User Guide

Golf Scoring Assistant (GSA) – User Guide

Version 1.0
BSCT Technologies Sdn Bhd

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Getting Started
• Creating a New Game
• Scoring a Game
• Game Results
• Managing Saved Games
• Game Rules
• Premium Features
• Troubleshooting
• Privacy & Data

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Introduction

Welcome to the Golf Scoring Assistant (GSA) – your ultimate companion for golf scoring and settlement calculations. GSA is designed to help recreational golfers track scores, calculate winners, and determine monetary settlements based on configurable game rules.

Whether you’re playing with friends at your local course or participating in a golf trip across Southeast Asia, GSA simplifies the process of keeping score and calculating winnings, allowing you to focus on enjoying your game.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Open the App Store on your iOS device
2. Search for “Golf Scoring Assistant” or “GSA”
3. Tap “Get” or the download icon
4. Wait for the app to download and install
5. Once installed, tap the GSA icon to launch the app

Note: GSA requires iOS 15.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Account Setup

GSA does not require account creation or login. All data is stored locally on your device, ensuring privacy and quick access to the app’s features.

App Overview

When you first launch GSA, you’ll see the splash screen followed by the main home screen. From here, you can:

• Start a new game
• Access saved games
• Configure game settings
• View game rules

The app uses a simple, intuitive interface with consistent navigation:

• The top bar shows the current screen name
• Back button (when available) returns to the previous screen
• Info button (ⓘ) provides additional information about the current screen

Creating a New Game

Game Details

To start a new game:

1. From the main screen, tap “NEW GAME”
2. Fill in the required game details:
   • Location: Enter the name of the golf course
   • Date: Select the game date (defaults to today)
   • Bet Unit: Enter the monetary value for each bet unit
   • Starting Hole: Select which hole (1-18) you’re starting from
   • Player Names: Enter names for 2-4 players
     • Player 1 and Player 2 are required
     • Player 3 and Player 4 are optional
3. Tap “START GAME” when all required fields are completed

Tips:

• Location and player names can be any text (e.g., nicknames are fine)
• The app supports various currency symbols ($ is default in free version)
• Starting hole affects how team rotations are calculated

Game Settings

Before starting a game, you may want to adjust the game settings:

1. From the Game Details screen, tap “GAME SETTINGS”
2. Adjust the following settings:
   • Maximum Score Limit: Set the maximum allowed score per hole (1-20, default: 10)
   • Individual Game: Enable/disable individual game component
   • Team Game: Enable/disable team game component
   • Team Game Calculation Method: Choose between Standard and HighHigh LowLow modes
   • Lunch Pool: Enable/disable lunch pool contribution tracking
   • Currency Symbol: Select your preferred currency symbol
   • Haptic Feedback: Enable/disable vibration feedback
3. Tap “SAVE SETTINGS” to confirm your choices

Note: Some advanced settings may require a premium subscription.

Scoring a Game

Setting Par

Before entering scores, you must set the par value for each hole:

1. Tap the Par selector
2. Choose the par value (3, 4, or 5)

Important: You must set par before you can enter player scores.

Entering Scores

To enter scores for each player:

1. After setting par, tap on a player’s score field
2. Select the appropriate score from the menu
3. Scores will be color-coded based on performance relative to par:
   • Dark Green: Eagle or better (2+ under par)
   • Green: Birdie (1 under par)
   • Blue: Par (equal to par)
   • Red: Bogey (1 over par)
   • Dark Red: Double bogey or worse (2+ over par)

Navigating Holes

The Scoring screen is organized by hole:

• Current hole number is displayed at the top
• Use “PREVIOUS” and “NEXT” buttons to navigate between holes
• For direct navigation, tap “Go to hole:” and select a hole number
• The screen shows which segment of the round you’re in and the current team pairings (for 4-player games)

Game Results

Understanding Results

When all 18 holes have been scored, you can view the results:

1. Tap “VIEW RESULTS” button (enabled after all holes are scored)
2. The Results screen shows:
   • Game information (location, date, bet value)
   • For each player:
     • Total score
     • Individual game statistics (W-D-L format)
     • Individual game monetary total
     • Team game statistics (W-D-L format)
     • Team game monetary total
     • Combined monetary total
     • Lunch pool contribution (if enabled)

Reading the Results:

• W-D-L format shows Wins-Draws-Losses
• Positive monetary totals indicate winnings
• Negative monetary totals indicate losses
• Lunch pool shows an alternative settlement method based on performance

Game Rules

Individual Game Rules

In the individual game:

• Each player competes against all other participating players on a hole-by-hole basis
• The player with the lowest score on a hole wins 1 bet unit from each other participating player
• If there is a tie for the lowest score, the hole is declared a draw with no money exchanged
• Players who opted out do not participate in individual game calculations

Team Game Rules

The team game is available when there are exactly 4 players:

• Players are paired into teams of 2
• Partnerships change every 6 holes, ensuring each player partners with everyone else
• Three different pairings occur during a round
• Each pairing must be unique

Standard Mode Calculation:

1. Compare the best (lowest) score from each team
2. If one team has a better “best score”, that team wins the hole
3. If the best scores are tied, compare the second scores from each team
4. If one team has a better “second score”, that team wins the hole
5. If both comparisons are tied, the hole is a draw
6. Each player in the winning team receives 1 bet unit from each player in the losing team

HighHigh LowLow Mode Calculation:

1. Compare the best score from Team 1 with the best score from Team 2
2. Compare the second score from Team 1 with the second score from Team 2
3. A team wins ONLY if they win BOTH comparisons
4. If either comparison is tied or lost, the hole is a draw

Lunch Pool Feature

The Lunch Pool provides an alternative settlement method:

• For each draw in either individual or team game: Player contributes 1 bet unit
• For each loss in either individual or team game: Player contributes 2 bet units
• Total lunch pool contribution is displayed alongside regular winnings/losses

Premium Features

Free vs. Premium

Free Features:

• Basic game setup and scoring
• Individual game with standard rules
• Team game with standard rules
• Basic results viewing
• Local data storage
• Default currency symbol ($)

Premium Features:

• Multiple currency options (RM, ฿, S$, etc.)
• Advanced individual game calculation methods
• Team game options (including HighHigh LowLow mode)
• Lunch Pool feature
• Enhanced saving and resuming games
• Enhanced sharing capabilities
• Priority support

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: App crashes when starting a new game
Solution: Ensure your iOS is updated to version 15.0 or later

Issue: Can’t set scores for players
Solution: Make sure you’ve set the par value for the hole first

Issue: Can’t see team pairings
Solution: Team game requires exactly 4 players. Check that you’ve entered 4 player names and enabled team game in settings

Contact Support

For additional support:

• Email: info@golfscoringassistant.com
• Website: www.golfscoringassistant.com
• WhatsApp: +60 122196198

Privacy & Data

Data Storage

GSA stores all game data locally on your device. This includes:

• Game details
• Player information
• Scores
• Settings preferences

No data is transmitted to external servers (except when using sharing features).

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Version 1.0 – May 2025