Arccos Golf

Founded 2014 · Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Tech & Training Aids

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Arccos Golf brought big-data analytics to everyday golfers, transforming rounds into datasets and launching the now-standard category of shot-tracking systems. Founded in Stamford, Connecticut in 2014, Arccos developed a sensor-based platform that automatically captures every shot a golfer hits, club used, distance, lie, result, without requiring manual input. Small screw-in sensors attach to club grips and communicate with a smartphone app via Bluetooth, building a comprehensive performance profile over time. The real innovation wasn't just tracking shots; it was what Arccos did with the data. The platform's AI-powered caddie, Arccos Caddie, analyzes a player's actual performance, not theoretical distances or range session results, to recommend clubs and strategies for specific on-course situations, accounting for variables like wind, elevation, and historical tendencies. Arccos gained legitimacy through partnerships with major equipment manufacturers; Cobra and Ping have embedded Arccos sensors in grips as part of complete club sets, while TaylorMade offered Arccos integration as well. The PGA of America endorsed Arccos as an official partner for coaching and player development. The platform also introduced strokes-gained analytics to recreational golfers, allowing mid-handicappers to see where they actually lose shots relative to their peers. By 2024, Arccos claimed over 500 million shots tracked and more than 700,000 members worldwide. The brand operates on a subscription model, sensors are often bundled with new clubs, but continued access to insights requires annual fees. Arccos represents golf's ongoing digitization, appealing to data-driven players who want to remove guesswork from club selection and practice priorities. It's the rare golf technology product that promises measurable score improvement backed by actual evidence.