whats the best and most popular golfing software, managing leagues, handicaps, schedules, where do i get it...

Question

downloadable if possible

Answer 1

Two sites that I like are http://www.egolfleagues.com and http://www.imagolfer.com .

I prefer using a website for my golf league because you don't have to worry about upgrades and compatibility, plus it gives the golfers access to the schedule, leaderboard and stats.

The first one is basic, but it automatically creates your schedule, calculates handicaps, and is real simple to use.

The second one is much more detailed. It handles automatic scheduling of golfers for leagues with teams or without, automatically calculates points based on a variety of different formats (Stableford, Match Play, Best Ball) based on gross or net scores, and will even calculate skins automatically. It also has a setup wizard that steps you through setting up your league. Plus it offers the golfers more features such as allowing them to contact other golfers through the site, automatically request and schedule subs, and post messages on the message board.

One of the things I like best about imagolfer.com over egolfleagues.com is that it shows exactly which scores were used and how the handicap was calculated for any given golfer. I had many times where I was asked to verify the calculations by golfers that didn't believe their handicap went up after a round, or mad that it went down. It was always right, but it was a pain to figure out manually. Now the golfers just click on their handicap and it shows the calculations and actual results for each step. This is especially helpful if your league uses the USGA formula because it gets a little confusing when you start using the lowest 10 out of the last 20 rounds, etc.

- Rich

Answer 2

Here is something that you and your league members might be interested in. It's not software to run a league, but it might be fun for the league players.

You can set up a private league in Game Tracker at My Golf Domain.com. Matches can be one-on-one or between teams. The players just enter the score and the system determines the winner based on gross score/handicap for the league or just gross score. The handicap for the league is simply the average score over par in that league. Standings (win/loss/tie) are automatically tracked. Matches are set up on the site.

It's a little something extra to make playing even more fun.

Whether or not you set up a league, everyone can track their scores and statistics in great detail by using Game Tracker.

Here is my homepage that has my recent scores, statistics, graphical charts, etc.

http://www.mygolfdomain.com/member.php?member=24

- Jim

Answer 3

I personally like this one.

I'm 14 years old with a 13 handicap and I am a member of one.

Go to: http://www.keepmygolfscore.com

It keeps your score and gives your handicap. It also tells all of your stats if you kept them while playing such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, total putts and sand saves. It shows all of these statistics with different graphs and charts.

It also has tips for improving your game and choosing your equipment.

P.S.
-It is way better than Yahoo Handicap Tracker, on Yahoo it doesn't display stats, just your handicap.

The best part, it's absolutely FREE!

Answer 4

Golfsoftware.com has the type of software that you are looking for, they are bound to have just what you need.