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Trusted by thousands of golfers and counting | USGA Compatible

★★★★★ 4.9 Rating on the Apple App Store Trusted by thousands of golfers and counting | USGA Compatible

Meet the Founder

CEO & Co-Founder

Dane Renkert

Dane Renkert is a scratch golfer, former Milwaukee Brewer, and top-15 globally ranked long driver who brings a unique blend of athleticism, competition, and technology expertise to the golf industry. With a decade of VP-level leadership in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Dane has built his career at the intersection of innovation and real-world problem-solving.

Driven by his passion for golf and his belief in technology’s ability to elevate the game, he founded Barkie, a voice-first AI golf caddie designed to help golfers make smarter decisions, improve their performance, and spend less time on their phones. Through Barkie, Dane is reimagining the on-course experience by combining cutting-edge AI with the strategy, accessibility, and competitive spirit that make golf so compelling.

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Barkie.ai vs Competitors

With Barkie.ai

Keep phone in your pocket; just speak to Barkie

Hands-free voice scoring in under 3 seconds

Clean, distraction-free interface built for focus

Ultra-efficient background performance

With Competitors

Pull out phone 85+ times a round

Slow down pace of play typing scores

Overwhelmed by cluttered ads and pop-ups

Drains your phone battery by the 14th hole

  • Every Bet, Settled By Voice

    Nassau. Skins. Wolf. Whatever you play, just tell barkie - it tracks every format, every press, in real time. No more side-bet math on 15. Voice your scores as you play and Barkie handles the rest.

  • 3D Greens

    Read the green before you roll. Explore detailed 3D green maps of over 40,000 courses to visualize slopes, contours, and elevation changes, helping you anticipate the break, plan your approach, and putt with more confidence. Play smarter, stay focused, and keep your head in the game.

  • Voice-to-Score

    When you’re done a hole, simply say “Barkie, put me down for a birdie” and Barkie scores your round for you, hands free. Say goodbye to manual score entry. Let Barkie do it for you.

  • Tour-Level Strokes Gained Analytics

    Know where you gain strokes, and where you leave them behind. Barkie’s Strokes Gained analytics breaks down your performance across every part of your game, identifies strengths and weaknesses, and pinpoints exactly where you can improve. Turn your data into smarter decisions and start playing like a pro.
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  • USGA Compatible

    Keep your handicap up to date. Barkie is a USGA affiliate and we make it easy to track your scores. After your round, tap a few buttons and seamlessly sync it to your USGA handicap.

  • Pinpoint GPS & Course Mapping

    Know the course before you make your move. Get precise GPS distances and detailed course maps to see what lies ahead, identify hazards, and choose the right targets for every shot. Make smarter club selections, navigate with confidence, and take the guesswork out of your game.

  • Apple Watch Compatible

    Your golf game, right on your wrist. With Barkie available on Apple Watch, access key insights and on-course information at a glance without reaching for your phone. Stay focused on every shot, make confident decisions, and keep your pre-shot routine seamless from tee-off to the last putt.

Locked into 18Birdies or TheGrint? No problem.
Switch to Barkie Without Losing a Single Round.

Don’t let years of handicap history keep you trapped.

Barkie's AI data import feature lets you bring your entire round history with you in three easy steps:

01

Screen Record

Take a video of your old app’s round history & data

02

Upload to Barkie

Upload the clip in the Barkie app

03

AI Syncs All Stats

Our AI extracts your full history instantly

Start Your Migration Today

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How Barkie Outperforms Other Golf Apps

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Barkie is an AI-powered golf companion designed to help you play smarter and enjoy your time on the course. With voice-first technology, Barkie puts golf insights and assistance at your fingertips without constantly reaching for your phone.

  • You can ask Barkie anything related to golf. How far to the water hazard on the right side of the fairway? What is the rule if I hit out of bounds? How should I approach this next hole based off of how I've been playing? Barkie is built around making golf information easier to access through conversation. You can use its voice-first experience to get assistance during your round, helping you play more informed golf and improve your game.

  • Most golf apps ask you to look at your phone to access information. Barkie is built around a voice-first experience that aims to reduce screen time and make golf technology feel more natural while you play.

  • Both. Barkie is designed for golfers who want a more convenient way to interact with golf technology, whether they’re learning the game, working to lower their handicap, or looking to make smarter decisions on the course.

  • Barkie is designed to make golf insights and assistance more accessible during your round. By making technology easier to use on the course, it can support a more informed approach to playing and improving your game.

  • Yes! Barkie integrates seamlessly with your USGA handicap, making it easy to post scores and track your official Handicap Index. You can also use Barkie’s own handicap feature to monitor your progress.

  • Not at all! Barkie's AI screen-recording import feature allows you to record a quick video scrolling through your old app, and our AI automatically imports your entire round history into Barkie.

  • Barkie’s Voice Caddie is designed to fit naturally into your round without disrupting your playing partners. Simply speak to Barkie to get hands-free golf assistance, so you can stay focused on your shots and enjoy the conversation and camaraderie of the game. It’s like having a personal caddie in your pocket—without being glued to your phone.

  • No extra hardware needed. Barkie uses your smartphone's built-in GPS and sensors.

  • Download Barkie for free and get ready to play smarter, track your game, and spend less time on your phone. Get the app for iPhone on the Apple App Store or Android on Google Play.