Last updated November 2026 · Made by the MATCHUPS team
Best Golf Trip App (2026)
Planning a golf trip is the easy part. Keeping score across four rounds is not.
We tested the field and wrote down what each app actually does. Pick the one that fits your group.
Disclosure: this page is made by the team behind MATCHUPS, so we list it first. Everything else is from each app's own site or App Store page, checked November 2026.
Quick comparison
| App | Platforms | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATCHUPS | iPhone + Apple Watch | Free. Tournament hosting free for 4 players, $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12 | Groups of friends on iPhone who want a trip that feels like an event |
| Squabbit | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (App Store listing) | Free core. Tournament Pro $29.99/event or $99.99/yr | Organizers who want one free tool for trips, leagues and outings |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | App + trip website | $149 per trip (up to 36 players, 12 rounds) | Big established trips with a commissioner and a budget |
| 18Birdies | iPhone + Android, Wear OS | Free tournaments and leagues. Optional Premium | Mixed iPhone and Android groups |
| Golf GameBook | iOS + Android | Free app. Tournaments and Reds vs Blues need Gold | Trips that want a social feed and team match play |
The picks
1. MATCHUPS (made by us)
Best for: Groups of friends on iPhone who want a trip that feels like an event
Casual formats, two-team trip tournaments over 1–5 rounds, Apple Watch GPS, a live lock-screen scoreboard and end-of-trip awards.
iPhone + Apple Watch · Free. Tournament hosting free for 4 players, $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12
2. Squabbit
Best for: Organizers who want one free tool for trips, leagues and outings
Free core app with many formats, including Ryder Cup and Stableford. GPS, group chat and handicap updates.
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (App Store listing) · Free core. Tournament Pro $29.99/event or $99.99/yr
3. Golf Genius Trip Manager
Best for: Big established trips with a commissioner and a budget
$149 per trip. Trip website, pairings and real-time leaderboards for up to 36 players.
App + trip website · $149 per trip (up to 36 players, 12 rounds)
4. 18Birdies
Best for: Mixed iPhone and Android groups
Free tournaments with live leaderboards. Side games like Skins, Nassau and Wolf.
iPhone + Android, Wear OS · Free tournaments and leagues. Optional Premium
5. Golf GameBook
Best for: Trips that want a social feed and team match play
Multi-round tournaments and Reds vs Blues with Gold membership. iOS and Android.
iOS + Android · Free app. Tournaments and Reds vs Blues need Gold
How to pick a golf trip app
- Count your group. Two even teams? Look for a team cup mode.
- Check phones. Anyone on Android rules out iPhone-only apps.
- Decide on side games. If you need Nassau or Wolf, pick an app that lists them.
- Set a budget. Split a per-trip fee across the group before you buy.
What MATCHUPS does not do
No Android. No Nassau, Wolf or Stableford. No GHIN sync. If you need those, pick another app above.
FAQ
What is the best golf trip app?
For iPhone groups who want a trip tournament with awards, MATCHUPS. For a free all-rounder, Squabbit. For big trips with a budget, Golf Genius Trip Manager.
Is there a free golf trip app?
Yes. MATCHUPS, Squabbit and 18Birdies are free to download. MATCHUPS hosting is free for 4 players.
Does MATCHUPS work on Android?
No. MATCHUPS is iPhone and Apple Watch only. Android groups should look at 18Birdies or Golf GameBook.
Can I play Nassau or Wolf in MATCHUPS?
Not yet. 18Birdies lists both as side games.
How many rounds can a MATCHUPS trip tournament have?
One to five rounds.
Try MATCHUPS
Free on iPhone and Apple Watch.
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