Chart My Golf

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The Menu

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You can access the menu anywhere in Chart My Golf by tapping the ☰ in the top left corner of the screen. From here you can access all the statistics, tables, the graphical analysis tools and the load and save features.

This closes the menu without any action.

Tapping this icon will send you to the Golfers table. You can create, amend, delete or view golfers on this table.

Tapping this icon will send you to the Course/Tees table. You can create, amend, delete or view a set of tees for courses on this table. Just submit the course's statistics for a set of tees once and you can access it again with just a tap of the button.

Tapping this icon will send you to the Handicap Systems table. You can create, amend, delete or view a set of handicap systems on this table. You can write a new formula for a handicap system of your creation, or you can emulate other handicap systems.
Note: You should seek permission from the relevant governing body if you want to use the handicap formula of an official handicapping authority. While this software can exactly track official handicaps, the resulting handicap will not be officially sanctioned as you are required to abide by all rules and regulations of that official body including the dates and times when you submit your rounds for handicapping purposes. This software is for educational purposes only, to assist you in analyzing your game.

Tapping this icon will send you to the Handicap table. You can create, amend, delete or view the handicap entries of all golfers on this table. You can create starting handicaps and even input any manual adjustments. You will also find all your handicap entries for every round you have entered. They are automatically created for you when you enter your rounds and have indicate you want that round to be considered for handicapping purposes. Chart My Golf is so powerful you can even allow each round to be considered for multiple handicap systems which will help you see how you compare with other golfers all around the world.

Tapping this icon will send you to the Golf Rounds table. You can create, amend, delete or view the rounds for all golfers on this table. Chart My Golf has a simple and fast tap entry system.

Round Related Graphs and Charts of Chart My Golf

Tapping this icon will send you to the Golf Round Analysis page. Each round can be analyzed with tables of statistics, as well as many graphical line charts and pie charts. You can even chart a golfer's progress over time. Every aspect of your game is analyzed. Your basic score, your handicap, fairways hit, greens in regulation (GIR) and putts are just a few of the statistics that are tracked by Chart My Golf. We have invented many other statistics such as GIR+1 to help bogey golfers.

Course Related Graphs and Charts of Chart My Golf

Tapping this icon will send you to the Golf Course Analysis page. You can analyze every hole or every nine of each and every course, for every golfer you have entered into the software. Discover the problem holes and how they compare with a course's official Stroke Index. The data is represented with statistical tables and many visually graphical aids like line charts and pie charts.

Load Previously Saved Data for Chart My Golf

Tapping this icon will show the Load dialog box. You can load your previously saved data from your hard disk, one drive or USB flash stick.

Tapping this icon will show the Save dialog box. You should save your data before you leave after modifying any information in the program.
The data for the New Round entry system will also be saved if it is visible. This means you can save your position between shots if you are entering a round on your mobile phone as you are playing a round of golf.
In the desktop version of the program you can save your data anywhere on your hard drive. In the web version of the program your data will typically be saved to your Download directory. You should then move it somewhere safe like your hard drive, USB flash stick or even your one drive. Do not forget, you can use Chart My Golf on mobiles, desktops, laptops and pads. The program works in all major operating systems including Windows, Linux, Android and on Macs. Your save file is the same for all systems and devices.

Tapping this icon will take you to this in-program Help section. You can also access Help from most pages in the program.

Tapping this icon will load an example golfer and their rounds. You can view all the graphs and charts that are available to you without entering a single round of your own. See how to set up Handicapping Systems. You could even load this tutorial, delete all the golfers and courses and then use the Handicap Systems that are left as a base for when you enter all your data.

Golfing Terms and Golf Statistics

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How do the PGA golf tour professionals know which parts of their game need work and practice? When is a hiccup turning into a trend? How can they target their practice sessions to maximize the benefits?

How can young golfers at college maximize their training? How can students of the game visually see improvement when they follow careful fitness regimes? See our Purchase page for the special free-version for student golfers.

It is simple. The golf pros and students keep a record of each round they play. With just a few simple key statistics any problem areas can be discovered and corrected.

The great news is you too can record these key statistics as you play your round and then use Chart My Golf's powerful free online golf-charting software to do all the complicated calculations for you. The next time you want a lesson from your local pro or even if you want to practice by yourself, you will know you are maximizing your time and potential.

So what should you be recording? Well, it is really up to you. There is no wrong answer, but the more you record the more informative the results will be. The software will automatically calculate all the statistics for you. The maximum you need to record for each hole is your total score, the position of your tee shot compared to the fairway, your tee shot distance, the number of shots taken from a fairway bunker, the number of shots hit into the water, the number of penalty strokes you receive (this is in addition to the shots you have hit into the water or out of bounds), the position of your approach shot relative to the green or the length of putt left after your approach shot, the number of shots taken from a green side bunker, the number of shots taken from the grass around the green and lastly putts. All the other statistics can then be calculated by the software. Here are some of the key areas.

Strokes

This is the total number of shots, including penalties, you have taken for each hole.

Fairways Hit

This is a percentage value telling you how consistently you are hitting the fairway with your tee shot.

This is recorded as a yes when you hit the fairway or a direction the ball landed when you do not.

Note: on par 3 holes, where you are meant to hit the green with your tee shot, you do not record fairways hit. Instead recording no-score.

Fairways hit is then presented as a percentage of successes against failures. The nearer you are to 100% the better you are at this aspect of your game.

Golfers should be aiming for the following Fairways Hit percentages:

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Scratch	5	10	15	20	25	30	35
65%	60%	58%	55%	53%	50%	48%	45%
Fairways Hit

Greens In Regulation (GIR)

This is also a percentage value telling you how consistently you are reaching the green (the putting surface) within the expected number of shots.

Chart My Golf automatically calculates this for you using all the other data you submit. This statistic is recorded as a yes or a no for each hole. You have reached the Green in Regulation if your ball lands on the green surface within 2 shots below the par of the hole. So for example on a par 5 hole you would want to hit the green in 3 (5 - 2) shots or below. Then, similarly to fairways hit, greens in regulation is presented as a percentage of successes against failures.

Chart My Golf has invented two more statistics related to GIR, which is more useful to the bogey or double bogey golfers. GIR+1 asks if you have reached the green within 1 shot of par, ie one more than a scratch golfer would expect to reach the green. Similarly GIR+2 asks if you have reached the green exactly on par, ie two more than a scratch golfer would expect to reach the green. Bogey golfers will find their GIR+1 percentage will show improvement before there is noticeable improvement in their standard GIR percentage making GIR+1 more useful for golfers of their ability. Similarly double bogey golfers, those who would be aiming for about 36 strokes over par for a full round, will find the GIR+2 percentage a more useful guide for golfers of their ability.

Golfers should be aiming for the following GIR percentages:

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Scratch	5	10	15	20	25	30	35
65%	45%	35%	25%	20%	15%	10%	5%
Green In Regulation

Putts

This is the number of shots per hole you hit with the putter.

Sand Saves

This is another percentage value telling you how consistently you are holing-out within 2 shots when you land in a green side bunker. If this percentage is high the golfer knows hitting a green side bunker has only a limited effect on their overall score. Chart My Golf automatically calculates this statistic for you from the data you submit.

When you land in a bunker beside the green you would ideally still want to get into the hole within 2 shots. If you do it is considered a sand save and is recorded as a 'yes'. If you land in a green side bunker, but take 3 or more shots to get into the hole then a 'no' is recorded. If you do not land in a green side bunker you record a no-score. Sand saves are then presented as a percentage of successes against failures, just like fairways hit.

Up and Downs

This is a measure of the consistency with which you hole out within 2 shots when you land on the grass just off the green with your approach shot. When you miss the green with your approach shot, but do not land in a green side bunker, you will still be aiming to get into the hole within 2 shots using an iron/putter and then your putter. If you can get into the hole from this green side location within 2 shots you record a 'yes' on this hole for Up and Downs. If you take 3 shots or more you record a 'no'. If you hit the green with your approach shot you record a no-score. Chart My Golf automatically calculates this statistic for you from the data you submit.

Up and downs are then presented as a percentage of successes against failures, just like fairways hit.

Other Terms Found in Chart My Golf

Par: The number of strokes a scratch golfer is expected to complete the hole.
Stroke Index (SI): The holes are ordered 1-18 to determine the shots received per hole for players of different handicaps. The hole with SI 1 is the most difficult hole and most golfers will receive a stroke on this hole. The hole with SI 18 is the easiest hole and only golfers with a handicap of 18 or above on a standard difficulty (Slope ™ of 113) course will receive a stroke on this hole.
Yards: The distance from the tee to mid-green.
Dogleg: An indication if the hole is straight, or curving to the left or right.
Slope: An indication whether the hole is flat, uphill or downhill.
Score: The total number of strokes taken for the hole.
Fairways Hit: If you hit the fairway with your tee shot on par 4 holes or above, you have achieved a fairway hit.
Fairway Bunker: The number of times you hit a fairway bunker.
Water: The number of times you hit the water.
Penalties: The number of penalty strokes you have received.
Approach: An indication of the landing position of your shot to the green, ie off green or measured by the length of the putt.
Green Side Bunker: The number of times you hit a green side bunker.
Off Green Chips: The number of off green grass shots you take with an iron or putter.
Putts: The number of on green putts.
Fairways Total: The total number of shots you take getting to the green. You should aim for 2 under par of the hole. This leaves you 2 shots to get into the hole when you are around the green.
Greens in Regulation: If you reach the green within 2 less than par you have achieved a GIR.
Greens in Regulation + 1: If you reach the green within 1 less than par you have achieved a GIR+1.
Greens in Regulation + 2: If you reach the green within par you have achieved a GIR+2.
Green Side Total: The total number of shots you have taken around the green. You should aim for 2 shots or less around the green.
Up and Downs (Scramble): You achieve an Up and Down if your approach shot lands off the green, not in a bunker, and you still manage to complete the hole within another 2 shots.
Sand Saves: You achieve a Sand Save if you land in a green side bunker and you still manage to complete the hole within another 2 shots.
Greens In Regulation per Fairway Miss: The GIR when you fail to score a Fairway Hit.
Greens In Regulation + 1 per Fairway Miss: The GIR+1 when you fail to score a Fairway Hit.
Greens In Regulation + 2 per Fairway Miss: The GIR+2 when you fail to score a Fairway Hit.
Green Side Save: This is achieved if you manage to pick up shots around the green when you lose shots reaching the green.
Fairway Miss Save: This is where you miss the fairway with your tee shot, but still get to the green in the expected number of shots.
Fairway Bunker Save: This is where you still get to the green in the expected number of shots after hitting a fairway bunker.
Green Side per Off Green Approach: The green side score for off green approaches.
Green Side per Long Putt Approach: The green side score for long putt approaches.
Green Side per Mid Putt Approach: The green side score for mid putt approaches.
Green Side per Short Putt Approach: The green side score for short putt approaches.

Summary

These are just some of the statistics you can easily record while you are playing your round. The web version of Chart My Golf works on mobiles, laptops and desktops, and the downloadable version will work on many devices. So all you need to do is enter a small number of values into Chart My Golf and the program will make all the calculations for you. The program will then present your golf stats in a multitude of colorful graphs and tables.

Now you can see trends in your golf stats rather than just individual data. Now you will be able to react to problem areas just like the pros and even predict potential areas of concern before they fully manifest. If you maximize your practice, improvement will surely follow.

A useful link is a golf stat glossary. Find the season statistics for leading golf pros by following this link.

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Golfers Table

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You can get to any page within the program by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner of the screen, as seen to the left.

To get to the Golfers Table in Chart My Golf tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon to the left. All the golfers you have entered into Chart My Golf will be seen on this Table of Golfers. By default they will be sorted into alphabetical order based on their last name.

Sorting: Tapping the header of a column will change the method by which the golfers are sorted based on the column you have tapped. Tapping the column header once will sort by forward order. Tapping it for the second time will sort by reverse order.

The golfers will span over several pages of this table if you have submitted many golfers into Chart My Golf. Tap the left page and right page icons shown to the left to scroll between the pages.

View Golfer

You can view a golfer's information in the same format as it was submitted in the New Golfer dialog box. Select the golfer on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. The golfer's information is safe as you will not be able to amend any information when in the view-mode.

New Golfer

You can create a new golfer by tapping the icon to the left. Tap this link for more information about creating a new golfer.

Amend Golfer

You can amend the data of an existing golfer. Select the golfer on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. Amending a golfer follows the same format as creating a new golfer, but instead will be changing the information of an existing golfer.

Delete Golfer

You can delete a golfer including all the rounds they have played and all handicap entries they have submitted. Select the golfer on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left.

Note: Be very careful with this option as all data for that golfer will be permanently lost.

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Course/Tees Table

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You can get to any page within the program by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner of the screen, as seen to the left.

To get to the Course/Tees Table in Chart My Golf tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon to the left. All the Tees for all the Courses you have entered into Chart My Golf will be seen on this Course/Tees table. By default they will be sorted into alphabetical order based on the course then the tees name.

Sorting: Tapping the header of a column will change the method by which the course/tees are sorted based on the column you have tapped. Tapping the column header once will sort by forward order. Tapping it for the second time will sort by reverse order.

The course/tees will span over several pages of this table if you have submitted many course/tees into Chart My Golf. Tap the left page and right page icons shown to the left to scroll between the pages.

View Course/Tees

You can view the information for a set of tees in the same format as it was submitted in the New Course/Tees dialog box. Select the course/tees on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. The course/tee's information is safe as you will not be able to amend any information when in the view-mode.

New Course/Tees

You can create a new set of course/tees by tapping the icon to the left. Tap this link for more information about creating a set of course/tees.

Note: You should set up a different set of course/tees for every set of tees at your courses. Each one will have different distances, different handicap information and may even have different par values. You only have to submit this information once and will be able to reference this every time you submit a new round.

Amend Course/Tees

You can amend the data of an existing set of course/tees. Select the course/tees on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. Amending a set of course/tees follows the same format as creating a new set of course/tees, but instead will be changing the information.

Delete Course/Tees

You can delete a set of course/tees including all the rounds that have been played on those set of tees. Select the course/tees on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left.

Note: Be very careful with this option as all data for that course/tees for all golfers will be lost permanently.

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Handicap Systems Table

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You can get to any page within the program by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner of the screen, as seen to the left.

To get to the Handicap Systems Table in Chart My Golf tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon to the left. All the Handicap Systems you have entered into Chart My Golf will be seen on this Table of Handicap Systems. By default they will be sorted into alphabetical order based on the system's name.

Sorting: Tapping the header of a column will change the method by which the handicap systems are sorted based on the column you have tapped. Tapping the column header once will sort by forward order. Tapping it for the second time will sort by reverse order.

You can write a new formula for a handicap system of your creation, or you can emulate other handicap systems.

Note: If you want to use the handicap formula of an official handicapping authority, you should seek permission from the relevant governing body. While this software can exactly track official handicaps, the resulting handicap will not be officially sanctioned as you are required to abide by all rules and regulations of that official body. This software is for educational purposes only, to assist you in analyzing your game.

Tip: If you are a new to Chart My Golf you can get a selection of handicap systems with minimal work by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tapping the icon shown on the left. This is a tutorial golfer. To use the handicap systems in the tutorial for your own golfers you can delete all the courses and golfers in this tutorial and then save the remaining Handicap Systems.
If you already have many rounds saved, then use the tutorial as a guide to set up a Handicap System for your save-file.

The handicap systems will span over several pages of this table if you have submitted many handicap systems into Chart My Golf. Tap the left page and right page icons shown to the left to scroll between the pages.

View Handicap System

You can view the information for a handicap system in the same format as it was submitted in the New Handicap System dialog box. Select the handicap system on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. The handicap system's information is safe as you will not be able to amend any information when in the view-mode.

New Handicap System

You can create a new handicap system by tapping the icon to the left. Tap this link for more information about creating a golfing handicap system.

Note: Many men's and women's handicap systems have minor differences, even for official authorities. We recommend you set up a different handicap system for each gender, even if they are exactly the same, just in case differences occur later on in time.

Amend Handicap System

You can amend the data of an existing handicap system. Select the handicap system on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. Amending a handicap system follows the same format as creating a golfing handicap system, but instead will be changing the information of an existing handicap system.

Note: Chart My Golf is a very powerful program and will automatically modify every golfer's handicap to adjust for the amendments you make. If you want to keep all your old handicap data for the old system, we recommend you create a new handicap system for the new system, making sure each has a different name, eg. 'USA Pre 2017' and 'USA 2017'.

Delete Handicap System

You can delete a handicap system including all the handicap entries for every golfer that have been generated for that system. Select the handicap system on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left.

Note: Be very careful with this option as all handicaps for all golfers related to that handicap system will be permanently lost.

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Handicap Table

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You can get to any page within the program by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner of the screen, as seen to the left.

To get to the Handicap Table in Chart My Golf tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon to the left. All the handicaps you have manually entered into Chart My Golf and the handicaps that have been automatically calculated for rounds of golf can be seen on this Table of Handicaps. You must select the golfer and handicap system before the handicaps are shown. The most prolific handicap will be shown by default when you select a golfer. By default they will be sorted into reverse date order.

Sorting: Tapping the header of a column will change the method by which the handicaps are sorted based on the column you have tapped. Tapping the column header once will sort by forward order. Tapping it for the second time will sort by reverse order.

Note: An automatic Manual Reset will be entered for you on the maximum permitted handicap for that system if one has not already been set when you enter a round you want to be considered for that particular system. You cannot delete this initial Manual Reset, as it will always reappear. However, you can amend it to the correct value.

The handicaps can span over several pages of this table. Tap the left page and right page icons shown to the left to scroll between the pages.

View Handicap

You can view the information for a handicap in the same format as it was submitted in the New Handicap dialog box. Select the handicap on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. The handicap's information is safe as you will not be able to amend any information when in the view-mode.

Note: You will be sent to the round viewing screen if you view a handicap that has been automatically generated from a round of golf.

New Handicap

You can create a new manual reset or handicap adjustment by tapping the icon to the left. Tap this link for more information about creating a reset or adjustment golfing handicap.

Note: You will need to go to the round table if you want to create a handicap entry based on a round of golf.

Amend Handicap

You can amend a handicap. Select the handicap on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. Amending a handicap follows the same format as creating a reset or adjustment handicap for these types of handicaps, but instead will be changing the information of an existing handicap.

Note: You will be sent to the round amending screen if you amend a handicap that has been automatically generated from a round of golf.

Delete Handicap

You can delete a handicap entry. Select the handicap on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left.

Note: You cannot delete the initial manual reset for a handicap system in the handicap entries. If you want to change this use the amend button instead.

Note: If you delete a handicap entry that is based on a round of golf then you just amend the round to say that you do not want to consider it anymore for handicapping purposes for this particular handicapping system. The round of golf will still remain.

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Rounds Table

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You can get to any page within the program by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left hand corner of the screen, as seen to the left.

To get to the Rounds Table in Chart My Golf tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon to the left. All the Rounds you have entered into Chart My Golf will be seen on this Table of Rounds. By default they will be sorted into reverse date order.

Sorting: Tapping the header of a column will change the method by which the rounds are sorted based on the column you have tapped. Tapping the column header once will sort by forward order. Tapping it for the second time will sort by reverse order.

The rounds can span over several pages of this table if you have submitted many rounds into Chart My Golf. Tap the left page and right page icons shown to the left to scroll between the pages.

View Rounds

You can view the information for a round of golf in the same format as it was submitted in the New Golf Round dialog box. Select the golf round on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. The round's information is safe as you will not be able to amend any information when in the view-mode.

New Rounds

You can create a new round by tapping the icon to the left. Tap this link for more information about creating a golf round.

Amend Rounds

You can amend a round. Select the round on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left. Amending a round follows the same format as creating a new round of golf, but instead will be changing the information of an existing round.

Delete Round

You can delete a round including all the handicap entries associated with this round. Select the round on the table so it is highlighted and then tap on the icon to the left.

Note: Be very careful with this option as all data for that round will be lost permanently.

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New Golfer

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To get to the Golfer Table tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

You can create a new golfer using this screen. Once you have entered the details of this golfer and saved it you will not have to input it again. Thereafter it will be available to you at the tap of a button.

Then to get to the New Golfer screen tap the icon shown on the left.

Enter your first name, last name and select your gender. Once you are happy with the information you have entered tap [Submit]. You will then be taken back to the Golfer Table where you will find your new entry.

Tap [Cancel] to cancel the process. You will be taken back to the Golfer Table, but no new entry will have been entered into the program.

Note: Every golfer must have a unique name. You will be asked to change the information of your new golfer if there is a clash.

At this point it is a good idea to save your work. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon on the left to get the Save Dialog Box. Type in the name of the file. The save file will automatically add the extension glf to the end of your file name so you do not have to add it yourself. Tap Save when you are satisfied.

Note: If you are using the web version of Chart My Golf the save file will automatically be named and saved to your Downloads directory.

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New Course/Tees

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To get to the Course/Tees Table tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

You can create a new course/tees using this screen. Once you have entered the details of this course/tees and saved it you will not have to input it again. Thereafter it will be available to you at the tap of a button.

Then to get to the New Course/Tees screen tap the icon shown on the left.

You will need to enter information on several screens to complete the new course/tees. There is the general information, such as the course name and tees and also the information for each hole. You can flip between the screens in two ways. You can tap the left and right buttons shown to the left, or you can tap the title bar of the Par Table, or tap one of the holes on the Par Table.

General Information

Course: This is the course name. For example, Augusta.
Tees: This is a set of tees on the golf course. For example, White, Red or Yellow. If a course has a temporary tee setting, such as for winter, you should give a unique name to these tees, eg. 'Yellow - Winter 2017'. Do not amend the current set of tees as all the rounds you have already submitted for these tees will be updated to the temporary information.
Handicap Scratch: This is the total 18 hole score in which a scratch golfer should complete a round. This is usually a number around the par value, but is often a little lower. The scorecard your clubhouse gives you will have this information. For example, an 18 hole par might be 72, but the scratch score might be 70, as the course plays a little easier than par.
Handicap Difficulty: Some courses have a Difficulty rating which helps indicate how bogey golfers would play the course. For example the USGA use the excellent Slope™ as the Difficulty.
Notes: You can write any additional notes here.

Hole Information

Par: This is the expected number of strokes a golfer should take to get their ball from the tee to inside the hole.
Note: If you are playing at a pitch-and-putt the par values could default on par 3.
Stroke Index: This is a ranking of the holes as determined by the local authorities to allow players with different handicaps to play against each other on an equal basis. Stroke Index 1 (SI 1) is considered the most difficult hole and Stroke Index 18 (SI 18) is the easiest. A golfer with a Playing Handicap of 12 will receive a stroke (ie will take 1 from their score) for all holes with Stroke Index 1 to 12 on a standard Difficulty course. A golfer with Playing Handicap 22 will receive 2 strokes on holes with Stroke Index 1 to 4 (22 - 18 = 4) and will receive 1 stroke on all other holes on a standard Difficulty course.
Note: The local authorities do an excellent job ranking these holes to make it fair for all golfers of all handicaps. Inside this program we will calculate your personal stroke-index and will even compare it to the official stroke-index. The user must recognize this is only done as an analysis tool to assist you in planning your game to maximize your potential. The programmers recognize a purely statistical stroke-indexing method could never replace the work of the relevant local authorities who's official rankings are the only fair way to rank holes. Note: A stroke-index can only appear once in the 18 holes and the program will take this into account.
Yards: You will have to enter the specific number of yards for this hole.
Dogleg: This determines whether the hole is straight or kinks to the left or right. Some golfers tend to find one direction of dogleg easier to play than the other.
Slope: This determines if a hole is flat, uphill or downhill.

Once you are happy with the information you have entered for the general information and each hole, tap [Submit]. You will then be taken back to the Course/Tees Table where you will find your new entry.

Tap [Cancel] to cancel the process. You will be taken back to the Course/Tees Table, but no new entry will have been entered into the program.

Note: Every course/tees must have a unique combination of course name and tees name. You will be asked to change the information of your new course/tees if there is a clash.

At this point it is a good idea to save your work. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon on the left to get the Save Dialog Box. Type in the name of the file. The save file will automatically add the extension glf to the end of your file name so you do not have to add it yourself. Tap Save when you are satisfied.

Note: If you are using the web version of Chart My Golf the save file will automatically be named and saved to your Downloads directory.

To return to the main [Help] menu tap this link.

Handicap System

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Tip: If you are a new to Chart My Golf you can get a selection of handicap systems with minimal work by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tapping the icon shown on the left. This is a tutorial golfer. To use the handicap systems in the tutorial for your own golfers you can delete all the courses and golfers in this tutorial and then save the remaining Handicap Systems.
If you already have many rounds saved, then use the tutorial as a guide to set up a Handicap System for your save-file.

Handicap System Menu Icon of Chart My Golf

To get to the Handicap System Table tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

You can create a new handicap system using the screen to the left. You can write a new formula for a handicap system of your creation, or you can emulate other handicap systems.
Note: If you want to use the handicap formula of an official handicapping authority, you should seek permission from the relevant governing body. While this software can exactly track official handicaps, the resulting handicap will not be officially sanctioned as you are required to abide by all rules and regulations of that official body. This software is for educational purposes only, to assist you in analyzing your game.

Tap the icon shown on the left to get to the New Handicap System screen.

Base Information

Handicap System Name: Choose a name for your handicapping system and write it in this box.
System Core Mechanic: There are two types of core mechanic; Averaging and Per Stroke. The Averaging mechanic averages a number of your most recent rounds to calculate a handicap, such as the system found in the USGA™ handicapping system. The Per Strokes mechanic starts you at a set handicap and then chips away at it depending on how far you play below your current handicap for each round you play, such as found in the CONGU™ system.

Playing Handicap

When a golfer plays a new round of golf they will will be awarded a Playing Handicap for that day and that set of tees. This Playing Handicap will depend on their exact handicap and in many cases can also depend on the Difficulty level of the tees off which they are playing for that particular day. Some handicapping systems will just round their current exact handicap in some way. Other systems will raise or lower the exact handicap and then round depending on the Difficulty level based on bogey golfers. (Bogey golfers are people who would expect to be about 18 shots over the scratch score of the set of tees.)

This section details how a person's playing handicap is calculated for the day. The formula allows for wide variation. You will say what values should be put into the formula constants; M1 to M4. These can range from the tee's Par value, Scratch value, Difficulty value, or just a number. Each M-number will have the following values:

Name: This is a written name of your choosing, eg Par, Scratch, Difficulty. etc. Official handicaps might have a name like Slope™.
Type: The type can be a number of your choosing, which you will write in the box below, or can be an actual value base on information gained from the course/tees. The latter can be the par, scratch or difficulty level of the tees.
Value: The value must be written here if the type is a number. If the type is not a number, then anything in this box will be ignored.

Example: The USGA™ handicapping system calculates the Playing Handicap with; M1 = Tee's Difficulty (Slope™), M2 = 113 (a number), M3 = 0 (a number) and M4 = 0 (a number).

Example: The CONGU™ handicapping system calculates the Playing Handicap by just simply rounding the Exact Handicap; M1 = 1 (a number), M2 = 1 (a number), M3 = 0 (a number) and M4 = 0 (a number).

Rounding Method: After you have chosen the M-values in the formula, you must decide how that decimal point value must be rounded. If you round down, you just ignore the values after the decimal place. If you round up, you go up to the next whole number. If you use standard rounding then decimals of 0.5 or above are rounded up and decimals below that are rounded down.

Next you must choose if there will be an alternate method for calculating Playing Handicaps for extraordinary handicaps. The following values will also be required if you do choose this option, otherwise this section will be hidden.

Use for handicaps greater or equal to: This is the exact handicap for which the extraordinary formula will be used, eg 36.0.
M5 and M6: These are numbers used in the formula. Quite often they will be the same number as the handicap for which this formula applies.

Caps For Scores

Many handicaps will cap a hole's score to ensure a single score does not affect the handicap too much.

None: There are no caps.
Stableford: The Stableford scoring mechanism adjusts your score for a hole by taking off any strokes allowed for your present handicap and then capping the resultant score at 2 over par.
Par, Par+1, Par+2, or Par+3: Your score on a hole will be capped at either par, or 1, 2, or 3 over par without any handicap adjustment.
Par + 2 (3 on 2 Stroke Holes): Your score will be capped at 2 over par ignoring any handicap adjustment. However, if this is a hole where your handicap would allow you to have 2 strokes, then the cap is 3 over par.
Handicap Based: Your hole score will be capped in a more complex way based on your handicap. If you choose this option a new table will appear which you must fill out.

Caps For Scores: The Handicap Based Table

If you chose 'Handicap Based' in the Caps For Scores selection box a new table will appear. For each handicap range (From and To) select the type of cap that will occur. You can choose a cap based against par, or a fixed number.
Example:If holes were capped at Par+2 for golfers with a Playing Handicap up to 9, you would put -100 in the From box (the lowest handicap allowed in chart My Golf), 9 in the To box and select Par + 2. Additionally, if holes were also capped at the fixed number of 7 for Playing Handicaps between 10 and 19, you would put 10 in the From box on the next line down, 19 in the To box next to it and select the Fixed Number 7.

Other Shared Elements in Both Averaging and Per Stroke Handicaps

Handicap Change Cap in 12 Months: You may want to place a cap on an upward handicap change in 12 months. If there is no 12 month cap put 0 in this box. Otherwise put the handicap cap, eg 5.

Averaging or Per Stroke

Depending on your choice of Core Mechanic the following entries will change. The screen will modify as you make your choices to ensure you are submitting the correct information. Therefore, we will split the next sections into two.

Averaging

The Averaging Formula is shown requiring values M1 to M3. Each M-number will have the following values:

Name: This is a written name of your choosing, eg Par, Scratch, Difficulty. etc. For example, provided you have permission to do so you could use a name like Slope™.
Type: The type can be a number of your choosing, which you will write in the box below, or can be an actual value base on information gained from the course/tees. The latter can be the par, scratch or difficulty level of the tees.
Value: If the type is a number, the value must be written here. If the type is not a number, then anything in this box will be ignored.

Additional information is required.

Maximum Handicap: This is the maximum handicap that is permitted in this handicap system, eg 36.0.
Post Average Multiplier: When the final average is calculated you might want to multiply it by a number close to 1.0 to place a person's handicap slightly below or above their playing ability. If you want to have the handicap at exactly the average then multiply by 1.0. If you want a person's handicap slightly lower than a person's playing ability, multiply by a number slightly less than 1.0.
For Example: The USGA™ has a multiplier of 0.96.
Rounding Method: The average handicap will typically produce a figure with many decimal places once the average is calculated and multiplied by the Post Average Multiplier. Here you decide how that figure is rounded.
Round Down (Whole): All numbers after the decimal place are ignored.
Round Down (Tenths): The first number after the decimal place is retained, but all others are ignored.
Standard (Whole): If the first number after the decimal place is 5 or above, then the number is rounded up to the next whole number. If the first number after the decimal place is strictly below 5, then the numbers after the decimal place are ignored.
Standard (Tenths): If the second number after the decimal place is 5 or above, then the first number after the decimal place is rounded up. If the second number after the decimal place is strictly below 5, then all numbers after and including the second number after the decimal place are ignored.
Round Up (Whole): If there is any non-zero fraction after the decimal place, then the number is rounded up to the next whole number.
Round Up (Tenths): If there is any non-zero fraction after the first number after the decimal place, then the first number after the decimal place is rounded up to the next number.
Rounds Selected: In the table below you will set out how many rounds will be investigated depending on how any rounds the golfer has played. In many cases this will not be the full number of rounds played so this entry determines if they are the highest or lowest rounds.
Ignore Exceptional Rounds # (Number): Exceptional (highest or lowest) rounds may be ignored if the golfer has a full component of rounds to investigate. This entry states the maximum number of exceptional rounds that can be ignored. Put 0 in this box if no exceptional rounds are ignore.
Exceptional When Differ By: This entry determines how an exceptional round is classified. A score is considered exceptional if the M1 x (Score - M2) / M3 differs by more than the value in this entry from your present handicap.
Single Average Cap (0 if none): If the M1 x (Score - M2) / M3 value exceeds the value in this entry, then it will be capped at this entry value for purposes of calculating your average.

Lastly the Rounds to Average Table is shown. A player will find the row which has the number of rounds they have played between the From and To elements in that row. The number of rounds that are investigated is then shown in the column to the right of that. The From value of the first row will detail the minimum number of rounds required to gain a handicap in this handicap system. The To value in the last row will detail the maximum number of rounds that will be investigated in this handicap system, ignoring all previous rounds.

Per Stroke

The Per Stroke handicap systems require different information than the Averaging handicap systems.

Score Comparison: In the Per Stroke handicap systems a person's score for a round of golf will be compared against the Par or Scratch of the set of tees.
Name of Scratch: You can give the scratch score a name more fitting to the handicap system you are emulating, eg. Standard Stroke Scratch™ (SSS™).

Finally you need to fill in the table which shows the handicap ranges and how each stroke will affect the handicap in that range. Each line of the table has the following entries.

Range From: This is the exact handicap of the lower value in the interval, eg 5.4. For handicaps that can occur for every negative handicap set this level at -100.0.
Range To: This is the exact handicap of the upper value in the interval. For example, if the next range starts at 6.0 and your exact handicaps are rounded to tenths, then this value should be 5.9.
Reduction Type: This is the type of reduction that takes place if your score compared to par or scratch is negative.
Fixed: If you have a negative comparison, then a single reduction of this value occurs. It does not matter how negative the comparison is, only one fixed reduction takes place.
Per Stroke: If you have a negative comparison, then for every stroke a reduction of the value takes place. Each single reduction takes place and then your handicap is reevaluated to see in which new range your handicap resides. Any further reduction takes place according to the rules of this new range. Per Stroke (Double 6+): If you have a negative comparison, then for every stroke a reduction of the value takes place. However, for the sixth reduction in this range your handicap is reduced by double the value. Each single reduction takes place and then your handicap is reevaluated to see in which new range your handicap resides. Any further reduction takes place according to the rules of this new range. Stableford 36: For every Playing Handicap adjusted Stableford point above 36 a reduction of the value takes place. Each single reduction takes place and then your handicap is reevaluated to see in which new range your handicap resides. Any further reduction takes place according to the rules of this new range.
Reduction Value: This is the reduction value expressed as a negative, which is applied as per the reduction type.
Reduction Buffer: If the comparison difference is within this buffer no reduction takes place.
Increase Type: This is the type of increase that takes place if your score compared to par or scratch is positive.
Fixed: If you have a positive comparison, then a single increase of this value occurs. It does not matter how positive the comparison is, only one fixed increase takes place.
Per Stroke: If you have a positive comparison, then for every stroke an increase of the value takes place. Each single increase takes place and then your handicap is reevaluated to see in which new range your handicap resides. Any further increase takes place according to the rules of this new range. Per Stroke (Double 6+): If you have a positive comparison, then for every stroke an increase of the value takes place. However, for the sixth increase in this range your handicap is increased by double the value. Each single increase takes place and then your handicap is reevaluated to see in which new range your handicap resides. Any further increase takes place according to the rules of this new range. Stableford 36: For every Playing Handicap adjusted Stableford point below 36 an increase of the value takes place. Each single increase takes place and then your handicap is reevaluated to see in which new range your handicap resides. Any further increase takes place according to the rules of this new range.
Increase Value: This is the increase value expressed as a positive, which is applied as per the increase type.
Increase Buffer: If the comparison difference is within this buffer no increase takes place.

Completing the Handicap System

Once you are happy with the information you have entered for the handicap system, tap [Submit]. You will then be taken back to the Handicap Systems Table where you will find your new entry.

Tap [Cancel] to cancel the process. You will be taken back to the Handicap Systems Table, but no new entry will have been entered into the program.

Note: Every handicap system must have a unique name. You will be asked to change the information of your new handicap system if there is a clash.

At this point it is a good idea to save your work. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon on the left to get the Save Dialog Box. Type in the name of the file. The save file will automatically add the extension glf to the end of your file name so you do not have to add it yourself. Tap Save when you are satisfied.

Note: If you are using the web version of Chart My Golf the save file will automatically be named and saved to your Downloads directory.

To return to the main [Help] menu tap this link.

New Handicap

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To get to the Handicap Table tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

You can create a new 'Reset' or 'Adjustment' handicap using the screen to the left. If you want to add a handicap entry for a round you will need to alter which handicaps systems are used for that round in the New Round screen.

Select the golfer for which you want to enter the handicap entry and then to enter the New Handicap screen tap the icon shown on the left.

Golfer: Select the golfer who is receiving the new handicap entry from the list of golfers you have entered into the program.
Handicap System: Select the handicap system for which you are entering the new handicap entry from the list of systems you have already entered into the program.
Date and Time: Select the date and time on which this handicap entry takes effect. The date is entered in reverse order, year, month then day. The time is entered using the 24 hour clock.
Reset or Adjustment: Select whether this handicap entry is a reset or an adjustment. Reset: This will set your handicap to this new value at this date and time, eg 28.0.
Adjustment: This will modify your existing handicap by the amount you state. For example if your present handicap was 10 and the handicap committee decided to administer an adjustment of +5.0 due to illness, your new handicap would be 15. You submit 5.0 in the box below and tap 'Adjustment' in this section.
Note: Resets and Adjustment will have little effect for averaging based handicaps (such as the USGA™ Handicaps), as it will only effect your playing handicap for the next single round. After that, the averaging effect will take over again. Resets and Adjustments will have a major effect on Per Stroke handicaps as they determine a new base from which all your subsequent handicaps will be calculated.
Value: Put the new handicap or adjustment value into this box. An adjustment with a negative value will reduce your handicap.

Once you are happy with the information you have entered, tap [Submit]. You will then be taken back to the Handicap Table where you will find your new entry.

Tap [Cancel] to cancel the process. You will be taken back to the Handicap Table, but no new entry will have been entered into the program.

At this point it is a good idea to save your work. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon on the left to get the Save Dialog Box. Type in the name of the file. The save file will automatically add the extension glf to the end of your file name so you do not have to add it yourself. Tap Save when you are satisfied.

Note: If you are using the web version of Chart My Golf the save file will automatically be named and saved to your Downloads directory.

To return to the main [Help] menu tap this link.

New Round

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To get to the Round Table tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

You can create a new round of golf using the screen to the left. Chart My Golf will make all the calculations for you from the basic information you enter for each hole.

Select the golfer for which you want to enter the new round and then tap the icon shown on the left to get to the New Round screen.

You will need to enter information on several screens to complete the new round of golf. There is the general information, such as the golfer, tees played and the date, and then the information for each hole. You can flip between the screens in two ways. You can tap the left and right buttons shown to the left, or you can tap the title bar of the scorecard, or tap one of the holes on the scorecard.

Note: You can save the information you are entering into the New Round screen. The screen must be visible to save this information. This means you can save your input between shots on your mobile phone when you are playing a round of golf.

General Information

Golfer: This is the golfer playing the round chosen from your previously entered golfers.
Course: This is the course/tees chosen from your previously entered course/tees.
Weather: Enter the weather conditions that best match the weather on that day.
Date and Time: Enter the date and time on which the round was played. The date is entered in reverse order, year, month then day. The time is entered using the 24 hour clock.
Handicaps Used: You can choose if you want your round of golf to be considered for handicap purposes. You can even choose to submit your round for multiple handicap calculations for different handicap systems. Tap the button next to 'Handicap Systems' and a drop down list of all the handicap systems you have entered will appear. Put a check mark against each of the handicap systems you want to include in the calculations. Once you are happy with your selections, click the button again to hide the list.
Scratch: The course/tee's default scratch value will already be in this box. This is typically a value around the par of the course. It is the expected score a scratch golfer would make when playing this set of tees. We give you the option of changing this value when submitting a round, as the competition authorities may consider the course is playing at a different value on the day. Enter this temporary value here, or keep it at the standard scratch value for this set of tees.
Difficulty: The course/tee's default difficulty value will already be in this box. This is typically a value around 113. The difficulty varies from this value depending on how bogey golfers (those who are around 18 handicaps) will play differently from the scratch value on this set of tees. For example the USGA™ use the excellent Slope™ as the difficulty. We give you the option of changing this value when submitting a round, as the competition authorities may consider the course is playing at a different value on the day. Enter this temporary value here, or keep it at the standard difficulty value for this set of tees.
Notes: You can write any additional notes here.

Hole Information

Score: You write the total number of strokes and penalties here. If you did not keep the score on this hole select [No Score].
Fairways Hit: You write the landing place of the ball from the tee; [Yes] for on the fairway, or a miss left, right or short. Pick the best option that best describes your tee shot.
Note: for par 3 holes you always select [No Score] as you are trying to hit the green and not the fairway.
Note: The [No] option without any direction has been retained for legacy purposes. Please try to use one of the direction based 'No' options.
Tee Shot Distance: Enter the rough distance you have hit your tee shot. If you did not keep a record of this put 0 in the box.
Shots out of a Fairway Bunker: Here you record the number of shots you take to get out of a fairway bunker. Do not record your shots out of a green side bunker as they are recorded below.
For example, if you hit your tee shot into a bunker and when trying to get out the ball hits the lip and lands back into the same bunker, but then your next shot gets you out, you record 2 in this box. Your tee shot was hit into the bunker, you tried to get out (1) but did not succeed, then your second attempt succeeds (+1 = 2).
Shots into Water: Unlike fairway bunker shots, you record the times when you hit your ball into the water. Do not record your penalty shots here, they are recorded below.
Penalty Strokes: Record all penalty shots you take here.
For example, assume you hit your tee shot into water and then take another tee shot that goes fine. You would presently be on 3 strokes (for your overall score so far), 1 stroke (hit into water) and 1 penalty stroke (which you record in the penalty stroke box).
Another example, assume you hit your tee shot out of bounds. You will take another tee shot, after which you will be on a running total of 3 strokes. Included in that is 1 penalty shot which you record here. This value of 3 plus all the shots and penalties you take after this will be recorded in your score for the hole.
Approach Shot: Record the result of your approach shot to the green. This is the shot you are reasonably confident when you take your club from the bag will be the shot that hits the green. If it goes in the hole, record that result. If it lands on the green record the length of shot that remains to the hole. This will be considered short, medium or long. If it lands off the green, record the direction that best describes its position relative to you and the green. The [Off Green] option with no direction is only included for legacy purposes and you should not use this option in this new version.
Shots from Green Side Bunker: If all goes well you will not end up in a green side bunker, in which case you should record the [No Score] option here. If it is not your lucky day you will end up in a bunker by the green. Record the shots you take to get out of the green side bunkers here.
Shots from Green Side Grass: If all goes well you will hit the green with your approach shot, in which case you should record the [No Score] option here. If it is not your lucky day you will end up off the green on the grass. (If you end up in a bunker, record those shots in Shots from Green Side Bunker:.) Record the shots you take to get onto the green surface from the grass surround here.
Putts: Here you submit the number of on-green putts you have taken for each hole. Do not count off green putts as they are counted as off green chips.

Once you are happy with the information you have entered for the general information and each hole, tap [Submit]. You will then be taken back to the Rounds Table where you will find your new entry. The software will have added this round to your statistics, automatically calculating Fairways Hits, Greens in Regulation, Sand Saves, Up and Downs, etc.

Tap [Cancel] to cancel the process. You will be taken back to the Round Table, but no new entry will have been entered into the program.

Note: Every round must have a unique combination of golfer, course/tees and date. You will be asked to change the information of your new round if there is a clash.

At this point it is a good idea to save your work. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon on the left to get the Save Dialog Box. Type in the name of the file. The save file will automatically add the extension glf to the end of your file name so you do not have to add it yourself. Tap Save when you are satisfied.

Note: If you are using the web version of Chart My Golf the save file will automatically be named and saved to your Downloads directory.

To return to the main [Help] menu tap this link.

Load

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To get to the Load Dialog tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

You can then load your previously save data by tapping [Load] and then finding the file on your device or in your cloud storage.

Note: In the web version of Chart My Golf your previous saves would have gone to your Downloads directory. They will still be there unless you have moved them to another part of your computer or your Cloud Drive.

To return to the main [Help] menu tap this link.

Save

To return to the [Help] menu click this link.

To get to the Save Dialog tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left.

Tap on the [Save] button to save all your data.

In the web version of Chart My Golf this will typically save to your internet Downloads directory. We recomend you move this to a safe area on your phone/tablet/computer. We even suggest you move a copy of this file to your OneDrive or other Cloud storage, so you can access your saved data when you are at home on your desktop, or out and about with your tablet or phone.

Remember, this new version of Chart My Golf works on every device that is capable of browsing web pages, even without a single plugin. It also shares the same save-file between Windows, Linux or a Mac operating system.

To return to the main [Help] menu tap this link.

Golfer Graphs and Statistics

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To get to the Golfer Graphs and Statistics tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left. You can view many golfer related statistics and graphs on this screen.

Select the golfer you want to analyze. Scroll through the golfer's rounds to pick the focus of the analysis. This will be the round for all the single round analysis and will be the most current round in any multi-round analysis.

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There are several screens for Golfer Graphs and Statistics which can be accessed using the icons to the left.

Single Round Analysis

At the top of this screen is the scorecard for the selected round. The scores are color coded in relation to par as found in the key below the scorecard. The Out, In and Totals are colored in relation to whether most holes for that section average at pars, bogeys, etc. The key below the scorecard gives the color coding and also the percentages of each score type achieved in the round.

Next is a graphical representation of the round in bar chart form. The x-axis shows each hole. Birdies, Eagles, etc, will be below the x-axis, while all bogeys are shown above the x-axis. Pars are shown by a thin strip on the x-axis. When you hover above each bar, you will find more details.

Next is a table of statistics for the selected round, split into Out Nine, In Nine and Total.

Score: This is the total score for this section. The score in relation to par is given in the brackets.
Par: The total par for each section is shown.
Yards: The total yards for each section is shown.
Fairways Hit: A percentage of the fairways hit is shown for each section. If you hit the fairway on par 4 holes or above, then a fairway has been hit for that hole, a fairway has been missed if you end up in the rough either short or to the left or the right of the fairway. Note that par 3 holes do not record whether a fairway was hit since you are aiming for the green.
Fairway Total: Your total score for fairway activity is shown for each section. This excludes all activity on or around the green. You are permitted 2 shots around the green so your Fairway Total should be 36 below par for all holes and 18 below par for each nine. The score in the brackets is a plus or minus score compared to the number of shots you are expected to take on the fairway.
Greens In Regulation (GIR): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in each section where you have reached the green within the expected number of shots, ie 2 less than par for each hole.
Up and Downs: Up and downs are only recorded on holes where you miss the green with your approach shot and land on the surrounding grass. If you get from this off green position and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then you have achieved an Up and Down. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Up and Downs you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Sand Saves: Sand Saves are only recorded on holes where you miss the green with your approach shot and land in a green side bunker. If you get from this off green bunker and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then you have achieved a Sand Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Sand Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Green Side Total: This is the total number of shots you have taken around the green for each section. The number in brackets is compared to 36 for all holes and 18 for each nine, which is the expected 2 shots per hole.
Putts: This is the total number of putts you have taken for each section of the round. The number in brackets is compared to 36 for all holes and 18 for each nine, which is the expected 2 shots per hole. The number in brackets can be a little deceptive as it might show a minus number, but you have wasted other shots around the green in a bunker or with off green chip shots.

Average Per Hole: All Holes: This is the average you are achieving on each hole. It is the sum of all the total score per holes compared with par, then divided by the number per section.
Average Per Hole: Par 3: This is the average you are achieving on each par 3 hole. It is the sum of the differences between the score and par divided by the number of par 3 holes per section.
Average Per Hole: Par 4: This is the average you are achieving on each par 4 hole. It is the sum of the differences between the score and par divided by the number of par 4 holes per section.
Average Per Hole: Par 5+: This is the average you are achieving on each par 5 hole or higher. It is the sum of the differences between the score and par divided by the number of par 5+ holes per section.
Greens In Regulation + 1 (GIR+1): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in each section where you have reached the green within one more than the expected number of shots, ie 1 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 2 (GIR+2): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in each section where you have reached the green within two more than the expected number of shots, ie par for each hole.
Green Side Save: If you manage to hole-out in 2 shots or less if you land off the green with your approach shot, either in a bunker or on the grass verge, then you have achieved a Green Side Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Green Side Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Fairway Miss Save: If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you miss the fairway from the tee, then you have achieved a Fairway Miss Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Fairway Miss Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the fairway from the tee.
Fairway Bunker Save: If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you hit a fairway bunker, then you have achieved a Fairway Bunker Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Fairway Bunker Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have landed in a fairway bunker.

Past Round Analysis Table

This screen shows how the selected round's statistics compare with grouped rounds previous to it. The first column of the table shows the statistics of this single round. The second column shows the statistics of this round and the previous one, for a total of 2 rounds, etc. This makes it easy for you to see how your current form is improving or getting worse.

A selection box allows you to choose whether the figures in the table are averages for the whole round, or each of the nines. This way even nine hole courses can be analyzed.

Score v Par: This is the average score for the section you are viewing when compared to par.
Fairways Hit: If you hit the fairway on par 4 holes or above, then a fairway has been hit for that hole, a fairway has been missed if you end up in the rough either short or to the left or the right of the fairway. Note that par 3 holes do not record whether a fairway was hit as you are aiming for the green. The figure shown is the percentage for the section you are viewing.
Tee Shot Distance: Your total tee shot distance is shown for the section you are viewing.
Fairway Bunkers: The average number of fairway bunkers you have hit for the section you are viewing is shown.
Water: The average number of times you hit the water for the section you are viewing is shown.
Penalties: The average number of penalties you have suffered for the section you are viewing is shown.
Typical Approach: All your approach shots are analyzed and your typical approach is calculated. This can be Off Green, a Long Putt, a Medium Putt, a Short Putt or In the Hole. Ideally you should be aiming for a Medium Putt to regularly hole out in the 2 shots per hole you are allowed around the green.
Green Side Bunkers: The average number of green side bunkers you have hit for the section you are viewing is shown.
Off Green Chips: The average number of off green chips you have hit for the section you are viewing is shown.
Greens In Regulation (GIR): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in the section you are viewing where you have reached the green within the expected number of shots, ie 2 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 1 (GIR+1): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in the section you are viewing where you have reached the green within one more than the expected number of shots, ie 1 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 2 (GIR+2): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in the section you are viewing where you have reached the green within two more than the expected number of shots, ie the par for each hole.
Up and Downs: Up and downs are only recorded on holes where you miss the green with your approach shot and land on the surrounding grass. If you get from this off green position and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then you have achieved an Up and Down. The figure shown for the section you are viewing is the percentage of Up and Downs you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Sand Saves: Sand saves are only recorded on holes where you miss the green with your approach shot and land in a bunker. If you get from bunker and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then you have achieved a Sand Save. The figure shown for the section you are viewing is the percentage of Sand Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Putts: This is the number of putts given as a plus or minus compared with 36 if you are viewing the complete round or 18 if you are viewing one of the nines.
Score: Par 3 Holes: This is the average score per hole when compared to par for all Par 3 holes.
Score: Par 4 Holes: This is the average score per hole when compared to par for all Par 4 holes.
Score: Par 5+ Holes: This is the average score per hole when compared to par for all Par 5 holes or above.
Fairways Total Per Round: This is the average fairway total you have achieved for this section of round you are viewing when compared to what is expected for that section of round. It is a plus or minus figure compared to the expected number. For each hole you are expected to take 2 shots less than the par of the hole.
Green Side Total Per Round: This is the average green side total you have achieved for this section of round you are viewing when compared to 36 if you are viewing the total round or 18 if you are viewing one of the nines. It is a plus or minus figure compared to the expected number. For each hole you are expected to take 2 around the green.
Green Side Save: If you manage to hole-out in 2 shots or less if you land off the green with your approach shot, either in a bunker or on the grass verge, then you have achieved a Green Side Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Green Side Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way. This is the average per section of round you are viewing.
Fairway Miss Save: If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you miss the fairway from the tee, then you have achieved a Fairway Miss Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Fairway Miss Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the fairway from the tee. This is the average per section of round you are viewing.
Fairway Bunker Save: If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you hit a fairway bunker, then you have achieved a Fairway Bunker Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Fairway Bunker Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have landed in a fairway bunker. This is the average per section of round you are viewing.

Bar Charts Against Date

On this page you view bar charts for all the entries explained below. Once again you can create the bar chart for the full round or each of the nines. For each type of data a moving average is shown. This is a technical piece of mathematics that creates an average for the last few rounds that dampens any peaks or troughs in the bars.

You can hover over each bar or moving average to get more information.

Score v Par: This is the average score for the section you are viewing when compared to par.
Handicap: If you choose this option you must also choose which Handicapping System you want to view.
Fairways Hit: If you hit the fairway on par 4 holes or above, then a fairway has been hit for that hole, a fairway has been missed if you end up in the rough either short or to the left or the right of the fairway. Note that par 3 holes do not record whether a fairway was hit as you are aiming for the green. The figure shown is the percentage for the section you are viewing.
Fairway Bunker Shots: The average number of fairway bunkers you have hit for the section you are viewing is shown.
Water: The average number of times you hit the water for the section you are viewing is shown.
Penalties: The average number of penalties you have suffered for the section you are viewing is shown.
Typical Approach: All your approach shots are averaged for the section you are viewing. This can be Off Green, a Long Putt, a Medium Putt, a Short Putt or In the Hole. Ideally you should be aiming for a Medium Putt so you are more likely to hole out in the 2 shots per hole you are allowed around the green.
Green Side Bunkers: The average number of green side bunkers you have hit for the section you are viewing is shown.
Off Green Chips: The average number of off green chips you have hit for the section you are viewing is shown.
Putts: This is the number of putts given as a plus or minus compared with 36 if you are viewing the complete round or 18 if you are viewing one of the nines.
Fairways Total v Par: This is the average fairway total you have achieved for this section of round you are viewing when compared to what is expected for that section of round. It is a plus or minus figure compared to the expected number. For each hole you are expected to take 2 shots less than the par of the hole.
Greens In Regulation (GIR): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in the section you are viewing where you have reached the green within the expected number of shots, ie 2 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 1 (GIR+1): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in the section you are viewing where you have reached the green within one more than the expected number of shots, ie 1 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 2 (GIR+2): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of holes in the section you are viewing where you have reached the green within two more than the expected number of shots, ie the par for each hole.
Green Side Total v Par: This is the average green side total you have achieved for this section of round you are viewing when compared to 36 if you are viewing the total round or 18 if you are viewing one of the nines. It is a plus or minus figure compared to the expected number. For each hole you are expected to take 2 around the green.
Up and Downs: Up and downs are only recorded on holes where you miss the green with your approach shot and land on the surrounding grass. If you get from this off green position and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then you have achieved an Up and Down. The figure shown for the section you are viewing is the percentage of Up and Downs you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Sand Saves: Sand saves are only recorded on holes where you miss the green with your approach shot and land in a bunker. If you get from the bunker and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then you have achieved a Sand Save. The figure shown for the section you are viewing is the percentage of Sand Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way.
Green Side Save: If you manage to hole-out in 2 shots or less if you land off the green with your approach shot, either in a bunker or on the grass verge, then you have achieved a Green Side Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Green Side Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the green in this way. This is the average per section of round you are viewing.
Fairway Miss Save: If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you miss the fairway from the tee, then you have achieved a Fairway Miss Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Fairway Miss Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have missed the fairway from the tee. This is the average per section of round you are viewing.
Fairway Bunker Save: If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you hit a fairway bunker, then you have achieved a Fairway Bunker Save. The figure shown for each section is the percentage of Fairway Bunker Saves you have achieved, but only for the holes where you have landed in a fairway bunker. This is the average per section of round you are viewing.

Pie Charts

This screen allows you to view many aspects of your game in pie chart form.

By Par One chart shows data for All Holes and another for jointly Par 5s, Par 4s and Par 3s.
By Approach One chart shows data for All Approaches and another for jointly Off Green, Long Putts, Middle Length Putts and Short Putts.
By Fairway Hit One chart shows data for All Fairways Hit or Missed and another for jointly Fairway Hit and separately Fairway Missed.
By Green In Regulation One chart shows data for all Greens In Regulation and another for jointly Greens In Regulation and separately Failed Greens In Regulation.
By Weather One chart shows data for all Weather conditions and another for Fine Weather, Rainy Weather and Damp Ground.
By Dogleg One chart shows data for all Straight and Doglegged Holes and another which separately shows Straight Holes, Dogleg Left and Dogleg Right holes.
By Slope One chart shows data for all types of Sloped Holes and another which separately shows Flat Holes, Uphill and Downhill holes.

You will also have options detailing many aspects of your game.

Score v Par: These are the proportions of score versus par for each hole.
Fairways Hit: If you hit the fairway on par 4 holes or above, then a fairway has been hit for that hole, a fairway has been missed if you end up in the rough either short or to the left or the right of the fairway. Note that par 3 holes do not record whether a fairway was hit as you are aiming for the green. The pie chart shows the proportion of Fairways Hit versus Fairway Misses for each hole.
Fairway Bunker Shots: The proportion of times you have hit a fairway bunker on each hole.
Water: The proportion of times you have hit the water on each hole.
Penalties: The proportion of times you have received penalties on each hole.
Approaches: The proportion of times you have achieved each possible approach shot. This can be Off Green, a Long Putt, a Medium Putt, a Short Putt or In the Hole. Ideally you should be aiming for a majority of Medium Putts or better so you are more likely to hole out in the 2 shots per hole you are allowed around the green.
Green Side Bunkers: The proportion of times you have hit green side bunkers on each hole.
Off Green Chips: The proportion of times you have taken off green chips on each hole.
Putts: The proportion of times you have needed each number of putts to get the ball into the hole.
Fairways Total v Expected: This is the proportion of times you have achieved each fairway total when compared with what is expected on that hole. It is a plus or minus figure compared to the expected number. For each hole you are expected to take 2 shots less than the par of the hole.
Greens In Regulation (GIR): This is the proportion of holes where you have got to the green in the expected number of shots, ie 2 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 1 (GIR+1): This is the proportion of holes where you have got to the green in the 1 more than the expected number of shots, ie 1 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 2 (GIR+2): This is the proportion of holes where you have got to the green in the 2 more than the expected number of shots, ie par for each hole.
Green Side Total: This is the proportion of all green side totals you have achieved for each hole. For each hole you are expected to take 2 around the green.
Up and Downs: This is the proportion of all up and downs you have achieved for each hole.
Sand Saves: This is the proportion of all sand saves you have achieved for each hole.
Green Side Save: This is the proportion of all green side saves you have achieved for each hole. If you manage to hole-out in 2 shots or less if you land off the green with your approach shot, either in a bunker or on the grass verge, then you have achieved a Green Side Save.
Fairway Miss Save: This is the proportion of all fairway miss saves you have achieved for each hole. If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you miss the fairway from the tee, then you have achieved a Fairway Miss Save.
Fairway Bunker Save: This is the proportion of all fairway bunker saves you have achieved for each hole. If you manage to get to the green within 2 less then par when you hit a fairway bunker, then you have achieved a Fairway Bunker Save.

Lastly you can choose to view the current round in focus, or this current round and a number of rounds preceding it.

If you hover over the pie chart more information is given.

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Course Graphs and Statistics

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To get to the Course Graphs and Statistics by tapping the menu icon (☰) in the top left of the screen and then tap the icon shown on the left. You can view many course/tees related statistics and graphs on this screen.

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Select the course/tees you want to analyze. Choose whether you want to analyze this course for all golfers or just a single golfer. There are several screens for Course Graphs and Statistics which can be accessed using the icons to the left.

General Analysis

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At the top of this screen is the scorecard for the selected course/tees. Instead of an actual score for each hole an average for the hole is shown. The scores are color coded in relation to par as found in the key below the scorecard. The Out, In and Totals are coloured in relation to whether most holes for that section average at pars, bogeys, etc. The key below the scorecard gives the color coding and also the percentages of each score type achieved in the round.

Next a table is shown detailing each hole's individual statistics.

Par: This is the par of the hole. A golfer hopes to take this many or fewer strokes to complete the hole.
Score: This shows the average score for the golfers chosen as a plus or a minus related to par.
Stroke Index: The holes are ordered 1-18 to determine the shots received per hole for players of different handicaps. The hole with SI 1 is the most difficult hole and most golfers will receive a stroke on this hole. The hole with SI 18 is the easiest hole and only golfers with a handicap of 18 or above on a standard difficulty course (Slope ™ of 113) will receive a stroke on this hole.
Personal Stroke Index: This is a statistic invented by Chart My Golf. We order the holes in order of difficulty depending on the golfers you have selected at the top of the screen. Personal Stroke Index of 1 is the most difficult hole for these golfers and Personal Stroke Index of 18 is the easiest hole for these golfers.
Yards: This is the officially quoted yards for the hole.
Fairways Hit: A percentage of the fairways hit on this hole is shown. If you hit the fairway on par 4 holes or above, then a fairway has been hit for that hole, a fairway has been missed if you end up in the rough either short or to the left or the right of the fairway. Note that par 3 holes do not record whether a fairway was hit as you are aiming for the green.
Fairways Total: Your total score for fairway activity is shown for each hole compared to the expected score for the fairway and is expressed as a plus or minus score. This excludes all activity on or around the green. You are permitted 2 shots around the green so your Fairway Total should be 2 below the par of the hole.
Greens In Regulation (GIR): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of times the golfers have reached the green within the expected number of shots, ie 2 less than par for each hole.
Typical Approach: All the approach shots are analyzed and the typical approach is calculated. This can be Off Green, a Long Putt, a Medium Putt, a Short Putt or In the Hole. Ideally you should be aiming for a Medium Putt to regularly hole out in the 2 shots per hole you are allowed around the green.
Up and Downs: Up and downs are only recorded on holes where the golfer missed the green with their approach shot and landed on the surrounding grass. If they got from this off green position and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then they achieved an Up and Down. The figure shown is the percentage of Up and Downs the golfers have achieved, but only for the times when they missed the green in this way.
Sand Saves: Sand saves are only recorded on holes where the golfers missed the green with their approach shot and landed in a bunker. If they got from the bunker and into the hole in 2 shots or less, which is the expected number of shots you should take around the green, then they achieved a Sand Save. The figure shown is the percentage of Sand Saves they achieved, but only for the holes where they missed the green in this way.
Green Side Total: This is the average green side total compared with the expected 2 per hole. It is a plus or minus figure compared to the expected number.
Putts: This is the average number of putts for this hole.
Greens In Regulation + 1 (GIR+1): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of times the golfers have reached the green within one more than the expected number of shots, ie 1 less than par for each hole.
Greens In Regulation + 2 (GIR+2): This is given as a percentage detailing the number of times the golfers have reached the green within two more than the expected number of shots, ie par for each hole.
Green Side Save: If the golfers managed to hole-out in 2 shots or less if they landed off the green with their approach shot, either in a bunker or on the grass verge, then they achieved a Green Side Save. The figure shown is the percentage of Green Side Saves they have achieved, but only for the holes where they missed the green in this way.
Fairway Miss Save: If the golfers managed to get to the green in within 2 less then par when they missed the fairway from the tee, then they achieved a Fairway Miss Save. The figure shown is the percentage of Fairway Miss Saves they achieved, but only for the holes where they have missed the fairway from the tee.
Fairway Bunker Save: If the golfers managed to get to the green within 2 less then par when they hit a fairway bunker, then they achieved a Fairway Bunker Save. The figure shown is the percentage of Fairway Bunker Saves they achieved, but only for the holes where they landed in a fairway bunker.

Hole Analysis

For each hole many pie charts are presented detailing the percentages for many statistics.

Score v Par: The score versus par is shown for this hole.
Fairways Hit: The percentage of times when a fairway his is shown for this hole or the direction where the miss occurred.
Greens In Regulation: The percentage of times when the green has been hit in regulation is shown for this hole. The expected number of shots in which you should hit the green is within 2 less than par.
Approach: The percentage of times when each of the possible approaches occurs is shown for this hole.
Green Side: The number of shots taken on or around the green are shown for this hole, whether they were on the green, in a green side bunker, or off the grass verge. Ideally this should be 2 or less.
Sand Saves: Sand saves are only recorded on holes where the golfer missed the green with their approach shot and landed in a bunker. The figure shown is the percentage of Sand Saves the golfers achieved for this hole, but only for the holes where they have missed the green in this way.
Up and Downs: Up and Downs are only recorded on holes where the golfer missed the green with their approach shot and landed on the grass. The figure shown is the percentage of Up and Downs the golfers achieved for this hole, but only for the holes where they have missed the green in this way.
Putts: The percentages of the number of putts on this hole is shown.

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