Overview
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.
Joining a 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.
Join with a partner or play as a single with other Spark players. Earn points towards the season standings based on how you finish each round.
Most of all, have fun!
- Play every week or as often as your schedule allows. No fee to join, only pay for the rounds you play.
- 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 champs.
League Schedule
2025 Thursday League
Thu Mar 13
Shotgun start at 5:00pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Mar 12 12:00pm
1 / 64 playersThu Mar 20
Shotgun start at 5:00pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Mar 19 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Mar 27
Shotgun start at 5:00pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Mar 26 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Apr 3
Shotgun start at 5:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Apr 2 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Apr 10
Shotgun start at 5:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Apr 9 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Apr 17
Shotgun start at 5:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Apr 16 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Apr 24
Shotgun start at 5:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Apr 23 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu May 1
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Apr 30 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu May 8
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed May 7 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu May 15
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed May 14 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu May 22
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed May 21 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu May 29
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed May 28 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jun 5
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jun 4 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jun 12
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jun 11 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jun 19
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jun 18 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jun 26
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jun 25 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jul 3
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jul 2 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jul 10
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jul 9 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jul 17
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jul 16 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jul 24
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jul 23 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Jul 31
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Jul 30 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Aug 7
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Aug 6 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Aug 14
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Aug 13 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Aug 21
Shotgun start at 5:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Aug 20 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Aug 28
Shotgun start at 5:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Aug 27 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Sep 4
Shotgun start at 5:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Sep 3 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Sep 11
Shotgun start at 5:00pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Sep 10 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Sep 18
Shotgun start at 4:45pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Sep 17 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Sep 25
Shotgun start at 4:45pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Sep 24 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Oct 2
Shotgun start at 4:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Oct 1 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Oct 9
Shotgun start at 4:30pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Oct 8 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Oct 16
Shotgun start at 4:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Oct 15 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Oct 23
Shotgun start at 4:15pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Oct 22 12:00pm
0 / 64 playersThu Oct 30
Shotgun start at 4:00pm
$29cart includedRegistration ends Wed Oct 29 12:00pm
0 / 64 players
Date | Time | Start Type | Deadline | Players | Price | Cart |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thu Mar 13 | 5:00pm | Shotgun start | Wed Mar 12 12:00pm | 1 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Mar 20 | 5:00pm | Shotgun start | Wed Mar 19 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Mar 27 | 5:00pm | Shotgun start | Wed Mar 26 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Apr 3 | 5:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Apr 2 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Apr 10 | 5:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Apr 9 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Apr 17 | 5:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Apr 16 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Apr 24 | 5:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Apr 23 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu May 1 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Apr 30 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu May 8 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed May 7 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu May 15 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed May 14 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu May 22 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed May 21 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu May 29 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed May 28 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jun 5 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jun 4 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jun 12 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jun 11 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jun 19 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jun 18 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jun 26 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jun 25 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jul 3 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jul 2 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jul 10 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jul 9 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jul 17 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jul 16 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jul 24 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jul 23 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Jul 31 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Jul 30 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Aug 7 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Aug 6 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Aug 14 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Aug 13 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Aug 21 | 5:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Aug 20 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Aug 28 | 5:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Aug 27 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Sep 4 | 5:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Sep 3 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Sep 11 | 5:00pm | Shotgun start | Wed Sep 10 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Sep 18 | 4:45pm | Shotgun start | Wed Sep 17 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Sep 25 | 4:45pm | Shotgun start | Wed Sep 24 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Oct 2 | 4:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Oct 1 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Oct 9 | 4:30pm | Shotgun start | Wed Oct 8 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Oct 16 | 4:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Oct 15 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Oct 23 | 4:15pm | Shotgun start | Wed Oct 22 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Thu Oct 30 | 4:00pm | Shotgun start | Wed Oct 29 12:00pm | 0 / 64 | $29 | Included |
Past Leagues
2024 Thursday League
28 rounds played from Mar 14 to Oct 31
95% (779)177 players2023 Thursday League
33 rounds played from Mar 16 to Nov 2
95% (804)196 players2022 Thursday Fall League
5 rounds played from Oct 6 to Nov 3
100% (35)39 players2022 Thursday League
26 rounds played from Mar 17 to Sep 22
96% (682)157 players2021 Thursday League
27 rounds played from Mar 18 to Sep 23
95% (387)126 players2020 Thursday League
25 rounds played from Apr 2 to Sep 24
0% (0)74 players2019 Thursday Fall League
0 rounds played from Aug 15 to Oct 3
0% (0)0 players2019 Thursday League
0 rounds played from Apr 11 to Aug 1
0% (0)0 players
League | Start | End | Players | Rating | Reviews |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 Thursday League | Mar 14 | Oct 31 | 177 | 95% | 779 |
2023 Thursday League | Mar 16 | Nov 2 | 196 | 95% | 804 |
2022 Thursday Fall League | Oct 6 | Nov 3 | 39 | 100% | 35 |
2022 Thursday League | Mar 17 | Sep 22 | 157 | 96% | 682 |
2021 Thursday League | Mar 18 | Sep 23 | 126 | 95% | 387 |
2020 Thursday League | Apr 2 | Sep 24 | 74 | 0% | 0 |
2019 Thursday Fall League | Aug 15 | Oct 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 |
2019 Thursday League | Apr 11 | Aug 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 |
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 better | 0 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 37 | 1 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 38 | 2 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 39 | 3 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 40 | 4 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 41 | 5 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 42 | 6 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 43 | 7 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 44 | 8 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 45 | 9 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 46 | 10 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 47 | 11 Spark Strokes |
Good score of 48 or worse | 12 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.
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 the round's stated registration deadline, which may vary per league. 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!