Been using Hole 19 for several years. Accurate within accepted limits, very useful range of features, downside is time spent entering details of every shot if you want to get all the data. Playing partners not always happy if I delay my next shot. As a result I don’t save stats on phone but use it purely for yardages and hole overviews - dog legs, hazards etc. basic app is free and well worth a look.
Great review! Worth mentioning that if you have an Apple Watch, it automatically links giving you the info on your wrist! Also it automatically senses a golf swing and tracks your shots, meaning after a round all of your shots are in the app to check the data on!
Used this app for a few years now, automatically adjusts your handicap after each 9/18 holes. I found it drains your battery though if kept on for 18 holes so have bought a power bank to keep it going. Great app
Hi I’ve got Golfshot plus. I find it good knowing where everything is. Plus like you say finding where the problems are. Knowing what greens and fairways but helps me to. Great video. 👍🏻⛳️
The magic is really in the Apple Watch integration, the subscription version allows you to measure each shot as you play the course, as well as all the other great features mentioned. The only drawback to this is the amount of battery life it uses, the watch must be fully charged or it will be touch and go if you can complete a slow round.
The best thing about this app really is the integration with the Apple Watch. Score, yardage and loads more on your watch and you don’t have to get your phone out! Great app and have used it for a couple of years. Also, they do half price on yearly subscriptions quite regularly 👍🏼
I've been using the free version of this app and it's been brilliant. I always play with my phone in my pocket as I'm used to it and it doesn't bother me, so it only makes sense to have the app than buy (a very expensive) extra piece of equipment to get the distances. I've recently paid for the monthly subscription and I love that you can move the marker to wherever you want and see how far hazards are. As a 15 handicapper, it's really helped improve my game. I personally would definitely recommend the app.
In regard to the laser versus the app, I think measuring distances to flags might do more harm than good for amateur golfers. The best function of the app is to identify distance to center of green and aim for that. Any deviation (left, right, long, short) still might stay on where a miss left of a pin on the left side of a green might put you in deep rough or a bunker.
I use Golf Pad on Android, it's absolutely great. I also purchased a cheap second hand phone of ebay which I use. This way, I can leave my main phone in the car, but the wife and family have my golf number.
Been using Golf Pad for a couple of years now, love it. But I've recently purchased the tags to go in the end end of clubs. Played a few rounds with them but not getting on well with them. It's a shame because it's a great idea and a great price compared to others on the market
I’ve used this for about 4years now and think it’s excellent. Clear design and accurate enough for most golfers. Links to Apple Watch as well and excellent value for money
I've had this Golf app for years it's brilliant.....drag the distance icon anywhere on the course for measuring distances to ditches ponds etc...I use it everytime I play
I’ve been using 18 birdies app and it’s been really good. The distances seem extremely close to what my friends rangefinder was getting. Also the pro version which I don’t have takes into account weather etc
@@toms6773 think in the summer when I know I’ll have a heavy golf two weeks I’m going to see if the pro version improves me game knowing what the shot actually plays like not just the stock yardages etc. great free app.
I have been using the pro versions of Golfshot and Hole19 for most of the year. There are things about both that I like and dislike. When my subscription comes up for renewal I'll probably choose just one to renew. I've never used a range finder, but some of my golf buddies do. I've found the distances to be pretty close. Certainly close enough for me to know which club to use. I don't think you can go wrong with Golfshot (or Hole19), plus you get your playing data at your fingertips. Well worth the $ in my opinion. Thanks for the great video!
I've been using this as just starting out. Originally bought laser but I think I bought cheap regardless of the reviews online. I have really enjoyed the free version of this app, also when you input your scores it seems to generate a handicap for you as well.
I've been using free Golfshot for a couple of years when the sight in my left eye started to deteriorate and gauging distances started to become difficult but recently switched to The Grint app, the free version gives you yardages to hazards which Golfshot needs the paid version to do, both versions when compared to my mates expensive Garmin watch proved to be accurate to a yard or so
I’m a big fan of ‘Golf Game Book’. Works nicely on my Apple Watch and is really good for scoring and team games so you can have live scoreboards on your golf days/trips.
Been golfing for a few months now and this was one of the first things I picked up. I’m using the free version right now for the GPS. If you’re just starting, it’s a solid get. Especially for free99. I’ll probably buy it for next year.
Another great content Simon. I use Hole19 and my range finder depending if am on a new course or not. Accurate n good features on Hole19 and allows for note taking on each hole eg lost ball as further info to input on penalty on app.
I have golf pad and premium is pretty good. Does strokes gained as well. Good part is you can sync the watch then go on standalone mode, so you can put your phone away.
The Grint App works great also. Been using it for about 3 years now. Matches my laser range finder very close and haven’t found any golf courses not in the App. It’s free but has a pro version for a fee. Keeps your handicap also. Tracks clubs also.
I have using golfpad for 2-3years. Firstly phone only £30/yr then with club tag £65, then a galaxy 1 watch & £90. Now phone is in flight mode tags to watch phone kept on my trolley. It ties to current weather toofor caddy info. Looks it cheap and works. My budget doesnt stretch to a Garmin verson. But no major issues.
I use the Grint and love it. Gave me a handicap. I mainly use it for keeping track of stats and rounds, but I do have a garmin approach with the "launch monitor" in it. I love having that due to my hand is not steady enough for a laser range finder sadly. So having both has been really nice. I don't kill my phone battery as much when not using the app on phone for range.
I'm with ya on the laser. Got a Nikon Cool shot with airmiles, no lock vibration, slope or anything fancy, but its good enough for me. Track fairways greens and putts on the scorecard.
I started using last year and love it used it on 4 different course it’s been pretty spot it would recommend for most people that are looking for a cheaper option
I downloaded this for my Apple Watch and it’s great, yardages on my watch and you can score the hole ect from the watch too, it takes away your negative point of walking around with your phone the full round. The watch is limited compared to using the app on the phone but for me I’m happy enough with a rough yardage to front, middle & back and the ability to score your round too
Interesting app. But I love my Shot Scope watch. Does all that without having to fiddle around with your phone. It has improved my understanding of my game significantly.
You could set up a focus mode on iPhone and only allow the golf app to send notifications so you can still feel disconnected from work while on the course
Might give this app a try. Cool features re looking at course in advance. Using Golf Pad either the pads at the moment. If you have never used an app before then worth it. Great for gapping. I know all my yards for each club. Where I am gaining,where I am struggling, putting,G.I.R, fairways hit etc. So worth using an App.
Tag Heuer Golf App supports a £2,100 watch. The app is fantastic ( which you would expect given a purchase many of us would never dream of) and more importantly FREE
Got back to golf after 17 years. Back when I played I just used a course guide🤣 So I didn't want to pay anything for something I never needed before. But I did download a few apps to try and they worked well but I didn't like that I had to use my phone so I eventually went and bought a garmin s40 that was on sale. Spent 150£ on it. Love it. The yards are just as good to be honest but the main thing I love about it is how much faster and easier it is compared to my phone. I don't walk around on the course holding my phone. But I always have my watch on my arm🤣 And it is much easier keeping the score on the watch since its a quick tap on the watch instead of opening the app and so on. So the watch is easier to use, quicker to use and I don't need to use my phone and can be "free" from work as you said. But the app works but a watch is better if you ask me.
Used this app initially and it was great. I now use the Tag Heuer app which is better and……. In the hope that I can one day afford the watch to go with it!!
Use golf pad myself for android device quality and free as well option to purchase more in app uses but distance and hole lay out is given is enough an costs nowt
I use SwingU and it’s great tracks a lot of things from ranges and using gps. To working out your handicap. Has a good range of courses. You can even upgrade and pay monthlies to get tips and cues .
I use a Garmin watch and am always forgetting to charge it and pre-download the course if it's a new one, ran out of battery on hole 10 last time I played!
Great app, but i have one major concern. I use shotscope and i am supposed to click the watch at every pin so it knows where the hole is. It is the only thing i need to do, but it is still easy to forget. I am not convinced about entering club details after every shot is realistic. But if you can remember to do it and you dont spend ages doing it, or walking back to where you hit the last shot from to enter details to get correct data, then its great. But most people that want stats in this much detail will pay a one off fee for shotscope or arcos etc
I was using the TaylorMade app with Galaxy Watch Active until recently. I really liked the functionality and being free made it great. However, I found it very inconsistent in terms of setting up a round. All too often the watch would just fail to load the course details and I'd end up spending ages trying to get set up. Moved to Galaxy Watch 4, which doesn't work with the TaylorMade app so have moved on to Golf Pad. £26 annual subscription and much easier, reliable set up.
been using it for years mainly for scores as it gives you a handicap .Ive also got the shotscope watch which is also good and a good price they also do a laser
Not sure about across the pond but 18Birdies is great in the states. The pro version has a great caddy feature, factors wind, weather and elevation and has a good companion Apple watch app. Worth the extra money.
Been comparing free version of Golfshot and Hole 19 .. must say think hole 19 is better, but not tried the upgraded versions. The advantage with Golfshot is that it links to other apps on an Apple Watch
I’ve literally used GolfShot for over 10 years. The Pro version is absolutely worth it and even more so if you have an Apple Watch. It’s especially handy at a new course to see hole layouts on blind holes. I use it alongside my rangefinder or instead of my laser if I’m in the trees etc and can’t get a clear view of the pin
Know what you mean about metres? In the days when only the wealthy had these devices. My mates and I played over on the west coast of Ireland in Clare a decade or so ago. None of us could understand why we kept coming up short? we thought it maybe the strong wind on the links, or perhaps the Guinness? It wasn't until we played another local course, that the pro' told us that the previous course was in metres but theirs was in yards. Even though both were just marked as "Yardage" on the cards. The third course we played had it in both measurements.
I've been using Golfshot for years and have my phone mounted to my trolley. Perfect for score tracking and getting rough distances when there isn't the need to get the laser out. It does depend on a strong GPS signal though as the distances sometimes can be a bit misleading. Great app though!
When I play golf, I leave all technology in the bag, phone etc. I do use a Burnell GPS Phantom only to check myself after I figure the distance to the middle of the green from the course markers...Usually I'm with in a few yard spot on....Close enought for government work....
I love my Bushnell. The only drawback is a blind uphill green where you can't see the flag. I hate having my phone on me too. Also, Arcos would be great if the phone didn't have to be in the front pocket.
I have pro Hole19 which gives me front middle and back on app and watch plus being able to score from watch and distance to hazards and stuff. Then a laser for exact yardages to the flag position. Only thing neither of them do is take into account the wind.
This is all good and well lasers but I was an epileptic and although grown out of it HOLDING A LAZOR MY HAND IS NOT STEADY EVEN THOUGH RESTING BOTH ELBOWS ON TROLLY.
I really like the combination of laser and GPS App. It happened too often that my laser was showing a wrong distance to the flag. Just two weeks ago I was on vacation on a golf course I never played before. I was standing in front of a lake. The green was directly behind it. I had no laser and no gps. So I asked the other guy of my fourball if he could measure the distance. He told me his result: 130 yards. I disagreed and asked him to do it again. 130 yards. So I took my PW and went to my ball. I was looking again to the flag and still got big doubts about the distance. I asked him if I could use his laser. After 3 times measuring 130 yards suddenly the new result was 100 yards. I took my SW and shot it on the flag. 😅 The laser is very good in mid distance measuring. Lets say between 180-280 yards. But in longer or very short distances it often focusing for a wrong target. So I always try to use both. First I take a look at the gps. It gives me an idea of the length. And then I laser to the flag. Additional the gps app can tell me the distance of the beginning and the ending of the green. So if I would have to choose only 1 device I would take the app. Its not so precise like a laser can be. But on the other hand it gives you a very good perception of the yardage. Only thing that is absolutely necessary is a good signal! And that’s not always given on a course…
I use hole 19 it’s good at score tracking, not the pro version, and free. I also have the motacady app and that is really good and free to motacady users!
Trouble with using a phone app exclusively is that many club comps in Oz ban use of mobile phones except for electronic scoring purposes. OK for social golf but to play competitively a ranger finder still needed. Sigh.
Swing U is better and free...i set my phone on my buggy with a power pack connected...my mates all have watches...they are identical and it keeps my scores and handicap calculations..i dont bother anyone with pointing my phone at anything...i can control my music...it has it all..
I have a galaxy watch 4, I paid £4.99 for hole 19 watch app, no sub and is about the same as my mates Garmin golf watch interms of how many yards I am away that's about all it does but my level that's all I need so can't complain for one off payment of £4.99, I put my phone in the bag when i play
Been using Hole 19 for several years. Accurate within accepted limits, very useful range of features, downside is time spent entering details of every shot if you want to get all the data. Playing partners not always happy if I delay my next shot. As a result I don’t save stats on phone but use it purely for yardages and hole overviews - dog legs, hazards etc. basic app is free and well worth a look.
Great review! Worth mentioning that if you have an Apple Watch, it automatically links giving you the info on your wrist! Also it automatically senses a golf swing and tracks your shots, meaning after a round all of your shots are in the app to check the data on!
Does it though? I’ve tried so many of these apps/watches and none of them are terribly accurate. 2 years on are you still happy?
Used this app for a few years now, automatically adjusts your handicap after each 9/18 holes. I found it drains your battery though if kept on for 18 holes so have bought a power bank to keep it going. Great app
Hi I’ve got Golfshot plus. I find it good knowing where everything is. Plus like you say finding where the problems are. Knowing what greens and fairways but helps me to.
Great video. 👍🏻⛳️
Had Golfshot for 10years now. Think I’m grandfathered at £13 a year. Best app I’ve ever used. Hands down.
Hole 19.
Works fine distances and gives a nice preview of the course
Same, I use it mostly for yardages and score input through watch, no need to fiddle with phone.
Hole 19 seems pretty good when I ask my mates what he’s zapped and have a look usually about 5-8 yards out. Fine for me.
Thanks for watching guys! Love to hear the other smartphone apps your using and potentially will review. 💪
18 birdies free is what i used last year, I would love to see it compared to this app you just used
The magic is really in the Apple Watch integration, the subscription version allows you to measure each shot as you play the course, as well as all the other great features mentioned. The only drawback to this is the amount of battery life it uses, the watch must be fully charged or it will be touch and go if you can complete a slow round.
The best thing about this app really is the integration with the Apple Watch. Score, yardage and loads more on your watch and you don’t have to get your phone out! Great app and have used it for a couple of years. Also, they do half price on yearly subscriptions quite regularly 👍🏼
I use GolfPad. It's free, is within 1-2m of my mates range finder and has a bird's eye view feature which is great for unfamiliar courses. Love it.
I've been using the free version of this app and it's been brilliant. I always play with my phone in my pocket as I'm used to it and it doesn't bother me, so it only makes sense to have the app than buy (a very expensive) extra piece of equipment to get the distances. I've recently paid for the monthly subscription and I love that you can move the marker to wherever you want and see how far hazards are. As a 15 handicapper, it's really helped improve my game. I personally would definitely recommend the app.
Nice video. I’ve used this for years. On the screen the plus button allows a zoom and I use that feature most holes 👍🏼
In regard to the laser versus the app, I think measuring distances to flags might do more harm than good for amateur golfers. The best function of the app is to identify distance to center of green and aim for that. Any deviation (left, right, long, short) still might stay on where a miss left of a pin on the left side of a green might put you in deep rough or a bunker.
I use Golf Pad on Android, it's absolutely great. I also purchased a cheap second hand phone of ebay which I use. This way, I can leave my main phone in the car, but the wife and family have my golf number.
Been using Golf Pad for a couple of years now, love it. But I've recently purchased the tags to go in the end end of clubs. Played a few rounds with them but not getting on well with them. It's a shame because it's a great idea and a great price compared to others on the market
Golf pad is great but sadly on watch they dont have a map feature and i dont carry my phone when golfing
@@mmisterWhite it does have a map. Top right.
@@garychillingworth it sadly doesnt
@@mmisterWhite Well, I was using the map feature yesterday to see where the bunkers and the greens were.
I’ve used this for about 4years now and think it’s excellent. Clear design and accurate enough for most golfers. Links to Apple Watch as well and excellent value for money
I've had this Golf app for years it's brilliant.....drag the distance icon anywhere on the course for measuring distances to ditches ponds etc...I use it everytime I play
I have it and it's amazing when you play a new course, seeing layouts and distances particularly on blind holes is great.
I’ve been using 18 birdies app and it’s been really good. The distances seem extremely close to what my friends rangefinder was getting. Also the pro version which I don’t have takes into account weather etc
Just checked and the pro version is nearly £99 a year which is steep
@@TheKetchupDuck THE FREE 18 BIRDIES APP IS MY GO TO. I would like to see a vid use it against this app
I use the free 18 birdies also.
@@toms6773 think in the summer when I know I’ll have a heavy golf two weeks I’m going to see if the pro version improves me game knowing what the shot actually plays like not just the stock yardages etc. great free app.
@@TheKetchupDuckthere’s a free version you don’t have to spend on that.
I have been using the pro versions of Golfshot and Hole19 for most of the year. There are things about both that I like and dislike. When my subscription comes up for renewal I'll probably choose just one to renew. I've never used a range finder, but some of my golf buddies do. I've found the distances to be pretty close. Certainly close enough for me to know which club to use. I don't think you can go wrong with Golfshot (or Hole19), plus you get your playing data at your fingertips. Well worth the $ in my opinion. Thanks for the great video!
I’ve used this for two years, works on my Apple Watch and it’s a treat 👌🏼
I've been using this as just starting out. Originally bought laser but I think I bought cheap regardless of the reviews online.
I have really enjoyed the free version of this app, also when you input your scores it seems to generate a handicap for you as well.
I've been using free Golfshot for a couple of years when the sight in my left eye started to deteriorate and gauging distances started to become difficult but recently switched to The Grint app, the free version gives you yardages to hazards which Golfshot needs the paid version to do, both versions when compared to my mates expensive Garmin watch proved to be accurate to a yard or so
I’m a big fan of ‘Golf Game Book’. Works nicely on my Apple Watch and is really good for scoring and team games so you can have live scoreboards on your golf days/trips.
Been golfing for a few months now and this was one of the first things I picked up. I’m using the free version right now for the GPS.
If you’re just starting, it’s a solid get. Especially for free99. I’ll probably buy it for next year.
Another great content Simon.
I use Hole19 and my range finder depending if am on a new course or not. Accurate n good features on Hole19 and allows for note taking on each hole eg lost ball as further info to input on penalty on app.
I have golf pad and premium is pretty good. Does strokes gained as well. Good part is you can sync the watch then go on standalone mode, so you can put your phone away.
It the best golf gps app hands down!
Hade it for many many years.
The Grint App works great also. Been using it for about 3 years now. Matches my laser range finder very close and haven’t found any golf courses not in the App. It’s free but has a pro version for a fee. Keeps your handicap also. Tracks clubs also.
I’ve been using hole 19 for a year and it’s perfect.
I have using golfpad for 2-3years. Firstly phone only £30/yr then with club tag £65, then a galaxy 1 watch & £90. Now phone is in flight mode tags to watch phone kept on my trolley. It ties to current weather toofor caddy info. Looks it cheap and works. My budget doesnt stretch to a Garmin verson. But no major issues.
I’ve had this app for about 4 years it’s really good 💥
Have been using Golfshot for years. Love it
I use the Grint and love it. Gave me a handicap. I mainly use it for keeping track of stats and rounds, but I do have a garmin approach with the "launch monitor" in it. I love having that due to my hand is not steady enough for a laser range finder sadly. So having both has been really nice. I don't kill my phone battery as much when not using the app on phone for range.
I'm with ya on the laser. Got a Nikon Cool shot with airmiles, no lock vibration, slope or anything fancy, but its good enough for me. Track fairways greens and putts on the scorecard.
I started using last year and love it used it on 4 different course it’s been pretty spot it would recommend for most people that are looking for a cheaper option
I downloaded this for my Apple Watch and it’s great, yardages on my watch and you can score the hole ect from the watch too, it takes away your negative point of walking around with your phone the full round. The watch is limited compared to using the app on the phone but for me I’m happy enough with a rough yardage to front, middle & back and the ability to score your round too
What app is this ?
Great content Simon, been using 18 birdies which is also great but in truth they are all very similar, as you said they are all using the same gps.
Been using golf pro for the last year very good and easy to use on iPhone and watch
been using this app for years. Its great. when playing abroad. wouldnt change. People do moan when u get 2 ur ball then have to get ur phone out.
Interesting app. But I love my Shot Scope watch. Does all that without having to fiddle around with your phone. It has improved my understanding of my game significantly.
Used golfshot for years and only stopped when I upgraded to Arccos. Loved it for the hazard data.
Great review. Love it!!
You could set up a focus mode on iPhone and only allow the golf app to send notifications so you can still feel disconnected from work while on the course
Might give this app a try. Cool features re looking at course in advance. Using Golf Pad either the pads at the moment. If you have never used an app before then worth it. Great for gapping. I know all my yards for each club. Where I am gaining,where I am struggling, putting,G.I.R, fairways hit etc. So worth using an App.
A lot of the course distances are out - I always check both the whites and yellows with my app and compare the the difference!
Tag Heuer Golf App supports a £2,100 watch. The app is fantastic ( which you would expect given a purchase many of us would never dream of) and more importantly FREE
Got back to golf after 17 years.
Back when I played I just used a course guide🤣
So I didn't want to pay anything for something I never needed before.
But I did download a few apps to try and they worked well but I didn't like that I had to use my phone so I eventually went and bought a garmin s40 that was on sale. Spent 150£ on it. Love it. The yards are just as good to be honest but the main thing I love about it is how much faster and easier it is compared to my phone. I don't walk around on the course holding my phone. But I always have my watch on my arm🤣
And it is much easier keeping the score on the watch since its a quick tap on the watch instead of opening the app and so on.
So the watch is easier to use, quicker to use and I don't need to use my phone and can be "free" from work as you said.
But the app works but a watch is better if you ask me.
Used this app initially and it was great. I now use the Tag Heuer app which is better and……. In the hope that I can one day afford the watch to go with it!!
Use golf pad myself for android device quality and free as well option to purchase more in app uses but distance and hole lay out is given is enough an costs nowt
I use SwingU and it’s great tracks a lot of things from ranges and using gps. To working out your handicap. Has a good range of courses. You can even upgrade and pay monthlies to get tips and cues .
I use Golf Pad on my Samsung Galaxy and it works great. It even can work with my Galaxy Watch Active.
I use a Garmin watch and am always forgetting to charge it and pre-download the course if it's a new one, ran out of battery on hole 10 last time I played!
I use SwingU. Gives club recommendations and plays like distances. Plus give you a wind adjustment estimate
Great app, but i have one major concern. I use shotscope and i am supposed to click the watch at every pin so it knows where the hole is. It is the only thing i need to do, but it is still easy to forget. I am not convinced about entering club details after every shot is realistic. But if you can remember to do it and you dont spend ages doing it, or walking back to where you hit the last shot from to enter details to get correct data, then its great. But most people that want stats in this much detail will pay a one off fee for shotscope or arcos etc
Still using my bushnell wingman and loving it.
I use the Taylormade app. It is one of the few that has a free samsung smart watch compatible app that it is also free.
Good enough distances.
I was using the TaylorMade app with Galaxy Watch Active until recently. I really liked the functionality and being free made it great. However, I found it very inconsistent in terms of setting up a round. All too often the watch would just fail to load the course details and I'd end up spending ages trying to get set up. Moved to Galaxy Watch 4, which doesn't work with the TaylorMade app so have moved on to Golf Pad. £26 annual subscription and much easier, reliable set up.
been using it for years mainly for scores as it gives you a handicap .Ive also got the shotscope watch which is also good and a good price they also do a laser
Not sure about across the pond but 18Birdies is great in the states. The pro version has a great caddy feature, factors wind, weather and elevation and has a good companion Apple watch app. Worth the extra money.
Been comparing free version of Golfshot and Hole 19 .. must say think hole 19 is better, but not tried the upgraded versions. The advantage with Golfshot is that it links to other apps on an Apple Watch
Simon are you aware ALDI will be offering Golf equipment, including a half set, from Sunday 21st March?
I’ve literally used GolfShot for over 10 years. The Pro version is absolutely worth it and even more so if you have an Apple Watch. It’s especially handy at a new course to see hole layouts on blind holes. I use it alongside my rangefinder or instead of my laser if I’m in the trees etc and can’t get a clear view of the pin
I’ve been using SkyDroid on my iPhone for a long time now. Never had a problem with it & is as accurate as I need it to be plus it’s freeeeeeee
The new auto track for Android released today is damned good! Tried it today with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5!!
I really like it, have been using it for over a year now and it seems accurate
Know what you mean about metres? In the days when only the wealthy had these devices. My mates and I played over on the west coast of Ireland in Clare a decade or so ago. None of us could understand why we kept coming up short? we thought it maybe the strong wind on the links, or perhaps the Guinness? It wasn't until we played another local course, that the pro' told us that the previous course was in metres but theirs was in yards. Even though both were just marked as "Yardage" on the cards. The third course we played had it in both measurements.
I highly recommend the free version of USwing. Was using golf shot for years but that is great as well 👌
And you can press on the flag for distances for front middle green and in between as well. Drag around the hole to see how far to bunkers ditches etc.
I've been using Golfshot for years and have my phone mounted to my trolley. Perfect for score tracking and getting rough distances when there isn't the need to get the laser out. It does depend on a strong GPS signal though as the distances sometimes can be a bit misleading. Great app though!
Hole 19 is a great option aswell for apple watches
Hole 19,works everywhere. Tried golfshot and an couple of others
When I play golf, I leave all technology in the bag, phone etc. I do use a Burnell GPS Phantom only to check myself after I figure the distance to the middle of the green from the course markers...Usually I'm with in a few yard spot on....Close enought for government work....
I love my Bushnell. The only drawback is a blind uphill green where you can't see the flag. I hate having my phone on me too. Also, Arcos would be great if the phone didn't have to be in the front pocket.
I have pro Hole19 which gives me front middle and back on app and watch plus being able to score from watch and distance to hazards and stuff. Then a laser for exact yardages to the flag position. Only thing neither of them do is take into account the wind.
Does 18 birdies work on the Apple Watch?
The Apple Watch works well with this app as well!!!
Golf pad app. Only £20 for 1 year. Amazing value compared to some of the ridiculous prices of other apps
I like the app, been using it over 6 years. THe only downside is the battery drainage.
This is all good and well lasers but I was an epileptic and although grown out of it HOLDING A LAZOR MY HAND IS NOT STEADY EVEN THOUGH RESTING BOTH ELBOWS ON TROLLY.
I really like the combination of laser and GPS App. It happened too often that my laser was showing a wrong distance to the flag. Just two weeks ago I was on vacation on a golf course I never played before. I was standing in front of a lake. The green was directly behind it. I had no laser and no gps. So I asked the other guy of my fourball if he could measure the distance. He told me his result: 130 yards. I disagreed and asked him to do it again. 130 yards. So I took my PW and went to my ball. I was looking again to the flag and still got big doubts about the distance. I asked him if I could use his laser. After 3 times measuring 130 yards suddenly the new result was 100 yards. I took my SW and shot it on the flag. 😅 The laser is very good in mid distance measuring. Lets say between 180-280 yards. But in longer or very short distances it often focusing for a wrong target. So I always try to use both. First I take a look at the gps. It gives me an idea of the length. And then I laser to the flag. Additional the gps app can tell me the distance of the beginning and the ending of the green. So if I would have to choose only 1 device I would take the app. Its not so precise like a laser can be. But on the other hand it gives you a very good perception of the yardage. Only thing that is absolutely necessary is a good signal! And that’s not always given on a course…
The hole pics are good, but the yardages on the left side of the screen are a throwaway, it should just show the hole.
I use hole 19 it’s good at score tracking, not the pro version, and free. I also have the motacady app and that is really good and free to motacady users!
So what is missing in the free version…?
I've been using golf pad for a while it's frr and does the trick for my yardage
shot scope is king.
I've been using the free version of this that just gives distances to greens and didn't realise how much I was missing out on 45 quid a year aint bad
This app is great. Use it.
I use that and a cheap knock off laser…both very accurate
What app is this ?
I have noticed that a lot of the UK doesn’t have 4g cover so not sure how useful this would be
This app uses the GPS feature on you phone not cell service for distance information
Trouble with using a phone app exclusively is that many club comps in Oz ban use of mobile phones except for electronic scoring purposes. OK for social golf but to play competitively a ranger finder still needed. Sigh.
For me the best app and very accurate is SwingU
Swing U is better and free...i set my phone on my buggy with a power pack connected...my mates all have watches...they are identical and it keeps my scores and handicap calculations..i dont bother anyone with pointing my phone at anything...i can control my music...it has it all..
I have a galaxy watch 4, I paid £4.99 for hole 19 watch app, no sub and is about the same as my mates Garmin golf watch interms of how many yards I am away that's about all it does but my level that's all I need so can't complain for one off payment of £4.99, I put my phone in the bag when i play
You missed to review the most important feature - automatic shot tracking with Apple Watch.
If this is golfshot I’ve used it for about 5 yrs I like it pay 29.99 a year that and a golf buddy
i use the bushnell app
Golfpad GPS - cheaper, just as good and for all us none pro players that don't hit exact yardages., gives us what we need
Use the free version of this app will probably pay for it now I’ve seen all the extra benefits and how they work
Hard to trust trackman when a duff apparently goes further than a crisp shot!
Use a sky caddie golf gps. Quick glance and I know where I am. The rest is guff that slows the game down.
I would think you couldn’t use it in competitions because your phone can access weather
The US does not use metres