Overview

Spark Golf has partnered with Fore the Ladies! Fore the Ladies is a women's-based community and golf resource, with events and groups nationwide. Spark Golf leagues are 9-hole, social golf leagues that are played under a relaxed set of rules to make the experience casual and fun with a touch of friendly competition, and we've teamed up for a FTL league beginning this May.

Joining the league is free! League rounds are available for purchase each week or you can save money by pre-paying for Spark credit at a discount.

Play with a partner, have Spark partner you up with another single or play without a partner. Play as your schedule allows, earning points based on how you finish each round throughout the year. Your best 10 rounds count for the overall league standings. And if you're not quite ready to keep score, that's okay too.

Most of all, have fun!

  • 4 rounds available for play between now and October 30th.
  • Play with local friends and meet like-minded new ones.
  • Handicaps provided. No existing handicap necessary.
  • Each Spark round has both a 2-person team & individual game with end of season and league champs. Competition optional, though could be fun!

League Schedule

Prices shown reflect prepaid discount. Carts are available for an additional $12 at the course.

15 Primary rounds

May 15

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
12/16 registered
$33.30

May 22

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
17/20 registered
$33.30

May 29

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
16/20 registered
$33.30

Jun 5

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
16/24 registered
$33.30

Jun 12

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
12/24 registered
$33.30

Jun 19

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
14/24 registered
$33.30

Jun 26

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
11/24 registered
$33.30

Jul 3

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
9/24 registered
$33.30

Jul 10

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
11/24 registered
$33.30

Jul 17

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
10/24 registered
$33.30

Jul 24

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
10/20 registered
$33.30

Jul 31

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
8/20 registered
$33.30

Aug 7

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
14/16 registered
$33.30

Aug 14

5:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
10/12 registered
$33.30

Aug 21

Canceled

Aug 28

Canceled

Sep 4

4:40pm at Fox Run Golf Links
5/12 registered
$33.30

8 Fall rounds

Sep 11

4:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
2/12 registered
$33.30

Sep 18

4:20pm at Fox Run Golf Links
0/12 registered
$33.30

Sep 25

4:10pm at Fox Run Golf Links
4/12 registered
$33.30

Oct 2

3:50pm at Fox Run Golf Links
4/12 registered
$33.30

Oct 9

3:40pm at Fox Run Golf Links
3/12 registered
$33.30

Oct 16

3:30pm at Fox Run Golf Links
0/12 registered
$33.30

Oct 23

3:20pm at Fox Run Golf Links
0/12 registered
$33.30

Oct 30

3:10pm at Fox Run Golf Links
0/12 registered
$33.30

Scoring Format

Spark Golf leagues are recreational and focused on having fun. Part of the fun is friendly competition. We aim to keep the competition fair and enjoyable for everyone, no matter their skill level.

Each round has two games happening for all players - a team game and an individual game. In the team game, 2-person teams play a net best ball format. Each player plays their own ball into the hole. This is NOT a scramble. After each ball is holed, the team enters each player’s gross (actual) score into the Spark app which calculates the net score for each player based on current handicaps. The team score used for the hole is the better of the 2 net scores. The individual game is the net score for each player on their own ball.

The max score for each player on every hole is displayed in the Spark app. If this is reached prior to the ball being holed, the player should pick up to increase pace of play.

Skins will also be available each round. A skin is awarded to an individual who has the lowest non-tied, net score on a hole during the round.

Spark Handicaps

The number of Spark strokes a player receives is based on what the player selects for their good 9-hole score. Spark then assigns a specific number of Spark strokes based on this table:

Good score of 36 of better0 Spark Strokes
Good score of 371 Spark Strokes
Good score of 382 Spark Strokes
Good score of 393 Spark Strokes
Good score of 404 Spark Strokes
Good score of 415 Spark Strokes
Good score of 426 Spark Strokes
Good score of 437 Spark Strokes
Good score of 448 Spark Strokes
Good score of 459 Spark Strokes
Good score of 4610 Spark Strokes
Good score of 4711 Spark Strokes
Good score of 48 or worse12 Spark Strokes

A "stroke" provides a player an advantage on a specific hole by reducing their actual or "gross" score to calculate their "net" score on that hole.

Example - If a player makes a gross 5 on a hole where they are receiving a stroke, their net score is 4.

Each player’s Spark strokes will be applied to their 9-hole round starting with the lowest handicap hole on the course’s scorecard.

Example - If a player is receiving 3 Spark strokes, they will get a stroke on the 3 lowest handicap holes of the nine.

The max number of Spark strokes for a round is 18. Players are awarded strokes on holes based on the lowest handicap holes. For example, a 12-stroke player receives 2 strokes on the 3 lowest handicap holes and 1 stroke on the remaining 6 holes.

The number of Spark strokes a player gets will be recalculated after each round. The number of strokes they receive fluctuates based on league scores. Spark calculates this by taking the average number of strokes over par from the best 2 rounds of the player’s last 5 rounds. When a player only has one round played, their Spark strokes will be the average of the score over par in that round plus their good 9-hole score. Once a player has played 2 or more rounds, their good 9-hole score has no impact on their Spark strokes.

Fore The Ladies

Fore The Ladies

New to Fore the Ladies? Visit our website and sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest from our female-based golf community. From events and golf trips to apparel and advice about playing the game, Fore the Ladies is your go-to resource for golf.

Represent FTL during the Spark Golf league with the FTL Collection!

Thanks for joining the Fore the Ladies league and be sure to tag us while you're out there @foretheladies.

FAQs

Who plays spark golf?

Everyone! Spark is open to anyone looking to have a great time on the golf course. We have good players, we have bad players. We have players looking to meet new friends, we have players looking to hang with old friends. Come out and enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere created for everyone.

How do you keep score?

Players enter their scores in the Spark Golf app or mobile website as they play each hole. The scores from all players will appear on a live leaderboard as the round progresses.

The format is NOT a scramble, each player plays their own ball into the hole. After each ball is holed, the team enters each player’s actual (gross) score into the Spark app, which calculates the net score for each player based on current handicaps. The team score for the hole is the better of the 2 scores of the players on the team.

What are the rules?

Spark Golf is played under a relaxed set of rules in order to keep the game fun and enjoyable for everyone.

How do I join?

Joining Spark Golf is free! Find the league that works best for you and click "Join Now" to sign up.

How do I pay?

After you join Spark Golf, league rounds are available for registration on the website or in the Spark Golf app. You can save money by prepaying for Spark credit.

How do I register for a round?

You can register for any future round in any season up until 10:00am on the day of play. Players can also unregister and have their Spark accounts credited during this period. Each round has a limited number of players. Once the round fills up to the max number of players, additional players can register to join the waitlist. If you are on the waitlist, you will be automatically added to the round if a spot opens up. If a spot does not open up, you will receive Spark credit back which can be applied at checkout towards future Spark rounds.

Ready to play Spark Golf?

Spark brings people together to play golf. Our goal is to make Spark Golf more fun, social and organized than your everyday round of golf. We want you to play more golf. #playsparkgolf

  • Join the league for free
  • Pay for individual rounds as you go or prepay and save
  • Have fun!