How the Hole19 App Can Improve Your Game and Save You Time

Golfers often talk about finding time to practice, time to commit to their game, and time on the course. What if you could reclaim some of that time and sharpen your performance at the same time? With the Hole19 App, you get a powerful tool that not only ANALYSES your game, but helps you streamline rounds, make smarter decisions, and ultimately play better.

Here’s how the app delivers significant benefits — for your game and your schedule.

GPS Yardages & Course Navigation: Accuracy = Saved Time

One of the biggest time-sinks during a round is indecision: “Which club?” “How far is it to the front/centre/back of the green?” With the Hole19 App you get precise GPS yardages to the front, centre and back of the green — as well as hazards or lay-up zones.

You can even drag the cross-hair to any spot on the hole to measure from your position to a lay-up spot, then from that spot to the green — giving you a clearer visual of how to play the hole.

Because you have that information at your fingertips, you reduce the “walk-pause-decide” moments. You pick your club quicker, you aim more confidently, you swing. Less wasted time = more efficient rounds.

Digital Scorecard & Stats Tracking: Less Paperwork, More Insight

Instead of scribbling your scores, tracking fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts, etc., the Hole19 App gives you a digital scorecard.

That alone saves time at the end of the round when you’d otherwise be adding up numbers, transferring data, or filling in spreadsheets.

But beyond that, the app amalgamates the data over time and gives you performance trends: club-by-club distances, GIR, accuracy, etc.
Having all this in one place means less time trying to interpret your game manually and more time focused on what to practice next.

Live Leaderboards & Social Features: Organise Rounds Easily

If you play with friends, the organisation of tee times, scoring, pairings and results can eat into your pre-round time and distract from your focus. The Hole19 App’s LivePlay (live leaderboards) feature lets you schedule rounds, send invites, record scores in real time, and track how everyone is doing during the round.

This means you spend less time managing the logistics and more time playing. After the round, you don’t need to swap scorecards, tally manually, or wait for updates — your group knows the standings instantly. That makes your overall experience more streamlined and modern.

Smart Practice & Shot Tracking: Improve Faster, Practise Smarter

Improvement isn’t just about hours on the range — it’s about making those hours count. The Hole19 App has shot-tracking and club-recommendation features (in the Premium version) which enable you to know how far you really hit each club, how accurate you are with each club, and where you might be losing shots.

When you know your club distances and your tendencies, you can design practice sessions that target your weak spots — which saves time because you’re not “just hitting balls”, you’re hitting the right balls.

Plus the “Plays Like” feature (Premium) adjusts for elevation and terrain so you’re making better club selections on course — less wasted shots, less time recovering.

Wearable Integration & Auto-Hole Advancing: Smoother On-Course Flow

If you use a smartwatch, the Hole19 App supports Apple Watch and Wear OS. You can score, get yardages, switch holes — all from your wrist.

Also, the Auto-Change Hole feature (Premium) automatically advances the hole on your device, meaning no fumbling around when you reach the next tee. These small efficiencies add up over 18 holes — saving minutes and avoiding frustration.

Course Strategy Tools: Smarter Decisions = Less Time Lost

The app offers strategic tools such as distance arcs, course strategy notes, and augmented reality overlays (Premium) which let you visualise landing zones, danger areas, and optimal pathways.

Instead of hesitation, you have a plan. Instead of second-guessing, you execute based on real data. That means fewer wasted shots, fewer “what ifs”, fewer lost balls — all of which shorten your round and improve your game.

How the App Helps You Save Time (and Play Better) — Summary

- Faster club selection thanks to accurate yardages → less time between shots.

- Efficient scoring and instant stats → no post-round spreadsheet stress.

- Simplified group logistics via live leaderboards → fewer delays, less confusion.

- Better practice focus via shot tracking → fewer wasted hours hitting aimless balls.

- Wrist-based and auto-hole features → smoother flow during the round.

- Strategic tools → avoid bad shots that cost time and strokes.

In short: you save time not just because the technology is faster, but because you think smarter, play smarter, and recover smarter.

Getting Started & Best Practices

1. Download the Hole19 App (iOS/Android) and link with your smartwatch if you have one.

2. Use the free version initially — get comfortable with GPS yardages, digital scorecard, and course preview.

3. Upgrade to Premium if you want features like Shot Tracker, Plays Like, Augmented Reality and deeper stats.

4. Before your round, open the app, download the course you’ll play (offline mode supported) so you’re ready even without reception.

5. During your round, refer to the yardages, use the watch if available, track your club decisions and avoid losing time with excessive deliberation.

6. After your round, review your stats, identify one or two areas for improvement, and design your next practice session accordingly.

Final Thoughts

Time is a precious commodity — both on and off the golf course. By using the Hole19 App, you give yourself a competitive edge not just through data and technology, but through efficiency. You’re no longer wasting resources (time, energy, focus) on avoidable things like guesswork, bad club selections, confusing logistics or slow rounds.
Instead, you’re focusing on what matters: executing your shots, improving your game and enjoying the experience.

Whether you’re a casual golfer trying to get more out of your weekend round or a serious player chasing lower scores, the Hole19 App is a tool that helps you save time, sharpen performance and play better.
Download it today, tap into its features, and make every round count.