Tee Time: Social Golf App for Effortless Game Scheduling and Connection
Tee Time is the all-in-one app for golf lovers—designed to simplify scheduling and boost social play.
- Quick Scheduling: Create or join tee times in just a few taps
- Clubhouse Chat: Real-time messaging with friends and groups
- Smart Course Discovery: Explore nearby courses via Google Maps
- Calendar Sync: Stay on top of your upcoming games
- Personalized Profiles: Track golf stats and course history
The Challenge
A group of golf enthusiasts wanted an app that made tee time booking and player connection effortless.
They needed a solution that could:
✅ Let players create and join tee times in seconds
✅ Discover nearby golf courses through Google Maps
✅ Enable real-time chat and game coordination
✅ Track stats, manage schedules, and sync calendars
Existing tools were scattered, clunky, and lacked social features. Golfers were juggling multiple apps just to plan one round.
Our challenge? Build a sleek, user-friendly mobile app that brings scheduling, communication, and community into one seamless experience—for casual players and competitive golfers alike.
The Process
We designed and built a mobile app that prioritized simplicity, social connection, and a seamless golfing experience.
Personalized Onboarding – guided setup tailored to playing style and preferences
Course Discovery – integrated Google Maps API for nearby golf course search
Club House Chat – real-time messaging and game coordination within groups
Tee Time Management – intuitive creation, joining, and calendar sync
User Profiles – golf stats, game history, and player insights
In-app Payments – subscriptions handled via Apple Pay and Google Pay
Firebase Backend – real-time database, secure authentication, and cloud messaging
Optimized Deployment – full testing, performance tuning, and app store launch support
The Solution
We developed a modern golf app that:
✅ Simplifies tee time scheduling with an intuitive user interface
✅ Connects players through real-time chat and Club House social features
✅ Enhances discovery with GPS-powered course integration via Google Maps
✅ Supports growth with a scalable Firebase backend and modular architecture
✅ Streamlines payments through built-in Apple Pay and Google Pay subscriptions
The Impact
Tee Time is changing how golfers plan, play, and connect on and off the course.
- Faster Scheduling – Create or join tee times in just a few taps
- Stronger Community – Real-time chat and Club House features build lasting connections
- Better Organization – Calendar sync and user profiles keep golf life streamlined
Technologies Used
- Frontend: React Native, TypeScript
- Backend: Firebase Realtime Database, Firestore
- Authentication: Firebase Auth with phone OTP
- APIs & Services: Google Maps API, Firebase Cloud Messaging
- Payments: Native billing (Google Pay & Apple Pay)
- Hosting: Google Cloud Platform
When Dustin Ward set out to build Tee Time, he needed more than just developers—he needed a team who believed in his mission. With no technical background, he found a true partner in Technology Rivers.
“What I appreciate most about Technology Rivers is how they made something intangible—an idea—into something real and usable. I now have a tool that reflects my mission and has the potential to grow into a sustainable, impactful business.”
— Dustin Ward, Founder of Tee Time
