u/EdCastro45

Got a Callaway putting mat and a TaylorMade putter as a gift a while back, finally getting around to using them. Went to Dick's for a sleeve of balls to test it out, but they didn't have any; ended up walking out with a box of Titleist Velocity instead since it was on sale. No complaints there.

Putting around the house until I actually get out on a course. First real round back is booked for Labor Day morning at Flushing Meadows Pitch & Putt, so this is part of getting ready.

Was hitting my long irons about 150 yards average. Lots of work left to do.

What you're seeing is something I built because of a problem I couldn't stop thinking about. Years ago, I showed up to my first real 18-hole round as a beginner. I got paired with three strangers who made it very clear they had no patience for someone still learning the game.

I missed shots. I landed in the rough. I could feel the group's impatience. I was too far from the clubhouse to walk off and too proud to quit. I finished the round in silence and drove home thinking I'd never play again.

That experience stayed with me for years. Why is there no way to find someone at your own level to play with? Why do beginners always get thrown in with people who make them feel like they don't belong?

So I built something to fix it.

It's called CaddieChat Golf. It's a mobile app that matches golfers by skill level, so you can find a buddy for a round or a range session without the awkward pairing experience. No more showing up alone. No more playing with someone who sighs every time you take an extra swing.

The app is built and submitted to both the App Store and Google Play. Before it goes live, I need real people to test it.

Here's all you need:

iPhone + Apple ID, or Android phone + Gmail account

What's involved: I send you a link, you download the app, spend about 15 to 20 minutes exploring it, and fill out a short checklist I provide. Android testers just need to stay enrolled for 14 days, no daily use required.

You don't need to be a serious golfer. You just need to have felt what I felt on that course. If you've ever wanted to play but couldn't find anyone at your level, this app was built for you.

Drop a comment or DM me if you're in. Happy to answer any questions.

Haven't played golf in years, my kids are all in College but one, graduates HS next year, so I'll have more time to play golf. Judging by my swing, any tips that can help me? I know just from looking at myself that I need some help🤣