Understanding Plays like distances in 15th Club app

Overview:
The Plays Like distance feature in 15th Club gives you the true effective yardage for each shot — not just the straight-line distance. This helps you select the right club with confidence, based on real-world conditions.

What is a "Plays Like" Distance?

Let’s say the flag is 168 yards away -- but you’re hitting with a breeze, from a higher elevation, on a warm day.

That shot might play like 156 yards, and that’s the number that should guide your club choice.

Plays Like distance = adjusted yardage that accounts for real-world conditions.

What Does 15th Club Take Into Account?

15th Club automatically calculates Plays Like yardages based on:

• Elevation change – Uphill shots play longer, downhill shots play shorter
  
  

• Wind speed & direction – A headwind adds yardage; a tailwind takes some off
  
  

• Air temperature – Cold air makes the ball fly shorter
  
  

• Air pressure – Higher pressure = denser air = less carry
  
  

• Altitude – Higher elevation means thinner air = longer shots

All of these factors are processed in real-time to give you an adjusted yardage, shown right next to your standard GPS distance.

Where You’ll See Plays Like Yardages

You’ll see Plays Like distances:

• On the main GPS screen during a round
  
  

• Next to club recommendations (if enabled)
  
  

• On your smartwatch
  
  

 Why It Matters for Your Game

• Avoid coming up short or long on approach shots
  
  

• Choose the right club more consistently
  
  

• Improve course management with better data
  
  

• Gain confidence in changing weather and terrain
  
  

• Play like a pro – even tour players rely on these kinds of calculations

Do I Need to Enable Anything?

Nope — it’s built in! 15th Club automatically applies these calculations during your round.

Just look for the Plays Like value next to your standard yardage.

Tip: You can always compare the raw GPS distance and the adjusted Plays Like yardage side by side — both are displayed during play.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re trying to break 80 or playing 9 with some pals, Plays Like distances give you the edge. You’ll make smarter club choices, stay one step ahead of the conditions, and lower your scores — one well-informed shot at a time.