Is there a better free app that 18Birdies?

i use GolfLogix, it tracks just about everything you stated here. Also has slopes and stuff about greens. Hole fly overs too

I’m partial to The Grint. I had 18 birdies before but switched to Grint back in 2018, so I’m not sure all the new features of 18 Birdies since then.

Grint does everything you’ve mentioned. Can also track your strokes gained off the tee, approach, putting, etc. I don't use the GPS because I have GPS on the cart, and it’s the only way to track SG because you have to input where your hitting your second from and what club you’re using.

It’s got a ton of stats, probably more than I even know about. Also really enjoy getting live alerts of how my friends are doing. They also just came out with “trash talk” alerts and now my friends are alerted every time I make an 8 with a alert that says “absolute just made a snowman on the par 5 3rd hole at university club.”

My favorite feature is it links with GHIN so it automatically uploads my scores after every round and HC stays live (for better or worse).

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The Grint

Yep, I use The Grint as well. Been using it for about 2 1/2 years and I have a lot of good stats in there. I'd hate to start using a new app and lose all of that.

I've been using Golfshot for about 12 years and I think it's fantastic. I find the interface intuitive, the yardages are accurate and it has some cool features like flyover, distance tracking, etc. When I started using it they didn't have my local course, so I emailed them a scorecard and they added it the next day.

oh, no lol missed that part sorry. I think it was $100 for a year or something like that

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Right now I have about 110 rounds on Garmin, 40 rounds on 18 Birdies and a HC difference of about 2 shots between the two so I usually just opt for the one in the middle but will bring my phone charger and give The Grint try as well.

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Unless the ratings or slope are different for certain courses between Garmin and 18 Birdies, shouldn't the handicap be the same?

Speaking of this, I have noticed a few times on the Grint that their rating and slope are higher than they should be for certain courses. I realized it when I was comparing a really hard course from a trip to a wide open one nearby. The slopes were very similar, and that stood out. So, I checked the scorecards and realized the slope was 10 higher on the grint. You can correct everything on the desktop then submit your changes for their review.

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I don't really give a rip if the USGA has my handicap, but will it still update in Grint as you add rounds?

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I've noticed that my friends that were paying to track their handicaps now show up with the range like those that don't pay for it. So, you may have to do something extra to have your handicap calculated. Of course, you could also add up your 8 differentials and divide by 8.

Also use The Grint, free version. You can track every shot but I don't. Basically track tee club, right/left/fairway, # putts and distance of first putt, penalties, drops, sand, etc. Enough info for me and not a distraction as I input on my way to the next hole. The stats in the free version are good enough for me but upgrading to the Pro version you can get advanced stats.

You can link your GHIN with The Grint. I don't bother with a GHIN as The Grint will track your handicap using their GHAP system, even if not official.

I think The Grint changed their HC tracking last season. I remember it used to be a range and now it's an actual number down to the decimal point. Just looked mine up on the app.