Adjust GPS Settings

GPS Settings let you adjust how GPS works during your round.

You can update distance units, temperature units, handedness, auto-hole advance, Low Battery Mode, and other GPS preferences from the app.

In this Article:

• Where can I find GPS Settings?
• What GPS Settings can I change?
• How do I change distance or temperature units?
• How do I turn auto-hole advance on or off?
• How do I turn on Low Battery Mode?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find GPS Settings?

You can find GPS Settings during a round from the GPS tools menu.

To open GPS Settings:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. In the bottom-right corner, tap Tools.
4. Tap the Settings tab.

The exact menu name may vary by device and app version.

What GPS Settings can I change?

GPS Settings may include options such as:

• Round Settings: Review or adjust settings related to your current round.
• Distance Units: Choose yards or meters.
• Temperature Units: Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• Handedness: Set your preferred handedness for GPS and shot-related features.
• Auto-Advance: Turn automatic hole advancement on or off.
• Low Battery Mode: Reduce battery usage during your round.
• Apple Watch Connectivity: Manage Apple Watch connection options, if available.
• Showing Score: Choose whether your score is shown during the round.
• Plays Like Distance: Turn Plays Like distance features on or off, if available.
• Club Recommendations: Turn club suggestions on or off, if available.
• Manual Shot Tracking: Manage manual shot tracking options during your round.
• Expected Strokes Gained: View or manage Expected Strokes Gained options, if available.

How do I change distance units?

To change your distance units:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Tap GPS Preferences.
6. Choose your preferred distance unit.

Distance units may include:

• Yards (Imperial)
• Meters (Metric)

How do I change temperature units?

To change your temperature units:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Tap GPS Preferences.
6. Choose your preferred temperature unit.

Temperature units may include:

• Fahrenheit
• Celsius

How do I change my dominant hand?

To change your dominant hand:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Tap GPS Preferences.
6. Choose your preferred dominant hand.

Dominant hand options may include:

• Right-handed
• Left-handed

How do I turn auto-advance on or off?

Auto-advance can be managed from GPS Settings before or during your round.

To update auto-advance:

1. Open the round setup screen before your round, or open the GPS screen during your round.
2. Go to GPS Settings or GPS Preferences.
3. Find the Auto-Advance setting.
4. Turn auto-advance on or off.

Important: Auto-advance uses your GPS location to help determine when to move to the next hole. If you are physically closer to a different hole, the app may automatically move you to that hole.

If the app advances to the wrong hole, use the hole navigation option at the bottom of the GPS screen to return to the correct hole.

How do I turn on Low Battery Mode?

Low Battery Mode can help reduce battery usage during your round.

To turn on Low Battery Mode:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Tap GPS Preferences.
6. Find Low Battery Mode.
7. Turn Low Battery Mode on.

Low Battery Mode may limit or reduce some GPS behavior to help preserve battery life.

How do I turn Club Recommendations on or off?

Club Recommendations can suggest clubs during your round based on your GPS distance and available data.

To turn Club Recommendations on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Club Recommendations.
6. Turn Club Recommendations on or off.

How do I turn Manual Shot Tracking on or off?

Manual Shot Tracking allows you to add shot and club details manually as you play each hole.

To turn Manual Shot Tracking on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Manual Shot Tracking.
6. Turn Manual Shot Tracking on or off.

How do I turn Exact First Putt Distance on or off?

Exact First Putt Distance allows you to mark the pin and first putt locations to track precise putt distances.

This can be helpful for strokes gained tracking.

To turn Exact First Putt Distance on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Exact First Putt Distance.
6. Turn Exact First Putt Distance on or off.

How do I turn Expected Strokes Gained on or off?

Expected Strokes Gained lets you see your expected strokes gained for a shot based on your selected target.

To turn Expected Strokes Gained on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Expected Strokes Gained.
6. Turn Expected Strokes Gained on or off.

How do I turn Auto Club Assignment on or off?

Auto Club Assignment allows 18Birdies to assign club recommendations based on your true distance, which is calculated from previous shots and your golf bag.

To turn Auto Club Assignment on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Auto Club Assignment.
6. Turn Auto Club Assignment on or off.

How do I turn Tee Shot Planner on or off?

Tee Shot Planner gives tips on where to aim and what areas to avoid off the tee.

This can help you plan a safer tee shot based on the hole layout and available course information.

To turn Tee Shot Planner on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Tee Shot Planner.
6. Turn Tee Shot Planner on or off.

How do I turn Auto Zoom on or off?

Auto Zoom helps magnify the green and surrounding hazards as you approach the green.

This can make it easier to view important details near the green during your round.

To turn Auto Zoom on or off:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. Tap Tools in the bottom-right corner.
4. Switch to the Settings tab.
5. Find Auto Zoom.
6. Turn Auto Zoom on or off.

Frequently Asked Questions