Quick start

Getting started with Fore Finder is easy:

  1. Take your shot, then in the app point the red line in the direction your shot landed.
  2. Press the "Start Tracking" button in the app, which will lock the map and point you in the direction of your shot.
  3. Start walking towards your ball. The app will update your location and distance so you know roughly where to search.
  4. Once you find your ball. Press the "Finish" button.
  5. Press "Save shot" to record your the shot distance, which you can export to CSV after the round.

Frequently asked questions

  1. My compass isn’t working.

    Due to magnetic interference, the phone compass can be wrong in certain environments. If you find that it's not working well, use the “Calibrate Compass” button which allows the phone’s gyroscope to help. You can also use the "Swipe Mode” in the settings menu. This allows you to manually rotate the map towards your shot line.

  2. How does Compass calibration work?

    Drag the blue crosshairs to a landmark that you can see (specific bunker, tree, etc), point your phone in the direction of that landmark, and then press the “Calibrate” button. This will

  3. How does the Swipe Mode work?

    With Swipe Mode enabled, the compass is no longer used to rotate the map, and you can manually rotate the map by swiping left/right on the screen. This is typically sufficient as you can use course features (bunker, trees, cart path, etc) to manually line up the red shot line. While in swipe mode, you can also press the "recenter" button (ᐃ) to set the map in line with the compass as a one-time operation.

  4. I have a feature request or found an issue with the app. How can I get in touch? Send an email to [email protected] — we attempt to respond to every email in a timely manner.

About Fore Finder

Fore Finder is your ultimate companion for tracking down golf shots fast—no fancy cameras or complicated gear required. Simply launch the app, point the red aim line in the direction your ball flew, and follow the distance readout as you walk. No more endless wandering in the rough—Fore Finder guides you right to where your ball should be, saving you money on lost balls and strokes on your scorecard.

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