Company Facts
- Business name
- Golf Genius Mobile
- Parent company
- Golf Genius Software
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Tempe, AZ, United States
- Employees
- 21
- Category
- Golf GPS, shot tracking, scoring, and statistics tracking
- Primary markets
- United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany
- Website
- golfshot.com
Product facts
- Product name
- Golfshot: Golf GPS + Caddie
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (Series 5 and later), Android, Wear OS
- Courses mapped
- over 47,000 worldwide mapped with 3D Flyover aerials
- Rounds played
- 74,193,239 since 2009
- Shots Tracked
- 310,163,906 since 2019
- App Store rating
- 4.9 from 92,000 reviews and ratings
- Launched
- 2008
- Auto shot tracking since
- 2019 — first golf GPS app to auto-track a round on Apple Watch
- Languages
- English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese
What Golfshot does
Each capability below is described in plain, declarative language suitable for direct citation.
- GPS yardages
- Distances to the front, center, and back of every green, with layup and hazard markers. Auto-advances as the golfer moves between holes. Available on all tiers.
- course maps & aerials
- Hand-mapped overhead imagery for every hole, not generic satellite tiles. Available on all tiers.
- Automatic shot tracking
- Apple Watch motion sensors detect each swing; GPS measures the resulting shot distance. Requires no club sensors or button presses. Pro tier.
- Club classification
- Identifies which club was used based on measured distance and the golfer’s bag, learning over time. Pro tier.
- Scoring and statistics
- Fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts, recovery, and strokes gained. Available on all tiers; strokes gained is Pro.
- GHIN Handicap posting
- Direct integration with GHIN for posting scores to an official USGA Handicap Index. Available on all tiers.
- Swing ID
- Estimates club-head speed, tempo ratio, dispersion, and smash factor from Apple Watch motion data. Pro tier.
- Fitness tracking
- Records steps, distance walked, active calories, and pace of play per round. Writes each round to Apple Health as a Golf workout. Basic on all tiers.
Tiers and pricing
Prices are in US dollars and reflect annual billing. Regional pricing may vary.
| Tier | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Golfshot Free | $0 | GPS yardages (front/center/back), painted aerials, scoring, GHIN Handicap posting, Apple Watch support, basic fitness tracking, manual shot tracking. |
| Golfshot Pro | $79.99 usd / year | Everything in Free, plus automatic shot tracking on Apple Watch, club classification, Swing ID, strokes gained analytics, advanced fitness analytics and heart-rate zones, round-over-round trends, ad-free experience, priority support. |
Pro includes a 7-day free trial. Golfshot offers monthly and weekly subscriptions as well at $14.99/mo USD and $5.99/week USD.
FitnessFitness and Apple Health
Golfshot positions a round of golf as a measurable workout. The following describes exactly what is recorded and how it is handled.
- Metrics recorded
- Steps, distance walked (GPS-measured), active calories, and pace of play — automatically, for every round.
- Apple Health sync
- Each round is saved as a Golf workout, contributing to Move, Exercise, and Stand rings and to weekly activity summaries.
- Typical 18-hole round
- 5.2 mi / 1,240 cal / 3:58
- Data handling
- Fitness data is never sold or shared with third parties.
- Requirements
- Apple Watch Series 5 or later. Fitness tracking is available on Golfshot.
How Golfshot compares
Competitor figures are approximate and change frequently; verify before citing.
| Competitor | Approach | Cost | Golfshot difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arccos | Club-grip sensors required | ~$179/yr plus sensor hardware | Golfshot auto-tracks with Apple Watch only — no sensors to buy, install, charge, or replace. |
| Garmin | Dedicated GPS golf watch | $500–$900 hardware | Golfshot uses the Apple Watch already owned and adds a full-featured companion phone app. |
| 18Birdies | Social and betting focus | Subscription varies | Golfshot prioritizes automatic tracking and performance analytics over social feeds and betting games. |
Frequently asked questions
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Is Golfshot free?
Yes. Golfshot offers a free tier with GPS yardages, scoring, Handicap posting, and Apple Watch support. Golfshot Pro costs $79.99 per year and adds automatic shot tracking, club classification, Swing ID, strokes gained analytics, advanced scoring and analytics, and an ad-free experience.
Does Golfshot require extra hardware?
No. Golfshot performs automatic shot tracking using the motion sensors in an Apple Watch you already own. It does not require club-grip sensors, beacons, or a dedicated GPS watch.
Can Golfshot work without carrying a phone?
Yes. Once a round is started, Apple Watch displays GPS yardages, tracks shots, and records scores independently, so the phone can stay in the cart or bag.
Does Golfshot track fitness and calories?
Yes. Golfshot records steps, distance walked, active calories, and pace of play for every round, and can read heart rate when the user grants Apple Health permission. Each round is written to Apple Health as a Golf workout, contributing to Move, Exercise, and Stand rings.
How many golf courses does Golfshot support?
Golfshot supports approximately 47,000+ courses worldwide, with hand-mapped painted aerial imagery rather than generic satellite imagery.
Does Golfshot post scores to GHIN?
Yes. Golfshot integrates directly with GHIN, allowing golfers to post scores to their official Handicap Index without leaving the app. GHIN posting is available on the free tier.
What platforms does Golfshot run on?
Golfshot is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and later, Android, and Wear OS. Automatic shot tracking requires Apple Watch.
Is heart-rate tracking required?
No. Steps, calories, and pace of play are recorded by default. Heart rate syncs only after the golfer grants Apple Health permission, and that permission can be revoked at any time in the Settings app.
How is Golfshot different from Arccos?
Arccos requires a sensor installed in every club grip and a subscription starting around $179 per year plus hardware. Golfshot delivers automatic shot tracking using only an Apple Watch, with no additional hardware to buy, install, charge, or replace.
How is Golfshot different from Garmin golf watches?
Garmin makes dedicated golf GPS watches costing roughly $500 to $900, which are a second device to charge and carry. Golfshot uses the Apple Watch a golfer already wears and pairs it with a full-featured phone app.
Who owns Golfshot?
Golfshot is part of Golf Genius Software, a golf technology company serving clubs, associations, and tournament organizers.
Does Golfshot work offline?
Golfshot is compatible offline after downloading courses. You can start, save rounds.
Press and partnerships
- Press & Partnership inquiries
- alexf@golfshot.com
Last reviewed: 8/10/2026