The GHIN Mobile app has been updated with GPS, shot tracking, and green heat maps!

[TheBiles]

And only $40/year for the detailed heat maps. I feel like there will be a lot of competitors upset with that. You can also preview courses before you play them and measure any distance. This update is huge!

[BSTRONG1313]

How do I get to that in the app?

[RCGA]

Strokes gained? 

 

US only, right?

[TheBiles]

22 minutes ago, BSTRONG1313 said:

How do I get to that in the app?

Under “More” select “Upgrade to Enhanced GPS.”

[whumber]

Are these features iOS only? I don't see anything like this in mine and just re-installed it to check.

[Abh159]

It almost looks like they purchased the GolfLogix app. The OS, imagery, even the preview of the green maps looks EXACTLY like it does in GolfLogix.

 

 

[BSTRONG1313]

1 hour ago, TheBiles said:

Under “More” select “Upgrade to Enhanced GPS.”

I think they only updated ios right now. Hopefully android will be updated soon. Those are some awesome features!

[mp33er]

Looks like the app is for active GHIN members only.

Edited July 26, 2021 by mp33er

[thezinfan]

3 hours ago, RCGA said:

Strokes gained? 

 

US only, right?

Doesn't look like it. It does "regular" stats like GIR, # of putts, etc... Probably has all the data it needs so maybe in a future release.

[North Butte]

7 minutes ago, thezinfan said:

Doesn't look like it. It does "regular" stats like GIR, # of putts, etc... Probably has all the data it needs so maybe in a future release.

It would need each hole map geocoded for fairway/rough/sand and so forth. 

[falken19150]

Wow this app update is incredible! Best $40 spent in a while. 

[Pepperturbo]

3 hours ago, whumber said:

Are these features iOS only? I don't see anything like this in mine and just re-installed it to check.

Nothing under "More" showing in my iOS Ghin app either. 

[thezinfan]

14 minutes ago, North Butte said:

It would need each hole map geocoded for fairway/rough/sand and so forth. 

I think that (the actual lie) gets manually entered for the shot tracking since GPS isn't going to know if you are in the lip of a bunker or the grass 1 foot away. The GPS function marks the distance though. From there you just need the shots gained calcs.

[thezinfan]

1 minute ago, Pepperturbo said:

Nothing under "More" showing in my iOS Ghin app either. 

Update your app. Manually force a refresh on app store update list.

[Pepperturbo]

1 hour ago, thezinfan said:

Update your app. Manually force a refresh on app store update list.

Thanks.  I haven't looked at updating the last few days.  An update was listed. 

Edited July 26, 2021 by Pepperturbo

[clover]

On 7/26/2021 at 5:28 AM, TheBiles said:

And only $40/year for the detailed heat maps. I feel like there will be a lot of competitors upset with that. You can also preview courses before you play them and measure any distance. This update is huge!

Oh great; can't wait to see guys whipping out their phones on the green, squinting in the sun trying to see their screen so they can "study" the subtle breaks in their 6 foot bogey putt. It's bound to slow pace of play, which is the last thing golf needs. I know the technology was already available elsewhere, but I'm surprised and disappointed that the USGA is lending its name and support to this "upgrade". I guess the potential revenue source outweighs its commitment to pace of play. Ironic that just when the Tour is finally banning green books since it regards green reading as a skill that should differentiate players, the USGA is providing the same maps to every amateur in an app.

[snagy2000]

I don't see any updates available for Android. #StepChild

[SBH9458]

Awesome!  Thanks for the heads up!

[dillardiv]

17 hours ago, clover said:

Oh great; can't wait to see guys whipping out their phones on the green, squinting in the sun trying to see their screen so they can "study" the subtle breaks in their 6 foot bogey putt. It's bound to slow pace of play, which is the last thing golf needs. I know the technology was already available elsewhere, but I'm surprised and disappointed that the USGA is lending its name and support to this "upgrade". I guess the potential revenue source outweighs its commitment to pace of play. Ironic that just when the Tour is finally banning green books since it regards green reading as a skill that should differentiate players, the USGA is providing the same maps to every amateur in an app.

 

You seem fun

[MPAndreassi]

I’ve been using the Golfshot app for the last year, but happy to see this in the GHIN app. The green maps are a good addition, one Golfshot doesn’t have, and will be good for playing new courses. 

[JeffreySpicoli]

On 7/26/2021 at 12:53 PM, Abh159 said:

It almost looks like they purchased the GolfLogix app. The OS, imagery, even the preview of the green maps looks EXACTLY like it does in GolfLogix.

 

 

Definitely uses Golflogix in the background. I’m curious if Golflogix licensed this to the USGA or if there was some type of M&A.

[clover]

1 hour ago, dillardiv said:

 

You seem fun

Ha, ha! I have to admit when I re-read my post it did sound a little more ornery than I'd intended. Sorry about that.

 

I've been playing this game for 55+ years so I can get that way about some things. I've just seen too many people look at putts from 4 different angles AND plumb bob it from <10' to save bogey (or worse!) for a $5 bet.  Heck I've seen guys plumb bob shots from 50 yards out and THEN go through their pre-shot routine which may include practice swings and Sergio-like waggles. Basically taking way too long to play a shot that just ain't all that important. Those guys slow down the pace of play and lessen other players' enjoyment of their rounds.

 

On one hand the USGA and PGA tour are about to outlaw green books for pros as they are seen are unfair aids to players that don't have the skill to read the greens themselves, sort of like caddies standing behind the player to line up a putt before that rule was changed. On the other hand the USGA is tacitly endorsing their use at the weekend hacker level primarily (imo) because it wants the revenue from it. Disappointing, but not all that surprising I guess. 😀

 

 

 

app

Edited July 28, 2021 by clover

[BSTRONG1313]

7 hours ago, clover said:

Ha, ha! I have to admit when I re-read my post it did sound a little more ornery than I'd intended. Sorry about that.

 

I've been playing this game for 55+ years so I can get that way about some things. I've just seen too many people look at putts from 4 different angles AND plumb bob it from <10' to save bogey (or worse!) for a $5 bet.  Heck I've seen guys plumb bob shots from 50 yards out and THEN go through their pre-shot routine which may include practice swings and Sergio-like waggles. Basically taking way too long to play a shot that just ain't all that important. Those guys slow down the pace of play and lessen other players' enjoyment of their rounds.

 

On one hand the USGA and PGA tour are about to outlaw green books for pros as they are seen are unfair aids to players that don't have the skill to read the greens themselves, sort of like caddies standing behind the player to line up a putt before that rule was changed. On the other hand the USGA is tacitly endorsing their use at the weekend hacker level primarily (imo) because it wants the revenue from it. Disappointing, but not all that surprising I guess. 😀

 

 

 

app

There are so many bigger problems contributing to slow play. An app that less than 5% of the golfing population will use is not going to impact your pace of play.

[snagy2000]

I've got the updated app for Android. 

[Imp]

Just upgraded. May see if it's good tomorrow, if it doesn't rain out.

 

FYI: You can look at courses ahead of time, or use it on the course, I believe, by going to "More" and then "Course Maps & GPS". May actually be the recommended way to use it, IMHO. To me, it will come in handy when I play in one group that score is uploaded to GHIN for me. 

 

But I can see some rounds where I can track stats while playing. May take some adjusting because I don't use a phone while playing at all (Because garmin S62).

 

Also has Heat Map & Putt Maps. Heat view has fewer direction changes via arrows than the putt map. 

 

 

Edited August 4, 2021 by Imp

[Shilgy]

7 hours ago, Imp said:

Just upgraded. May see if it's good tomorrow, if it doesn't rain out.

 

FYI: You can look at courses ahead of time, or use it on the course, I believe, by going to "More" and then "Course Maps & GPS". May actually be the recommended way to use it, IMHO. To me, it will come in handy when I play in one group that score is uploaded to GHIN for me. 

 

But I can see some rounds where I can track stats while playing. May take some adjusting because I don't use a phone while playing at all (Because garmin S62).

 

Also has Heat Map & Putt Maps. Heat view has fewer direction changes via arrows than the putt map. 

 

 

You paid the $40 for the green info? Let us know how well it seems to work.  Thanks!

[snagy2000]

At my club, green view is not available for any of the courses. We have three 9s which rotate on a weekly basis making up the main 18 for the week with the other 9 being the 9 hole only option for the week. One of the 18 hole combos view is also not available. All combos have been rated in GHIN are available to post outside the GPS function.

[Imp]

On 8/5/2021 at 7:21 AM, snagy2000 said:

At my club, green view is not available for any of the courses. We have three 9s which rotate on a weekly basis making up the main 18 for the week with the other 9 being the 9 hole only option for the week. One of the 18 hole combos view is also not available. All combos have been rated in GHIN are available to post outside the GPS function.

You may have to view them as 9s alone and not combined? There's a local 9-hole muni near me and I was genuinely shocked they even have those mapped. Of the two courses I have been playing going on 15-20 years now, I know the breaks. The maps are pretty accurate just looking at them on the phone. 

 

  

On 8/5/2021 at 12:07 AM, Shilgy said:

You paid the $40 for the green info? Let us know how well it seems to work.  Thanks!

I did. Yesterdays #TNML was rained out. But, will be playing today and Monday. Todays round, I will reference the maps, but I know the greens (see above) very well. From what I've seen, they're quite accurate. It's just a matter of interpreting them. I'm playing a course I play 1-2 times a year on Monday, so it may be of more use then. One of the big things I'm giddy about is the breaks away from the greens (front or near pin). Which ones do I have to fly, which ones can I land short and roll up, or which ones away from the pin/middle of green (many are old-school sloped back to front). 

 

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Next Q: anyone know the grid spacing? Is it by yard? Didn't find that info yet. I think it may be. 

 

Edited August 6, 2021 by Imp

[dlygrisse]

What exactly is a heat map?  How is that different from the map with the arrows showing slopes?  

[snagy2000]

1 hour ago, Imp said:

You may have to view them as 9s alone and not combined? 

 

Nope, doesn't work.

 

1 hour ago, dlygrisse said:

What exactly is a heat map?  How is that different from the map with the arrows showing slopes?  

It has an overlay of red yellow green colors to help indicate the severity of the slopes.