Software applications designed for mobile devices operating on the Android platform provide golfers with location-based services on the course. These applications utilize the global positioning system to deliver accurate distances to greens, hazards, and other key landmarks. A typical example is a mobile program installed on a smartphone or tablet that displays a course map and provides yardages based on the golfer’s current position.
The availability of these applications has significantly enhanced course management for golfers of all skill levels. Benefits include improved club selection, a reduction in scorekeeping errors, and a quicker pace of play. The emergence of this technology coincides with the increasing prevalence of smartphones and a desire for more precise data during recreational activities. Historically, golfers relied on rangefinders or course markings, but these offer less flexibility and real-time information.