• On The Insider: Britney's Bikini-Clad Top 10
March 26, 2008 9:25 AM PDT

Golf.com app finds links for Windows phones

by Jessica Dolcourt
  • Font size
  • Print
  • 1 comment

Start screen for Golf.com Course Finder

(Credit: CNET Networks)

When it comes to mobile applications, simple can be good. Golf.com's new one for select Windows Mobile 5 and 6 phones makes it easy for links-lovers to find all the course location and details they could want while on the move--except for directions and hours of operation. They also won't be able to add personal course ratings or send a new favorite link to a friend from the application.

But never mind all that. Golf.com's free Course Finder beta, which heavily promotes its partnership with Microsoft, does what it needs to by providing a golf-themed interface with clear options to search for a course by name, location, or a customized preference. The returned results include a short list of entries with the course's name, address, rating, and price. The details page also lists amenities, has a click-to-call functionality, and can add the phone number to your contacts list.

You can get Golf.com Course Finder by texting "GOLF" to 58585, or by visiting http://www.golf.actionengine.com/provision with the phone's mobile browser.

Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.
Recent posts from The Download Blog
Tell the time and destroy the Death Star: iPhone Apps of the week
Windows Starter Kit refreshed for 2010
Big changes in Security Starter Kit 2010
Why to embrace Firefox 3.6's new-tab ethos
Sale: CoPilot Live GPS for iPhone, $19.99
Three apps we're thankful for
Mozilla issues near-final Thunderbird 3
eBay opens auction app for BlackBerry
Add a Comment (Log in or register)

Search Download Blog posts

advertisement

About The Download Blog

Download.com editors cover the world of downloadable software and beyond.

Add this feed to your online news reader

The Download Blog topics