Berkshire has some of the best golf in the south of England, but finding people to play it with is not always simple. Golfmate helps you find partners and open matches around the county, whether you are a member, a pay-and-play regular or new to the area.
Golf across Berkshire
From the Thames Valley around Maidenhead and Windsor to Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Ascot and out towards Newbury, Berkshire has a wide spread of parkland, heathland and pay-and-play courses. That variety is a good reason to play different places, and a good reason to have people to play with when you do.
Golfmate lets you search for open matches within the distance you choose. If your usual course is a short drive away, you can see who is playing there. If you are happy to travel, you can widen the radius and find a round somewhere new.
Fill your fourball
Booked a tee time and a player has dropped out? Post your match on Golfmate with the course, time and format, and tell other golfers how many places are left. Players nearby can ask to join, and you decide who plays.
If you would rather join than host, browse the matches already posted and send a request. You can filter by handicap range so you are matched with golfers at a similar level, or leave it open if you are happy to play with anyone.
For members and non-members
Club members can use Golfmate to meet players beyond their own club and to find a game when their regular partners are busy. Golfers without a home club can use it to build a circle of people to play with across the county, which is often the hardest part of playing pay-and-play golf.
Whatever your handicap, your profile records your rounds and form, so other golfers can see what kind of player you are before they play with you.
Playing with new people
Meeting new playing partners is easier when everyone knows what to expect. Agree the format and tee before you start, be on the first tee in good time, keep up with the group in front, and enjoy the round. Most golfers are glad to play with someone new when the basics are clear.
Get started
Golfmate is free to join and is starting out in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, so you will find the app focused on this part of the country. Create your account, add your handicap, and browse what is on near you.
You can also read more about how to find golf partners across the UK, or look at golf partners in neighbouring Buckinghamshire.
Ready to find your four?
Create a free account to join matches, build your profile and post your scores.