Top Five Golf Apps for the iPad

An inevitable part of winter golf is that sometimes the conditions make it impossible to play golf. Whether it be snow, ice, blustery winds or just the extreme cold, being indoors this winter doesn't mean that you can't improve your game. To help improve your game in the offseason, here are five great apps available for the iPad.

1. Golfplan with Paul Azinger
Developer: Shotzoom Software LLC
File Size: 12.4 MB
Developer Website: golfplanpro.com
Overview: Featuring instruction from PGA Tour Pro and Ryder Cup Captain, Paul Azinger. The app contains multiple videos and drills for all aspects of the game. The integration with the Golfshot game stat app makes this a steal with the low purchase cost.

2. Everyday Golf Coach HD
Developer: Perish The Thought Golf
File Size: 418 MB
Developer Website: www.everydaygolfcoach.com
Overview: Featuring multiple instructional videos from PGA Professional Noel Rousseau. The most unique part to the app is the ability to upload a video of your swing and the take an up close look at it with the built-in SwingAnalyser. Biggest draw back is the large file size.

3. seeitgolf
Developer: See It Golf LLC
File Size: 399 MB
Developer Website: www.seeitgolf.com
Overview: Featuring instructional audio and video with Aaron Baddeley and Stan Utley. This app focuses more on mental performance as opposed to in depth golf tips. Despite the large file size, this app provides a unique and creative way to help you mentally zone in before a round and visualize shots more clearly.

4. 365 Golf Lessons
Developer: Mobile Golf 360
File Size: 2.4 MB
Developer Website: http://www.mobilegolf360.com/OGSA/HOME.html
Overview: This app might be the most loaded with information, knowledge and tips for the money ($1.99). 365 Golf Lessons is sure to have a golf tip on just about everything and considering our own commitment to year round golf, the title is fitting. Not only does the app include hundreds of pictures, golf tips and videos, it also features a Handicap Index Formula Tool.

5. iFitness HD
Developer: Medical Productions
File Size: 15.3 MB
Developer Website: medicalprod.com/ifitness.html
Overview: The first thing you probably notice about this app being featured on this list is that it isn't a golf app, but rather a general fitness app. While there are other apps that focus solely on golf fitness, iFitness is hands down the number one overall exercise and fitness app. This app features over 300 workouts, including an Expert Golf Program workout with 19 different exercises in a 3-day per week program. In addition, you can modify existing workouts and create your own customized routine which is ideal for the golfer who wants control over their conditioning. The Exercise Log and Food Tracker only add to the amazing things this app can do.