How do I start a round with Apple Watch Shot Detection? Follow
Step 1
Open the Arccos Caddie app on the Apple Watch and keep the screen illuminated (awake).
Tip: By default, the Apple Watch will stay illuminated (awake) for 15 seconds, you can extend this by tapping on the screen.
Step 2
Open the Arccos Caddie app on the iPhone and navigate to the 'Start Round' screen. Then, select the Apple Watch for shot detection mode.
Step 3
Once the course data has downloaded, you are now ready to start your round. Downloading course data can help reduce the start round process by approximately 15 seconds and can be done ahead of time rather than at the golf course. Here you will be prompted to select your GPS mode. Please make sure your Apple Watch face illuminated (awake).
Step 4
Hit Continue to begin using Apple Watch with shot detection.
The Continue button will turn green once the watch and phone are connected. Click Continue to start the round on the watch.
Tip: Make sure the Apple Watch screen is illuminated (awake) by tapping the Apple Watch screen every few seconds.
Step 5
You are ready to play once the GPS distances screen appears on the Apple Watch.
Tip: If you have previously synced course data, this process should take approximately 15 seconds.