About
Shot Pattern is a golf GPS app built to transform how golfers approach course management. Unlike traditional GPS apps that only tell you the distance to a hazard, Shot Pattern lets you overlay your personal 'shot pattern'—your typical dispersion arc or circle for each club—directly onto satellite imagery of any hole worldwide. This instantly shows you where to aim so that even your off-center shots stay out of trouble. Used by players on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour, LIV Golf, Korn Ferry Tour, and Ladies European Tour, Shot Pattern brings professional-level course management to everyday golfers. After downloading the app and creating an account, you customize your tee shot arcs and approach circles to match your personal game. The app includes a built-in dispersion estimator to help you calibrate shot patterns by club if you don't have existing data. On the course, you simply open the app, tap 'Play Golf,' and immediately see a visual overlay showing your entire shot dispersion on the hole in front of you. This helps you decide whether to hit driver or lay back off the tee, how aggressive to be on approach shots to tucked pins, and how to find margin for error near water or out-of-bounds. Shot Pattern is especially valuable when playing new courses, turning unfamiliar layouts into manageable strategic puzzles from the first hole. Currently available for iOS only.
Key Features
- Shot Pattern Overlay: Overlay your personal shot dispersion arc or circle for any club onto satellite imagery of any golf hole in the world, giving you a clear visual target before you swing.
- Smart Target Selection: Instantly identify the optimal aiming point on every shot to maximize your margin for error and keep even your misses out of hazards and penalty areas.
- Built-In Dispersion Estimator: Calculate your shot pattern by club directly within the app if you don't have existing data, making it easy to get started quickly.
- Worldwide Course Coverage: Works on any golf hole anywhere in the world, so your course management strategy travels with you to every new venue you play.
- Customizable Club Profiles: Personalize your tee shot arcs and approach shot circles to accurately reflect your own game, not a generic average.
Use Cases
- Deciding whether to hit driver or lay up off the tee on narrow, tree-lined or water-flanked holes.
- Picking the right approach shot target when pins are tucked near bunkers or water hazards.
- Navigating unfamiliar courses confidently on the first round by understanding safe miss zones immediately.
- Reducing penalty strokes and lost balls by always aiming away from out-of-bounds and lateral hazards.
- Building pre-shot confidence by visualizing the full landing zone before committing to a swing.
Pros
- Makes course management visual and simple: By drawing your shot pattern directly on satellite imagery, Shot Pattern removes the guesswork from strategic decisions that typically require years of experience.
- Works on any course worldwide: Golfers who struggle when playing unfamiliar courses can immediately attack a new layout intelligently on their very first round.
- Proven at the professional level: Trusted by tour professionals across the PGA, LPGA, DP World Tour, LIV Golf, and other major circuits, validating its strategic value.
- Builds on-course confidence: Seeing exactly where your ball is likely to land before you swing helps you commit to shots more freely and make a better swing under pressure.
Cons
- iOS only: Android golfers are currently unable to use Shot Pattern, limiting the potential user base significantly.
- Requires self-setup of shot data: Users must manually input or estimate their own dispersion numbers to get started, which may be time-consuming and imprecise without historical shot data.
- Niche use case: The app is highly specialized for golf course management and offers little value outside of active rounds of golf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'shot pattern' in this context?
A shot pattern refers to your typical shot dispersion—the spread of landing areas you produce with a given club. Shot Pattern lets you visualize this as an arc (for tee shots) or a circle (for approach shots) overlaid on any hole.
Is Shot Pattern available for Android?
No, Shot Pattern is currently available for iOS only. You can download it from the Apple App Store by searching 'Shot Pattern'.
How do I customize my shot pattern numbers?
After creating an account, you can manually enter your typical tee shot arcs and approach circles for each club. The app also includes a built-in dispersion estimator to help you calculate these numbers if you don't have existing data.
Does Shot Pattern work on any golf course?
Yes. Shot Pattern uses satellite imagery and supports any hole at any golf course around the world, making it equally useful at your home course and on unfamiliar layouts.
How is Shot Pattern different from a traditional golf GPS app?
Traditional GPS apps tell you the distance to a hazard, but stop there. Shot Pattern goes further by showing you exactly where you need to aim—accounting for your personal dispersion—so that even your worst shots stay out of trouble.
