Golfshot review

Golfshot is the strongest choice for Apple Watch golfers. Its Auto Shot Tracking uses machine learning on the watch to record each shot without tags, buttons or extra hardware, and those shots feed Auto Strokes Gained across driving, approach, short game and putting. The app covers more than 47,000 courses in 169 countries, with 3D hole previews, flyovers, auto-advance and voice hole information. The free tier includes GPS distances, scoring, stats, 3D previews, Handicap Index linking and Apple Watch GPS. Pro, $79.99 a year on the vendor's comparison page, unlocks front, center and back distances, hazard and target yardages, Smart Caddy club picks, Auto Shot Tracking, Strokes Gained, Swing ID and ad-free play; Champions at $99.99 adds Golfplan instruction. Golfshot also plays Golf Genius tournament rounds with GPS and scoring. The catch is that the free tier only shows center distance, so most golfers will want Pro, and much of the value assumes an Apple Watch.

Who it is for

Apple Watch owners who want hands-free distances and automatic shot tracking without clip-on sensors.

Price

Free plan; Golfshot Pro $79.99 a year (about $6.67 per month); Champions $99.99 a year; 7-day free trial.

$79.99USD / Year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• GPS distances on 47,000+ courses in 169 countries with 3D hole previews and flyovers
• Auto Shot Tracking on Apple Watch that captures shots without tags or buttons
• Auto Strokes Gained across tee, approach, around the green and putting
• Smart Caddy club recommendations and Swing ID swing analysis
• USGA Handicap Index linking and hole-by-hole score posting

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Automatic shot tracking from the Apple Watch alone
• Strength: 47,000+ courses in 169 countries
• Strength: Golf Genius tournament integration for club events
• Weakness: Front, center and back yardages and hazard distances need Pro
• Weakness: Pro at $79.99 a year costs more than SwingU Plus or Golf Pad
• Weakness: The best features depend on owning an Apple Watch

Key facts

• Courses: 47,000+ in 169 countries
• Free plan: Yes
• Paid plans: Pro $79.99/yr, Champions $99.99/yr
• Free trial: 7 days
• Wearables: Apple Watch

Where it ranks

Golfshot is No. 4 in our Best Golf GPS Apps verdict.