1st comp tomorrow- phone

[Skytot]

I’ve entered my first comp in 14 yrs tomorrow- Bogey . Am I allowed to use my phone app Hole19 for distances ? Last time I played in a comp is was 150yrd markers and that was it . Things have changed a lot since then

 

[chrisd]

No problem at all

 

[Skytot]

Cheers Chris

 

[Foxholer]

I’ve entered my first comp in 14 yrs tomorrow- Bogey . Am I allowed to use my phone app Hole19 for distances ? Last time I played in a comp is was 150yrd markers and that was it . Things have changed a lot since then

Welcome back to competition golf
A pretty consistent opponent!
Good luck! Enjoy!

 

[jim8flog]

I’ve entered my first comp in 14 yrs tomorrow- Bogey . Am I allowed to use my phone app Hole19 for distances ? Last time I played in a comp is was 150yrd markers and that was it . Things have changed a lot since then

Yes you can but if any app you have has 'slope/gradient/plays like' that feature must be turned off.

 

[Jason.H]

Put it on silent ?

 

[Skytot]

Put it on silent ?

No one ever rings me anyway ?

 

[Jason.H]

No one ever rings me anyway ?

Not even those pesky call centres?

 

[Skytot]

Not even those pesky call centres?

No they don’t either, my mate gets about 3 a day .

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Yes but you can't use the phone for anything like meterological info or have anything like swing guides or tuition videos (as I saw someone watching as they went round once)

 

[Skytot]

To be honest I don’t use gprs much I still tend to use 150 markers and instinct. But didn’t want pulling up if I did use my phone

 

[Jason.H]

I’ve entered my first comp in 14 yrs tomorrow- Bogey . Am I allowed to use my phone app Hole19 for distances ? Last time I played in a comp is was 150yrd markers and that was it . Things have changed a lot since then

let us know how you got on. Oh I had some luck today had a really good round in our captains day today, shotgun start Texas scramble winning by one shot with net 52. To be fair one of the other team members had a very good day with the putter.

 

[Billysboots]

This matter rears it’s head every now and then, and I think the safest answer is to seek guidance from your club, rather than here.

I was on our committee several years ago and approached England Golf for a definitive answer. To the best of my recollection (and I have slept since), the advice we were given was that, if a phone had any apps which could provide meteorological information or read slopes, then a distance measurement app on that phone could not be used during a qualifying round. They went on to add that, as most modern phones have those apps pre-installed and they could not be deleted, the phone could not be used even if the apps were turned off.

I accept that advice may well have changed in the intervening period, but if you are playing competitive golf, check the answer with those who administer your club competitions, not anonymous members of an online forum!

 

[KenL]

let us know how you got on. Oh I had some luck today had a really good round in our captains day today, shotgun start Texas scramble winning by one shot with net 52. To be fair one of the other team members had a very good day with the putter.

Nett 52 ???

 

[Jason.H]

Nett 52 ???

The celebratory Guinness after mixed with the sunshine has gone to my head. ?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

This matter rears it’s head every now and then, and I think the safest answer is to seek guidance from your club, rather than here.

I was on our committee several years ago and approached England Golf for a definitive answer. To the best of my recollection (and I have slept since), the advice we were given was that, if a phone had any apps which could provide meteorological information or read slopes, then a distance measurement app on that phone could not be used during a qualifying round. They went on to add that, as most modern phones have those apps pre-installed and they could not be deleted, the phone could not be used even if the apps were turned off.

I accept that advice may well have changed in the intervening period, but if you are playing competitive golf, check the answer with those who administer your club competitions, not anonymous members of an online forum!

I think there was a lot of fear, misplaced I'd say, when golf GPS apps appeared on phones. Now, it's not uncommon to see a phone on a golf trolley being used as GPS and nobody blinks an eye. Your warning is well placed, and correct, but surely we have moved past this now?

 

[jim8flog]

This matter rears it’s head every now and then, and I think the safest answer is to seek guidance from your club, rather than here.

I was on our committee several years ago and approached England Golf for a definitive answer. To the best of my recollection (and I have slept since), the advice we were given was that, if a phone had any apps which could provide meteorological information or read slopes, then a distance measurement app on that phone could not be used during a qualifying round. They went on to add that, as most modern phones have those apps pre-installed and they could not be deleted, the phone could not be used even if the apps were turned off.

I accept that advice may well have changed in the intervening period, but if you are playing competitive golf, check the answer with those who administer your club competitions, not anonymous members of an online forum!

It has all changed all that info is out of date.

All the information about what is and what is not allowed is contained in Rule 4.3.

A club is permitted to ban their use entirely but may not pick and chose which features it may allow and which it may not.

 

[Billysboots]

I think there was a lot of fear, misplaced I'd say, when golf GPS apps appeared on phones. Now, it's not uncommon to see a phone on a golf trolley being used as GPS and nobody blinks an eye. Your warning is well placed, and correct, but surely we have moved past this now?

Agreed. I see no reason why, in this day and age, a phone can not be used for distance measurement during qualifiers.

It has all changed all that info is out of date.

All the information about what is and what is not allowed is contained in Rule 4.3.

A club is permitted to ban their use entirely but my not pick and chose which features it may allow and which it may not.

I did wonder if the guidance had changed. I know, until relatively recently, our club banned the use of mobile phones on the course unless in an emergency. And that included using them as DMD’s because members were abusing the slack allowed by texting mates with pin positions, clubbing and so on.

 

[Deleted member 25172]

Agreed. I see no reason why, in this day and age, a phone can not be used for distance measurement during qualifiers.



I did wonder if the guidance had changed. I know, until relatively recently, our club banned the use of mobile phones on the course unless in an emergency. And that included using them as DMD’s because members were abusing the slack allowed by texting mates with pin positions, clubbing and so on.

Wow. Really? I mean, that really is pathetic.

 

[Backache]

Agreed. I see no reason why, in this day and age, a phone can not be used for distance measurement during qualifiers.



I did wonder if the guidance had changed. I know, until relatively recently, our club banned the use of mobile phones on the course unless in an emergency. And that included using them as DMD’s because members were abusing the slack allowed by texting mates with pin positions, clubbing and so on.

As far as I’m aware pin position information is freely communicable without penalty. Why anyone would want to know a club when the distance information is readily available and the wind very changeable I don’t know.