how does 18 birdies app know what course im at

by Kiara Rodriguez 9 min read

Open the 18Birdies App. Tap Play in the menu bar at bottom of the screen. Tap the magnifying glass icon button. The 18Birdies App will automatically select the closest golf course based on your location. You can either accept that selection or tap ‘Change course’ to search for a different golf course.

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What is the 18 birdies app?

Nov 19, 2018 · 18 Birdies, the best golf app for your phone period. We review a lot of products here on the Breakfast Ball, some we get for free, and others we find on our own and want to share with all of you. Now and then we come across a product that we believe in so much it would be a disservice to not share on the site.

How does 18Birdies scoring work?

My Course is Wrong My course is on the app, but there are issues (yardage, GPS, handicaps, etc). Can you fix the issue? Of course! Please email us at [email protected] to let us know which course the issue occurs on, and we will get it corrected. Please attach a picture of the scorecard, course layout, and any screenshots you have that show the issue.

What makes 18Birdies different from other Golf apps?

18 Birdies News. Elevate your Game with Caddy+. 18Birdies has now launched Caddy+, a brand new feature which includes Shot Tracking, Club Recommendations, new Round Summaries and Advanced GPS! These new features were created to help improve your golf experience by making better decisions on the course while giving you a better understanding of ...

What is 18 birdies’ “Caddy” feature?

Aug 07, 2018 · 18 Birdies recently updated their app and includes shot tracking, which used to be a premium feature. I played 18 holes on Saturday and tried to make sure to use the app to track all my shots. In the past, all the apps I had used were primarily for distances to pins, hazards, etc.

How do I add a course to 18 birdies?

Please email us at [email protected] to let us know which course you'd like to use with a copy of a scorecard and layout, and we can add it for you.Sep 11, 2020

What is the best way to use the 18 birdies app?

52 second clip suggested4:45LOWER Your Scores Using the 18Birdies Golf AppYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipGo from the home screen we'll click the play button down at the bottom it gives us three options weMoreGo from the home screen we'll click the play button down at the bottom it gives us three options we are not playing in a tournament or posting a previous scorecard for our handicap.

Does 18Birdies have GPS?

FREE FEATURES: -GPS RANGEFINDER: Find your distance from anywhere on the course. -STATS & ROUND HISTORY: Track your stats in a few taps and view all your past rounds – forever.

Is 18 birdies app any good?

18Birdies excels across the board as a GPS. The satellite images are crisp and detailed, the yardages are accurate, and everything works quickly. Scoring on 18Birdies is easy. From the GPS screen, you can post your score in three taps.Apr 24, 2017

How do you track shots on 18 birdies?

Track Your Shot- After you hit your shot, tap the 'Track Shot' button at the bottom of the screen from the GPS tab to begin tracking your shot. When the shot tracking is in progress you will see the 'Shot Details' menu on the right hand side of the screen.Jul 6, 2017

Does 18 birdies have a shot tracer?

Whether you've hit a fairway-splitting drive, a close approach to the pin or a miraculous recovery shot to set up a par save, 18Birdies' Classic Shot Tracking will let you save and share your very own personal highlight reel!Dec 13, 2021

How accurate is 18Birdies?

As technology improves, we expect GPS readings to be more accurate and lock into closer yardages. With that said, the industry standard of acceptance for mobile device GPS reading is within 5 - 10 yards of the actual distance. The 18Birdies app typically falls within 5 - 10 yards on average.May 6, 2019

Is V1 game free?

The V1 Game app has 4 levels of stats based on what subscription you choose. It is free to download and use in a basic mode that allows you to use it as a rangefinder and score card. From there, they have a par, birdie and eagle subscription that adds, shot tracking, data analysis, and finally virtual coach and caddie.

Does 18Birdies give you a handicap?

Yes. In contrast to some other handicap products on the market, the 18Birdies App will calculate a handicap based on a 9-hole round by doubling the 9-hole round score to determine an 18-hole score that will count towards your handicap.Apr 2, 2021

Is 18 birdies golf app free?

At 18Birdies, we want everybody, regardless of playing experience or ability, to have the opportunity to be introduced and enjoy the wonderful game of golf. With that in mind, the 18Birdies app that you originally download from the app store is 100% free – and always will be!Jan 21, 2022

Are golf pads free?

It's FREE. Get extended statistics, smartwatch sync and handicap scoring with Golf Pad Premium. Works with Android Wear and Samsung Gear watches.

How much is 18Birdies?

The company's next step is the release of 18Birdies Premium ($5 a month, or $45 for an annual membership), which the company announced last week. New features include the “Caddy+”, which will make personalized club recommendations based on your past shot history and the day's course conditions.Aug 3, 2017

What is 18birdies app?

18Birdies stands out from other golf apps by combining a great GPS with amazing tournament organization features. Social network allows you to connect with other golfers.

What is the benefit of 18birds?

Social Network . One of the added benefits of the 18Birdies is the layered social network. The app opens to your “Feed” just like Twitter or Facebook – a timeline of posts from 18Birdies users. In addition to this global timeline, you can create your own community .

Where does Matt live?

He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.

Mr. 82

Probably thread jacking, if so, I apologize, but I'll just say that I've tried using apps before, and have used them to track many a round of golf, and I just find pulling out the phone after every shot, or hole, to be too much of a pain in the butt, not to mention the drain on the phone's battery life.

bardle

Again, sorry if this is a thread jack, but any golf GPS/shot tracking app on a phone is simply a pace of play destroyer during any round of golf I have played.

Bucky CC

Tried a free premium trial of 18 birdies that my course was promoting. Loved the idea of a free strokes gained app, but quit using it after 5 holes. The course is kind of in a valley and I was waiting up to a minute for the GPS to catch up to my location on each shot.

MaxEntropy

I'm guessing 18 Birdies decided the shot tracking was not quite ready for prime time? My app updated this weekend and *poof* no more shot tracking. Anyone else have a similar experience?

newballcoach

I'm guessing 18 Birdies decided the shot tracking was not quite ready for prime time? My app updated this weekend and *poof* no more shot tracking. Anyone else have a similar experience?

GeekingGolf

Shot tracking changed so it is different it is more difficult I think for me. It's something to do with strokes gained but I'm thinking who am I gaining on I dont know

cnosil

Downloaded tonight to give it a shot. Have been looking for something to do strokes gained.

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Finding Courses

  • You have a few options when searching for courses and for refining your searches to find exactly what you are looking for...or to discover something new!
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Search For Courses

  1. Tap 'Courses' on the bottom menu bar.
  2. Tap in the search bar to initiate a search.
  3. Type the golf course name you are looking for.
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Search by Country/Region

  • Search by country/region to refine your search by country and region and show all courses within a selected range. Example: 1. Open the 18Birdies app. 2. Tap Courses. 3. Tap in the search bar to initiate a search. 4. Tap Search by country/region.Tap USA > California > Los Angeles to pull up all golf courses listed in Los Angeles. Tap Refine Results...
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Nearest Courses

  • On the 'Courses' page, the nearest courses appear on the map. To view a new area on the map, tap and drag the map. Additionally, you can tap 'Redo Seach in This Area' to search for course in a specific area.
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Additional Categories

  • Want to see some specific categories of course? Scroll down on the courses screen to see different groups of courses in the 18Birdies app. You can find courses that you may be interested in here. Tap 'View All' to see private courses nearby. Tap 'View All' to see public golf courses nearby. Tap 'View All' to see the top courses by 18Birdies rating nearby. Tap 'View All' to view th…
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Usability

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As soon as you open the app, you will find a live newsfeed of others using and sharing their golfing experiences. Along the bottom runs a navigation bar to guide you through the feed, community, playing golf, personal profile, and dreamgames (more on that later). The ease of use makes this app even more enjoyable. Nobod…
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Customization

  • Customization is really where 18 birdies sticks out, but only if you’re a premium member! Under your personal profile, you will find your golf bag. Setting up your bag is easy. Simply pick which clubs you carry and choose from the long list of makes and models of each club. Depending on how old your set is, some clubs may not be listed. You will also want to indicate how far you hit …
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Engagement/Sharing

  • Everyone wants to tell their friends when they shoot a great round, and heck why not, golf is hard! If you’d like to share something, tap on the feed icon along the bottom, and in the bottom right corner you will see a pen and paper logo. Tap that logo to share your thoughts with the public, a private group, or a tournament group. Along the bottom, you will also see something called Drea…
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Round Experience

  • Now it’s time to play golf. To start, tap the “play icon along the bottom.” The GPS will automatically find the nearest course. You can also search by course name to find over 35,000 courses. Since I have not played Lookout Mountain before, I’m going to need some help navigating through each hole. I am also betting against my friends for lunch afte...
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Conclusion

  • Overall, 18 birdies is smooth, easy-to-use, and packed with extra features. It allows you to customize your own golf bag, share your great rounds, and best of all, it helps you lower that handicap! The writers and editors here at Golf Aficionado liked 18 Birdies so much that it won our award for the best smartphone app. In our opinion, every golfer should have 18 birdies installed …
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50 Words Or Less

Introduction

  • The number of apps that come up in the App Store when you search “golf” is huge and constantly growing. There are apps for booking tee times, GPS apps, score trackers, and many more, and few are worth your time. 18Birdies, however, makes itself worth a download because it combines a well-executed GPS system with the best, easiest tournament-scoring I’ve ever seen.
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GPS & Scoring

  • It wasn’t that long ago that simply having a device that could display your location via satellite was impressive. Now we’re much more jaded – we demand ease of use, quality graphics, and speed. 18Birdies excels across the board as a GPS. The satellite images are crisp and detailed, the yardages are accurate, and everything works quickly. Scoring on 18Birdies is easy. From the GP…
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Social Network

  • One of the added benefits of the 18Birdiesis the layered social network. The app opens to your “Feed” just like Twitter or Facebook – a timeline of posts from 18Birdies users. In addition to this global timeline, you can create your own community. Add your friends, and you can keep tabs on where they’re playing and how they’re doing. You can also creates groups. The latest update add…
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Tournaments, Gambling, & Dream Games

  • 18Birdies is great at GPS and scoring, and the social networking adds an element of fun, but where 18Birdies blows away the competition is with handling tournaments and gambling. With just a few taps, you can set up a tournament that lasts anywhere from 1-4 rounds, can include multiple courses, offers different scoring formats, handles handicaps, a...
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Conclusion

  • 18Birdies bills itself as “the most complete golf app,” and it’s hard to argue with that. If you want the basics – GPS and scoring – 18Birdies does a great job. If you want to socialize, it does that, too. And if you like to gamble or organize tournaments, 18Birdies is an absolute must-have.
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