# Golf GPS — Rangefinder & Scorecard > Rangefinder & Scorecard (iPhone/iPad app by Dong Nguyen Van.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gps/id6461723875 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dong Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689407483) - Category: Sports, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 28 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2023-08-23 - Data updated: 2026-05-15 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gps/id6461723875/reviews.md ## What is Golf GPS? Golf GPS gives you accurate distances and a digital scorecard in one simple app. Whether you're playing your home course or exploring a new one, get the yardages you need and track your round without carrying a pencil. RANGEFINDER Satellite map view of every hole with tee, fairway, and green positions Distances to front, center, and back of the green in both yards and meters Draggable target point to measure distance to any spot on the hole Dogleg and layup distances calculated automatically Your live GPS position shown on the map so you always know where you stand SCORECARD Enter scores directly on the map while viewing each hole Track strokes, putts, penalties, fairways hit (FIR), and greens in regulation (GIR) Scores sync automatically as you navigate between holes View your full scorecard summary with Front 9 and Back 9 breakdown Color-coded scores: eagle, birdie, par, bogey, double, and beyond Score-to-par running total so you always know where you stand ROUND HISTORY All your rounds saved automatically Review past scorecards with detailed stats per hole Resume an unfinished round right where you left off, with the map focused on the correct hole Delete rounds you no longer need COURSE DATABASE Thousands of golf courses worldwide with detailed hole maps Search courses by name or find nearby courses using your GPS location Multi-course support for golf clubs with more than one course Recently viewed courses saved for quick access DESIGNED FOR THE COURSE Clean satellite map view with no clutter Works offline once course data is downloaded Multiple tee box support: play from red, white, blue, yellow, or any available tee Par and stroke index displayed for every hole Quick hole navigation with tap or swipe Golf GPS is free to use for the first 4 holes of any course. A one-time purchase unlocks all holes on every course, forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. Download Golf GPS and take the guesswork out of your next round. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Feature to see all holes | $4.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0 — 2026-04-21 • Free access expanded to 6 holes (previously 4) — unlock all holes with a one-time purchase • Course detail page redesigned: address, website, and phone now appear at the top for quick access • Tap phone number to call or copy to clipboard • Tap website to open in-app browser • Email contact added — tap to send email or copy • Distance from your location to the golf course displayed with location icon • Purchase restore fixed — previously purchased users no longer need to re-buy • Auto-verify receipt on app launch — reinstall or switch device without losing your purchase ### 2.8 — 2026-03-26 Redesigned Courses screen with Nearby and Search tabs — find courses near you or search by name Nearby tab uses your location to show golf courses around you with distance display Skeleton loading for a smoother experience while content loads Pull-to-refresh on Nearby tab to update results Keyboard auto-hides when scrolling search results Location permission prompt with quick link to Settings Distance from your location shown on each course card Improved map camera: tee and green now always appear at consistent positions on screen when viewing a hole Network timeout added to prevent infinite loading states Various UI and performance improvements ### 2.6 — 2026-03-25 Scorecard Tracking Log your scores right on the map as you play. A compact input panel lets you record strokes, putts, penalties, FIR, and GIR for each hole without leaving the map view. Tap "Scorecard" to see your full round summary with Front 9 / Back 9 breakdown and color-coded scores. Round History All your rounds are now saved automatically. View past scorecards from the new Scorecard tab, or tap any round to reopen the course map and continue editing exactly where you left off. Nearby Courses The app now uses your GPS location to show golf courses near you when you open the app, instead of random results. Multi-Course Support Golf clubs with multiple courses now show a selection popup so you can pick the one you want to play. Live Location on Map Your real-time position is now shown on the golf map with a "My Location" button for easy reference. Crash Fixes Fixed crashes caused by array out-of-bounds access when viewing hole data Resolved unsafe force unwraps on the map view Improved Map Camera The map now auto-fits to tee and green positions with better zoom levels for a clearer course overview. Better Error Handling Clear feedback messages when course data fails to load, with automatic token refresh on authentication errors. iOS 15+ Support Lowered minimum deployment target to iOS 15, supporting a wider range of devices. ### 2.3 — 2025-05-12 Removed disruptive video ads for a smoother, distraction-free experience Improved user interface for easier navigation and better in-game usability General performance enhancements and bug fixes ### 2.2 — 2024-07-21 Remove Purchase Fix bug zoom map ## Apps similar to Golf GPS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SwingU: Golf GPS Range Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swingu-golf-gps-range-finder/id332116103) | 4.7 (130,948) | Free | Sports | | [18Birdies: Golf GPS Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/18birdies-golf-gps-tracker/id892700751) | 4.9 (257,636) | Free | Sports | | [Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golfshot-golf-gps-range-finder/id622851626) | 4.8 (72,123) | Free | Sports | | [Golf GameBook: Scorecard & GPS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golf-gamebook-scorecard-and-gps/id409307935) | 4.7 (1,991) | Free | Sports | | [TheGrint: Golf GPS & Scorecard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thegrint-golf-gps-and-scorecard/id532085262) | 4.9 (33,099) | Free | Sports | | [Hole19: Golf GPS Range Finder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole19-golf-gps-range-finder/id794462227) | 4.7 (20,062) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by Dong Nguyen Van - [Life in the UK 2024 Exams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-in-the-uk-2024-exams/id6449496337) - [Life in the UK 2024 Tests](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-in-the-uk-2024-tests/id6472327787) - [Compress Zip](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compress-zip/id6478941297) - [Driving Theory All Over UK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-theory-all-over-uk/id6503336154) - [Pomodoro AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-ai/id6746483551) All apps by Dong Nguyen Van: https://appshunter.io/developer/1689407483 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-15.*