How to Host a Golf Game: A Step-by-Step Guide
By MyFoursome · Published · 5 min read
If you're waiting to find the perfect group before booking a tee time, flip the equation: book first, then find the group.
Hosting is surprisingly easy, and it puts you in control of the course, the time, and who you play with.
General guidance, not a guarantee of results. Course policies and competition rules vary. Joining or hosting a MyFoursome game does not itself reserve a tee time.
Step 1: Book the tee time
Pick a course you know and like, choose a date and time that works for you, and book it. You don't need a full group in hand — that's what step three is for.
Weekday mornings and Saturday afternoons tend to fill more easily than peak Saturday mornings when competing with regulars.
Step 2: Decide on the format
For a casual game, you don't need to overthink this. Stroke play (count every shot) is the default and needs no explanation. If you want something more social, a scramble is easy to explain to anyone.
Decide before you invite people so you can tell them upfront. Any stakes should also be agreed on before the round, not after.
Step 3: Fill your group
Text or call anyone you know who plays. If you don't have a full four, post your foursome on MyFoursome — other golfers looking for a game can claim the open spots. You choose the course, date, and time; they come to you.
Step 4: Confirm the day before
Send a quick message to your group confirming the tee time, where to meet (usually the pro shop), and what time to arrive. Telling people to arrive 20 minutes early gives you a buffer and time to warm up.
Step 5: Keep it running smoothly
As host, you set the tone. Make introductions if players don't know each other, agree on any side bets on the first tee, and keep an eye on pace. A well-run round leaves everyone wanting to do it again.