The #1 golf GPS app and rangefinder trusted by 4.8M+ golfers worldwide. Hole19 delivers pinpoint accurate yardages, AI-powered shot tracking, a digital scorecard, and an official handicap tracker — all on your iPhone and Apple Watch. 4.7 star rating. Free to play.
Whether you're chasing your first sub-90 or defending single digits, Hole19 has the tools to lower your score. Coverage of 42,000+ courses in 203 countries, the most reliable Apple Watch integration in the category, and features built with 10+ years of real golfer feedback.
Premium golfers save an average of 3 shots per round. Try Premium free for 14 days.
FREE FEATURES:
- Golf GPS Rangefinder — pinpoint distances to the front, center, and back of the green plus every hazard and target across 42,000+ courses.
- Digital Scorecard — scores, putts, fairways hit, and GIR tracked on your phone or Apple Watch.
- Course Preview — explore every hole layout and hazard before you tee off.
- Apple Watch GPS — front, center, back distances on your wrist. Phone-free play.
- LivePlay — organize rounds, track live leaderboards, and share the round in real time.
- Golf Social Network — connect with golfers worldwide, share scores and course photos.
- Siri Voice Commands (iOS) — start a round, check distances, and log scores hands-free.
- Monthly Challenges — compete for prizes.
PREMIUM FEATURES:
- Plays Like Distances — real yardages adjusted for elevation.
- Shot Tracker — track every shot and see exactly where it landed.
- Club Recommendation — personalized club suggestions based on your actual distances.
- Augmented Reality (iOS) — distances and directions overlaid on your camera view.
- Handicap Calculator — global-standard handicap index with improvement tracking.
- Club & Overall Stats — driving accuracy, greens in regulation, short game, putting.
- Apple Watch Scoring & Maps — full score input and flyover maps on your wrist.
- Game Modes — flexible scoring for every format.
- Auto-Change Hole — the app advances automatically as you move.
- Distance Arcs — instantly identify landing areas to aim for or avoid.
- Notes & Highlights — course strategy notes plus your career highlights.
- Ad-free experience.
INTELLIGENCE (Hole19's AI tier):
- Otto AI — your personal AI caddie. Unlimited AI round reports that tell you exactly where you're losing strokes and what to work on.
- Auto Shot Detection — track every shot with one tap after the round.
- Strokes Gained Analysis — pro-level stats that reveal which part of your game is costing you the most.
- Shot Dispersion Tool — see your real shot pattern and pick smarter aim points.
- Handicap Benchmark — compare your game to golfers at your exact handicap level.
- CORE Golf included (iOS) — 100+ drills and 15+ practice plans to structure your practice.
Payment will be charged to your Apple Account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings. If you upgrade to Premium or Intelligence during your free trial any remaining time left on your trial will be forfeited.
NOTES:
- help@hole19golf.com – Technical support
- mapping@hole19golf.com – Mapping requests
- partners@hole19golf.com – Partnerships
- Premium and Intelligence features are available via in-app purchase
- The app is optimised for iOS 15+ on iPhone 7 and newer
- Hole19 for Apple Watch requires watchOS 8 or later
- Hole19 is not optimised for iPad
- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life
- Family Sharing is not supported
- Privacy Policy – https://www.hole19golf.com/terms/privacy-policy
- Terms of Use – https://www.hole19golf.com/terms
I have been carrying my golf bag and trying to write up my scorecard whilst walking hole to hole now I know that’s not a big deal but sometimes it’s easy to forget and you miss scores etc. A friend of mine introduced me to Hole19 and within seven rounds I think I’ve got my handicap down considerably I’m still not a good player as yet but this helps me with distance choosing the right club and putting my scores in with the added bonus of giving you an idea of what your handicap is on the world stage. I shouldn’t really mention other products but I have aShot Scope watch with the app and all the notes that goes on your clubs and that has become pretty much redundant because of the shot tracking that you have on this app it’s really easy to use once you’ve used it a few times you’ll get the hang of it. Anyway I hope you all have a successful round of golf all the best enjoy the app
Developer Response
You'll only get better with time and hopefully Hole19 will be there to help you along the journey. Thank you very much for your support. Happy Golfing! 💙
Not so Brilliant Hole 19
Turbo AT900C
I have been an avid user for nearly ten years. Each time there is an update something goes backwards. Usually this is fixed very quickly. I used to contact support fairly regularly and used to be a beta tester (flight test) for a couple of years. I have been through the app facilities in detail and have been unable easily to find the means to request technical support. Has this been removed? My problem at the moment is that the operational response times reduce through a round of golf and it becomes onerous to enter data, shot data. Yesterday it was so bad I had to abandon my round, the time I was spending waiting fir the app to respond was affecting my playing partners. There have been some major updates over the last couple of years and this issue has been getting gradually worse. Come on Hole 19 (Vera), please give me back the means to discuss the problem so that it can be eliminated. Once done I’m sure the app will give me “best of breed” functionality again and I can can enjoy it again like I always used to. It is a brilliant app let down by the side effects of upgrades and the difficulty in getting support. I want to report five star performance again, just like I always used to.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the support!
Never worked correctly
Grandpa!
Had about a dozen games using this app and everyone has been fraught with problems. These have ranged from a complete failure to working occasionally. Don’t waste money. I will not be renewing my account.I’ve tried what I believe is every way to utilise this gps system with mixed results These range from complete failure to having to reset each hole as my game progresses. On one occasion it required a complete reset of my series 5 Apple Watch Which helped but didn’t allow me to complete my game without having to advance each hole manually. Even then it does not move the distances as you approach the green and requires attention each and every shot. On top of this it drains the battery rapidly. We are only playing 15 holes on my course due to adverse ground conditions. I’m getting to the point that it is a huge distraction and I recently played an improved game by not using it. Sorry to be so negative in my review but my experience with a dedicated gps watch was so much better and will be next purchase. I find it hard to believe others are not having the same experience. I’m fairly savvy in technical terms but this has been an unpleasant and frustrating experience.
Developer Response
Again, we're sad to hear about your experience. We've not been able to replicate anything similar and your help would be very appreciated! As you updated your review after our reply, we believe that you've already contacted us and that everything remains the same, correct? If not, please contact us! We're sure that our Customer Support team can help you overcome this experience and even guide you on how to request a refund if that is the case. Happy to help! This is not the experience we want our golfers to have.
Excellent App
daft fella
I have tried both the free and wearables options, if you solely want the GPS functionality then the free app is more than adequate at providing the distance and position on the course. I wanted a little more functionality so purchased the wearables option for IOS and my Apple Watch. After some initial setting up issues ( solved with the excellent support provided by the app team) the product worked very well and is definitely worth purchasing if you don’t want to go to the expense of a dedicated golf watch. If you are on the fence as to which app to download, then try this one first, I tried four different apps none of which provided the functionality that this app provided. Even the free version will give you all the basic distance and positioning information you will need. Try it you won’t be disappointed.
Developer Response
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We're always working to make your Hole19 experience better!
This update includes performance improvements and bug fixes to keep your rounds smooth and enjoyable.
Thanks for being part of the Hole19 community.
Got feedback? We'd love to hear from you at help@hole19golf.com.
Version 6.44.1
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The developer, Stat Track Technologies Lda., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Provider
Stat Track Technologies - Servicos Tecnologicos para o Desporto, Lda.
Size
278.5 MB
Category
Sports
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 8.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
