How to Set the Pin for Smarter Arccos Stats

When you are tracking your rounds with Arccos, accuracy matters. One simple habit can make a major difference: setting the pin location.

It is easy to overlook. You finish a hole, collect your ball, and move on. But taking a moment to mark the actual pin position provides a far more precise picture of your performance, especially on and around the greens. That accuracy helps you make smarter decisions during your next round, supported by data you can trust.

Here is why it is important:

• Your putting distances are recorded correctly, not estimated. When you set the pin location, Arccos knows exactly where the hole was cut. That means your first putt distance; a critical stat for tracking putting performance, is measured precisely rather than guessed based on a generic green centre. Over time, these details build a much clearer view of your strengths and weaknesses on the greens.

• Your approach shots reflect proximity to the true hole location, not the centre of the green. Approach shots are judged by how close you leave the ball to the pin, not the middle of the green. Setting the pin ensures Arccos captures the real challenge you faced, whether you attacked a tucked back-right flag or played safely to the centre. This gives you smarter data for analysing strategy and club selection.

• Your strokes-gained numbers remain meaningful and reliable. Strokes-gained is only as accurate as the data behind it. If the system does not know the true pin position, every calculation tied to approach and putting can drift. By setting the pin each hole, you protect the integrity of your strokes-gained stats, allowing you to make smarter decisions and identify exactly where to focus your practice.

How to set the pin

• Link Pro: After holing out, stand next to the cup and press the button on your Link Pro to confirm the pin location. For full instructions, see the Link Pro step-by-step guide .

• Apple Watch: Stand next to the pin on the green. The Arccos app will usually prompt you to set the pin automatically, or you can manually mark it on the watch.

• Phone: Open the Arccos app after finishing the hole and drag the pin to match its correct location on the green.

If you happen to forget during the round, you can always go back afterward in the app and manually adjust the pin positions for each hole during editing..

Golf is a game built on precision and smart choices. Your stats should match that same standard. Make setting the pin a consistent habit, and you will gain more accurate data and clearer insights to help you make smarter decisions and improve your performance.