| Assuming the developer(s) take a peak at the forum - here is a brief list of changes required to update the website to support the 2020 World Golf Handicap System. At a minimum the follow must be implemented: The 9-hole handicap (aka designated with a lower case “n” – i.e.: Handicap Index(n) = 15) is gone. All handicaps (index, course, playing) are based off 18-hole differentials. If only playing 9-holes -- two 9-hole differentials are combined to create a 18-hole differential which is use in all future handicap calculations. An uncombined 9-hole score is discarded after it becomes older than the twentieth oldest 18-hole score Rules: 5.1a & b Calculation of a Score Differential Maximum Score for Handicap Calculations Equitable Stroke Control has been replaced by “Net Double Bogey” Rule 3.1b Course Handicap – Change in calculation to include PAR The Bonus for Excellence (aka .96 multiplier) is gone >> 18- hole << Course Handicap = Handicap Index * (Slope Rating / 113) + (Course Rating – PAR) Rule 6.1a >> 9-Hole <<<< Course Handicap = (Handicap Index / 2) * (9-hole Slope Rating / 113) + (9-hole Course Rating – 9-hole PAR) Rule 6.1b Playing Handicap >>> Same Tees <<< : Playing Handicap = Course Handicap * Handicap Allowance Rule 6.2a >>> From Multiple Tees w/ different Pars <<<<: Playing Handicap = (Course Handicap * Handicap Allowance) + Difference in pars Rule 6.2b New 2020 WHS Requirements that I really don't care if implemented or could be phased in over time. Playing Conditions Adjustment (PCC) Adds a course conditions value(-1 to +3) to the score differential calculation Rule 5.6 Low Handicap Index (ties into Soft & Hard Caps) Rule 5.7 Soft & Hard Caps for Player’s Handicap Index Rule 5.8 Exceptional Score Reductions Rule 5.9 Hoping this can be addressed in time for the 2020 season. | Author: Richard Tawes 5 years ago 2019-12-06 |
| Nicely done.. | Author: Jared Christensen 5 years ago 2019-12-07 |
| Am I missing that the new handicap calculation is now based on the lowest 8 scores out of the last 20. Previously was lowest 10 out of 20. I think I can implement most changes in the handicap settings of my league manager page. i.e. lowest 8 out of 20 and eliminating the .96 multiplier. The net double bogey rule however will be problematic if done manually and not by a system update, | Author: Dick Ulrich 5 years ago 2019-12-08 |
| Agreed, the net double bogey rule is going to be needed. | Author: Joe Jackson 4 years ago 2020-01-18 |
| Is the developer still doing anything with this site? Was thinking I should probably start looking for an alternative. Anyone else done any research that can save us time? | Author: Kent McPherson 4 years ago 2020-01-31 |
| At this point there has been no developer feedback since he upgraded the servers 2 years ago. And no new development since he announced he was working on new software 5 years ago. The options available depend on your league structure. There are a bunch found with a Google search - but only few still have active support. Some potential options (that have active support) that I have been looking at are: GolfSoftware.com ($5/player/year) <- Probably the best solution out there - but you pay for it. Fringegolfers.com (Free - Ad based) <- Has a lot of potential, but the user interface is not a user friendly as LeagueSync in some area. Golfleague.us (cost varies on options) GolfLeagueTracker.com ($99 for 30 rounds) LeagueGolfer.com ($99/yr) x4Golf.com ($45/yr) MyCloudLeague.com (Free - Ad based) | Author: Richard Tawes 4 years ago 2020-01-31 |
| Correction: Fringegolf.com should be FRINGEGOLFERS.COM Fringegolfers.com does not support teams or at least I haven't found away to set up teams MyCloudLeague.com does not support teams at this time but claim to be working on it. | Author: Pete M 4 years ago 2020-02-08 |
| Thank you for the correction. FYI ... FringeGolfer does support teams -- I have a test site running consisting of 6 teams with 12 players per team. (Admin/Manage Golf Leagues/Manage League Seasons/Team Assignments). But there are other feature missing, like manual override of points, Cross team subs, ghost players handled differently and score card entry is much more time consuming. | Author: Richard Tawes 4 years ago 2020-02-08 |
| What if you change the ESC handicap calc to reflect 2 over par for all - wouldn't that accomplish the net double bogey rule? | Author: Brian Wilson 4 years ago 2020-04-03 |
| Thanks - don't think I would have found it on my own. May run a league here and there (if we ever get to play this summer) to see if it is an alternative site. One of these days I will learn that you need to click on all icons to see if anything is hidden behind them. | Author: Pete M 4 years ago 2020-04-04 |