Latest Golf Shot Tracking Applications and Gadgets 2025: Top Picks Revealed
Revolutionizing Golf: AI-Powered Shot Tracking Devices and Apps
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of golf, with a new wave of GPS apps and tracking devices offering unprecedented insights into every swing and stroke. From the compact Arccos Link Pro to the 3D swing analyzer Dewiz, these innovative tools are making it easier than ever for golfers of all levels to improve their game and reduce strokes on the course.
The Arccos Link Pro, a compact device that fits easily in a golf bag, is equipped with an internal motion sensor chip that analyzes movement in three dimensions. Pairing with an app via Bluetooth, the device offers data insights without the need for a phone. Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors provide top-of-the-range insights and analytics, previously only available to Tour pros, and the Arccos Link, a belt clip, eliminates the need to carry a phone in a pocket when using the Smart Sensors.
For golfers interested in their body mechanics rather than ball performance, the Dewiz is a device worth considering. Created by Swedish golf professional Markus Westerberg and Christian Bergh, Dewiz is a 3D swing analyzer with real-time biofeedback, designed to help golfers refine their swing and implement adjustments more quickly and effectively.
If you're looking for a simple, AI-powered shot tracking experience with minimal hardware, Roundabout, formerly known as V1 Game, is an excellent choice. Available for Apple Watch, Roundabout offers auto-shot detection and uses AI combined with player “breadcrumbs” (tracking your steps) to predict and fill in missed shots better than competitors. It provides detailed strokes gained data and traditional stats, allowing input of first putt length and putts needed, rather than relying on pin location.
For those seeking a comprehensive club-by-club analysis with automatic tracking, Arccos Golf is top-rated. Using 14 intelligent sensors that attach to the club grips, Arccos automatically detects and tracks every shot via Bluetooth, providing real-time feedback on shot distances and offering deep analytics post-round for meaningful insights into your game.
18Birdies Golf GPS Tracker offers a mix of shot tracking, GPS, and AI coaching that is especially helpful for overall game improvement. Combining GPS distance measurements with AI-driven game improvement tools, 18Birdies provides "Plays Like" distances factoring in elevation, wind, rain, and temperature. It also has an AI Coach that analyzes uploaded swing videos and provides personalized, instant feedback with custom video tips.
The iPING Putter App, a more specialized tool focusing on putting mechanics rather than full-round tracking, uses iPhone sensors placed on the putter to capture detailed putting stroke data such as stroke type, impact angle, tempo, and shaft lean.
These options represent the current cutting edge of AI integration in golf shot tracking as of mid-2025. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, there's an AI-powered shot tracking device or app to suit your needs, making it easier than ever to take your golf game to the next level.
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- The iPING Putter App, focusing on putting mechanics, uses iPhone sensors to analyze putting stroke data, offering golfers technology-driven insights to improve their game.
- Revolutionizing golf, the Arccos Golf system uses intelligent sensors attached to club grips, automatically tracking shots and providing real-time feedback on distances for club-by-club analysis.
- For golfers seeking minimal hardware, the Roundabout app offers AI-powered shot tracking on the Apple Watch, providing detailed strokes gained data and traditional stats, ideal for those looking for a simplified experience.
