Your Quick Guide to More Precise Arccos Insights

Tracking every shot with Arccos unlocks powerful strokes-gained insights. A quick post-round review makes your stats even more accurate so you can practice the right things, play smarter golf and shoot lower scores.

Set the Pin for Accurate Approach & Putting Stats

When you reach the green, set the pin location precisely in the app (drag the pin icon to its correct location).

• Link Pro users: press the Pin button on the side of the device when you’re at the cup.
• Smart Laser Rangefinder: auto-sets the pin when you lock the flag from the fairway.

Why it matters: Get more accurate proximity-to-hole data and short-game and putting distances, making your Strokes Gained insights far more reliable. Plus, it could earn you a PGA TOUR Quality Approach shot!

Add Penalties to See Where You Lose Strokes

Nothing hurts your strokes gained stats faster than a penalty. As much as it may sting, tap the shot you made the penalty on, and add +1 (drop) or +2 (re-hit) in Penalty.

Why it matters: Ensures shot counts are correct, highlights avoidable strokes, and protects your Smart Distances from outliers.

Mark Putts from Off the Green as Chips

If you use the “Texas wedge” from just off the green, tap the putts on the hole → pencil icon → Mark as Chip.

Why it matters: Keeps those strokes in Short Game, not Putting, so your on-green performance isn’t understated and short-game trends are clearer.

Fix Terrain/Lie for Edge Cases

Borderline lies (first cut vs fairway, lip of bunker, deep rough) can be mis-classified on your detected shots. In Lie, choose the correct surface.

Why it matters: More accurate strokes-gained by lie (tee, fairway, rough, sand) helps you see real strengths and weaknesses.

Key Takeaways

• A minute of post-round editing greatly improves Arccos accuracy.
• Set the pin, log penalties, mark chips, and correct terrain.
• Cleaner data → better strokes-gained insights → smarter practice and on-course decisions.

FAQ

How long does editing take?

Usually under a minute per round. Shot detection is automatic; you’re just confirming a few details like pin, penalties, chips, and terrain.

Will editing affect Smart Distances?

Yes—positively. Correct shot counts and outlier handling help Smart Distances remain accurate.

Why mark putts from off the green as chips?

It keeps those strokes in Short Game rather than Putting, so your on-green performance is accurate.

Which hardware helps with accuracy?

Link Pro lets you set the pin with one button at the cup. The Smart Laser Rangefinder can auto-set the pin when you lock the flag.

Next up: Explore How Arccos Works and get more from your data with Strokes Gained Insights. Ready to track your game? Join Arccos today.