We've all been there. The "Saturday Morning Golf" group text starts buzzing at 6 AM. Twenty messages later, nobody knows what time we're playing, which course we're hitting, or  who's actually showing up. Sound familiar?

Starting today, that chaos ends. We're thrilled to introduce Group Chat on Buddies on the Green—a messaging system built from the ground up for golfers who want to spend less time planning and more time playing.

Create a group with up to 20 buddies, drop a tee time poll, and let democracy decide when you're hitting the links. Pin important details, react with golf-themed emojis, and never lose track of where you're meeting again.

Built-In Polls: Democracy for Your Foursome

This is the feature that changes everything. Instead of scrolling through 47 messages to figure out who can play when, just drop a Tee Time Poll. Pick a date, set your time range, and let everyone vote. The winning time slot gets announced automatically.

Need to pick a course? Use the Course Selection Poll and pull from everyone's saved courses. No more "I don't care, you pick" stalemates. The app does the heavy lifting so you can focus on the important stuff—like trash talking your buddy about his slice.

🗳️ 4 Tee Time Polls

Pick a date, set your time window, and watch the votes roll in. No more "works for me" chains. Just clean, visual results.

📌 Pinned Messages

Pin up to 3 important messages. Lock in that tee time, meeting spot, or your buddy's embarrassing first-tee shank story for all to see.

😄 Golf-Themed Reactions

Quick reactions keep the conversation moving. Drop a birdie emoji when someone shares a great shot, or a sandwedge when they find the bunker (again).

🔔 Smart Notifications

Get notified when your crew is chatting, but mute the noise when you need to. We throttle notifications so your phone doesn't blow up mid-round.

Real-Time Everything

This isn't your average chat. Every message appears instantly, with typing indicators so you know when your buddy is crafting the perfect comeback. Read receipts show exactly who's seen the tee time confirmation—no more "I didn't see it!" excuses.

How It Works

1. Create a group: Add up to 20 golf buddies from your connections.
2. Name your crew: "Saturday Morning Hackers," "Work Golf Crew," whatever fits.
3. Drop a poll: Ask when everyone can play or which course to hit.
4. Pin the winner: Lock in the tee time so nobody misses it.
5. Show up and play: That's it. No more herding cats.

 Built for How Golfers Actually Communicate

 We talked to dozens of golf groups while building this. The number one complaint? "Planning a round shouldn't feel like a part-time job." So we focused on eliminating friction:

• Threaded replies: Keep side conversations from hijacking the main chat
• Admin controls: Designate who can invite new members and change settings
• Mute options: Temporarily or permanently silence a chat when you need a break
• Member management: Add new buddies mid-season or gracefully remove that guy who never shows up

Your Crew, Your Rules

Every group is different. Maybe your Sunday crew has strict no-phones-on-course rules. Maybe your Thursday league loves live scoring updates. Group Chat adapts to your style with customizable settings that let admins control what flies and what doesn't.

And for the person who always forgets the tee time? We've got you covered. Pin the important stuff, and it stays visible at the top of the chat until the round is over. 

Getting Started

Group Chat is available today for all Premium subscribers. Free users can join groups they're invited to and participate fully—they just can't create new groups. 

1. Open the app and tap "Messages"
2. Hit "New Group" in the top right
3. Add your buddies, name your crew, and you're live
4. Drop that first tee time poll and watch the magic happen

Ready to rally your crew?

Create your first group chat and make planning your next round as easy as a tap-in birdie.

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