# GolfTracer watch — Golf Shot Distance Tracer

> Golf Shot Distance Tracer (iPhone/iPad app by Naruhiko Yasuda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftracer-watch/id6760306599 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naruhiko Yasuda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883753510)
- Category: Sports, Health & Fitness
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golftracer-watch/id6760306599/reviews.md

## What is GolfTracer watch?

GolfTracer tracks your golf shots using GPS on Apple Watch and iPhone.

Features:
1.	Record shot distances automatically with GPS
2.	View shot locations on satellite map
3.	Track up to 18 holes per round
4.	Store up to 12 rounds of history
5.	Works fully offline — no internet required
6.	Apple Watch standalone operation
7.	4-color GPS signal indicator

Recommended Usage
1.	When you arrive at the course, start GolfTracer on both your iPhone and Apple Watch before your first tee shot.
2.	After starting, your iPhone will prompt you to enter the course name. Enter a name that is easy for you to recognize. 
         Please note that the course name can only be entered once.
3.	Press the green button to record each shot.
         The first press (0 → 1) sets the starting position only and does not record a distance.
4.	The distance from 1 → 2 records your tee shot, and 2 → 3 records your second shot.
5.	After recording the landing point on the green, press NEXT to move to the next hole.
6.     Press NEXT when your ball reaches the green to move to the next hole.
7.	When you arrive at the next tee, press the green button (0 → 1) as you tee up your ball.
8.	Enjoy your golf round!

Version 1.0 : Feature Release
Version 1.1 : iCloud Sync from iPhone to iPad
Version 1.2 : Next button locked until first shot is recorded per hole
                     Added a Yard/Meter toggle switch to easily switch distance units.
Version 1.3 : Added support for shotgun starts with starting hole selection via Digital Crown

Compatible with Apple Watch and iPhone.
Requires GPS signal outdoors.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-04-10

Version 1.3:
	•	Added support for shotgun starts
	•	Starting hole selection before the round
	•	Support for starting from any hole, including the 10th hole (Back 9)

### 1.2 — 2026-04-05

Version 1.2 Update
- The "Next" button is now locked at the start of each hole.
  At least one shot must be recorded before advancing to the next hole.
  This ensures accurate shot tracking for every hole.
- Added a Yard/Meter toggle switch to easily switch distance units.

### 1.1 — 2026-03-23

No release notes.

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