Question 1

How do I create my first round?

Accepted Answer

From the Home page, search for a golf course by name or zip code. Click 'Start Round' to begin. You'll then choose between Local Golf Game (everyone at the same course) or Remote Golf Match (players at different courses). Add players, select tee boxes, configure games, and start your round.

Question 2

What's the difference between Local and Remote games?

Accepted Answer

Local Golf Game: All players play at the same course together. Remote Golf Match: Players compete from different courses anywhere in the world. The app uses Score Differential calculations based on the World Handicap System to ensure fair competition across different courses.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to create an account to organize rounds and track your golf history. However, players who are invited to join via a shared link can view and enter scores without creating an account.

Question 4

What is onboarding?

Accepted Answer

When you first sign up, you'll be asked to create a player profile with your name, phone number, and handicap. This links your account to a player identity used across all rounds you participate in.

Question 5

How do I add players to my round?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Add Players' to add participants. You can add guest players manually or select from your Frequent Players list. For Local games: enter name, handicap, tee box, and tee time group. For Remote matches: also add phone number and each player selects their own course and tee box.

Question 6

Can I add multiple frequent players at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes! In the Add Players section, switch to the 'Frequent Players' tab, select multiple players from your list using checkboxes, then click 'Add Selected Players' to add them all at once.

Question 7

What is a Co-Scorer?

Accepted Answer

A Co-Scorer is a player who can edit scores for all players in the round, not just their own. Enable this by checking the 'Co-Scorer' box next to a player in the Edit Players modal.

Question 8

What are Tee Time Groups?

Accepted Answer

Tee time groups let you organize players into foursomes by assigning them a tee time (e.g., 8:00 AM, 8:10 AM). Each group's scorecard is displayed separately, making it easy to manage larger tournaments.

Question 9

What are Tee Boxes?

Accepted Answer

Tee boxes are the different starting positions on each hole (e.g., Championship, Men's, Women's). Each tee box has different yardages, course ratings, and slope ratings. Players can choose different tee boxes based on their skill level.

Question 10

Can I edit players after starting a round?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click the 'Edit Scorecard' dropdown button during an active round, then select 'Edit Players' to add, remove, or modify player information including names, handicaps, tee boxes, or tee time assignments.

Question 11

How do I withdraw a player mid-round?

Accepted Answer

In the Edit Players modal, you can withdraw a player who left during the round. Withdrawn players are removed from active competition but their completed scores are preserved. For 9+ hole withdrawals, you can optionally fill remaining holes with Net Par for handicap calculation purposes.

Question 12

How do I invite other players to enter scores?

Accepted Answer

During an active round, click 'Invite Players' to generate a unique PIN and shareable link. Send this link to other players — they can open it on their phone, select their name from the roster, and enter their own scores in real-time.

Question 13

How do I invite spectators?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Invite Spectators' to copy a separate spectator-only link. Spectators can follow the live leaderboard and scorecard without being able to edit any scores. The scorecard header shows how many spectators are currently watching.

Question 14

What does 'Claimed' mean?

Accepted Answer

When another player opens the shared link, they 'claim' a player from the roster. This means they will enter scores for that specific player on their device. Once claimed, scores sync in real-time across all devices.

Question 15

Can I unclaim a player?

Accepted Answer

As the round organizer, you can release a claimed player from the Edit Players modal. This allows someone else to claim that spot or lets you manually enter scores for that player again.

Question 16

How do I print the scorecard?

Accepted Answer

Click the 'Print Scorecard' button (purple) during any active or completed round. This opens your device's print dialog with the full scorecard formatted for printing.

Question 17

Do invited players need an account?

Accepted Answer

No! Players joining via a shared link can view the scorecard and enter their own scores without creating an account. Only the round organizer needs an account.

Question 18

How do I enter scores?

Accepted Answer

During an active round, tap on any score cell in the scorecard grid to enter a player's stroke count for that hole. Scores are automatically saved and instantly update net scores, totals, and leaderboard positions.

Question 19

What do the score colors mean?

Accepted Answer

Scores are color-coded: Eagles and better appear in dark blue, Birdies in light blue, Pars in green, Bogeys in orange, and Double Bogeys or worse in red. This helps you quickly see how players are performing relative to par.

Question 20

What is Dynamic Handicap (Bowen RTPH Index)?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic Handicap is an experimental feature that distributes handicap strokes on a per-hole basis to ensure the most balanced competition. When enabled, you'll see different handicap allocations per hole compared to the traditional USGA method. Best suited for groups that play together regularly.

Question 21

Can I edit scores after entering them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, simply tap any score cell and enter the correct number. Scores can be edited at any time during or after the round.

Question 22

How does the round timer work?

Accepted Answer

The app automatically tracks elapsed time from when your round starts. You can pause the timer (e.g., for lunch or a rain delay) and resume it later. The total elapsed time is saved with the completed round.

Question 23

Can I collapse a tee time group's scorecard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each tee time group has a Hide/Unhide button to collapse that group's scorecard. This is helpful on larger screens when managing multiple groups.

Question 24

How do I set up games?

Accepted Answer

Click the 'Edit Scorecard' dropdown, then select 'Edit Games'. You can enable games like Skins, Match Play, Closest to Pin (CTP), Longest Drive, and leaderboard competitions. The total player buy-in is automatically calculated and displayed as you configure games.

Question 25

What games are available?

Accepted Answer

The app supports: Overall Net/Gross leaderboards, segment leaderboards (Holes 1-6, 7-12, 13-18, Front 9, Back 9, Par 3s, Par 5s — gross and net versions), Skins (net or gross), Match Play (multiple formats), The Snake (three-putt penalty game), Closest to Pin (select specific par-3 holes), and Longest Drive (select a par-5 hole).

Question 26

How do I enter purse amounts — per player or total?

Accepted Answer

Each game has a Per Player / Per Game toggle. In 'Per Player' mode, enter what each player contributes and the total is calculated automatically. In 'Per Game' mode, enter the total purse and the per-player amount is calculated. The 'Total Player Buy-In' at the top always shows the combined amount per player.

Question 27

Can I assign different players to different games?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Each game has an 'All Players' or 'Select Players' option so you can restrict a game to only certain participants. Useful when not everyone wants to participate in every game.

Question 28

What are the Skins payout options?

Accepted Answer

Skins supports three payout formats: 'Fixed/Hole' pays a set amount per skin won; 'Winners Take All' splits the total purse among all holes won; 'Most Skins Wins Pot' awards the entire pot to the player who wins the most holes (ties split the pot). You can also choose net or gross scoring and whether tied holes carry over.

Question 29

What Match Play formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

Match Play supports Singles (1v1), 3-Some (1v1v1), 4-Some Best Ball (2v2), 4-Some Alt Shot (2v2), and 4-Some Scramble (2v2). You can choose net or gross scoring for any format.

Question 30

What is The Snake game?

Accepted Answer

The Snake is a fun penalty game where the last player to three-putt holds 'The Snake' and owes the pot at the end of the round. During play, mark three-putts on any hole — the snake passes to that player. The player holding the snake on the final hole pays the purse.

Question 31

What is Prevent Gross/Net Payout Overlap?

Accepted Answer

When both Overall Gross and Overall Net are enabled, you can toggle 'Prevent Gross/Net Payout Overlap' so that a player who wins Overall Gross cannot also win the Overall Net payout — the 2nd place Net player receives the net prize instead.

Question 32

What is Overall Net vs Overall Gross?

Accepted Answer

Overall Net is the total score after applying each player's handicap strokes. Overall Gross is the raw total score without any handicap adjustments. Net scoring levels the playing field between players of different skill levels.

Question 33

How are segment winners determined?

Accepted Answer

Segment leaderboards (Front 9, Back 9, Holes 1-6, 7-12, 13-18, Par 3s, Par 5s) calculate the lowest net or gross score for just those specific holes. Both net and gross versions of each segment are available.

Question 34

How does the Winnings Calculator work?

Accepted Answer

Once purse amounts are set, the Winnings Calculator appears at the bottom of the scorecard and shows each player's total winnings across all games. It automatically handles tie scenarios and the Gross/Net overlap prevention rule if enabled.

Question 35

What if there's a tie?

Accepted Answer

The app displays all tied players on the leaderboard. For skins, ties either carry over or are lost depending on your setting. For other leaderboard purses, winnings are split equally among tied players.

Question 36

What is a Remote Golf Match?

Accepted Answer

A Remote Golf Match allows 2-4 players to compete from different golf courses anywhere in the world. Each player plays at their own local course and the app uses Score Differential calculations based on the World Handicap System to determine the winner fairly.

Question 37

How do I create a Remote Golf Match?

Accepted Answer

From the Home page, search for any course and click 'Start Round', then choose 'Remote Golf Match'. Add 2-4 players with their phone numbers, and assign each player their course and tee box. Each player receives a link to start their own round.

Question 38

How does scoring work in Remote matches?

Accepted Answer

Each player enters scores at their own course. The app calculates an Adjusted Gross Score (with Net Double Bogey cap) and computes a Score Differential: (113 / Slope Rating) × (AGS - Course Rating). The lowest differential wins.

Question 39

When can I see other players' scores?

Accepted Answer

Leaderboards and Score Differentials are hidden until all players complete their round and lock their scores. This ensures fair competition. Once everyone finishes, all results become visible simultaneously.

Question 40

What does 'Lock Scores' mean in a Remote match?

Accepted Answer

After completing your round, you review your scores and click 'Lock Scores' to confirm they are final. Once locked, your scores cannot be changed and the system waits for all other players to lock before revealing the leaderboard.

Question 41

What is a Multi-Day Tournament?

Accepted Answer

Multi-Day Tournaments let you run a 2–4 day golf event on the same course with the same group of players. Cumulative scoring is tracked across all days, with per-day scorecards and combined tournament leaderboards.

Question 42

How do I create a tournament?

Accepted Answer

From the Home page, search for a course and click 'Start Round', then choose the Multi-Day Tournament option. Select the number of days (2–4), add your player roster, configure games and purses, and start Day 1.

Question 43

How does scoring work across days?

Accepted Answer

Each day has its own scorecard. When you complete a day, the tournament advances to the next day automatically. The tournament leaderboards show cumulative totals across all completed and active days.

Question 44

Can I share a tournament with players?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click 'Share Tournament' to generate a unique link. Players can follow the live scorecards and leaderboards across all tournament days. Shared players can enter scores on the active day.

Question 45

What happens when the last day is completed?

Accepted Answer

When you complete the final day, the tournament is automatically marked as finished. Final cumulative leaderboards and winnings are locked in and available for review.

Question 46

What is the Player Stats page?

Accepted Answer

The Player Stats page (accessible from the main navigation) lets anyone look up a player's USGA/WHS-style handicap index by entering their 10-digit phone number. It shows their calculated handicap, number of qualifying rounds, and a detailed breakdown of each round's score differential.

Question 47

How is the handicap calculated?

Accepted Answer

The app follows USGA/WHS rules: it takes the best score differentials from a player's last 20 qualifying rounds. The number of best differentials used depends on how many qualifying rounds are available — for example, best 1 of 3–5 rounds, best 2 of 6–8, up to best 8 of 20.

Question 48

What is an Adjusted Gross Score?

Accepted Answer

Per USGA rules, the maximum score on any hole is capped at Net Double Bogey (par + 2 + handicap strokes received on that hole). This prevents blow-up holes from unfairly inflating your handicap index. The adjusted score is used to calculate your differential.

Question 49

What does the star icon mean on qualifying rounds?

Accepted Answer

Rounds marked with a star are the best score differentials that were actually used to compute the player's handicap index. Non-starred rounds qualified but had higher differentials and were not included in the average.

Question 50

Do I need an account to look up a player?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you need to be logged in to use the Player Stats lookup page. Enter the phone number that was used when the player was added to rounds on AScorecard.com.

Question 51

What is the Incomplete Rounds page?

Accepted Answer

If you have any active (unfinished) rounds, the app automatically redirects you to the Incomplete Rounds page when you log in. You must resolve all open rounds before you can start a new one.

Question 52

How do I resolve an incomplete round?

Accepted Answer

Click the 'Resolve' button next to any incomplete round to open its scorecard. From there, you can enter missing scores, withdraw players who left early, or mark the round as complete. The progress bar shows how much of the round has been scored.

Question 53

Can I have multiple active rounds at the same time?

Accepted Answer

No. The app enforces that all existing active rounds must be completed or resolved before you can start a new one. This prevents orphaned rounds from cluttering your history.

Question 54

What is Pace of Play?

Accepted Answer

The Pace of Play dashboard is a crowdsourced 'Waze for Golf' feature. It shows real-time round times for courses where AScorecard users are actively playing, plus today's average completion times for courses with finished rounds.

Question 55

How is pace data collected?

Accepted Answer

When a round is started and the timer begins, the app tracks elapsed time automatically. When the round is completed, the total time (and front 9 time) is saved. This data feeds into the Pace of Play dashboard for all users.

Question 56

Where can I see pace data?

Accepted Answer

The Pace of Play dashboard is currently available in the Admin Panel. It shows two sections: 'Rounds in Progress' with live elapsed times, and 'Today's Course Averages' with completed round data.

Question 57

What is the player rating system?

Accepted Answer

After a round is completed, players can leave a 1–5 star rating and an optional comment about their experience. This helps round organizers get feedback and improve future events.

Question 58

Where can I see ratings?

Accepted Answer

Round organizers and admins can view all player ratings from the Admin Panel under 'Player Ratings'. Ratings are associated with specific rounds and show the player's name, star rating, and comment.

Question 59

What are Frequent Players?

Accepted Answer

Frequent Players is your personal roster of golfers you play with regularly. Save players to this list (identified by their 10-digit phone number) for quick access when creating new rounds. Manage this list from the 'Player Management' page in the Tools section.

Question 60

How do I save a Frequent Player?

Accepted Answer

When adding a player to a round, enter their details and click 'Save as Frequent Player'. You'll need their 10-digit phone number, which serves as their unique identifier. They'll appear in your Frequent Players list for all future rounds.

Question 61

How is the handicap calculated automatically?

Accepted Answer

The app uses a USGA/WHS-compliant formula. As players complete rounds, Score Differentials are calculated for each round. The system takes the best differentials from recent qualifying rounds to compute a Handicap Index.

Question 62

What is the Custom (Originator) Handicap?

Accepted Answer

On the Player Management page, you can manually select specific completed rounds for a player and calculate a custom handicap. This gives you control over which performances to include, separate from the automatically calculated handicap.

Question 63

Can I view handicap calculation details?

Accepted Answer

Yes! On the Player Management page, each player shows their handicap diagnostic info including which rounds qualified, which were rejected and why, and the score differentials used in the calculation.

Question 64

Where can I view past rounds?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Completed Games' in the navigation menu to view all your finished rounds. Each round shows the course name, date, players, scores, and game results.

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