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I’ll be the first to admit that I lack any skill in golf whatsoever. Yet there is still something extremely drawing about the game. Whether your hitting the greens for a business meeting, or just trying to relax, golf can be a gateway game to a good time. But if you’re someone who takes golf seriously, then you know how important the details can be. What if you could keep track of course info, scores, clubs, and more information virtually? With the Procreative Golf 09 app for your iPhone you can!

Procreative Golf 09 is basically a virtual caddy. The app can show you everything from course information to personal score. For starters, you’ll need to set up your own profile and find the course you plan to play. This is where the app could use some work, although it brags over 14,000 courses nationwide the app might not include your local courses. And even less courses, currently just about 1,500, offer the GPS tracking function. If you’re lucky enough to find your course, then simply tap it and get ready to play!

The app will give you the ability to enter your score as you go along, as well as view course information like hole length and club to use. If you’re course is one of the few who offer GPS tracking, you can use your device’s GPS to monitor your progress as you play. The app’s interface is easy to use and visually well done.

All in all, the app is useful under the right circumstances. If the majority of your frequently played courses are listed, and if most of them offer the GPS tracking then this app would be a great buy. However, it’s uncommon to see everyone of your favorite courses listed. At $14.99 it’s extremely high priced and is more a luxury app then a necessity. For now, I’d stick with the old pencil and paper.

Verdict: 2/5 Stars