367: Tracking Your Golf Travels & Course Ratings: Exploring the Grassy App with Jacob Safar

Welcome to Episode 367 of the Chasing Daylight Podcast! This week, we are joined by a special guest, Jacob Safar, the creator and developer of Grassy.If you've ever wanted a dedicated platform just to nerd out about golf courses, Grassy is exactly what you've been looking for. Jacob breaks down how he built this iOS-exclusive social platform to help golfers track their travels, rank their favorite courses, and build their ultimate bucket lists.In this episode, we cover:What is Grassy? Think of it like a restaurant review app or "Letterboxd," but specifically curated for golfers to share course photos and reviews.The Origin Story: Jacob explains how he developed the first version of the app in less than three weeks out of a coffee shop.App Features vs. On-Course Tracking: We discuss why Grassy focuses on the off-course social and discovery experience rather than competing with live GPS trackers like 18Birdies.Future Updates: We brainstorm some new features live on the show, from adding a Chasing Daylight group ranking page to a "Pokedex" for golf courses and AI caddy recommendations.Massive Giveaway: Jacob shares details on the current Grassy app giveaway, including a Callaway Quantum Max driver and over $500 in PGA Superstore and Grassy gift cards! Make sure to hit that like button, share this episode, and go download Grassy on the Apple App Store today! https://www.grassy.golf/Special thank goes out to our show sponsors: 🏌️‍♂️ Garsen Grips - https://garsengolf.comAnd also our show supporters: 🏌🏻‍♂️ Gretsch Golf Academy - https://gretschgolf.com/ ⛳️ Las Vegas Golf Superstore - https://www.worldwidegolfshops.com/ 🏌️‍♂️ Rohrs Golf Co - https://rohrsgolf.com/ 🎸 Scott Russo from Unwritten Law - https://www.unwrittenlawofficial.com/CDP Socials:https://www.instagram.com/chasingdaylightpodcast/ https://x.com/CDPGolfShow https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingdaylightpodcastJoe's HittinGreens Channel on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/s/Cdk2ZpkuFollow the Chasing Daylight Crew:Mathew Wangrycht: https://www.instagram.com/fourteen40golf/ Joe Keith: https://www.instagram.com/hittingreens/ Jeremy Martin: https://www.instagram.com/jeremymart/ Dan Hodges: https://www.instagram.com/bogey_free_62/Support the show