GolfN, Web3-Powered Golf App, Now Available on the Apple iOS App Store
The free digital caddie app, now in Open Beta for Apple users, brings Web3 technology and rewards to golfers worldwide.
GolfN, a Web3-enabled consumer golf app that rewards real-world play, has officially launched in Open Beta on the Apple App Store. Built on Solana, GolfN is the first free digital caddie app that enables users to earn and redeem points through verified golf activity, social engagement, and digital collectibles.
Golfers can now play and track rounds across more than 40,000 courses worldwide while earning points redeemable for golf gear from a curated collection of leading brands in the GolfN Pro Shop. Points can also be used to enter sweepstakes for epic prizes—and soon, players will be able to redeem points for the $GOLF token through a strategic partnership with the Axiom Foundation.
Key Milestones Since Pre-Seed Funding
Since closing its $1.3 million pre-seed round in summer 2024, GolfN has achieved numerous major milestones prior to this week's App Store debut:
Signed PGA Tour winner Emiliano Grillo as its first official Brand Ambassador
Awarded more than $50,000 in prizes through in-app sweepstakes, including a 9-day, 7-round golf trip for two to Northern Ireland
Introduced the GolfN Pro Shop, now featuring over 600 products from top golf brands including Srixon, Cleveland, Bettinardi, Cobra, Puma, and L.A.B. Golf
Enabled both traditional and on-chain checkout in its Pro Shop via Helio Pay on Solana
Formed partnerships with key Web3 players such as Bonk, Brave, Moonwalk Fitness, and Kanpai Pandas, with more to be announced
GolfN has also grown its global waitlist to over 70,000 golfers. During its community alpha testing campaign, the app received over 3,000 signups and recorded more than 1,000 rounds played via TestFlight in this period.
'GolfN is designed to make the game more rewarding for everyone—from casual weekend players to crypto-native users,' said Jared Phillips, CEO of GolfN. 'This launch is just the beginning of a larger mission to modernize golf with digital incentives and community-driven features. While there is a lot of innovative technology in the background, to the end user, GolfN will just feel like they're earning credit card miles for playing golf.'
What's Next for GolfN
The iOS Open Beta is just the beginning. GolfN's product roadmap includes the launch of an Android app by July, Apple Watch integration, shot tracking, peer-to-peer payments, and the rollout of GolfN'Gage, a system for earning points through off-course golf activities and challenges.
About GolfN
GolfN is the golf app that rewards golfers for playing the sport they love. Now live in Open Beta on the Apple iOS App Store (Android version coming this July), golfers earn in the app by utilizing the digital caddie, social features, and off-course challenges. The GolfN Pro Shop features over 600 golf items from many leading golf brands and accepts crypto payments on Solana. GolfN is also an initial partner of the Axiom Foundation, which announced the GOLF token.
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