Distance Arcs

Distance Arcs help you quickly understand distances from your current position on the GPS map.

Arcs appear across the hole map to show distance intervals, making it easier to see how far it is to different landing areas, hazards, or parts of the fairway.

In this Article:

• What are Distance Arcs?
• How do Distance Arcs work?
• How do I use Distance Arcs during a round?
• Can Distance Arcs show Plays Like distances?
• Frequently Asked Questions

What are Distance Arcs?

Distance Arcs are curved distance markers shown on the GPS map.

They help you estimate how far different areas of the hole are from your current position.

Distance Arcs can be useful when planning tee shots, layups, approach shots, or shots around hazards.

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How do Distance Arcs work?

Distance Arcs are based on your current GPS location and the hole map.

As your location changes, the arcs may update to show distance intervals from where you are standing.

Depending on your settings and available features, Distance Arcs may show standard GPS distances or adjusted Plays Like distances.

How do I use Distance Arcs during a round?

You can turn on Distance Arcs from the GPS tools menu or from the map view.

To use Distance Arcs from the GPS tools menu:

1. Start a round in 18Birdies.
2. Open the GPS screen.
3. In the bottom-right corner, tap Tools.
4. Find the Distance Arcs tool.
5. Tap Distance Arcs to show distance arc intervals on the GPS map.
6. To exit this view, tap the X in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

You can also tap the magnifying glass icon on the bottom-right side of the GPS screen. This opens a map view that may show Distance Arcs and other available features, such as green heat maps.

Distance Arcs can help you quickly compare different shot options without manually checking every target.

Can Distance Arcs show Plays Like distances?

Yes, Distance Arcs supports Plays Like distances.

If Plays Like is enabled and supported, the arcs will reflect adjusted distances based on conditions such as wind, elevation, temperature, altitude, or lie angle.

For more details, see Plays Like Distances.

Frequently Asked Questions