Golf Wager App Interest and Feedback

Hey guys,

Im new to sandtrap, glad I found the community.

I'm working on a golf app that will allow players to find local players interested in playing for a friendly wager. The app would connect players with one another and process the payments depositing them into the winners account. Bet amounts will be capped within a reasonable range.

I'm curious to hear some feedback on the idea.

I know some may argue this goes against what the game of golf stands for. I completely understand that point of view, I myself rarely if ever, play for money but I know many of my friends and guest at the course I work at enjoy playing for money.

Thanks

Well since you would be facilitating the transfer of money between two people I wonder how that would fly with state and federal laws? 2 people betting with each other is one thing, but once you bring a 3rd party I am not sure how that would be dealt with.

Sounds like an app where you could end up getting into a bit of trouble since you're facilitating a golf match for money.  Primary customers would be sandbaggers, con-artists, criminals and other unsavory types who would like to get connected to people with large amounts of money to lose.

I wouldn't have any interest in it and would suggest you speak to a lawyer (who in familiar with inter-state and intra-state gambling laws) before you go forward with writing any code.