18Birdies
The best free golf app, and it's not close.
“The best free golf app, and it's not close.”
— LearnGolf Editorial
Best For
- +Golfers who want a great app without paying anything
- +Social golfers who play with friends and want side games
- +Beginners who need a simple GPS and scorecard
- +Anyone who wants to try Strokes Gained before buying hardware
Not Ideal For
- –Golfers who want automatic shot tracking (requires manual input or hardware)
- –Data purists who need 100+ statistics
- –Players who already have Arccos or Shot Scope hardware
Key Features
Free GPS rangefinder with front/middle/back distances
Digital scorecard with live multiplayer scoring
Side games and social competitions (DreamGames)
AI Digital Caddy (Premium) with weather-adjusted recommendations
Strokes Gained analysis (Premium)
How It Works
Download and start using immediately — no hardware required. On the course, get GPS distances to every target, keep digital score for your group, and run side games with friends in real time. The AI Digital Caddy (Premium) factors in wind, elevation, temperature, and rain to recommend the right club and target. After your round, review stats and Strokes Gained breakdown to identify where you're gaining and losing shots.
LearnGolf Score Breakdown
LearnGolf Score
8.3 / 10
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Pricing
Generous free tier with GPS, scoring, and social features. Premium at ~$49.99/year adds Strokes Gained, AI Caddy, and club recommendations.
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