Support – 1st Golf GPS

Contact support

Email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. It helps if you include the course and hole, your iPhone model and what you were doing when the problem happened.

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1st Golf GPS is made by Robert Brace, an independent developer in the UK.

On the course

Does it work on every UK course?

Yes. 1st Golf GPS covers golf courses across the UK, using course layouts from OpenStreetMap. Official scorecard details such as pars, stroke index, course rating and slope are shown where available.

A hole on my course looks wrong. What can I do?

Open the hole and use Fix this hole to correct the map yourself. If something still isn’t right, email us with the course name and hole number.

Does it need signal?

Your position comes from your iPhone’s GPS, which doesn’t rely on mobile signal. The full list of UK courses is built into the app, and the first time you open a course its hole layouts download and are then saved on your phone. Live wind, weather and satellite imagery need a data connection.

Why are my yardages jumping about?

GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky. Check that Location Services is turned on for 1st Golf GPS (Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services) and set to Precise Location. Trees and buildings close by can briefly affect accuracy.

What about battery?

GPS does use battery, so the app has a Battery saver mode to help it last the round. With Lock Screen yardages (Premium) you can see front, centre and back without unlocking your phone.

How do I change tees?

Choose black, blue, white, yellow or red tees. Lengths, pars and stroke index update for every hole.

Scoring and handicap

Can I score for my playing partners?

Yes. You can score up to 3 friends as well as yourself, with a live leaderboard as you go.

Can I add rounds I’ve already played?

Yes. Type a past round in, or scan your paper scorecard with the camera. The numbers are read on your iPhone; the photo isn’t uploaded or kept.

Is my handicap official?

No. The app works out a handicap index the World Handicap System way from your rated rounds, including 9-hole rounds. It’s a guide for your own use; your official handicap still comes from your club.

Can I play 9 holes?

Yes. Play the front 9, the back 9 or the full 18.

Your data

Where are my rounds stored?

Only on your iPhone. There are no accounts, no adverts and no tracking or analytics. See the privacy policy for the details.

How do I back up my rounds or move them to a new iPhone?

Use Backup and restore in the app. It saves all your rounds and settings to one file. Keep that file somewhere safe (for example in Files or iCloud Drive), then restore it on your new phone. Automatic iCloud backup is coming soon.

What happens if I delete the app?

Because your data is stored only on your iPhone, deleting the app deletes your rounds too. Make a backup file first if you want to keep them.

Premium and purchases

What does Premium cost?

Planned pricing is £3.99 a month, or £24.99 a year with a 7-day free trial, or £69.99 for lifetime access as a one-off payment. Payments aren’t live yet and prices may change at launch. See what’s included.

How do I cancel?

Subscriptions are handled by Apple. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap your name, then Subscriptions, choose 1st Golf GPS and tap Cancel Subscription. You can cancel any time.

How do I get a refund?

Purchases are made through Apple, so refunds are handled by Apple too. You can request one at reportaproblem.apple.com.

Devices

Is there an Android version?

No. 1st Golf GPS is for iPhone only.

Is there an Apple Watch app?