About
Hole19 is a comprehensive golf platform designed to elevate every aspect of a golfer's game, from the practice range to the 18th green. At its core, Hole19 delivers a precision GPS rangefinder and course navigation tool covering more than 42,000 courses worldwide, ensuring golfers always know their exact distances to hazards, greens, and layup zones. The digital scorecard feature lets players track scores seamlessly during rounds, while the performance insights engine turns raw data into actionable feedback on handicap trends, shot patterns, and overall improvement. For off-course development, CORE Golf is a dedicated training app that structures driving range sessions with purposeful drills, helping players build skills that translate directly to the course. Beyond performance, Hole19 features a course discovery tool ideal for planning golf trips or scouting new venues, along with an online pro shop stocked with quality gear and accessories. The platform is backed by a content hub called The 19th Hole, which publishes course guides, equipment reviews, and golf tips. With a 14-day free trial available for premium features, Hole19 caters to casual weekend golfers and serious competitors alike, available on iOS and Android devices.
Key Features
- GPS Rangefinder & Course Navigation: Provides precise GPS distances to greens, hazards, and layup zones across 42,000+ courses worldwide.
- Digital Scorecard: Track and record scores digitally during your round with an intuitive, easy-to-use scorecard interface.
- Performance Insights & Analytics: Turns round data into actionable feedback, tracking handicap trends, shot patterns, and areas for improvement.
- CORE Golf Practice App: A dedicated training companion that structures driving range sessions with purposeful drills to prepare you for the course.
- Course Discovery: Explore and research more than 42,000 golf courses worldwide, ideal for planning golf trips or scouting new venues.
Use Cases
- Navigating an unfamiliar golf course with real-time GPS distances to greens, hazards, and layup zones.
- Tracking scores digitally during a round and reviewing round history to monitor handicap progression.
- Analyzing performance data after rounds to identify weaknesses and prioritize areas of improvement.
- Structuring productive driving range sessions using CORE Golf's guided drills and training plans.
- Researching and discovering new golf courses for an upcoming golf trip or weekend round.
Pros
- Massive Course Database: With 42,000+ courses available, Hole19 covers virtually any course a golfer might play around the world.
- All-in-One Golf Platform: Combines GPS navigation, scoring, performance analytics, practice tools, and an online shop in a single app.
- Large Active Community: Trusted by 4.8M+ golfers globally, ensuring ongoing development, course data accuracy, and community features.
- Free Trial Available: A 14-day free trial of premium features lets golfers fully evaluate the app before committing to a subscription.
Cons
- Premium Features Locked Behind Subscription: Advanced analytics, full GPS features, and CORE Golf training tools require a paid premium membership after the trial.
- Niche Audience: The app is exclusively focused on golf, making it irrelevant for anyone not actively involved in the sport.
- Mobile-First Experience: Core GPS and scoring features are designed for mobile use, limiting full functionality for desktop-only users.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hole19?
Hole19 is a golf companion app that provides GPS rangefinding, digital scorecards, performance analytics, structured practice sessions, and course discovery for golfers of all skill levels.
How many golf courses does Hole19 cover?
Hole19 covers more than 42,000 golf courses worldwide, making it one of the largest course databases available in any golf app.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes, Hole19 offers a 14-day free trial for its premium features, allowing golfers to explore GPS navigation, analytics, and CORE Golf before subscribing.
What is CORE Golf?
CORE Golf is Hole19's dedicated practice app that structures driving range sessions with purposeful drills and training plans, helping golfers improve their skills in a focused and measurable way.
What devices is Hole19 available on?
Hole19 is available on iOS (Apple devices) and Android devices, as well as through its web platform at hole19golf.com.
