GHIN

The official app of the Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN®)

Golf Handicap and Information Network · com.advancedmobile.android.ghin

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v5.4.13 93.2 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.4.13 (183)
Updated: Sep 28, 2026 (10 days ago)
APK size: 93.2 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Sports (app)
Listed since: Apr 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (4 sensitive)
Website: ghin.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

GHIN is an app by Golf Handicap and Information Network in the Sports category, listed since at least April 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.4.9, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.4.11. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.4.13

Scoring Privacy Controls You can now control the visibility of your scoring history. Go to More → Settings → Privacy Settings to limit visibility to your club members only, or keep it open to all golfers with a Handicap Index. Bug Fixes & Improvements Various stability improvements and updates.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is the official mobile app of the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN), a service offered by the USGA to golf associations worldwide. Key features include: • Score Posting (Total Score, Hole-by-Hole Score and Hole-by-Hole Score with Stats) • Stat Tracking (Number of Putts, Approach Shot Accuracy and Driving Accuracy) • Course Maps & GPS • Enhanced GPS Features (Putt Break Map, Approach Shot Heat Map, Shot Tracking) • Games & Group Score Keeping • Golfer Lookup • Handicap Calculator Note: Use of this app is only for golfers of a club using the GHIN services exclusively through their golf association.

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.4.9. Since v5.4.13 it requires Android 6.0+.

v5.4.13 LATEST Sep 28, 2026 93.2 MB TRUSTED v5.4.11 Jun 23, 2026 93.3 MB TRUSTED v5.4.10 Jun 5, 2026 93.3 MB TRUSTED v5.4.9 May 17, 2026 93.3 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 28, 2026.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 28, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 28, 2026
Signed byC=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)24:B6:0E:9E:E3:33:42:27:D6:76:72:12:C4:2F:11:86:EA:09:BB:90
File MD58cd3cead907e086193fb715adff32851
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

GHIN requests 19 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Clear app cache android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.advancedmobile.android.ghin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

GHIN APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of GHIN for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 5.4.11 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 5.4.11 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is GHIN free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the GHIN APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8cd3cead907e086193fb715adff32851.