There is nothing like exploring a brand new golf course for the very first time. Each golf hole is a little present that you get to unwrap. Think about it for a second. An architect and his team spent months designing and shaping each golf hole just so you could experience 10-15 minutes of joy playing it. It’s a beautiful concept and most golfers do not appreciate this as much as they should.
Because of this obsession, I have spent the past 3 decades exploring the golf courses around the world with a reckless passion. I have tracked them in a spreadsheet and organized them obsessively on my website. At the time of writing this post, I have played 1939 different golf courses across all 50 states and 23 different countries. It was a monstrous undertaking that didn’t need to be as difficult as it was.
When I started this journey, I would have loved to have an app like TeeHouse. This is the ultimate golf app for golfers that love golf courses. Here are the reasons that make this app so special.
View Rankings
TeeHouse uses a proprietary golf course ranking engine called TeeGrade that provides a much more effective way of ranking golf courses. TeeHouse has created a uni algorithm based off of user input and head to head rankings of golf courses. I was skeptical at first, but these guys know what they are doing. They actually used the equation below in an effort to fully understand just why Merion is better than Bethpage Black.
L({μi}) = Σ(i, j) ∈ D log P(i ≻ j)
The only downside to this methodology is that it relies heavily on user data. Since TeeHouse is relatively new, things are just starting to build. The TeeGrade technology is only going to get better over time as more users adopt the platform as a great way to discover new places to play.
Discover Courses
At the heart of every golf course explorer, there is a constant desire to discover new golf courses. There is a never ending thirst inside of us that needs to be quenched. TeeHouse gives you exactly what you need by providing a powerful golf course search engine.
TeeGrade - Find out the very best golf courses for you to play powered by TeeHouse’s proprietary ranking engine.
Radius - Are you going to Cedar Rapids, Iowa and need a place to play? Just use the map feature to dial in your course and then sort by criteria.
Access - Not everyone has high friends in low places… or whatever the saying is. The fact is that sometimes you need to be able to sort out the private stuff and focus on what you can really play.
Price - Grab the best options based on what you are looking to spend.
Engage in Discussions
Fighting on Twitter about slow play and the merits of Donald Ross can certainly pass the time, but if you move that conversation over to TeeHouse, things have a way of becoming productive. The goal is to build a community of like minded people and give them a platform where golfers can talk before the round, after the round, while planning a golf trip, debating rankings with friends, discovering hidden gems, or remembering a course they played years ago. When I joined I started a discussion about the best par 3 golf courses.
Your Golf Memories Automatically Organized
I can’t tell you how many times I have watched other golfers sort through their phone to find a video or an image from a round of golf. It usually starts with a great story, then slows as the scrolling begins, then inevitably it ends with an “ahh fuck it, I can’t find it.”
TeeHouse changes that by using on-course photo syncing, TeeHouse can suggest photos taken while you were at a golf course, making it easy to attach those memories to your course profile. With all of your information stored under one course, you’ll never lose track of your memories.
Features World Class Photography
Any world class app is going to need some great photography if they want to stand out from the crowd. This is why TeeHouse has decided to use my photography as the cornerstone for their imagery. Nothing gets the golf juices flowing like a great course photograph and you will find plenty of examples here in the TeeHouse app.
Your Personal Golf Assistant
The more you use TeeHouse, the more unique your profile becomes. Because TeeHouse knows your preferences. it works them into your recommendations. Questions like the ones below will actually return worthwhile results. Download the app and try it today.
“Where should I play next?”
“Help me plan a golf trip to Wisconsin?”
“What are my hidden gems around Atlanta?”
During my discussions with the TeeHouse folks one thing became predominantly clear. These guys love golf courses almost as much as I do. They are generally interested in created a digital home where golfers can finally organize, compare, remember, and share their golf course life. The coolest part about TeeHouse is that they are just getting started. Become a charter member of the community and download the app today.