PGA TourCaddie App

PARlance

Wow, anyone that has used a GPS app or Golhshot is going to be impressed with the PGA TourCaddie App.

Hopefully the PGA releasing this is a sign that the R&A are going to deem smart phones as complying.
This App may explain the recent hassle we've been having with Golfshot.

I've just downloading it there and I "signed in" with my golfshot details. All my previous rounds are there.
It's golfshot with a GPS function.
There are flyovers of each hole (Grange Castle is there soI'm assuming most clubs will be) which is pretty cool.
It also gives distances to hazzards etc.
Lots of other extras too.

Very impressive, and free.

charlieIRL

is that available for android? Can't find it on the app store.

alxmorgan

charlieIRL wrote: »

is that available for android? Can't find it on the app store.

Not yet...coming soon apparently

PARlance

Sorry lads, I didn't know that it wasn't available for Android, hope they get it up for you soon enough.

Some great features on it, dynamic flyovers of each hole. I've searched a load of Irish courses and they are all set up on it.
(Finally got to see the Par 3, opening hole at the Grange )

Flyover demo is at 2:44 but worth a watch of the full thing to see whats on offer.
Here's a review: it is from the makers of Golfshot btw.

slingerz

it keeps telling me my session is invalid and wont let me log in

slingerz

any ideas on the issue im having with this?

ssbob

slingerz wrote: »

any ideas on the issue im having with this?

Are you on the latest iOS?

PARlance

slingerz wrote: »

any ideas on the issue im having with this?

Sorry Slingerz, I haven't a clue.
I just signed in via my old golfshot account and it has worked fine.

slingerz

ssbob wrote: »

Are you on the latest iOS?

yup latest iOS for me, is this causing the problem?

PARlance wrote: »

Sorry Slingerz, I haven't a clue.
I just signed in via my old golfshot account and it has worked fine.

I tried signing in via facebook and creating an account but no good. dont have a previous golfshot account unfortunately

PARlance

slingerz wrote: »

yup latest iOS for me, is this causing the problem?

Maybe have a quick look in Settings -> General -> Software Update to make sure there isn't an update pending.
I think you need to be on iOS 7.0.4
(You've probably already checked)

I had an update pending there last week and it wasn't showing up as a notification alert (thingy)
You need to have over 50% battery... I never do

slingerz

PARlance wrote: »

Maybe have a quick look in Settings -> General -> Software Update to make sure there isn't an update pending.
I think you need to be on iOS 7.0.4
(You've probably already checked)

I had an update pending there last week and it wasn't showing up as a notification alert (thingy)
You need to have over 50% battery... I never do

ya 7.0.4 for me too. frustrating as i could do with something good for this

ssbob

slingerz wrote: »

ya 7.0.4 for me too. frustrating as i could do with something good for this

This might sound stupid but delete the app, reboot your phone, redownload the app and try again.

dan_ep82

charlieIRL wrote: »

is that available for android? Can't find it on the app store.

Try swingbyswing for android. GPS distance etc are all there for free.

big_drive

That's some app, quality. Just had a look at it there, the fly over of the holes is seriously accurate.

DuckSlice

whatever about golfshot but im pretty sure this is illegal for competition as it recommends a club to use which is a no-no for any dmd. i think. i have the app as i got it free because i have golfshot. so didnt have to pay anything. havent really used it tho as i quite like golfshot

Reganovski

etxp wrote: »

whatever about golfshot but im pretty sure this is illegal for competition as it recommends a club to use which is a no-no for any dmd.

Not anymore (well from 1st January)

Apologies incorrect information

tonc76

Reganovski wrote: »

Not anymore (well from 1st January)

Where did you get this info?

SnowDrifts

Reganovski wrote: »

Not anymore (well from 1st January)

Wrong. You can now look at weather reports but if your phone has a compass, it is still illegal to use as a DMD.

*Edit - not wrong*

SnowDrifts

Reganovski wrote: »

Not anymore (well from 1st January)

Apologies incorrect information

No Sir, apologies to you.

Hidden deep in the list of decisions here http://www.randa.org/en/RandA/News/News/2013/November/~/media/RandA/Related%20Documents/2013/Amendments%20to%20the%202012-2013%20Decisions%20on%20the%20Rules%20of%20Golf_WEB%20POST(2).ashx

is the following...

"
14-3/4
Use of Compass During Round

Q. A player uses a compass during a stipulated round to help determine the
direction of the wind or the direction of the grain in the greens. Is the player
in breach of Rule 14-3?

A. No. A compass only provides directional information and does not gauge
or measure variable conditions or assist the player in his play. (Revised)"

Off topic here... so will discuss it on the rule change thread.