What is the Course Forum?

The Course Forum is a localized community board built directly into every Course Profile. It allows players to share real-time updates, discuss course strategy, and connect with other golfers who play the same track.

Creating a Post in the Course Forum

Any user is able to access and post to the Course Forum to participate in community discussions.

What types of posts can I make?

You can categorize your post in the Forum it using one of our tags to help other users find relevant information:

Course Conditions: Share updates on green speeds, recent aeration, weather delays, or general maintenance.
Strategy & Tips: Share or ask for advice on club selection, mapping out hazards, or navigating tough shots.
Find Playing Partners: Post to coordinate tee times, fill a last-minute opening in your group, or meet other local players.

If your post doesn’t fit in these categories, that’s okay! You can create a general post for any golf chat, questions, or banter related to the course.

If you’re posting about a specific hole, you can tag it directly while creating the post. This helps users to be able to sort and filter the Forum for tips about specific holes as they play.

Can I add photos to my post?

Yes. You can attach photos to your forum posts to visually demonstrate current course conditions, tee box layouts, or pin placements.

Who can see my posts in the Course Forum?

All posts made in a Course Forum are public. Any 18Birdies user who visits that specific Course Profile can view your posts, read comments, and interact with your content.

Any user can access the Course Forum in a few key places:

In the Community section of the Course Profile
The “Course Forum” tool on the GPS Page
The “Course Forum” entrance on the Play Tab

Community Interactions

How else can I engage with other users in the Forum?

You can engage with any post in the forum by using the following tools:

Like: Tap the thumbs-up icon to show appreciation for a post.
Comment & Reply: Tap the comment icon to start a discussion or reply directly to another golfer's message.

How do I track notifications for my posts?

Whenever another user likes, comments on, or replies to your forum post, you will receive an in-app notification in your 18Birdies Notifications Center.

How do I report spam or inappropriate posts?

To keep the community safe and clean, you can report any post or comment that violates guidelines. Tap the three-dot menu icon (...) in the top-right corner of the post and select Report & Block.

Earning Recognition

Depending on your status and activity, you could earn a “badge” that appears next to your post. There are two types of badges.

Member: If you have selected a Home Course, you will get a “Member” badge that appears next to your name for any Course Forum posts.
Course Expert: Once you are a member, you can earn an official Course Expert badge by actively contributing to the forum. To get the badge, you must post at least three times within a rolling 30-day window for that specific course.

FAQs

General & Access

What is the main purpose of the Course Forum?

The forum serves as a digital message board for a specific golf course. It is designed for checking real-time course conditions, discussing hole-by-hole strategies, coordinating tee times, and chatting with other local players.

Where can I access the Course Forum within the app?

You can find the forum in three places:

On the Community tab of any Course Profile.
Via the Course Forum GPS Tool during a round.
Through the Course Forum entry point on the main Play tab.

Are my posts in the forum private or can anyone see them?

All forum posts are entirely public. Any 18Birdies user who visits that specific Course Profile or accesses the forum through the GPS/Play tabs can view your posts, photos, and comments.

Posting & Content

What kind of topics can I post about in the forum?

Any golf chatter is welcome in the Course Forum! If you would like, you can tag your posts with specific categories to keep the forum organized:

Course Conditions: Sharing updates on green speeds, recent aeration, or weather delays.
Strategy & Tips: Asking for or giving advice on hazards, club selection, and course layouts.
Find Playing Partners: Coordinating tee times or looking for local golfers to fill a group.

How do I share or find tips for a specific hole on the course?

When creating a post, use the hole selector tool to tag a specific hole number (e.g., Hole 3). Users can then filter the forum by that hole number to find targeted advice while they are out playing.

Can I upload photos to my forum posts?

Yes. You can attach photos to your posts or comments to visually show current course conditions, tee box views, or unique pin placements to the community.

Interactions & Badges

How will I know if someone replies to my forum post?

Whenever another golfer likes, comments on, or replies to your post, you will receive a notification in your 18Birdies Notifications Center.

What is the difference between the Member and Course Expert badges?

The Member badge automatically appears next to your name if you have added that specific course as one of your Home Courses. The Course Expert badge is an earned status given to Home Course members who actively contribute by creating at least three original posts within a rolling 30-day window.

What should I do if I see spam or offensive comments in the forum?

Tap the three-dot menu icon (...) in the top-right corner of the post or comment, then select Report & Block to flag it for review and hide that user's content. View the 18Birdies Community Guidelines here.