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
Upcoming Rounds
Thu Aug 20
Tee times starting at 4:20pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration ends Thu Aug 20 10:00am
14 / 36 playersThu Aug 27
Tee times starting at 4:12pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration ends Thu Aug 27 10:00am
4 / 36 playersThu Sep 3
Tee times starting at 4:12pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration ends Thu Sep 3 10:00am
4 / 32 players
Previous Rounds
Thu Aug 13
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
25 / 36 playersThu Aug 6
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
24 / 36 playersThu Jul 30
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration closed
24 / 36 playersThu Jul 23
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
36 / 36 playersThu Jul 16
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
23 / 36 playersThu Jul 9
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
32 / 36 playersThu Jul 2
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration closed
23 / 28 playersThu Jun 25
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
25 / 32 playersThu Jun 18
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration closed
15 / 28 playersThu Jun 11
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
28 / 32 playersThu Jun 4
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
33 / 36 playersThu May 28
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
32 / 36 playersThu May 21
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
30 / 32 playersThu May 14
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
31 / 32 playersThu May 7
Tee times starting at 4:28pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
18 / 28 playersThu Apr 30
Tee times starting at 4:44pm
Starting on Hole #10
$20cart includedRegistration closed
24 / 24 playersThu Apr 23
Tee times starting at 4:44pm
Starting on Hole #1
$20cart includedRegistration closed
24 / 24 players
Upcoming Rounds
| Date | Time | Start Type | Start Hole | Deadline | Players | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 20 | 4:20pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Aug 20 10:00am | 14 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Aug 27 | 4:12pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Aug 27 10:00am | 4 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Sep 3 | 4:12pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Sep 3 10:00am | 4 / 32 | $20 | Included |
Previous Rounds
| Date | Time | Start Type | Start Hole | Deadline | Players | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Aug 13 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Aug 13 10:00am | 25 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Aug 6 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Aug 6 10:00am | 24 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jul 30 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Jul 30 10:00am | 24 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jul 23 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Jul 23 10:00am | 36 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jul 16 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Jul 16 10:00am | 23 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jul 9 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Jul 9 10:00am | 32 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jul 2 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Jul 2 10:00am | 23 / 28 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jun 25 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Jun 25 10:00am | 25 / 32 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jun 18 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Jun 18 10:00am | 15 / 28 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jun 11 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Jun 11 10:00am | 28 / 32 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Jun 4 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Jun 4 10:00am | 33 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu May 28 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu May 28 10:00am | 32 / 36 | $20 | Included |
| Thu May 21 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu May 21 10:00am | 30 / 32 | $20 | Included |
| Thu May 14 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu May 14 10:00am | 31 / 32 | $20 | Included |
| Thu May 7 | 4:28pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu May 7 10:00am | 18 / 28 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Apr 30 | 4:44pm | Tee times | #10 | Thu Apr 30 10:00am | 24 / 24 | $20 | Included |
| Thu Apr 23 | 4:44pm | Tee times | #1 | Thu Apr 23 10:00am | 24 / 24 | $20 | Included |
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!