GHIN - Golf score tracking & stats

This is the official mobile application for the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN), a service provided by the USGA to golf organizations around the globe.

Key features include:

• Score Submission (Overall Score, Hole-by-Hole Score, and Detailed Hole-by-Hole Stats)

• Performance Tracking (Count of Putts, Accuracy of Approach Shots, and Driving Precision)

• Course Layouts & GPS Functionality

• Advanced GPS Features (Green Break Map, Approach Shot Heat Map, Shot Tracking)

• Game Management & Group Scoring

• Player Search

• Handicap Estimator

Please note that this app is intended solely for golfers belonging to clubs that utilize GHIN services through their respective golf associations.

GHIN Mobile App GPS Questions

Q: What are the GPS features? Are they available to all users?

A: There are standard GPS features that are available to all users. These features include:

3D color maps for thousands of courses

Touchpoint GPS distance to anywhere on the course

Distance to center of the green

There are additional "Enhanced GPS" features available via an in-app purchase.

Q: What are the Enhanced GPS features?

A: The Enhanced GPS features that are available via in-app purchase are:

Distances to the front and back of green

Shot tracking

Ability to set/move hole location

Approach heat map

Putt break map

Apple Watch GPS Distances

Q: Are these features Rules Compliant?

A: Yes, the Standard and Enhanced GPS features are Rules Compliant.

Q: How much is the Enhanced GPS upgrade?  Does it renew automatically?

A: The Enhanced GPS upgrade is $49.99 for a 12-month subscription.  This subscription automatically renews each year.  You can manage your App subscriptions within your Apple ID or Google Play account.

Digital Profile & Login Questions

Q: Why do I need to create a digital profile with a unique email address to log into the GHIN Mobile App and ghin.com?

A: To ensure data security and golfer privacy, golfers need to create a digital profile to access the GHIN Mobile App and ghin.com.

Q: How do I add my email address to my GHIN profile so that I can create a digital profile?

A: You can request that your Club Admin or Golf Association update your GHIN profile within the USGA Admin Portal.

Q: How do I create a Digital Profile?

A: First, you must have an email address on file as an email will be sent to complete the digital profile creation process.  You can initiate this email via the "Create Profile" button on the login page of ghin.com or the GHIN Mobile App by verifying 2 of 3 pieces of information: Last Name, GHIN Number, Email Address. Once this occurs, you will receive an email with a link that will take you to ghin.com to set and confirm a password and accept the privacy policy and terms of service.

Q: What if I do not provide an email address, how can I post a score?

A: If you do not provide an email address, you will not be able to create a digital profile and log into the GHIN Mobile App or ghin.com. You will be able to access a Club Kiosk or have your Club Admin post a score on your behalf.