Smartphone apps may not be as detailed or comprehensive as handheld golf GPS maps, but they still deliver plenty of functionality. Just be wary of how much power you’re using, as they can drain batteries fairly quickly! Golfshot now comes in two editions: Classic and Plus Scorecard and Tee Times. The Plus edition is compatible with Apple Watch and includes improved graphics and flyovers. The course database includes 40,000-plus courses and is always free to update. Additional features include:
Zoomable aerial view with “TruePoint” touch targeting.Shot distance tracking.Automatic course handicap calculator.Emailed scorecards.Targets and hazards distances.HD support for iPad.Stat visualizations.
The core of Hole19’s functionality is its flyover view and distances screens. The flyover screen includes an aerial view of the hole, with total distance to the pin displayed in the top right. You can tap a target icon and drag it to any point on the hole to get a distance to a fairway bunker, water hazard, or some other landmark. From the flyover screen, you can open a menu that presents simple numerical readings to the front, center, and back of the green, as well as the hole number and par. You can also tap to set a starting point for shot distance tracking. Aerial views give a great look at each hole, and a summary screen provides the distance to the center of the green, layup distances, and the distance to various hazards. The scorecard is easy to use and has the look of a paper scorecard. You can easily measure shot distances with the GolfLogix app, and the stats utility captures and graphs a number of stats, including fairways hit, greens hit, and greens in regulation. It also includes free handicap tracking.
Register distances you play at each club.Track scoring for up to four players. Set handicap to get net scores.Distance to hole with a moveable target.Search, list, and show nearby courses on the map.Rangefinder view with distances on-screen.
