Birdie Board Blog
Why Greenside Feel Matters More Than Distance in Modern Golf
Distance may grab attention, but greenside feel is what lowers scores. The short game rewards creativity, touch, and confidence in ways that power alone never can. When golfers learn how to control spin, trajectory, and landing zones, the game becomes more strategic and far more enjoyable.
How Course Architecture Shapes the Way You Play Golf
Golf course architecture plays a larger role in your game than you might expect. Every fairway contour, bunker placement, elevation change, and green design affects how a golfer thinks and plays. When you start noticing how the architect guides your choices, the course becomes more than a backdrop. It becomes a strategic partner that asks you to think more creatively about each shot.
Why Walking the Course Might Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Golf Game
Walking the golf course is one of the simplest ways to improve how you play and how you feel on the course. It helps you develop a natural rhythm, stay mentally steady, and see the layout in a way you simply miss when riding. Many golfers find that walking brings them closer to the heart of the game while giving them a subtle but meaningful fitness boost along the way.
The Rise of Wellness & Smart Tech in Golf
Golf is entering a new era - one driven by wellness and smart technology. Players are paying closer attention to recovery, sleep, and mental health, while wearable devices and AI-powered tools bring data-driven insights to the course. Here’s how these trends are reshaping the modern game for both golfers and facilities.
The Growing Appeal of Flexible Tee Times
Golfers today expect the same convenience from their favorite courses that they get from travel or dining apps. Modern facilities are answering the call with flexible, mobile-friendly tee-time systems that make booking, canceling, and rescheduling easier than ever. Here’s why it’s transforming the golfing experience.
Psychology That Makes You Play Better Under Pressure
When you tighten up under pressure, it is not your mechanics failing, it is your brain doing its job too well. Understanding what the mind is trying to protect you from is the first step toward unlocking calm, consistent golf.
Golf 101 for the Obsessed: 8 Secrets Hidden in the Basics
Golf has been around for centuries, yet even lifelong players keep discovering something new about it. This post dives into eight timeless lessons hidden within the basics—from 15th-century bans to the evolution of golf balls, course design, and the unspoken rules that still define the game today.
Simulating a 12-Player match on Birdie Board
To prepare for a 12-person golf tournament, I built a custom Birdie Board simulator that stress-tested every feature…team balancing, handicap adjustments, and live scoring. It’s not just code in motion; it’s Birdie Board proving it can handle real competition.
Behind the Build: Adding Manual Team Selection
In this early look at Birdie Board’s development, I walk through a new “Manually Set” feature that lets players drag and drop golfers into teams. It’s a flexible alternative to the Auto Balance button, which uses handicaps to create fair matchups automatically. Together, they give golfers complete control…whether you want balanced competition or to build your own dream team.
Building Our First In-App Purchase Screen
Our first attempt at in-app purchases was completely custom…built by hand before we moved to RevenueCat. This post looks back at those early designs, the lessons we learned, and how we’re keeping payments simple for golfers.