Golfshot has re-launched its augmented reality feature Golfscape AR, and it is now available for all iOS members in Golfshot and Golfshot Plus! Golfscape AR pinpoints your position using a 360-degree view of the entire course to help identify potential hazards and lets you choose your desired landing area.
According to Merriam-Webster Augmented Reality can be described as: “an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera); “.
No other golf app lets you experience AR out on the course. Golfscape was a Winner of the Apple Design Award and has been named to the Apple App Store Essentials Hall of Fame.
Before you get started with Golfscape, here are a few tips to make your experience more enjoyable.
Turning on AR
To launch AR, simply click the AR button in the bottom left hand corner
Calibrating/Re-centering the Pin
Golfscape uses a combination of the compass and new AR kit on the iPhone to determine the direction to the hole. Depending on the accuracy of these items on your particular device, you may see some shift in their position. If the markers on the Golfscape screen are not centered, you may need to recalibrate your device. Just tap on the recalibrate button located at the bottom of the Golfscape screen. From here, center the finder on the flag to set its position.
Other Features on the free version of Golfshot include:
Distances to the center of green and basic hole information on 40,000+ courses worldwide.
Access to Golfscape AR green and layup distances.
3D flyover previews of the entire hole/course.
Stroke Play and Stableford scoring for 8 golfers.
Simulated handicap tracking or purchase a Handicap Index® in-app.*
Search, book, and play thousands of GolfNow tee times.**
Apple Watch and Android Wear OS distances to center of green with basic hole information.
Earn, view and share awards based on game progress.
Track, record, and review each shot and clubs used.
Statistics for Fairways, GIR, Recovery, Putting, Pars, Scoring, and Clubs.
Easily customize your equipment with club set, make, and models.
Get excellent in-app customer support and instantly request course updates.
Tips for Golfshot Pro Golfscape AR
How to Score from the Golfscape AR View:
To score while in AR Mode, just tap on the pencil icon, located at the bottom of the screen to enter your score.
Turning on Layups:
To turn layups on in settings, you must first click on the menu button, then go into your settings. Then select the GPS, Scoring, Caddie option, select Layups and switch Use Custom Layups to on.
Features Included on Golfshot Plus Include:
Distances to front/center/back of green, all hazards/targets, and zoom in on layups.
Access to Golfscape AR green, layup, and hazard distances.
3D flyover previews of the entire hole/course.
Stroke Play and Stableford scoring for 8 golfers.
Simulated handicap tracking or purchase a Handicap Index® in-app.*
Search, book, and play thousands of GolfNow tee times.**
Apple Watch and Android Wear OS distances to center of green with basic hole information.
Earn, view and share awards based on game progress.
Track, record, and review each shot and clubs used.
Statistics for Fairways, GIR, Recovery, Putting, Pars, Scoring, and Clubs.
Easily customize your equipment with club set, make, and models.
Get excellent in-app customer support and instantly request course updates.
Features on Golfshot Pro Include:
Distances to front/center/back of green, all hazards/targets, zoom in on layups, and club recommendations.
Access to Golfscape AR green, layup, hazard, and club distances.
3D flyover previews of the entire hole/course with club recommendations.
Advanced Skins, Nassau, and Match Play game scoring for 8 golfers.
Link your own GHIN® Number for Handicap Index® tracking / posting.*
Get $20 off your first GolfNow Hot Deal tee time.**
Apple Watch and Android Wear OS distances, scoring, tracking, and club recommendations.
Earn, view and share awards based on game progress.
Track, record, and review each shot and clubs used.
Statistics for Fairways, GIR, Recovery, Putting, Pars, Scoring, and Clubs.
Easily customize your equipment with club set, make, and models.
Get excellent in-app customer support and instantly request course updates.
If you haven’t downloaded the latest Golfshot iOS with Golfscape AR, make sure to get it on iTunes!
*Golfscape AR is only available for these Apple devices running iOS 11 or later:
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPad (5th generation)
iPad Pro
iPad Pro (2nd generation)
When will we be getting these features on Android devices? Just to remind everyone that there are many members and supporters of Golfshot who own comparable android devices and would like to enjoy GolfShape AR.
Are you going to answer the previous question, I use an Android based phone and would like to know if we will have access to it also.
Currently, Golfscape is for iOS only. It may be available on Android in the future but right now we do not know when that will be.
I just traded in my 8 Plus for an Xs. When will AR come to the XS?
Hi Dean, with every new iOS update, we at Golfshot need to update our app, which takes a little bit of time to work out any bugs and submit it to Apple. We have no difnitive date at the moment but we are working on it!
Is this feature still not active on the iPhone XS? It brings up the AR screen but the camera does not show anything.
Golfscape AR is available on these devices: Golfscape AR is only available for these Apple devices running iOS 11 or later:
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
iPad (5th generation)
iPad Pro
iPad Pro (2nd generation)
I have an iPhone 12 mini have you now updated to support newer phones with the golfscape ar
Please email support@golfshot.com and they will be able to either help with this issue or speak to our developers to find a solution!
Is app permitted in competitions?
Good question! I think you would need to check with the Director or head of the competition, or the course facility. Some may allow it, while others may not!
Is golfshot a free app?
Yes we do have a free version of the app!
So it is now June 2020, two years sing you introduced this for iOS.
Can you comment on the anticipated release for Android?
In the meantime, it there any thought to offering Android users a discount, since they are missing one of the premier options?
Thanks.
Hi Pete, at this time we do not have any Android-specific discounts, but we do offer discounts usually around larger holidays and large tournaments, so keep an eye out for a 4th of July discount.
What happens to those of us who paid for the golfscape plan? It looks like the new app is asking for me to pay an annual fee when I’ve already purchased a lifetime subscription.
Golfscape AR is a feature within our iOS app. It is no longer a standalone app, please email support@golfshot.com so they can look into your account and see what you’re paying or paid.
You are advertising Golfscape AR as one of the benefits that I am paying for with my membership.
This advertised feature is not available to use on my Android device…. What’s up?
Hi there, Golfscape AR is currently only available on iOS. It is something we will look into adding in the future.
Does this App have Australian courses and can you change it to meters and what is the all up cost of the Augmented version and are there any ongoing costs?
If you head to play.golfshot.com you can see all courses, or when you sync your app to show all courses in Australia you can find our courses! For any to be added, just send a blank scorecard to support@golfshot.com to be added. Also if you go to your settings –> GPS, Scoring, Caddie –> you can swap unit of distance to meters! Also if you purchase Pro, it is $39.99 USD per year.