FAQ 1. Can I Play Golf Alone in Korea? Does ONEON Match Solo Golfers?

In many countries, booking a tee time alone is quite normal. You show up, get paired with whoever is available, and enjoy your round.
In Korea, the culture is very different.

Most golf courses in Korea still operate on a “4 players per tee time” model. This means:

Courses rarely accept 1–2 player bookings directly

Walk-ins are uncommon and often not guaranteed

You usually need a full group ready before you book

For solo golfers, expats, or business travelers, this becomes a real barrier. You might have time, money, and motivation to play — but no one to play with.

That’s exactly the problem ONEON golf app is built to solve.

Why solo golf is tricky in Korea

Here are a few reasons solo play isn’t simple here:

Operational structure: Courses want full utilization of each tee time (4 players).

Cultural expectation: Golf is often seen as a group activity — friends, business partners, or family.

Lack of systems: Most courses don’t have a built-in matching system for 1–2 players.

So even if you’re flexible and open to meeting new people, the infrastructure to support that has been weak.

What ONEON does differently

ONEON acts like an AI-based golf join app in Korea.

Instead of you trying to find three more players, the app:

Lets you register as 1, 2, 3, or 4 players

Uses AI golf matching to fill the remaining spots

Pairs you with compatible golfers based on:

skill level

preferred pace of play

budget range

age & style preferences

available tee time and course

Think of it as a smart layer between you and the tee sheet.

You don’t need to know anyone in Korea.
You don’t need to text in group chats or join complicated Kakao open chat rooms.
You simply say:

“I want to play on Saturday morning, around this area, with people like this.”

…and ONEON does the rest.

Safety & comfort for solo golfers

For many international users, safety and comfort matter as much as logistics.

ONEON supports this by:

Showing basic profile info of your teammates

Allowing rating and feedback after rounds

Matching based on mutual preferences (for example, some users prefer quieter rounds, others like friendly conversation)

So it’s not just about finding any partner; it’s about finding a good fit.

In short

Yes, you can play golf alone in Korea —
But realistically, you’ll need a tool like ONEON to help you find golf partners and complete a 4-player team.

If you’re a solo golfer in Korea, try:

ONEON golf app → AI Matching → Select “1 player”

and let the app build your team for you.

To get started, simply download the ONEON app from the link below.