# GolfNow Compete

> Competitions, Live Leaderboards, Group Scoring, Games & Challenges and Golf GPS.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.golfnow.compete](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.golfnow.compete)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.golfnow.compete`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GolfNow - Mobile Development Team
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 175,044
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (924 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2020-03-13
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 127 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golfnow.compete)
- **Website:** [http://www.golfnow.com](http://www.golfnow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy?intake=Golf&appname=GNCompete](https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy?intake=Golf&appname=GNCompete)

## Description

GolfNow Compete is a competitive golf app that makes every round more exciting. Challenge friends with custom competitions, side games and virtual wagers, follow live leaderboards, and keep score live for up to eight golfers. Built-in Golf GPS and rangefinder provide yardages and shot measurement for 30,000+ courses, while advanced stat and handicap tracking help you identify areas to improve.

Create or find local tournaments and outings, invite players, and manage public or private events from the Compete tab. Share scorecards, score for teammates, and use Net scoring to even the field. Designed for golfers by golfers — support and privacy details are available via the app’s Terms and Privacy links, and feedback can be sent to compete@golfnow.com.

## Rankings

- #170,075 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_CHECKIN_PROPERTIES`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.golfnow.compete.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

GolfNow Compete is praised for clear GPS/map visuals, easy scoring, solid history tracking, and a generally user-friendly, free experience. However, recurring issues include unreliable GPS/distance features, inconsistent saving of rounds, and occasional UI glitches (profile edits, OK button). Connectivity and loading problems during play, along with limited in-app help, temper the positives. Overall, favorable for casual scorekeeping, but reliability and support could be improved.

### Pros

- Clear GPS maps and distance readings
- Easy scoring and history tracking
- Very user-friendly / intuitive
- Free app to use
- Auto course selection and quick scoring

### Cons

- GPS/yardage features unreliable or buggy (drag-to-yardage not working, pointer movement issues)
- Saved rounds/history not reliably saved or visible
- Requires constant internet connection; loading issues during rounds
- Edit profile photo or OK button not working
- Lack of in-app support/help

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.golfnow.compete)