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Staff Entry and System Maintenance
| The focal point for Staff Entry of scores and maintenance of your handicap database is the Player Maintenance Screen. Either a Player ID or the first few characters of a last name may be used to access players; or, you can proceed through the entire list of players via the Next Player and Previous Player buttons. Adding a player or changing player information is simply done via a single button click and provision of a few items of information. It's really that easy! All the standard handicap reports are available to you from a Reports Menu. Included are a Master List of all scores and handicap information for each player, and Alphabetic and By-Handicap-Index Reports. |
| GHM goes beyond these standard reports to give you information that often is not a part of other handicap software. For example, there's a Rounds Played Report that summarizes player rounds on a season-wide basis or for a selected time period (usable for monitoring the completeness of player scores posting). Also available are a Handicap Analysis Report that provides a statistical view of your players' handicaps, a Course Handicaps Report from multiple sets of tees, a Tournament Scores List that includes a complete narrative description of the Tournament Scores Adjustment Procedure for adjusted players, two Course Analysis Reports that can be used to evaluate the handicap hole structure of your course, a Most Improved Golfers Report, and even a Name & Address Report with a Mailing Labels option. All reports may be prepared for all your players or selectively for various parts of your handicap database. e.g. Men, Ladies, selected Groups, or for an Individual Player. Two types of Handicap Card forms are available to you; Avery removable-adhesive labels for use with plastic cards, and labels for use with our optional Handicap Card printer. You can also print handicap cards on regular paper if you wish. As with the GHM Reports, handicap cards can be printed for selected groups or for individual players. |
| Player Scores Entry Feature |
The use of a "Handicap Information Computer" (or multiple computers in a
network) for direct player entry of scores and review of handicap
information is the prevalent trend for club handicap systems. The GHM
Player Entry Feature provides this capability in an attractive and very easy
to use way.
Players are guided through scores entry on clear, bright screens with
large characters for easy viewing. A mouse is easily used to select
program options and actions, and a computer keyboard is sufficient for
entries that require information entry, e.g. Player ID and Score. If scores
are entered on a hole-by-hole basis the program automatically adjusts the
hole scores for Equitable Stroke Control (ESC).
From an opening Bulletin Board, through Score Entry, and on to a Scores
Listing and Scores Graph, Player Entry provides features that your players
will enjoy and which will increase their interest in the handicapping
process.
network) for direct player entry of scores and review of handicap
information is the prevalent trend for club handicap systems. The GHM
Player Entry Feature provides this capability in an attractive and very easy
to use way.
Players are guided through scores entry on clear, bright screens with
large characters for easy viewing. A mouse is easily used to select
program options and actions, and a computer keyboard is sufficient for
entries that require information entry, e.g. Player ID and Score. If scores
are entered on a hole-by-hole basis the program automatically adjusts the
hole scores for Equitable Stroke Control (ESC).
From an opening Bulletin Board, through Score Entry, and on to a Scores
Listing and Scores Graph, Player Entry provides features that your players
will enjoy and which will increase their interest in the handicapping
process.
One or more scores can be entered each time a player uses the feature. Scores can be entered for any course that has a Course
Rating and Slope Rating. Players can be assigned a Home Course (set of tees), the selection of which leads to direct access to the
Scores Entry Screen illustrated above. A player can also select from up to 9 Home sets of tees or up to 20 user-defined Outside
Courses; or, ratings from an undefined course can be used. After each score(s) entry the player immediately sees the effect on the
Trend Handicap and can view his/her complete handicap information, the detail of up to the last 40 scores, and a Scores Graph of
the last 20 scores. Handicap information can also be viewed independently of score entry by clicking an option button on the initial
Bulletin Board screen.
If you wish you can also have your players print their own Handicap Card labels directly from a Player Entry computer. An optional
Handicap Card Printer can be added to the system for this purpose. This Dymo LabelWriter printer, which can also be used for
other label needs, avoids the work and inefficiency of having your staff prepare and distribute handicap cards for all players and then
have many of them not picked up -- players who want cards can get them without staff involvement. The Handicap Card Printer can
also be used in the "backroom" Staff Entry/Maintenance part of the system. We supply generic plastic cards for use with the labels,
or you can use custom cards produced locally. The labels used are larger than the label shown in the illustration below.
Rating and Slope Rating. Players can be assigned a Home Course (set of tees), the selection of which leads to direct access to the
Scores Entry Screen illustrated above. A player can also select from up to 9 Home sets of tees or up to 20 user-defined Outside
Courses; or, ratings from an undefined course can be used. After each score(s) entry the player immediately sees the effect on the
Trend Handicap and can view his/her complete handicap information, the detail of up to the last 40 scores, and a Scores Graph of
the last 20 scores. Handicap information can also be viewed independently of score entry by clicking an option button on the initial
Bulletin Board screen.
If you wish you can also have your players print their own Handicap Card labels directly from a Player Entry computer. An optional
Handicap Card Printer can be added to the system for this purpose. This Dymo LabelWriter printer, which can also be used for
other label needs, avoids the work and inefficiency of having your staff prepare and distribute handicap cards for all players and then
have many of them not picked up -- players who want cards can get them without staff involvement. The Handicap Card Printer can
also be used in the "backroom" Staff Entry/Maintenance part of the system. We supply generic plastic cards for use with the labels,
or you can use custom cards produced locally. The labels used are larger than the label shown in the illustration below.
| Handicap Card Printer |
| The Dollars and "Sense" of an In-House Handicapping System |
Are you paying $10, $15, $20 or more per player per year for handicap service? Each and every year? If
so, why? Let's take the $15 per player per year that's the average cost of annual fee offerings. If your
club/course has 350 players that's $5,250 per year, every year, for handicap service!
Consider the alternative with our Golf Handicaps Manager software. For $750 ($500 if purchased with
our GTM tournament software), one time only, you can have your own in-house handicapping system
that is in full compliance with the USGA Handicap System and produces official USGA Handicap
Indexes for your players. The savings in the first year alone are far more than enough to buy the
computer on which GHM runs (or even multiple computers for a network setup). And, our customers tell
us that GHM is equal to or better than other professional handicap software in the golf industry - and that
includes the USGA GHIN System.
A quality handicap system at far less cost means better service for your players and significant financial
savings for you. We think it's a "No Brainer." What do you think?
so, why? Let's take the $15 per player per year that's the average cost of annual fee offerings. If your
club/course has 350 players that's $5,250 per year, every year, for handicap service!
Consider the alternative with our Golf Handicaps Manager software. For $750 ($500 if purchased with
our GTM tournament software), one time only, you can have your own in-house handicapping system
that is in full compliance with the USGA Handicap System and produces official USGA Handicap
Indexes for your players. The savings in the first year alone are far more than enough to buy the
computer on which GHM runs (or even multiple computers for a network setup). And, our customers tell
us that GHM is equal to or better than other professional handicap software in the golf industry - and that
includes the USGA GHIN System.
A quality handicap system at far less cost means better service for your players and significant financial
savings for you. We think it's a "No Brainer." What do you think?
| GHM Help System |
Bring your handicaps in-house for speed, convenience, flexibility and control -- plus significant cost
savings. GHM provides a complete facility for golf clubs and courses and it's extremely easy to use by both
staff and players. Even the most novice of computer users will be comfortable right from the start.
GHM maintains handicaps in strict compliance with the USGA Handicap System and is fully current with
the latest rules. Handicap Indexes produced by GHM are recognized as "official" by the USGA. Both
USGA Handicap Indexes (from the last formal handicap revision) and Trend Handicap Indexes (based on
all recorded scores) are maintained by the system.
In addition to the standard Mens/Ladies categories in your handicap database you may also classify your
players in up to 10 subgroups (Group Codes) for selective reporting. For example, you can do separate
reporting for Seniors, Juniors, Leagues, etc. in categories you define to meet your specific needs.
GHM Provides two methods for posting handicap scores - Staff Entry and Player Entry. Either or both can
be used in the system. Staff Entry is the former traditional method of collecting scores from scorecards or
posting sheets and having the staff enter them on the computer. Player Entry is the prevalent trend where
the players themselves enter their scores and can view their handicap information and that of other
players. In both cases, GHM permits scores to be entered by either Total Score or Hole by Hole. Equitable
Stroke Control (ESC) is applied automatically to scores entered hole by hole.
savings. GHM provides a complete facility for golf clubs and courses and it's extremely easy to use by both
staff and players. Even the most novice of computer users will be comfortable right from the start.
GHM maintains handicaps in strict compliance with the USGA Handicap System and is fully current with
the latest rules. Handicap Indexes produced by GHM are recognized as "official" by the USGA. Both
USGA Handicap Indexes (from the last formal handicap revision) and Trend Handicap Indexes (based on
all recorded scores) are maintained by the system.
In addition to the standard Mens/Ladies categories in your handicap database you may also classify your
players in up to 10 subgroups (Group Codes) for selective reporting. For example, you can do separate
reporting for Seniors, Juniors, Leagues, etc. in categories you define to meet your specific needs.
GHM Provides two methods for posting handicap scores - Staff Entry and Player Entry. Either or both can
be used in the system. Staff Entry is the former traditional method of collecting scores from scorecards or
posting sheets and having the staff enter them on the computer. Player Entry is the prevalent trend where
the players themselves enter their scores and can view their handicap information and that of other
players. In both cases, GHM permits scores to be entered by either Total Score or Hole by Hole. Equitable
Stroke Control (ESC) is applied automatically to scores entered hole by hole.
You may view the complete Help System for the program by clicking the "Book" icon on the left. The Help System describes and
illustrates all the features of the program.
illustrates all the features of the program.
| Click on the book icon to review the complete Help System that describes and illustrates all program features. |
In 2010 we added an exciting new feature to the Player Scores Entry feature
of the program - an On-Screen Keyboard. This "virtual" keyboard
eliminates the need for a physical keyboard and permits all of the actions
and information entries in Player Scores Entry to be accomplished with
mouse clicks, or with touches on a touch-screen monitor. A player no
longer has to look back and forth between a display screen and a physical
keyboard - everything is right there on the screen.
Notice that the on-screen keyboard looks much like a standard physical
keyboard. However, many keys have been removed to limit the content to
keys needed for Player Scores Entry - numbers, letters and two editing
keys for information entry such as player names, dates and scores, and a
set of arrow keys for selection from lists such as home and outside
courses. A player uses the large buttons on the main part of screens to
select actions such as "CONTINUE" action in the illustration.
The on-screen keyboard brings a new level of ease of use to the Player
Scores Entry feature. If you consider using a touch-screen monitor with the
feature, the on-screen keyboard makes easier a decision to do so.
of the program - an On-Screen Keyboard. This "virtual" keyboard
eliminates the need for a physical keyboard and permits all of the actions
and information entries in Player Scores Entry to be accomplished with
mouse clicks, or with touches on a touch-screen monitor. A player no
longer has to look back and forth between a display screen and a physical
keyboard - everything is right there on the screen.
Notice that the on-screen keyboard looks much like a standard physical
keyboard. However, many keys have been removed to limit the content to
keys needed for Player Scores Entry - numbers, letters and two editing
keys for information entry such as player names, dates and scores, and a
set of arrow keys for selection from lists such as home and outside
courses. A player uses the large buttons on the main part of screens to
select actions such as "CONTINUE" action in the illustration.
The on-screen keyboard brings a new level of ease of use to the Player
Scores Entry feature. If you consider using a touch-screen monitor with the
feature, the on-screen keyboard makes easier a decision to do so.