How OK Birdies Works

From signup to championship—here's your complete guide to joining Kelowna's premier golf league.

1

Join the League

Sign up for the current season and tell us about your golf game. You can register as a solo player or bring a partner.

Solo Registration

  • • Enter your handicap or skill level
  • • Set your preferred courses
  • • Add your availability schedule
  • • Share your playing preferences
  • • Get matched with a compatible partner

Team Registration

  • • Register with your existing partner
  • • Enter both player handicaps
  • • Set shared course preferences
  • • Coordinate availability together
  • • Skip the matching process
2

Get Matched

Our smart algorithm pairs solo players into teams based on comprehensive compatibility factors.

Matching Algorithm

Skill Compatibility (40%)

Combines official handicaps with dynamic Elo ratings to create balanced teams

Schedule Overlap (30%)

Ensures partners have overlapping availability during match windows

Course Proximity (20%)

Matches based on preferred Kelowna courses and geographic convenience

Preference Alignment (10%)

Considers pace of play, competitiveness, and social preferences

3

Schedule & Play Your Match

Coordinate with your opponents and play during the weekly match window at any participating course.

Match Window

Thursday12:00 PM start
Sunday8:00 PM deadline

Course Options

  • • Black Mountain Golf Club
  • • Gallagher's Canyon
  • • Shannon Lake Golf Course
  • • Two Eagles Golf Course

Match Format

Team Scramble

Two-player teams compete head-to-head

Three Ways to Win

  • • Front 9 (0.5 pts)
  • • Back 9 (0.5 pts)
  • • Overall Match (2.0 pts)

Bonus Points Available

  • • Quick Submit (+0.25)
  • • Clean Score (+0.25)
  • • Upset Victory (+1.0)
  • • Chill Factor (+0.25)
4

Submit Scores & Track Progress

After your round, both teams submit scores for verification. Watch your progress on live leaderboards.

Score Verification Flow

1

Submit Scores

Both teams enter results independently

2

Rate Handicaps

Assess opponent accuracy (1-5)

3

Attestation

24-hour review window

4

Finalize

Leaderboard updates

What You'll Track

  • • Seasonal point totals
  • • Win/loss record
  • • Tier rankings
  • • Performance vs handicap
  • • Reputation score
  • • Head-to-head results

Leaderboard Features

  • • Real-time updates
  • • Filter by tier/flight
  • • Historical performance
  • • Upcoming matches
  • • Recent results
  • • Season statistics

Season Structure

Initial Season

Your first season is about establishing your baseline. Everyone competes together while the system learns your true skill level.

  • • 3-week calibration period
  • • Rolling handicap validation begins
  • • Build your reputation score
  • • Qualify for tier placement

Tiered Seasons

After your first season, you'll be placed into a competitive tier for more balanced matches.

Championship Flight
First Flight
Second Flight
Social Flight

Ready to Get Started?

Join Kelowna's golf community today.

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