The ClubUp Blog
Notes from the 19th hole.
Issue Nº 33 · Cover Story
Inviting New Members to Your Society — the ClubUp Way
Adding a new player to the group should take thirty seconds, not thirty messages. How ClubUp’s invite flow works and how to make new members feel at home from day one.
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- Nº 3230 JUL 2026
Bunker Play for the Average Club Golfer
Sand terrifies more society golfers than it should. The greenside bunker is actually one of the easier shots in golf — once you understand what the club is supposed to do.
Play5 min read - Nº 3123 JUL 2026
What to Pack for a Golf Trip Abroad (and What to Leave Behind)
The bag that causes problems at check-in, the shoes that looked fine at home, and the one thing nobody ever packs but always needs. A proper packing list.
Captains5 min read - Nº 3016 JUL 2026
Why Most Golfers Practise the Wrong Things
Range sessions can make you better, or they can just make you tired. Here’s the honest breakdown of what actually moves the needle for a typical society golfer.
Play6 min read - Nº 2909 JUL 2026
Running a Ryder Cup Format Day with ClubUp
Match play, foursomes, fourballs — the Ryder Cup format is one of the most exciting days a society can run. Here’s how to set it up properly in ClubUp.
Captains6 min read - Nº 2802 JUL 2026
The Mental Game: Staying Calm After a Double Bogey
The double bogey doesn’t ruin rounds. What happens next does. How to reset, refocus, and get back into contention without carrying the damage forward.
Play5 min read - Nº 2725 JUN 2026
How ClubUp Manages Handicap Adjustments After Every Round
Every round moves your handicap index — but what drives those changes, and how does ClubUp handle it? A plain-English walkthrough.
ClubUp5 min read - Nº 2618 JUN 2026
Five Spanish Golf Resorts Perfect for a Society Away Day
Spain offers more than sunshine — it offers exceptional golf within two hours of a UK airport. Five resorts that society groups come back to again and again.
Captains7 min read - Nº 2511 JUN 2026
What Your Pre-Shot Routine Is Missing
Most golfers have a routine. Fewer have one that actually works. The difference is usually one thing — and it’s not about standing behind the ball longer.
Play5 min read - Nº 2404 JUN 2026
ClubUp vs. WhatsApp Scorecards: Why Your Scores Are Getting Lost
The WhatsApp scorecard group works fine — until it doesn’t. A friendly but honest look at why most groups quietly make the switch.
ClubUp4 min read - Nº 2328 MAY 2026
Course Management for High Handicappers: Play Smarter, Not Harder
High handicappers typically lose more shots to bad decisions than bad swings. Here’s how to think your way around a course and pick up a handful of easy points.
Play6 min read - Nº 2221 MAY 2026
How to Organise a Golf Trip to Portugal’s Algarve
The Algarve is the natural first overseas trip for most UK societies. Here’s how to plan one that runs smoothly — from the first enquiry to the last transfer.
Captains8 min read - Nº 2114 MAY 2026
Using ClubUp’s Leaderboard Mid-Round: A Captain’s Cheat Sheet
The live leaderboard is one of ClubUp’s best features — and most captains only scratch the surface of what it can do on the day.
ClubUp4 min read - Nº 2007 MAY 2026
How to Stop Chunking Your Irons (and Actually Enjoy Par 3s)
The chunk is the most demoralising shot in a society golfer’s bag. Here’s why it happens and the simple fixes that actually work.
Play5 min read - Nº 1930 APR 2026
Scotland vs. Ireland: Which Golf Trip Is Right for Your Society?
Both are magnificent. Both will leave your group talking about it for years. But they offer very different things — here’s how to choose.
Captains7 min read - Nº 1823 APR 2026
The Three Short-Game Shots Every Society Golfer Needs
You don’t need a full repertoire — just three reliable options around the green. Master these and you’ll stop haemorrhaging points in the scoring zone.
Play6 min read - Nº 1716 APR 2026
Setting Up Your First Society Competition on ClubUp
From format selection to live leaderboard — a walkthrough of how to create your first competition in ClubUp, with no guesswork required.
ClubUp5 min read - Nº 1609 APR 2026
The UK’s Best Golf Society Destinations Under £100 a Round
Brilliant courses, proper facilities, and enough room at the bar — twelve UK venues that deliver a full day out without the price tag of a marquee name.
Captains7 min read - Nº 1502 APR 2026
Reading Greens Like a Local: A Beginner’s Guide
Putt-reading is part science, part feel, and part knowing what to look for. Here’s how to build that eye before your next group round.
Play6 min read - Nº 1426 MAR 2026
How ClubUp Calculates Stableford Points in Real Time
Everything you ever wanted to know about Stableford scoring — and how ClubUp handles it automatically, hole by hole, without anyone reaching for a calculator.
ClubUp5 min read - Nº 1319 MAR 2026
How to Sign Up for ClubUp — A Super Simple Guide
A complete step-by-step guide with pictures showing exactly how to create your ClubUp account. For anyone who needs a hand getting started.
Beginners5 min read - Nº 1222 MAR 2025
The Importance of Warming Up Before a Round
Why proper warm-up is essential for performance and injury prevention — plus a simple 5-minute stretching routine every golfer should run.
Play4 min read - Nº 1114 MAR 2025
How to Play Better Under Competition Pressure
Master the mental game and the physical techniques you need to perform your best when the stakes are highest and the nerves are loudest.
Play5 min read - Nº 1006 MAR 2025
10 Ways to Lower Your Handicap This Season
Proven strategies for handicap improvement through smart practice, better course management, and a bit of honest self-assessment.
Play7 min read - Nº 0924 FEB 2025
Golf Etiquette Every Group Member Should Know
The unwritten rules and the written ones — what every group member should master so the round stays enjoyable for everybody.
Etiquette6 min read - Nº 0816 FEB 2025
How to Organise the Perfect Golf Group Day
A field guide to running a group day, from venue and tee times to post-round drinks and the long-suffering art of the prize giving.
Captains8 min read - Nº 0708 FEB 2025
ClubUp Subscription Tiers — Choosing the Right Plan
How to pick between Free, Premium and Group — for individuals, for casual organisers, and for the people running the whole show.
ClubUp4 min read - Nº 0601 FEB 2025
10 Things Every Golf Group Captain Should Know
Leadership notes for captains — how to run engaging events, manage members fairly, and keep a community alive past its first season.
Captains7 min read - Nº 0531 JAN 2025
Understanding Handicap Baselines and the WHS
How ClubUp implements the World Handicap System and uses baseline values to keep calculations fair across players of every level.
Play6 min read - Nº 0429 JAN 2025
How to Start a Golf Group — Complete Beginner Guide
Finding members, choosing venues, building a fixture list, running competitions, handling the money — the whole, honest start-up brief.
Captains8 min read - Nº 0323 JAN 2025
Solving Score Conflicts in Real-Time Golf Scoring
How ClubUp’s conflict detection prevents disputes and keeps results accurate when several players are scoring at once.
ClubUp4 min read - Nº 0221 JAN 2025
The Benefits of Joining a Golf Group
Why community makes golf better — how joining a group can change your game, your week, and the conversation at the 19th hole.
Beginners4 min read - Nº 0115 JAN 2025
The ClubUp Mission
A short note on why we started ClubUp, what we set out to fix, and the kind of golf we built it for.
ClubUp3 min read
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