Coming to the App Store

Fantasy golf,
built for friend groups

Create private pools for any PGA tournament. Pick players, track live scores, and compete with the people you actually know. Powered by real analytics — not guesswork.

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Up and running in under two minutes

No complex setup. No league drafts. Just create a pool, send a code, and start picking.

1

Create a Pool

Choose your game mode, set the rules, and customize the tournament. You're the commissioner.

2

Invite Friends

Share a 6-character invite code. Your friends join for free — only the commissioner pays.

3

Make Your Picks

Use real analytics, live odds, and strokes gained data to build your lineup before the deadline.

4

Compete Live

Watch your pool leaderboard update in real time as the tournament unfolds. Talk trash in chat.

Three ways to play. All built for groups.

Every mode is designed for private pools of 5 to 100 people. Single-tournament sprints or season-long campaigns — your call.

Tiered Pick

Players are ranked into tiers using DataGolf Rankings in 10-rank increments. Pick one player per tier. The core Albatross experience.

  • Tiers based on real DataGolf rankings (T1 = ranks 1-10, T2 = 11-20, etc.)
  • One pick per tier — build a balanced roster across the field
  • Single-tournament format, 4-day lifecycle
  • Commissioner controls number of tiers and scoring rules
  • Picks lock at tournament start — no mid-round changes
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Salary Cap

Build the best roster under a fixed budget. Player salaries are generated from DataGolf projections and live odds data.

  • Salary values derived from real projections and betting odds
  • Fixed budget — spend it wisely across your roster
  • Single-tournament format with flexible roster sizes
  • Commissioner sets budget amount and roster constraints
  • Strategy: balance stars and sleepers within your cap
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One and Done

Season-long endurance mode. Pick one player per tournament — once you use them, they're locked for the rest of the season.

  • Scoring = real PGA Tour prize money earned (USD)
  • Two variants: Cumulative (total earnings) or Survivor (elimination)
  • Survivor rules: missed cut, worst score, or bottom N — commissioner decides
  • Configurable tournament selection (Majors Only, FedEx Cup, Full Season, Custom)
  • Season archive and renewal for multi-year leagues

The analytics your group is missing

Most fantasy golf apps give you a pick sheet and a leaderboard. Albatross gives you the data to actually make smart picks — strokes gained breakdowns, course-fit analysis, and real predictive models from DataGolf.

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Strokes Gained Breakdowns

SG: Off the Tee, Approach, Around the Green, Putting — for every player in the field, sourced from DataGolf's archive.

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Course-Fit Projections

How well does a player's skillset match the course this week? Course history, grass type, layout profile — it all factors in.

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Win Probability Models

DataGolf's predictive models show each player's probability to win, finish top 5, top 10, top 20, and make the cut.

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Live Odds from 40+ Books

Outright, top 5, top 10, and matchup odds from DraftKings, FanDuel, Bet365, and more — for informational research only.

Player Analytics Preview
SG: Total +2.14
SG: Approach +1.03
SG: Off the Tee +0.72
SG: Putting +0.31
Course Fit Score 87 / 100
Win Probability 8.3%
Top 10 Probability 31.2%
Best Odds (Win) +1200

Real-time leaderboards. Every shot matters.

Scores update automatically during tournament play. See exactly where your picks stand, hole by hole, round by round. Your pool leaderboard recalculates live.

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Push Notifications

Get alerts for pick deadlines, score updates, leaderboard changes, and pool invitations.

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Pool Chat

Built-in group chat for every pool. Send messages, GIFs, and talk trash in real time.

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Full Scorecards

Tap any player to see their hole-by-hole scorecard, round scores, and tournament position.

One person pays. Everyone else plays free.

The commissioner pays to create a pool. Every member joins for free — no hidden costs, no ads, no data selling. Just golf.

$4.99
per pool

Perfect for a single tournament with your group.

  • Create one pool
  • Any game mode
  • Unlimited members
  • Full analytics access
  • Live scoring
$99.99
per year

Best value — save over $19 vs. monthly.

  • Everything in Monthly
  • Season-long One and Done
  • Pool history + archives
  • Full analytics access
  • Two months free

All purchases are processed through the App Store. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

Questions? We've got answers.

Is Albatross a gambling app?

No. Albatross is a social fantasy golf app for private friend groups. No real money is wagered through the app. The commissioner pays a flat fee to create a pool, and members join for free. Any prize arrangements between friends happen privately outside the app — Albatross doesn't process, facilitate, or take a cut of any winnings.

Is this the same as DraftKings or FanDuel?

No. Albatross is not a daily fantasy sports (DFS) platform. There are no mass-market contests, no entry fees with variable payouts, no house edge, and no pari-mutuel mechanics. It's designed for groups of people who know each other — friends, coworkers, golf buddies.

Why do you show betting odds?

Odds from 40+ bookmakers are displayed in the Research tab as an analytical tool. They help you evaluate player value and compare market sentiment to statistical models. You cannot place bets through Albatross. Odds data is purely for research and informational purposes.

How many people can be in a pool?

Pools support anywhere from 5 to 100 members. Most pools run with 8-20 people — a golf trip group, an office league, or a friend group chat. The commissioner controls who joins via a private invite code.

Who pays? Do all members pay?

Only the commissioner (pool creator) pays — either $4.99 per pool or a monthly/annual subscription for unlimited pools. Every member joins completely free. No ads, no upsells, no "premium tiers" that gate basic features for members.

Where does the data come from?

Player statistics and predictive models come from DataGolf, one of the most respected analytics providers in golf. Live leaderboards and scorecards come from RapidAPI Live Golf Data. Betting odds come from The Odds API, aggregating 40+ bookmakers.

What tournaments can I create pools for?

Any PGA Tour event on the 2026 schedule. For One and Done season-long mode, you can select from presets like Majors Only, FedEx Cup events, Full PGA Tour Season, or hand-pick specific tournaments with the Custom option.

Is there an Android version?

Albatross is launching on iOS first. The app is built with React Native, so an Android version is technically possible and something we're considering for the future based on demand.

Ready to run your group's next pool?

Albatross is coming soon to the App Store. Private golf pools with the analytics your group has been missing.

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