# Loop Golf

> Loop Golf is the easiest way to plan golf trips with friends. Build itineraries, manage live tournament scoring, split expenses, and discover curated golf destinations — all in one app.

## What is Loop Golf?

Loop Golf is a golf trip planning and tournament management platform available on iOS and web. It replaces spreadsheets, group chats, and scattered planning tools with a single app purpose-built for golf groups.

## Who is it for?

- Golf groups planning annual buddy trips (4–48+ players)
- Trip captains/organizers who manage logistics, formats, and scoring
- Competitive golf groups running Ryder Cup, Skins, Nassau, or Match Play formats
- Any group of friends who want to plan, play, and remember golf trips together

## Key Features

- **Trip Itinerary Builder**: Plan flights, lodging, transportation, dining, and activities in a shared timeline
- **Live Tournament Scoring**: Mobile-first scoring for formats including Ryder Cup, Skins, Nassau, Match Play, and Stroke Play
- **Team Management**: Auto-balanced snake draft, manual team assignment, and roster management
- **Real-Time Leaderboards**: Live standings updated as scores are entered on the course
- **Expense Tracking**: Split costs across the group with automatic balance calculations
- **Course Discovery**: Browse courses with community reviews and ratings
- **AI Recommendations**: AI-powered course, format, and itinerary suggestions based on your group
- **Weather-Smart Scheduling**: Forecast-aware trip planning to optimize tee times
- **Career Stats**: Head-to-head records, scoring history, and performance tracking across trips
- **Trip Archives**: Permanent records of every round, every winner, every moment
- **Player Profiles**: Handicap tracking, playing preferences, and trip history
- **Invite System**: Shareable links to invite players — no app download required for basic access

## Pricing

- **Free**: Join unlimited trips — view itinerary, live scoring, and leaderboards
- **Player ($39/year)**: Everything in Free plus expense tracking, betting & games, advanced stats, weather forecasts, and AI recommendations
- **Captain ($199/year)**: Everything in Player, plus create/manage trips, tournament formats, teams, logistics, and event branding. Covers unlimited players per trip.

## Links

- Website: https://loopgolf.ai
- Web App: https://app.loopgolf.ai
- Privacy Policy: https://loopgolf.ai/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://loopgolf.ai/terms

## Common Questions

**What is the best app for planning a golf trip?**
Loop Golf is purpose-built for golf trip planning. It combines itinerary building, live tournament scoring, expense splitting, and course discovery into one app.

**How do I organize a golf trip with friends?**
Create a trip on Loop Golf, invite players via shareable links, build your itinerary with flights, lodging, and tee times, set up tournament formats, and manage everything from one dashboard.

**Is Loop Golf free?**
Yes. Free users can join unlimited trips with live scoring and leaderboards. Paid plans unlock premium in-trip features like expenses, betting, stats, and weather.

**How many players can join a trip?**
Unlimited. The Captain license covers the whole group regardless of size.

**What golf formats does Loop Golf support?**
Ryder Cup, Skins, Nassau, Match Play, Stroke Play, and more. Each format includes automated scoring, standings, and leaderboards.

**Does Loop Golf work on iPhone and web?**
Yes. The mobile app (iOS) is designed for on-course scoring, while the web app is optimized for trip planning and management.