Review: Stracka.com - A Social Network for Golfers
February 28, 2008 
Stracka.com is a social network for golfers that allows golfers of any level to connect and discuss their game through the site.
Imagine going to your favorite golf course and having the advice of hundreds of other golfers who have played the course to help you plan your shots. That’s the idea behind Stracka.com — A Social Network for Golfers.
In some ways, the site offers features similar to those on general social network sites like MySpace or Facebook. And its just as easy to use.
When you sign up, they provide you with a blog and the ability to upload photos of you in your favorite golf pants.
There are also forums on a variety of topics to discuss everything from perfecting your swing to tips on how to navigate the water hazards on a particular course.
The site not only allows you to make a profile listing to share your favorite courses and handicap, but it also provides dynamic golf course maps using Google Earth technology.
And you can take the custom course yardage maps with you by downloading them from the site. If you have a smartphone like the AT&T Tilt, that means you can download the maps to your cellphone and use them while your golfing, which will certainly change your game!
There are also thousands of user reviews for both public and private courses so golfers can find the next course they want to take on, whether it be around town or one to visit while on vacation.
With the course maps, advice from other golfers, and ability to connect with people that play the same courses you do, Stracka.com will likely provide the edge golfers need to improve their game.
Now if only someone would create a social network site for bowlers, I’d be all set. Especially since I usually end up with the same scores while playing both sports…
