# Golf Distance

> Golf GPS distance measuring tool with scorecard and shot history. (iPhone/iPad app by Naishen Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-distance/id656982741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naishen Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/519941494)
- Category: Sports, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: enc
- Released: 2013-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-distance/id656982741/reviews.md

## What is Golf Distance?

Golf Distance provides weekend golfers a quick and easy tool to accompany their golf games. With so many golf programs failed to maintain the real time course changes, Golf Distance utilizes Satellite Map and current GPS location for golfer to make a quick determination on their target distance. It provides accurate reading of distance and works every course that will let you connect to internet. 

Main function include:
1. A generic Score card for both total score and total putts
2. GPS Map for distance measure with marks for each 10 yards between 100 and 200 yards
3. History map for your previous shot to show off your friend on social sharing sites 
4. With background location tracking enabled, you can map your walk path after each round.

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- GPS distance measurement
- Satellite map view
- Generic scorecard
- History map for previous shots
- Background location tracking for walk path
- Yard markers for distance


## Frequently asked questions about Golf Distance

### What is Golf Distance?

Golf Distance is a free sports app that provides weekend golfers with a quick and easy tool to determine target distances using satellite maps and current GPS location. It also includes a scorecard and a history map for previous shots.

### Does Golf Distance have ads?

No, Golf Distance does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free application.

### What devices is Golf Distance compatible with?

Golf Distance is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4.3 or later.

### How accurate is the GPS distance measurement in Golf Distance?

Golf Distance utilizes Satellite Map and current GPS location for golfers to make a quick determination on their target distance, providing accurate readings for every course that allows internet connection.

### Can I track my walk path with Golf Distance?

Yes, with background location tracking enabled, Golf Distance allows you to map your walk path after each round. Be aware that continued use of GPS in the background can decrease battery life.

### What is the age rating for Golf Distance?

Golf Distance has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Golf Distance updated?

The latest version of Golf Distance is 2.3.150224, which was last updated on March 12, 2015. Updates are not frequent based on the last update date.

### What are the main features of Golf Distance?

The main functions include a generic scorecard for total score and putts, GPS map for distance measure with yard marks, a history map for previous shots, and background location tracking to map your walk path.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.150224 — 2015-03-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1. A new way to track the score with locations recorded
2. Display putting green and hole layout while playing the hole
3. Enhanced score card
4. Added altitude to the Quick Map view

### 2.2.141112 — 2014-11-25

1. Added searchable course list
2. Save golf course par information after each round
3. Reuse previous played course detail for repeated play

### 2.0.1 — 2013-09-26

Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2013-09-19

Available for both IOS 7.0 and IOS 6.0.

1. Continuous Tracking Mode can be enabled
2. Score card enhancements:
  a. Par number
  b. Score in terms of "Birdie, Par, Bogey"
  c. Total score relative to Par
3. In continuous tracking mode, history map will display the walking path of your golf round

### 1.1 — 2013-06-19

1. Add a progress bar to indict GPS accuracy. Yellow = less than 30 meters and Green = less than 10 meters
2. Add shake gesture to undo photo enhancements;
3. Add App store download link;
4. Minor bug fix

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All apps by Naishen Wang: https://appshunter.io/developer/519941494

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