Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about BogeyHunter

General

What is BogeyHunter?

BogeyHunter is an AI-powered golf coaching platform with two products: a desktop swing analysis system for sim bays, and a mobile app for on-course voice coaching and range practice. Both are powered by Coach Mulligan, an AI golf coach that runs entirely on your device.

Who is Coach Mulligan?

Coach Mulligan is your AI golf coach — a patient, experienced golf instructor who gives you personalized feedback based on your actual swing data. He remembers what you've worked on, adapts to your skill level, and guides you through a structured 5-phase coaching curriculum. Learn more about Coach Mulligan →

Pricing & Purchases

How much does BogeyHunter cost?

Desktop 1.0 is $199, one time, for the 1.x major version — that covers every 1.x update. Each major version includes a free 30-day trial. Desktop checkout opens in November 2026.

BogeyHunter for iPhone is coming to the App Store with a 14-day free trial, then an auto-renewing subscription at $9.99/month or $69.99/year.

Desktop and iPhone are separate products, purchased separately. No ads.

How does the free trial work?

Desktop: every major version includes a free 30-day trial, so you can confirm BogeyHunter works with your computer, cameras, and simulator before you buy. iPhone: new subscribers get a 14-day free trial through the App Store. A subscription is required to keep using the app after the trial; if you don’t want to be charged, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.

What is your refund policy?

Because every desktop major version includes a free 30-day trial, desktop purchases are final except where the law requires a refund or where a defect stops the software from working on a computer that meets the published system requirements and we can’t fix it. iPhone subscriptions are billed by Apple, so iPhone refunds are requested from Apple. Read the full refund policy →

How do I manage or cancel my iPhone subscription?

When the trial ends, the app asks you to choose a monthly or yearly subscription to keep using it. Subscriptions are billed by Apple: manage or cancel them in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your iPhone. Deleting the app doesn’t cancel a subscription.

Is there a lifetime option?

Not at launch.

Can I move my desktop license to a new PC?

Yes. Your license key works on computers you own or control (see section 1(a) of the Desktop License). Install BogeyHunter on the new computer and enter the same key.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only for the initial setup (downloading the installer or the AI model). After that, everything runs locally on your device. You can use BogeyHunter on the course, at the range, or in your sim bay with no internet connection. No account or online activation; the license is checked offline.

Privacy & Data

Does BogeyHunter send my data to the cloud?

No. All AI processing, swing analysis, and coaching conversations happen entirely on your device. Your data stays on your phone or computer unless you choose to export it — for example, as a PDF swing report. We run no servers that receive your data. The desktop app downloads its components and AI models from our download server, and you can check for updates. Read our privacy policy →

Do I need to create an account?

No. There are no accounts, no sign-ups, and no login required. Your profile and data are stored locally on your device.

What happens to my data if I delete the app?

The desktop uninstaller asks whether to keep or delete your data; deleting the iPhone app removes its data. We keep no copies — your data was never sent to us.

Mobile App

What iPhones are supported?

BogeyHunter requires iPhone 12 or later running iOS 18+. Course Mode (voice caddie) works on all supported devices. Range Mode (swing analysis) works best on iPhone 14 Pro and later. See full device compatibility →

How does Course Mode work?

Open Course Mode, and BogeyHunter detects your course via GPS. Talk to Coach Mulligan through your AirPods — ask for distance, club recommendations, or strategy advice. He uses your actual club distances and adjusts for wind you enter or tell him. Your phone stays in your pocket the entire round.

How does Range Mode work?

Mount your iPhone on a tripod at the range. BogeyHunter uses your phone's camera and on-device AI to analyze your swing in real time, tracking metrics like hip rotation, shoulder turn, tempo, and more. Coach Mulligan delivers feedback after each swing and remembers what you worked on in past sessions.

Does it work with AirPods?

Yes. BogeyHunter works with AirPods, Beats, or any Bluetooth headphone. You can use the media button (AirPods stem tap) to activate voice input without touching your phone. On AirPods that support head tracking, BogeyHunter can flag when your head comes up.

How many courses does it cover?

BogeyHunter includes data for over 11,500 US golf courses, bundled directly in the app. No internet needed for course detection.

Desktop Platform

What hardware do I need?

A Windows PC with an NVIDIA RTX GPU (Turing or newer) with at least 8 GB of VRAM (12 GB recommended) and NVIDIA driver 580 or newer, plus USB cameras. BogeyHunter supports a 2-camera or 3-camera setup for swing analysis. See full requirements →

Which cameras should I use?

Our tested baseline is the ELP-U3CAM USB camera. Machine-vision cameras aren’t supported in 1.0. Use the free 30-day trial to confirm your cameras work with your setup before you buy. See camera requirements →

Does it work with my launch monitor?

BogeyHunter works with launch monitors that send shots to GSPro via OpenConnect (tested with the Uneekor EYE MINI). It combines that ball-flight data with camera-based swing analysis for D-plane coaching. See requirements →

Can multiple golfers use the same setup?

Yes. Each golfer gets their own profile with separate sessions, metrics history, and coaching memory. Switch between golfers from the profile selector.

Coaching

What does Coach Mulligan actually measure?

On desktop, Coach Mulligan tracks up to 30+ biomechanical measurements, depending on your camera setup (over 20 from the face-on camera, plus 6 more with the optional overhead camera) — including hip rotation, shoulder turn, X-factor, tempo, lag angle, spine angle, sway, and more. On iPhone, he tracks 20+ metrics with spatial pose analysis and hand tracking on iPhone 12 and later. See desktop requirements →

How is this different from other golf apps?

Three things set BogeyHunter apart: (1) AI vision — it tracks every joint through your swing, and Coach Mulligan coaches from up to 30+ measurements on desktop, depending on your camera setup (20+ on iPhone), with key frames of every swing shown next to your analysis. (2) Predictive coaching — flags compensation patterns and early fatigue before they become habits. (3) On-device AI — everything runs on your device, with no cloud and no data sharing.

In development Multi-camera depth (3D) metrics from calibrated camera pairs will arrive as a free 1.x update for v1 owners.

Does it replace a real golf instructor?

BogeyHunter is a practice companion, not a replacement for professional instruction. Coach Mulligan is great for daily practice feedback, tracking your progress, and working on specific drills between lessons. Many golfers use AI coaching alongside their instructor to accelerate improvement.

What coaching methodology does it use?

Coach Mulligan draws on a vetted coaching library, with a structured 5-phase progression: Setup, Rotation, Timing, Sequence, and Scoring. He detects 8 swing phases, prescribes specific drills, and predicts which areas need attention next. Learn more →

Does it work with Apple Watch?

Yes. The Apple Watch companion app detects swings from your wrist, so you can trigger captures without touching your phone. It shows heart rate during practice, and Coach Mulligan uses it, along with your swing metrics, to tell you when a break may help. Coaching feedback appears on your wrist after each swing.

Can I sync between desktop and mobile?

Not at launch. Desktop and iPhone are separate products.

Do I need all 3 cameras?

No. The face-on camera gives you over 20 metrics, and the down-the-line camera validates captures and adds a replay view with a skeleton overlay. The optional overhead camera adds 6 rotation and alignment metrics, for up to 30+ in all. See camera requirements →

Still Have Questions?

Reach out to us at mulligan@bogeyhunter.ai or visit our contact page. Support replies within 1–2 business days.