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The problem with scorecards is that any solution is going to need technology. So as there is no sharing, it would probably need to be a phone app rather than a custom device and so it needs developing, testing, approving by both google and apple, it needs everyone to have a phone up to spec to use it, it needs everyone to understand how to use it, it needs to be quick and simple so as not to cause hold ups....... oh and it has to be free as I cannot see people willingly paying an up front cost or subscription for it (but you could not easily have advertising as it clutters the screen or causes delay whilst the advert is closed). There would also need to be a standard operating system so as it speaks to the overall database of scores. Suddenly does not sound so easy. Not impossible but a very big initial outlay to get the system up and running.
Ideal system would link to the GPS and would simply ask that you input a score for you and the person you are scoring for as you reach the next tee box, just as your GPS switches holes automatically
Ideal system would link to the GPS and would simply ask that you input a score for you and the person you are scoring for as you reach the next tee box, just as your GPS switches holes automatically
The entire US handicap system is managed via scores being added on a smartphone app.
Scoring apps already exist and I'm sure a company (or national golf unions) would be happy to develop and manage an app and charge clubs a reasonable fee to access it, or possibly give clubs a lower cost option with a bit of advertising. Do clubs currently pay HDiD?
Clubs already buy at least 10,000 scorecards a year, and this would replace scorecards (or at least massively reduce their use).
Yes - people would need smartphones... so what? nearly everyone has one and basic smartphone's aren't that expensive (especially for people with a golf membership) and if you don't have one or get one... guess what, you don't get to play in medals and have a handicap.
As long as clubs have backup scorecards and wifi.
Even if someone's phone runs out of battery, backup plan is they can go home and charge or input score on a terminal (but use of this is massively reduced and now not compulsory).