A golf trip combines the joy of travel with the passion for the sport. Whether you’re heading to a renowned golf destination or exploring hidden gems with friends, having the right apps on your phone can enhance your experience. From getting you to the course to improving your score, here are the best apps to have on your phone for a perfect golf trip.
18Birdies
Best For: Comprehensive Golfing Experience
18Birdies is an all-in-one app designed to enhance your golfing experience. It offers GPS rangefinding, digital scorecards, stat tracking, and a social platform to connect with other golfers. The app also provides personalized tips and video tutorials to help you improve your game.
Features:
- GPS rangefinder for accurate distances
- Digital scorecards and stat tracking
- Personalized golf tips and video lessons
XE Currency
Best For: Currency Conversion
XE Currency is essential for international travelers. It provides live exchange rates and allows you to store the latest rates for offline use. You can also monitor up to 10 currencies simultaneously.
Features:
- Live exchange rates
- Offline mode
- Currency charts and rate alerts
Google Maps
Best For: Navigation and Local Discoveries
Google Maps is indispensable for any traveler. Beyond basic navigation, it provides information on public transit, biking routes, and even walking paths. It also includes reviews and ratings for restaurants, attractions, and more.
Features:
- Real-time GPS navigation
- Offline maps
- Local business reviews and photos
GolfLogix
Best For: Green Reading and Putt Line
GolfLogix is renowned for its green reading capabilities. The app provides detailed maps of greens, showing slopes and breaks. The Putt Line feature gives you a real-time guide on where to aim your putt, making it easier to sink those tricky putts.
Features:
- Detailed green maps
- Putt Line guidance
- GPS distances and score tracking
Flightradar24
Best For: Keeping Up To Date With Your Flights
Flightradar24 allows you to keep across all your flights incoming and outcome. You can set up alerts to let you know if you are on time and track your fellow golfers if you are travelling separately.
Features:
- Flight tracking
- Arrival and departure times
- Flight alerts
Our Favourite – Vamoos
Best For: Everything to do with your golf trip
Vamoos is exclusive to SGH Golf groups. It allows you to keep all your trip information in one place, houses all your documentation including a copy of your full itinerary. It really is your one stop shop for everything SGH Golf.
Features:
- Chat function to share amongst your group
- Weather forecasts for each course you’ll play
- Sightseeing and restaurant suggestions for your specific location
