Ranked #7 of 8
Golf Intelligence
A golf course data API — not maintenance software.
5
Golf Intelligence sells course data (scorecards, GPS polygons, 3D green slope) to developers building golf apps. It does not manage crews, equipment or applications.
Best for: Developers building golf apps
golfintelligence.comFeatures
- Public JSON API for scorecards, GPS polygons and 3D green slope dataSource: golfintelligence.com
- Data used by apps such as Garmin, 18Birdies and The Grint, per the vendorSource: golfintelligence.com
Limitations
Our assessment
- Not a maintenance operations tool — no job board, labor, equipment or chemical records
Pricing
Search free; Tester $49/month for 100 credits; Starter $399/month.Source: Golf Intelligence API pricing
Features and pricing are linked to the vendor's own pages, checked October 28, 2026. Scores, ratings and limitations are FairwayCompare's editorial opinion.
Golf Intelligence vs TurfDog
| Category | Golf Intelligence | TurfDog |
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent fit | 3/10 | 10/10 |
| Corporate / multi-course | 4/10 | 10/10 |
| Ease of use | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 10/10 |
The verdict
Golf Intelligence is solid for developers building golf apps, but TurfDog delivers more for both the superintendent and the corporation.