18BIRDIES BLOG

Japan’s double green courses are part of what makes golf in Japan so special. They are also what made accurate tracking so frustrating. We heard the complaints, and we fixed it. With Japan Double Greens on 18Birdies, every distance, shot, and stat now matches the green you are actually playing.

Golf is more fun with more people. Public Tournaments and Leagues open up competition to the entire 18Birdies community. Join a tournament, find a league, and tee it up with golfers everywhere who are just as serious about their game as you are.

Golf is a game we all love, but let's be honest—it can feel like a grind sometimes. Every shot matters, and one bad swing can throw off your whole round. You want to play your best, but sometimes the pressure to perform makes it tough to relax and just enjoy the game. We get it. That's exactly why we built Scramble Mode in 18Birdies. It's a new scoring mode that puts the focus back on fun, teamwork, and great golf with friends.

This new feature from 18Birdies automatically tracks your shots, letting you focus on what matters most: playing great golf. Smart Tracking detects swings, shot locations, and lie types throughout your round. It works on both iOS and Android with your phone and your watch, but the Apple Watch delivers the most optimal experience.

New ways to read greens, plan approach shots, and sink more putts —on your phone and Apple Watch.

Golfers have been sneaking out for weekday rounds forever, and many of you told us you wanted a way to keep certain rounds... private. Whether it's to avoid judgment, protect your work reputation, or just skip the post-round banter in the group chat, Boss Mode gives you full control over who sees what.

Golf is a game of strategy as much as it is about skill—every shot counts, and every decision matters. From tricky doglegs and looming water hazards to lightning-fast putts, every choice shapes your round and can be the difference between a birdie or a blow-up. That’s where the 18Birdies Notes feature comes in, allowing you to plan your rounds, track your decisions, and access your game plan right from your GPS screen.

Auto Swing Detection makes shot tracking easier, letting you focus on your play. With each swing detected, the app records the location and tracks your distances, helping you get deeper insights into your game.

18Birdies understands that golf can be both enjoyable and frustrating, especially when trying to improve. The Stats feature helps golfers identify weaknesses and areas for improvement, providing clear and intuitive charts for quick assessment.

Imagine this—you’re standing on the fairway, eyeing the green. You pull out your trusty 6-iron, but how do you know it’s the right choice? That’s where our Shot Dispersion feature comes in.

At 18Birdies, we’re all about making Strokes Gained approachable and easy to use. Whether you’re a stats junkie or just looking to beat your buddies, the new and improved Strokes Gained will give you the insights you need to lower your scores and have more fun on the course.

Ever wonder where your game is really winning—or losing? That’s where Strokes Gained comes in. Strokes Gained shows you how well you’re doing in different parts of your game—like driving, approach shots, or putting—compared to other players. Unlike traditional stats that only tell you what happened (like fairways hit or greens in regulation), Strokes Gained dives deeper, giving you a complete picture of where you’re gaining or losing strokes. This helps you zero in on where to focus your practice and make those all-important improvements.