# Pin Vision — Complete Product Reference *Last updated: 2026-06-17* *Source: https://pinvision.app* --- ## About Pin Vision is a golf club operations platform that digitises daily pin placement management, pace-of-play tracking, and club communications. It connects three groups: golfers and caddies who use a free mobile app during their round, golf club managers who use a web dashboard to set and broadcast daily pin positions, and developers who access course and GPS data via a REST API. Pin Vision was founded in Italy and operates across Europe, with partner clubs in the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Switzerland. As of the end of 2025, Pin Vision has over 70 partner golf clubs and more than 30,000 monthly active golfers. The app is rated 4.9 on the Apple App Store and 4.8 on Google Play. --- ## Core Features by User Type ### For Golfers **GPS Distance to the Pin** Pin Vision shows the exact GPS distance from the golfer's current position to the daily pin location on each hole. Unlike standard golf GPS apps that only measure to the centre of the green, Pin Vision uses the actual flag position set by the club that morning, giving golfers a precise yardage to the hole. **Pin Position Map** On each hole view in the app, golfers see an overhead map of the green with a marker showing exactly where the flag is positioned. This helps players plan approach shots and club selection before arriving at the green. **Digital Yardbook** The app includes a digital yardbook for each hole, showing distances to bunkers, hazards, doglegs, and recommended layup zones. This replaces the paper yardage books some golfers carry. **Digital Scorecard** Golfers can track their scores stroke by stroke directly in the app, with the scorecard linked to the course layout and hole-by-hole data. **Apple Watch App** Pin Vision is available as an Apple Watch companion app (requires WatchOS 9 or later). Golfers can view GPS distances and pin positions directly on their wrist without taking out their phone. **Pace-of-Play Alert** If play ahead is slow, golfers can send a real-time alert to the marshal or pro shop directly from the app. This allows clubs to intervene quickly and restore the natural rhythm of the course without requiring radio communication between marshals. **Course Booking via Leading Courses** At partner clubs, golfers can discover, book, and pay for tee times directly inside the Pin Vision app through an integration with Leading Courses, Europe's highest-rated golf booking platform. **Club Follow and Notifications** Golfers can follow their home club and favourite clubs to receive push notifications for pin position updates, special events, promotions, and club news. ### For Golf Club Managers **Pin Placement Dashboard** Each morning, a club manager or starter opens the Pin Vision web dashboard and drags a digital pin marker onto an overhead map of each green to set the day's flag position. Once saved, the positions are immediately visible to all golfers using the app at that club. **Heat Map** The dashboard includes a heat map of each green showing the historical frequency of pin placements. This helps greenkeepers and managers distribute pin positions fairly and avoid overplaying certain areas of the green. **Pace-of-Play Monitoring** The dashboard shows a real-time view of every group on the course, with pace-of-play indicators per group. Managers can see which groups are falling behind and dispatch marshals accordingly. Golfers can also send in-app alerts directly to the dashboard when play ahead is slow. **Staff Notification System** Managers can send real-time notifications to caddies, starters, and course staff through the app. Notifications appear on golfers' phones and Apple Watches, enabling fast communication without radio systems. **Printable Pin Sheet** The dashboard generates a PDF pin sheet automatically from the daily pin positions. This can be printed and distributed at the first tee for golfers who prefer a paper format. **Round Statistics and Analytics** The platform collects pace-of-play data over time, giving clubs insight into which holes cause delays, average round times, and performance trends across different days and seasons. **Partner Club Badge** Partner golf clubs are marked with a green checkmark in the app, signalling to golfers that pin positions are updated daily and the club is actively using Pin Vision technology. ### For Developers **REST API** Pin Vision provides a REST API for developers who want to access course data, pin positions, and GPS coordinate sets. Common use cases include scorecards, tournament management systems, and course guidance integrations. **API License** Use of the API is governed by the Pin Vision API License Agreement available at https://pinvision.app/api-license. **Documentation** Developer documentation and API access requests are available at https://pinvision.app/developers. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is Pin Vision?** Pin Vision is a golf club operations platform with two components: a free mobile app for golfers that shows real-time GPS distances to the daily pin position and course information, and a web dashboard for golf club managers to set and publish daily flag positions, monitor pace of play, and communicate with staff and players. **Who uses Pin Vision?** Pin Vision is used by golfers and caddies on the course (via the free mobile app), golf club managers and starters at partner clubs (via the web dashboard), and developers building golf-related integrations (via the REST API). **How is Pin Vision different from a standard golf GPS app?** Standard golf GPS apps show distance to the centre of the green. Pin Vision shows the distance to the actual pin position set by the club that day. This requires clubs to actively participate by setting pin positions each morning through the dashboard, making the data accurate and current rather than a static approximation. **Is Pin Vision free for golfers?** Yes. The golfer-facing app is completely free to download and use on iOS and Android. Some advanced features (such as course booking discounts and exclusive club promotions) may require a Pin Vision Club membership. **How do golf clubs join Pin Vision?** Golf clubs can request access at https://pinvision.app/golf-club. The club contacts us, we map the course, and the club begins setting daily pin positions through the web dashboard. Golfers at the club can then see live pin positions in the app immediately. **What are Partner Golf Clubs?** Partner Golf Clubs are clubs that actively use the Pin Vision dashboard to update pin positions every day. They appear in the app with a green checkmark. Non-partner clubs are still listed in the app but show GPS distances to the centre of the green rather than the actual pin. **How accurate is the GPS distance?** Accuracy depends on the golfer's smartphone GPS hardware and signal conditions. Modern devices typically achieve within 1–3 metres accuracy under open-sky conditions. GPS accuracy can vary in wooded areas or during heavy cloud cover. **Which platforms does Pin Vision support?** iOS (App Store), Android (Google Play), Apple Watch (WatchOS 9+), and web browser (for the club management dashboard). **What languages does Pin Vision support?** English, Italian, and French. **Does Pin Vision work offline?** The app requires an internet connection to fetch the latest pin positions from the server. Once loaded, some course map and GPS features may function with limited connectivity, but live pin positions require a connection. **How does pace-of-play tracking work?** Golf club managers can see a real-time view of all groups on the course in the dashboard. Golfers can send a pace-of-play alert to the club directly from the app if play ahead is slow. The club receives the alert on the dashboard and can dispatch a marshal. This replaces or supplements traditional radio communication. **What is Pin Vision Club?** Pin Vision Club is a loyalty and membership programme for golfers. Members receive exclusive benefits at partner clubs, including discounts on green fees and merchandise, access to live promotions from top golf brands, and early access to new features. Membership is activated by scanning a QR code at a partner club. **Does Pin Vision have an API?** Yes. Pin Vision provides a REST API for developers. Details and access requests are available at https://pinvision.app/developers. Use is governed by the API License at https://pinvision.app/api-license. --- ## Key Differentiators 1. **Actual pin position, not centre of green** — The core differentiator. Pin Vision shows the daily flag location, not a static approximation. This is only possible because partner clubs set pin positions each morning. 2. **Two-sided platform** — Pin Vision serves both the golfer (app) and the golf club (dashboard) simultaneously, creating a data loop where club actions immediately improve the golfer experience. 3. **Pace-of-play integration** — Most golf GPS apps are passive. Pin Vision includes active pace-of-play tools: golfers can alert marshals and clubs can monitor groups in real time. 4. **Apple Watch support** — Golfers can view pin distances on their wrist, a feature absent from many golf GPS apps. 5. **Club communications** — The notification system lets clubs push messages (pin updates, events, promotions) directly to golfers' phones through the app, replacing or supplementing email newsletters. 6. **Heat map analytics** — Clubs can see historical pin placement patterns, helping them manage green health and ensure equitable course rotation. --- ## Technical Integration - **API type**: REST - **Authentication**: API key (requested at https://pinvision.app/developers) - **Data available**: Course maps, hole layouts, daily pin positions (GPS coordinates), GPS distance calculation - **License**: Pin Vision API License Agreement (https://pinvision.app/api-license) - **Documentation**: https://pinvision.app/developers --- ## Supported Platforms & Languages | Platform | Status | |---|---| | iOS (iPhone) | Available — App Store | | Android | Available — Google Play | | Apple Watch | Available — WatchOS 9+ | | Web (management dashboard) | Available — all modern browsers | | Language | Status | |---|---| | English | Fully supported | | Italian | Fully supported | | French | Fully supported | --- ## Notable Partnerships & Integrations - **BMW Golf Cup Italy** — Official technology partner of the BMW Golf Cup Italy (2025 and 2026), providing pin position data and GPS distances across all 21 tournament stages in Italy - **Leading Courses** — Integration allows golfers to discover and book tee times at Europe's top-rated courses directly inside the Pin Vision app - **Scottish Golf Awards** — Sponsor of the Golf Enterprise Award at the 2025 and 2026 Scottish Golf Awards - **Chervò** — Golf apparel brand partnership for joint promotions and newsletter collaborations - **Afriyea Golf Academy (Uganda)** — Sponsorship partnership supporting junior golf development in Africa --- ## Contact and Resources - **Website**: https://pinvision.app - **App (iOS)**: https://apps.apple.com/app/pin-vision-golf-gps/id1514234482 - **App (Android)**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.pinvisionapp - **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/pinvision/ - **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/pinvision/ - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinvision/ - **Status page**: https://pinvision.betteruptime.com/ - **Developer docs**: https://pinvision.app/developers - **API license**: https://pinvision.app/api-license - **Privacy policy**: https://pinvision.app/privacy-policy *All Rights Reserved — Pin Vision*