Beyond the Forecast
Why we built the proprietary G-Score™ to help you master the elements.
The Origin
"No Bad Weather, Just Bad Gear"
It started on a windy afternoon at a coastal links course. The standard weather app said "Sunny, 65°F," so we dressed for a polo. By the 4th hole, the Pacific gusts made it feel closer to 45°F — cold hands, a stiff swing, and a scorecard to match.
That was the point: Standard weather apps are designed for picnics, not for golf.
GolfWeatherScore.com was born from a simple need: to translate raw meteorological data into actionable advice for golfers. We don't just tell you the temperature; we calculate how the wind, humidity, and cloud cover will affect your "Real Feel" on the fairway.
What is the G-Score™?
Our Methodology
We developed a proprietary algorithm called the Golf Playability Score (G-Score). Unlike generic weather reports, the G-Score analyzes four critical factors:
- Wind Gusts ImpactWe penalize the score heavily for wind speeds over 15 mph, which affects ball flight and body temperature.
- Real Feel IndexWe calculate the "felt air temperature" based on humidity and wind chill, not just the thermometer reading.
- PrecipitationMinute-by-minute rain forecasts to ensure you have the right gear to stay dry.
- UV & VisibilityEnsuring you have the right eye protection for the conditions on the course.
* We process real-time data from OpenWeather API, ensuring our data covers over 13,000+ courses across the U.S. with precision.
Who builds this
“Preparation is the 15th club in your bag. We built Golf Weather Score so the forecast stops being something you squint at on the drive over, and starts being a number you can act on.”
Every G-Score on this site is computed by our own algorithm, documented in full on the G-Score methodology page. Forecasts come from the US National Weather Service (NOAA), with OpenWeather as a fallback when NOAA has no coverage for a location. Course figures come from published scorecards, and we cite our sources on the page rather than asking you to take our word for it. If something looks wrong, email us.
Contact & Verify
Have a feature request, spotted a bug, or want to verify our methodology? Email is the fastest channel.
- Email:contact@danorie.com
- Location: Republic of Korea
(Operating globally · 13,000+ US courses indexed) - Methodology: G-Score formula breakdown
- Editorial: 17 long-form posts, every one bylined
Data Sources We Cite
Transparency & Affiliate Disclosure
To keep this tool free for everyone, GolfWeatherScore.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means if you click on a recommended product link (like a windbreaker or rain gloves) and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend gear that matches our algorithm's weather criteria.
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