Five Reasons Golfers Love Tracking Their Game

Golfers love the holidays. Part of it is the gear, sure, but it’s also because winter is when everyone starts imagining next season. A better swing. A cleaner card. Maybe finally figuring out that one hole that has your number every time.

If you’re shopping for a golf gift or you’re thinking about making next year the one where you actually track your game, Arccos is one of the easiest ways to set things in motion. And the fun part? New members tend to fall for the same five features right away.

Here’s a closer look at what makes Arccos such a popular pick for golfers who want to play smarter, not just buy more stuff.

1. Insights That Make Every Hole Feel More Interesting

One of the first things new users check after a round is their Insights. It breaks your game down into clear categories without drowning you in stats.

You can see:

• Where your tee shots really went

• How many greens you hit

• What your short game looks like under pressure

• How your putting stacks up

It’s simple and addictive. Most golfers finish their first tracked round saying something like, “I had no idea I missed that many left.”

2. Smart Club Distances You Can Actually Trust

This might be the most eye-opening part for new members. Everyone thinks they know how far they hit each club. Most people are off by a mile… maybe not that much, but gives you the idea.

Arccos quietly builds your true club distances in the background, and you start to notice patterns fast: the 7-iron you always “hit 160” is really a 148 club. Your hybrid goes farther than you give it credit for. Your wedges have bigger gaps than you thought.

Knowing your real numbers is one of the easiest ways to score better without touching your swing.

3. Smart Club Recommendations That Build Confidence

Once Arccos understands your game, it starts helping you in subtle ways. Smart Club Recommendations are usually the first moment new members feel the shift from “tracking” to “caddying.”

You get club suggestions based on your actual performance, the lie, the wind, the hole, and your tendencies. It’s not a gimmick. It’s the kind of quiet nudge that helps you stop second-guessing and commit to shots.

This is where golfers start to trust the system.

4. AI Strategy* Make Smarter Decisions on the Course

Most amateurs never see the right target off the tee. They aim where they wish the ball will go, not where their game says it should go.

AI Strategy changes that. You get a clear target based on your dispersion patterns and the probability of ending up in the best possible spot. It’s the same logic tour players lean on, just built for your swing.

New users love this because it instantly changes how they see a golf hole. It’s fresh, it’s helpful, and it feels intuitive.

*AI Strategy is currently in Beta and available on iOS only. 

5. New Smart Laser’s “Plays Like” Distances That Make Tough Conditions Easier

If you’re already an Arccos Member or looking to give the ultimate Arccos experience. Upgrading your set up, by adding The Smart Laser Rangefinder can be a game changer. It connects directly to the app and gives you “plays like” distances right in the palm of your hand, that account for wind, slope, temperature, humidity, and even altitude.

New members love it because it instantly takes the guesswork out of the hardest part of golf: adjusting for real-world conditions. Speeding up the game and helping you feel more confident. 

The Smart Laser will also automatically set the pin in your app, so no need to set the pin each time you get up to the green or trying to remember where the pin was after the round. ‘

Bonus: Link Pro Makes the Whole Experience Seamless

If there’s one accessory that levels up the entire system, it’s Link Pro. New members describe it as the thing they didn’t know they needed until they used it.

Link Pro works in your pocket and quietly records every shot without you needing your phone. No notifications, no distractions.. No pulling your phone out mid-round. You get reliable tracking while your phone stays tucked away.

For golfers who want an experience that feels natural and distraction-free, this is the move.

Why Arccos Makes Such a Good Golf Gift

Golfers always chase improvement. But here’s the thing most people don’t talk about: the fastest gains usually come from better decisions, not a brand-new driver. Arccos gives golfers the kind of reliable feedback that actually changes how they practice, plan, and play.

It’s the rare golf gift that doesn’t just sit in a bag. It becomes part of every round, every range session, and every goal for next season.

If you’re looking for something meaningful, helpful, and surprisingly fun, this is it.