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Bushnell Golf Mobile

by Bushnell Outdoor Products

Free564 MBv3.0.5Ages 4+
4.8Store rating
29KRatings
564 MBSize
2021Released
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Bushnell Golf Mobile pulls double duty as a standalone 3D GPS caddie and a companion hub for Bushnell hardware. With coverage across more than 40,000 courses and shot planning tools that let you drop movable layup points anywhere on a hole, it offers more tactical depth than most free golf GPS apps. The 564 MB install is hefty, and some enhanced features are gated behind device ownership or in-app purchases, but the core GPS experience is genuinely useful out of the box.

GPS Depth That Earns Its Keep

Front, center, and back distances are the baseline for any golf GPS app, but the movable layup points push Bushnell Golf into proper course-management territory. Being able to drag a marker down a fairway and see carry distances to a specific landing zone is the kind of feature serious recreational players actually use. The 40,000-plus course database means you are unlikely to show up somewhere and find it missing.

The Hardware Tie-In Is a Double-Edged Sword

The app clearly works hardest when paired with a Bushnell rangefinder or GPS device. Bluetooth connectivity and device registration are built into the core navigation, which is great if you already own Bushnell gear. If you do not, some performance features feel out of reach, making the app function more like a product catalog for those sections. Free users should expect a capable but occasionally upsell-nudged experience.

Size and Stability Worth Noting

At 564 MB the download is significant, especially compared to leaner GPS competitors. The app has been updated as recently as June 2026, which signals active maintenance, and a 4.83 store rating across 29,000 reviews is hard to fake. That said, a high rating on a sports utility app often reflects satisfied existing Bushnell customers more than a verdict on the free-tier experience alone.

Pros

  • 40,000-plus course database is one of the larger libraries available
  • Movable layup points add real tactical shot-planning value
  • Front, center, and back green distances covered as standard
  • Actively maintained with a recent 2026 update
  • Bluetooth device integration keeps Bushnell hardware users in one ecosystem

Cons

  • 564 MB install size is large for a GPS utility app
  • Enhanced features are tied to owning Bushnell hardware
  • In-app purchases create an uneven free-tier experience
  • High store rating likely skews toward loyal hardware owners rather than general users
  • No offline mode details confirmed, which matters in low-signal course environments