Stories from the first tee.
Dating, golf, and the long walk between the two. Tips from the range, notes from members who met on the course, and our picks for the best places to play your first round with someone new.
10 American public courses worth driving 100 miles for
Resort fees and 6-hour rounds make most 'best of' golf lists useless. These ten US public courses are actually worth the trip — for a weekend with someone, or a solo run.
June 2, 2026
First-date golf: a 7-step playbook for a round that feels different
Golf is the rare first-date format that lasts long enough to actually know someone. Here's how to plan it so the round runs smoothly and the conversation doesn't.
June 2, 2026
Golfmatch vs Par2 vs Meet Local Golfers: Which Wins?
A head-to-head of the three best-known golf dating apps in 2026 — matching, member base, cost and experience compared, so you pick the right one.
June 2, 2026
Best Golf Dating Apps in 2026: An Honest Comparison
We tried the golf dating apps so you don't have to. Here's an honest 2026 rundown — who each app is for, how matching works, and where they fall short.
June 2, 2026
Why golfers make better partners — the data behind the cliché
Patience, consistency, time outdoors — the golfer-as-partner trope is everywhere. We pulled actual data from the NGF, Pew, and dating app research to see what holds up.
June 2, 2026