Jacob Sjöman is a true rock star when it comes to capturing the beauty and uniqueness of golf courses all around the world. His fresh and outside the box approach can be sensed through his stunning work behind the camera. The team here at Golf GameBook has always been amazed and inspired by Jacob’s work…
Dear GameBook Members, We are thrilled to bring you the first major update of the year. The 8.000 release will add plenty of flavor to your GameBook experience and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts! We are presenting two brand new features that we believe will truly enhance your golf experience. In our previous…
HELSINKI, FINLAND March 21, 2018 –The Finnish Golf Union has taken a major step towards digitizing its customer offering by signing a multi-year strategic partnership with golf tech frontrunner Golf GameBook. The objective of the cooperation is to pave the road towards a holistic digital ecosystem for the Finnish golf market within 2018, which will…
GameBookers, As you know, we’re always working towards optimizing our application and user experience. Lately one of our highest priorities has been to improve the overall usability of the app and make everything work faster and smoother. In this update we have focused on following areas. Relationship management One of our main goals is to…
2017 has been a very eventful year for Golf GameBook. Our community has grown around the world and we thank you for that! We could keep describing how exciting our year has been, but instead we would like to present it in a slightly more colorful way… Globetrotters Can you guess the amount of…
Australia is often overlooked and some would say forgotten when it comes to golf. Perhaps it’s the relative isolation from the mainstays of the European and PGA Tours. Perhaps it is just a lesser known quantity or just a bit too far to travel for a short golf trip. What I can assure you is…
It’s no secret that Georgia is full of golf history. People beginning to utter the words “The Masters” shortly after spring turns the corner, is enough to make the hair stand on the back of your neck. Being host to a plethora of professional and amateur events always give people reasons to flock from near…
It’s once again time for us to travel together and discover a new Bucket List somewhere in the world. This time we are heading to Singapore and some of the islands in Indonesia and Malaysia. So if you’re thinking about a trip to Singapore you can also plan a weekend golf trip 😉 And who would…
It is no wonder that Hawai’i is the ultimate go-to destination for surfers and golfers. The islands of Hawai’i are rich with magnificent golf courses. From Maui’s PGA course Kapalua Plantation to Oahu’s PGA course Waialae Golf, Hawai’i has numerous stunning golf courses that will take your breath away. We’ve decided to create a bucket…
With approximately 35,000 golf courses around the globe, there’s an abundance of options available for your next golfing adventure. Golf GameBook allows you to build a bucket list of courses you would like to visit one day. Our hole-by-hole aerial map views give you a great overview of the overall course layout and your course…
In this blog Golf GameBook’s staff will discuss the app and Golf related topics – all for the sport we love.
We believe every golfer deserves a gallery to share experiences with other golfers and a diary to store their precious golf memories. That’s what GameBook is all about.
Golf GameBook app is like a clubhouse in your pocket. We offer you the most effective and social way to keep score in golf allowing you to connect with other golfers and share live results, comments, photos and videos – no matter where you are, on and off the golf course.
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With approximately 35,000 golf courses around the globe, there’s an abundance of options available for your next golfing adventure.
Golf GameBook allows you to build a bucket list of courses you would like to visit one day. Our hole-by-hole aerial map views give you a great overview of the overall course layout and your course specific stats will give you a glimpse at how well your game is suited for a given golf course.
To inspire you on your quest for new destinations, we asked our users around the world to share their bucket list of “must play” golf courses in their neighborhood. The list was truly inspiring, so we decided to make an entire series out of it. So without further due, here’s this week’s destination:
Iceland may not be your first choice when it comes to golfing destinations, but we’ve been fortunate enough to discover some hidden gems amongst this land filled with geysers. We sincerely hope an Islandic player makes it to the European Ryder Cup team in 2018, as their Famous Chant would make that 1st tee experience at Le Golf National truly memorable.
A great friend of ours Jacob Sjöman and his colleague Eric Karlsson have produced this amazing video of some of the most stunning courses on the island.
The 9 hole course at Brautarholt is basically an embodiment of what Iceland has to offer to it’s golfing visitors. The Par 5 1st strolls along the shoreline with some breathtaking views and a truly picturesque scenery behind the green. Depending on the direction of the wind, the par 3 4th will likely force to either make friends with the water or the volcanic rock separating you from the green. The 9th hole will guide you back to the clubhouse and if you’re lucky, you might have a friend greeting you on the final green.
Keilir has always been highly ranked in overall golf course rankings and there’s a clear reason for it. The front 9 holes were built over lava fields “Kapelluhraun”, with perfectly cut fairways that undulate amongst the beautiful volcanic rock. Whilst the scenery surrounding the fairways may look enticing, it’s wickedly treacherous. Trying to hit a wedge shot out from volcanic rock is probably not a great idea.
Mosfellsbaer is another fantastic golf course that provides a whole suite of challenges for every golfer out there. Depending on the year, in addition to lava rock waiting for you outside the fairways, you’ll also likely have to battle it out with some truly angry birds. Apparently your golf umbrella can serve the purpose of saving you a few shots (as well as your eyesight) if you ever end up astray from the fairways.
The course has a spectacular view to the Capital Reykjavik and the mountains Esja and Akrafjall. This golf course is a challenge for all golfers at any level of handicap. The par 3 hole “Bergvik” is the most famous golf hole in Iceland whereas the ball has to fly from the back tee nearly 200 m over the sea to land on the green. We’d say it’s probably a crisp 7-iron for most 😉
Reykjavík Golf Club was established in 1934 and is the oldest and largest golf club in Iceland. It offers two exceptional 18-hole courses; one at Grafarholt and the other at Korpa. Both courses have fantastic layouts and offer spectacular views of Reykjavik and the surrounding area.
The Grafarholt golf course opened in 1963, which makes it the oldest 18-hole golf course in Iceland. The course is recognized as Iceland´s premier championship venue and has hosted many European and Nordic tournaments.
So what are you waiting for?
It’s time to fill out your bucket list on Golf GameBook and start planning your next golf adventure!
– Arto
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