
Golf Buddy for PC
Reviewed by Apps Playground Editorial Team · Updated
What's New
| Version | 1.05 |
| Size | 1.0 MB |
| What's New | Google Maps attribution no longer obscured. |

What if you could plan your approach shots from your desktop before heading to the course? Golf Buddy brings GPS yardage measurement to your PC, letting you scout greens, hazards, and landing zones on a map whenever you want. The app measures distance from any point you select to your current location: a straightforward tool for golfers who want to study the game strategically away from the fairway.
Golf Buddy is a GPS yardage tool designed to give you quick distance readings on a course map. Running it on PC opens up a different workflow: It runs the app open alongside other windows, reference holes at leisure, and build familiarity with layouts without time pressure. The core feature is simple but precise: long press any spot on the map and Golf Buddy displays the yardage to that point from your current location.
How to Measure Yardage on the Map
Golf Buddy's measurement system is direct. Here's what you do:
- Long press any point on the course map: green, hazard edge, fairway marker, or rough
- The app calculates and displays the yardage instantly from your position
- Measure to multiple points in sequence to map distances across the hole
- Reference fairway layout, water hazard placement, and green depth in one view
- Keep measurements on screen while you plan your next move
Desktop Planning for Course Strategy
On a computer, Golf Buddy becomes a planning tool rather than just a on-course aid. Sit with the map open, mark distances to key targets, and memorize the layout before you play. You can navigate multiple holes without rushing, compare yardages across different approach angles, and build confidence in your club selection. The app works best for golfers in the golf skill simulator space who want to prepare mentally and strategically before stepping onto the course.
What to Know Before You Start
The app works by long pressing (not tapping) on the map to activate a yardage measurement. This gesture is central to how Golf Buddy operates, so make sure you're holding your finger (or mouse button on PC) steady on your target point until the distance appears. The simpler the interface, the fewer settings to navigate, which keeps your focus on reading distances and planning your play.
How to Download and Install Golf Buddy for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Golf Buddy APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Golf Buddy for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install Golf Buddy for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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Golf Buddy for PC
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