew Yun might not hit superhuman drives like Dustin Johnson just yet. However, Yun’s consistent record of success on every level he’s played is a testament that greatness can be achieved through steadfast dedication and…

Fantasy Golf on DraftKings - CareerBuilder Challenge Lock of the week: Jon Rahm – $11,800 – The birdie loving Spaniard is the class of this field and there is no debate. We usually don’t play the highest priced player in the field. However, given the structure of this event (everyone playing at…

Course Preview: CareerBuilder Challenge The year’s first PGA Tour event on the mainland U.S. gets underway in California this week for the CareerBuilder Challenge. Marking the start of a month-long West Coast Swing, CareerBuilder has attracted one of the most competitive field’s it’s seen in years.…

Josh Hayes catches up with Skratch's host of Adventures in Golf, Erik Anders Lang, to discuss how he got involved with the Tour, playing golf at a Nudist Colony, how prison inmates built a golf course, being married to Sia, what's in store for Season 3, and lots more! The 18Birdies app is now…

Fantasy Golf on DraftKings - Sony Open Lock of the week: Kevin Kisner – $10,100 – Tour Junkies friend and fav, Kevin Kisner, tops our list this week as a lock for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Kiz has gained 14 strokes total on the field at the host course of Waialae CC in the last five years. Putting…