Shot tracking not working golf

Updated May 27th, 2025:

Garmin is in the process of reviewing reports from users with the fenix 8 experiencing concerns with Golf AutoShot detection after installing version 15 during the beta program, or after receiving the 15.31 public update that released at the end of last week.

Once a fix has been made available I will post here in forums advising as soon as any new information becomes available.

Those experiencing the concern, please post here and I will get your account added to the ticket for the issue.

In the meantime, there are users that have reported a workaround to allow shot detection to work through the following steps:

When at the course, start the round on your fenix 8 > Select the course > Tee Box with the watch displaying hole 1.
(Without ending the round on the watch) Power your watch off, and power back on.
Once your watch reboots, you will see a pop-up appear on-screen asking if you would like to resume, save or discard the round that was started before the watch was powered off > Select "Resume".
Throughout the rest of the round, AutoShot detection should record and measure all full-swing shots as expected throughout the remainder of your golf round.
Repeat steps 1-4 on each round played until Garmin has released the fix for AutoShot.

Before assuming your watch is related to the 15.31 software, be sure to confirm the following is in-practice while golfing to ensure the AutoShot feature will work correctly:

Ensure you are wearing the watch on your lead wrist (left hand if using right-handed clubs) or (right hand if using left-handed clubs) with the watch positioned on top of the wrist and not on the underside.
Also check your watch settings menu on the fenix 8 and confirm User Profile > Wrist > Is set to the correct arm the watch is worn on.
Other factors that affect Autoshot not recording are outlined on our support page linked here: My Garmin Golf Watch Is Not Detecting Shots Automatically

Thank you,

- Cody