Get Started With oGolf

This guide covers how to get started with oGolf. After reading it you should know how to:

  • Download and start oGolf
  • Download your first course
  • Start playing your first round!

Step 1: What is oGolf?

oGolf is a smartphone application for golfers. It is designed to provide golfers with all of the information they need both on and off the course to improve their game. On the course, it provides accurate GPS distance measurements to any point on the hole, shot tracking and club suggestions, close up views of the fairway and green, and the ability to keep track of your score. Off the course, you can view old scorecards, keep track of your golfbag, and see how your buddies have been playing.

When you use oGolf you'll immediately notice how easy it is to view the course and all of the details of the hole you're on. That's because oGolf is the only golf app that provides enhanced, high definition imagery optimized for golfers that care about planning their shots. oGolf was designed for golfers by golfers, so download a free version of the app and get started today!

Step 2: Download oGolf

Go to the App Store on your phone and search for oGolf.

Step 3: Install the app

First, click on the "Free" button, then click "Install"

Step 4: Start the app

Go to the screen where the oGolf icon was installed and start the app

Step 5: Read and accept the free trial message

In the free trial version of the app, you'll have 30 days to try out any of the oGolf courses. Read the popup message that appears and touch the "I love it!" button to dismiss it.

Step 6: Get ready to play

Touch the play button to go to the course selection menu. Alternatively, you can choose to create an account, which will let you keep track of your scorecards and golfbag.

Step 7: Read the welcome message

Because we'll be playing as a guest, we won't be able to utilize the golfbag functionality. If you'd like to keep track of your clubs, feel free to go back to the previous screen and sign up for an account. Otherwise, just click the "Ok" button here.

Step 8: Download a course

Click the button to download a new course

Step 9: Choose a state

Browse to the state where your course is located and select it

Step 10: Choose a course

Scroll through the list of available courses until you find your course. Once you see it, select it by touching the name.

Step 11: Get the image and GPS information

Click the download button to download the course to your phone.

Step 12: Enter the course

After you have downloaded the course, select it by touching its name.

Step 13: Choose tee and initial hole

Select your tee and starting hole and then click the "Start Round" button.

Step 14: View distances

You're now viewing the image of the first hole. In the top left is the distance to the flag from where you are, and in the bottom right is the distance to the 150 marker. The blue dot shows where you are, and the white flag shows the position of the hole.

Step 15: Get ready to tee off

Touch the "Track" button at the bottom left. This will bring up your golf bag. If you are logged in you will see your clubs.

Step 16: Choose your club (only for logged in users)

Select your club and then touch the "Done" button. The "Shots" area at the bottom of the main screen will change to a "1" to indicate your first shot.

Step 17: Walk to your ball

Walk to your ball. The blue dot will automatically move with you and the distances to the flag and the 150 marker will change automatically.

Step 18: Use OneTouch Precision distances to plan your next shot (optional)

Touch the screen to get the distance from your current location to any point on the course, and the distance from that point to the flag.

Step 19: Zoom in to the green (optional)

Touch the "Zoom to Pin" button to get a closer look at the green.

Step 20: Finish the hole

Finish the hole, repeating the previous steps needed to choose your club and inspect the map, and finish by pushing the right triangle button and recording your score.

Step 21: Finish your game

Repeat the previous steps for each hole. When you're done, press the "Menu" button to bring up the game's main menu. Then press the "Finish Game" button to end your game.

Step 22: Check your score (optional)

Touch the "Scores" button to bring up your scorecard and make any changes necessary. Touch the "Map" button when you're done.

Step 23: Exit the course

Click the "Finish Game" button to end your round and exit the course.