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I tried the USGA’s new GHIN app. Here’s what stood out

I spent a week trying out the USGA's new GHIN app. Here’s a closer look at what it does and everything you need to know about the update.

By Jessica Marksbury · Golf

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 12:42 PM

Key Things to Know

A hands-on review highlights the USGA's redesigned GHIN mobile app and its notable new features.
The updated app includes an expanded statistics section that tracks scoring trends, birdies, and three-putts.
A new GHIN Challenges feature allows golfers to compete on local leaderboards using their Handicap Index.

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The USGA released an updated version of its GHIN mobile app, introducing a redesigned interface, enhanced GPS capabilities, and improved performance tracking. The review highlights how the updated platform aims to enhance the user experience by making score posting simpler while incorporating expanded community competition options.

The writer notes that the app's all-new stats section and the GHIN Challenges stood out the most during testing. The stats feature tracks scoring trends and advanced short-game metrics, while the community challenges utilize local leaderboards that already feature over 750 challenges and approximately 30,000 participating golfers.

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