A Golfability score is Golfer WX's proprietary rating from 1 to 10 that measures how ideal current weather conditions are for playing golf. A score of 10 means perfect playing conditions, while lower scores indicate less favorable weather. The score factors in temperature (ideal: 65-80°F), wind speed, precipitation probability, UV index, and humidity. You'll see Golfability scores on every course page, in the hourly forecast, and across the 14-day outlook so you can plan the best time to play.

The Golfability score combines multiple weather variables into a single 1-10 rating. Temperature contributes the most-65-80°F is ideal. Wind speed is factored next: under 10 mph is great, over 20 mph penalizes the score heavily. Precipitation probability, UV index, and humidity round out the formula. Each factor is weighted based on its real-world impact on playability, and the final score is updated every 15 minutes with fresh weather data.

The Optimal Play Window highlights the best consecutive hours to tee off based on combined weather conditions. Golfer WX analyzes the hourly forecast-temperature, wind, rain probability, and Golfability score-and identifies the time block with the highest overall conditions. Look for it on any course page to answer the key question: "When should I play today?"

The Wind-Adjusted Distance Calculator shows how current wind conditions at a specific course affect your shot distances. Enter your typical club distance, and it factors in the real-time wind speed and direction to estimate adjusted carry distance and lateral drift. It helps with club selection so you can plan smarter shots even in windy conditions.

The Green Speed Estimate predicts putting conditions based on weather factors like humidity, dew point, temperature, and time since sunrise (which affects morning dew burn-off). Wetter, cooler mornings tend to slow greens, while dry afternoon conditions speed them up. This estimate helps you adjust your putting approach before you even reach the course.

Tap 'Best Near Me' and Golfer WX uses your device's GPS location to find nearby golf courses with the best current Golfability scores. It ranks courses by weather conditions so you can quickly see which course near you has the most favorable weather right now-perfect for spontaneous rounds or choosing between local options.

Yes! Golfer WX includes an interactive weather radar map that shows real-time precipitation around any course location. You can see incoming rain or storms and track their movement, which is especially useful for monitoring weather during your round or deciding whether to head out.

Tap the search box on the Golfer WX home page and the golf courses nearest to you appear instantly using your device's location-no typing required. As you start entering a name, matching courses are ranked by distance so the closest results come first. You can also use 'Best Near Me' to rank nearby courses by their current Golfability score instead of distance.

Yes. Every course page includes a 7-day Golfability calendar that scores each of the next seven days and highlights the single best day to play. It's the fastest way to plan your week-glance at the calendar to spot the day with the most favorable temperature, wind, and precipitation outlook for that specific course.

The best weather for golf includes temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C), light winds under 10 mph, no precipitation, low UV index, and moderate humidity (40-60%). These conditions allow for comfortable play and predictable ball flight. Golfer WX summarizes all of this into a single Golfability score so you don't have to check multiple weather sources.

Golfer WX pulls real-time data from the Open-Meteo professional weather API, updating conditions every 15 minutes. Current conditions and the next 24 hours of hourly forecasts are highly accurate (90%+). The 48-hour hourly forecast remains very reliable, while the 14-day extended outlook provides a solid general trend that sharpens as each day approaches.

Wind has a major impact on golf. Headwinds reduce carry distance and may require extra club, while tailwinds add distance. Crosswinds push the ball left or right. Golfer WX factors wind into every Golfability score, and the Wind-Adjusted Distance Calculator on each course page lets you see exactly how the current wind changes your expected shot distances.

It depends on location and season, but generally early morning (6-9 AM) offers cooler temps and calmer winds, while late afternoon (3-6 PM) provides pleasant conditions as heat fades. Instead of guessing, use the Optimal Play Window on any course page-it analyzes the full hourly forecast and pinpoints the best tee-off window for that specific course and day.

Golfer WX covers over 16,500 golf courses across all 50 US states-public courses, private clubs, resorts, semi-private, and municipal courses. Each course has its own detail page with current conditions, Golfability score, hourly and 14-day forecasts, a 7-day best-day-to-play calendar, Optimal Play Window, Green Speed Estimate, and Wind-Adjusted Distance Calculator. You can also browse city guides that rank the best courses in each US city. Weather data updates every 15 minutes.

Yes! Create a free Golfer WX account to save your favorite courses and designate a home course. Your favorites appear on the home screen for one-tap access to current conditions and Golfability scores. You can also view your recently visited courses in your history-great for tracking the courses you play regularly.

Yes. In Settings you can choose an Imperial or Metric unit system, or override each unit individually: temperature (°F or °C), wind speed (mph or km/h), shot distance (yards or meters), and driving distance (miles or kilometers). Your preferences are saved automatically, so every forecast, Golfability detail, and wind-adjusted distance displays in the units you picked.

Set a home course, then subscribe to the weekly email digest in Settings. Every Monday, Golfer WX emails you the upcoming Golfability outlook for your home course, including the best day to play that week. It's free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

If you can't find your course in our database, use the Course Request feature in the app. Submit the course name and location, and our team will work to add it. We're continually expanding our database to ensure comprehensive coverage of every US golf course.

Yes, Golfer WX is completely free-no subscription, no payment, and no ads. Find courses near you, check real-time conditions, view hourly and 14-day forecasts, see Golfability scores and the best day to play this week, browse city golf guides, use the Optimal Play Window, estimate green speeds, calculate wind-adjusted distances, and view the weather radar. Create a free account to save favorites, set a home course, and subscribe to a weekly home-course weather email.

The moment you focus the search bar on the home page, Golfer WX shows the courses nearest to you; as you type, matching results are ranked by distance. Search works with full names, partial names, and even acronyms-for example, type 'PBGL' to find Pebble Beach Golf Links, or 'TPGC' for Torrey Pines Golf Course. Results appear instantly as you type.

Yes. Golfer WX publishes city guides that rank the best golf courses in each US city-for example, 'Best Golf Courses in Scottsdale, Arizona.' Each guide lists local courses with live weather and Golfability scores, and a per-state index page links to every city we cover so you can browse by location.

Absolutely. Golfer WX is built as a mobile-first Progressive Web App (PWA). It works seamlessly in any mobile browser-just visit golferwx.com. You can also add it to your home screen for an app-like experience with instant access, no app store download required.