Coach by ATX vs DECADE Golf
TL;DRDECADE teaches you how to aim. Coach by ATX teaches you what to practice — and shows you whether your aim (and everything else) is actually working. They solve different problems, and most serious amateurs benefit from both.
DECADE is a decision-making framework built on PGA Tour shot data. Golfers memorize target-selection rules by yardage and shot cone, then apply them on the course. It's taught primarily through a course, videos, and worksheets — not a tracking app.
Head-to-head
| Feature | Coach by ATX | DECADE Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Track shots + coach improvement | Teach a course-management framework |
| Format | iPhone app, voice-first logging | Video course + worksheets + community |
| Shot tracking | Every shot, voice, ~10 sec per hole | Not built-in; use with any tracker |
| Strokes Gained | Full breakdown vs benchmark | Referenced conceptually, not tracked |
| WHS handicap calculator | Yes, WHS-formula handicap estimate (not an official GHIN index) | No |
| Coaching feedback | AI coach with memory across rounds | Static curriculum, community forum |
| Cost | 14-day free trial, then subscription | One-time course fee (higher upfront) |
| Best for | Golfers who want data + coaching in one place | Golfers who want a decision-making system to memorize |
The verdict
Pick DECADE if you want a targeting philosophy to internalize and don't mind doing your own tracking. Pick Coach by ATX if you want voice-first shot logging plus a coach who talks back — and honestly, use both if you're serious: DECADE for how to aim, Coach by ATX for whether it's working.
Coach by ATX is available now.
Download it on the iPhone App Store. 14-day free trial, no card required.