Hey there, 18Birdies fans! At 18Birdies, we’re always looking for new ways to make your golf game more fun, efficient, and insightful. And we’re thrilled to unveil five game-changing features that are sure to take your entire experience to new heights. As dedicated 18Birdies users, you know how important innovation and community are to us—and this latest update reflects just that. With features like Auto Swing Detection, Stats Update, Live Pin, Scoring Panel, and Shot Dispersion Insights, we’re giving you even more tools to sharpen your skills and elevate your game.

Let’s break down what’s new and how it makes your time on the green better than ever.

Auto Swing Detection: Hands-Free Feedback

Have you ever wanted to focus fully on your swing without fiddling around with your phone? With Auto Swing Detection, you can! This feature automatically tracks your swing in real-time without requiring you to press additional buttons or take extra steps. Once activated, all you need to do is focus on your game—Auto Swing Detection does the rest.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Hands-free operation: Spend more time improving your technique and less time setting up your tech.
• Seamless tracking: Automatically gathers data to analyze and refine your swing mechanics.
• Perfect companion: Works seamlessly with your existing 18Birdies tools for an all-inclusive experience.

Stats Update: Insights You Can Act On

We know our community loves to dive deep into stats—that’s why we’ve overhauled our analytics features to provide even clearer, actionable insights. From your fairways hit to putts per round, our new Stats Update provides an even deeper dive into your performance metrics. Want to identify key areas for improvement or track long-term trends? It’s all here.

Why You’ll Love It:

• New visualizations: Refreshed charts and graphs make it easy to spot patterns and trends.
• Instant feedback: Get answers to why your game is improving or where you’re falling behind.
• Long-term tracking: Align your progress with your goals over time to see how much better you’re getting.

Live Pin: Real-Time Accuracy on the Course

Every golfer knows how crucial it is to get the most accurate pin placement. That’s where our new Live Pin feature shines. By syncing directly with updates from the course, you’ll stay informed about the exact location of the pin—instantly improving your club selection and shot strategies.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Up-to-date information: Always play with accurate pin placements that reflect the current setup on the green.
• Better decision-making: Take the guesswork out of your strategy, whether you're attacking the hole or laying up.
• Confidence booster: Pinpoint accuracy helps you make the most precise shots possible.

Revamped Scoring Panel: Streamlined for Ease

We’ve taken your feedback and redesigned our Scoring Panel to make it even more intuitive. Whether you’re inputting a simple score or adding advanced stats like putts and penalties, the new and improved panel makes keeping track of your gameplay easier than ever.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Effortless tracking: Quickly input scores and stats without interrupting your game flow.
• Customizable options: Add as much (or as little) detail as you want, anytime.
• Sleek, modern design: Navigating the Scoring Panel has never been so smooth.

Shot Dispersion Insights: Your Path to Precision

Consistency is king in golf—that’s why Shot Dispersion Insights is a must-have for ambitious players. This new tool maps out your shot pattern (dispersion) for every club in your bag. By understanding how and where your shots are landing, you can refine your skills and make smarter strategic decisions.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Precision focus: See where your shots tend to go, so you can improve accuracy.
• All-in-one tool: Perfect for identifying trends and informing your equipment decisions.
• Boost confidence: With accurate dispersion data, you’ll learn to trust your swing.

Notes: Your Personalized Game Plan

The 18Birdies Notes feature is a tool that helps golfers plan their rounds, track their decisions, and access their strategies right from their GPS screen.

Here’s how this feature works to improve your game:

• Personalized Course Management: Create a customized plan for every hole based on your skills, past experiences, and course conditions.
• Permanent Record Keeping: Keep track of everything from your round—club selections, wind conditions, strategies, or insights into how specific holes play.
• GPS Integration: Access your notes directly from the GPS screen, alongside precise yardage and hole details.
• Shot Dispersion Insights (Premium Feature): Analyze how each club performs across multiple rounds with detailed dispersion data, helping you make smarter on-course decisions.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Improved Focus: A personalized game plan keeps your head in the game and allows you to play with greater confidence.
• Smarter Decisions: Make better shot choices based on a combination of historical data, course strategy, and real-time insights.
• Enhanced Progress Tracking: Review your notes over time to uncover trends and refine your approach to the game.

By using the Notes feature, you can take a more strategic and thoughtful approach to every swing and every hole.

Coach Connect: Empowering Coaching Relationships

For coaches and their students, Coach Connect revolutionizes how you collaborate, communicate, and make progress together. Designed with efficient and effective coaching in mind, this tool is an all-in-one solution for fostering strong connections and delivering personalized guidance.

Key Features:

1. Booking Integration: Simplify scheduling lessons by adding your booking link to the app, enabling students to book with ease.
2. Student Management: Integrate your students into your friend list for seamless access to their scorecards, rounds, and progress.
3. Assigned Drills: Assign specific drills and custom practice plans to your students right from the app, helping them focus on areas of improvement.
4. Assistant Coach Support: Collaborate with assistant coaches who can monitor and support your students’ development.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Stronger Relationships: Stay connected with your students, even between lessons, and celebrate their progress.
• More Personalized Coaching: Tailor your approach to each individual student based on real-time data and assigned drills.
• Streamlined Scheduling: No more back-and-forth emails—students can easily book directly through the app.

Coach Connect is here to build relationships that drive results. Take your teaching to new heights and empower your students like never before!

FAQs About the New Features

Are these new features available to all users?

Some features like Auto Swing Detection and Shot Dispersion Insights are part of our premium subscription, while others like the updated Scoring Panel and Live Pin are free for all users. Check your app version to ensure you’re accessing everything available to you.

How do I activate the Auto Swing Detection feature?

It’s easy! Just enable the feature within your settings, place your phone in an optimal position to capture your swing, and let the app do the rest.

Do I need special hardware to use Shot Dispersion Insights?

No extra hardware is required! The feature works seamlessly with the data you’ve already been capturing with 18Birdies.

Can I revert to the old Scoring Panel layout?

The revamped Scoring Panel is here to stay. But trust us—with its modern design and enhanced usability, you’ll wonder how you ever used the old one.

Your Best Game Starts Here

We couldn’t be more excited about these features and what they mean for your golf game. Whether it’s automating your swing detection, diving into more detailed stats, or strategizing with pinpoint accuracy, these updates were designed with you—our loyal 18Birdies users—in mind.

So, what’re you waiting for? Update your app, hit the course, and see the difference for yourself. Because when it comes to golf, we’re all about helping you play your best and have a blast doing it.

Thanks for being a part of the 18Birdies family. We’ll see you on the first tee!

Ready to get started? Update your 18Birdies app now and unleash your full potential.