Start a Round of Golf

Playing golf is the heart and soul of 18Birdies and we look forward to joining you for your next round!

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Start a golf round with GPS + Scoring

1. Open the 18Birdies App.
2. Tap 'Play' in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
   1. If the default course isn't the one you would like to play, tap 'Change' and find your course.
3. Tap 'Start a Round'
4. Specify the details of your round by tapping the correct options.
   1. Round Type (9 or 18 Holes).
   2. Starting hole.
   3. Selected tees.
5. Tap 'Other Settings' to open more Round Settings.
   1. Tap the toggle next to Scramble Round to exclude your round from Handicap Calculations, Stats, and Leaderboards.
   2. Tap the toggle next to Tournament Mode to comply with the USGA tournament regulations.
   3. Tap 'Round Visibility' to change who this round is shared with.
6. Select your desired Input Mode.
   
   1. Tap GPS + Scoring to enable complete GPS, score, and stat tracking for your round.
7. Tap 'Play' to head to the group setup screen.
8. Add your golf buddies to your round.
   1. Tap the '+' Icon to add a friend to your round, or you can send the link in a text message or through the app of your choice.
   2. If you have added any playing partners, tap the 'More Games' button to add side games to your round!
9. Tap the blue 'Play' button to start your round and head to the GPS screen.

Start a golf round with GPS-Only Mode in 18Birdies:

1. Launch the 18Birdies App.
2. Tap 'Play' on the bottom menu bar and continue into the round setup.
3. Tap 'GPS Only'.

Sounds awesome, right? Click here to open the app on your device and start your round!

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