5 golf apps to help improve your game

Whether it’s perfecting your swing, meeting new friends or staying up to date with the latest golfing rules, there’s an app for you. Thinking about trying one for the first time? Now’s your chance with our pick of the best around.

1. Golfshot
Visualise your rounds in advance with 3D course flyover previews, or better still, upgrade to pro for enhanced real-time distances to key hazards on over 40,000 courses. Track and record will analyse your shots and the weekly Golfplan videos provide top tips and instructions to further hone your skills. What’s more, you can share rounds and invite your friends to tee times. Enjoy other courses with up to 80% off GolfNow tee times in England, Scotland and Wales - search, book and enjoy!

Get on the App store or Google Play.

2. Hole19
Connect to a worldwide golfing community and get reviews and ratings on over 43,000 courses. You’ll be able to visualise shots in advance as you’ll know the distances from the front, back and centre green and be made aware of key hazards. Scoreboards track and analyse your rounds, helping you to beat them next time round. Upgrade to premium for shot-by-shot tracking – great if you’re struggling with a particular hole. And for a confidence boost, get highlights of you best holes and scores.

Get on the App store or Google Play.

3. 18Birdies
Want to knock four strokes off your score? This app claims it’ll do just that. It features an AI coach to analyse and improve your swing - providing instant feedback and tailored drill practice. Also, track and measure you scores, get reviews on courses and share your love of golf with the worldwide community, benchmarking your performance against other players. Upgrade to premium for a digital caddy with tour level knowledge and unlimited access to AI coaches - to feel like a pro.

Get on the App store or Google Play.
  


  
4. R&A 2019 Rules of Golf
Common disputes can be cleared up straight away with this rules app, available in more than 10 languages. Features include easy-to-understand diagrams and how-to videos. The quick search function allows you to find explanations quickly so there’s no need to hold up a game. And if you need to swot up on your knowledge, you’ll find golf quizzes from beginner to advanced level.

Get on the App store or Google Play.

5. Zepp Golf
Perfect your swing and shoot your lowest scores with the Smart Coach training plans from LPGA Tour Pro Michelle Wie West. Video recognition technology will automatically capture and edit your swing out on the course. Have fun creating video highlights using infographics, voice-overs and ball-tracer technology worthy of TV footage, to share with friends and the Zepp community.

Get on the App store or Google Play.