Game Golf User Group

[PhilTheFragger]

Has anyone asked about the system mapping length of putts? From what I gather it doesn't at the moment and I'd of thought that knowing the length of putts would be part n parcel of stat taking? Or is it impossible for the GPS to log such small distances?

The problem with this is that the system doesnt know where abouts on the green the hole is, Holes get moved from one day to the next
Not sure how they could incorporate that into the system unless you do a tag at the actual hole and adjust later

 

[Bert]

Played my first round with it yesterday, was also my first ever round on a big boys course. Played fifteen holes due to the light coming back in. Work in progress, but have to start somewhere. Will be using it a lot in my progression going forward. Looking forward to it.

Was a bit nervous to start out with, got better towards the end.

Name: Ian Shimell
Username: Bert84

Follow me if you'd like.

 

[3565]

The problem with this is that the system doesnt know where abouts on the green the hole is, Holes get moved from one day to the next
Not sure how they could incorporate that into the system unless you do a tag at the actual hole and adjust later

I wouldn't of thought it would matter where the hole is?
Would it not be like when you tag your driver to start with then reach the ball to tag your iron shot and that gives your distance for your driver? You tag your 1st putt then tag it again for your 2nd and keep going until you hole out?
How does the system know you've completed the hole?
By reading some of the posts earlier the problem would be recording the small distances you'd get, as a system to record traditional stats GIR FIR PIR, and by the sounds of the social aspect I think it's a good system but after reading Every Shot Counts, stats have been taken to another level of detail, which won't be to everyone's taste as it is pretty complex to work out.

 

[John_Findlay]

How does the system know you've completed the hole?

It knows when you've taken your shot from the next tee and assumes that your last putt was to hole out.

By default GG assumes the pin is in the centre of the green but, when editing your round, you can drag the pin to where it was actually positioned.

 

[3565]

It knows when you've taken your shot from the next tee and assumes that your last putt was to hole out.

By default GG assumes the pin is in the centre of the green but, when editing your round, you can drag the pin to where it was actually positioned.

ok. I'm just wanting to know could the system not log the length of putts per green which can then give you an average over the season? But by the looks of it it's not able to and it will only give putts per green stats.

 

[John_Findlay]

Yeah. It can't log the average length of putts (at the moment). Best I can suggest is when you go in to a round you've played and look at "club performance" it tells you how long the putts were (in yards). Only works if you've positioned the pin correctly when editing. (Although I've noticed that that only works on the Android App on my Hudl, not on the iPhone App or on the Website. Strange)

 

[DaveL]

Managed to sort out my winter green problem, so it didn't mess up the stats. I used one of the unassigned tags and puts off the green, to bridge the gap between the winter greens and normal greens. I also did the same if the par of the hole changed (if the scored 4 on the par 3 winter green, I made it a 5 on the normal par 4 green). It's not ideal and a bit of a faff, but it at least makes GG usable on winter greens.

 

[markyjee]

Was all set for my first game with gg today, clubs all registered, device all charged, got into club car park and realise de I left it sitting on top of the desktop 😄😄

 

[Dan2501]

Recorded my first Game Golf birdie on Saturday. Pretty happy. FIR up since switching to primarily using my Hybrid off the tee too, and the increase fairway accuracy is helping my GIR too!

 

[Break90]

Collecting my Game Golf kit tomorrow, I'm registered as Stuart Bradford.

have followed everyone detailed in this thread.

 

[turkish]

I'm jealous of all you game golfers- I'm getting no chances with this crap weather up here!!!

 

[Kellfire]

So tempted to get Game Golf, it being pay day.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Anyone can create an account on Game Golf, you don't need a device, it gives you a chance to see other peoples acct's via follow, see what it can do and then decide.
http://www.gamegolf.com/home/?v=ef3a0a5abde073e

 

[Papas1982]

So, as fun as all the games you can play against each other sound.

Do do the users genuinely feel they're game has I proved because of the device?

 

[MendieGK]

So, as fun as all the games you can play against each other sound.

Do do the users genuinely feel they're game has I proved because of the device?

For me its not possible to tell yet due to the poor weather conditions etc, but it has highlighted key areas that i need to work on.

Its also shown me that my averages in certain areas (such as GIR) are as good as scratch/pro standard golfers, meaning that i need to A) putt better b) improve my approach play etc.

will it improve my game come the summer - definitely

 

[DaveL]

So, as fun as all the games you can play against each other sound.

Do do the users genuinely feel they're game has I proved because of the device?

I believe I concentrate more now on each shot, as I know any one who wants to review my round can. It's also shown me how far I actually hit my shots and not how far I think I hit them having said that I've only just started and on a three quarter back swing at the moment so there's room for improvement

 

[John_Findlay]

Do do the users genuinely feel they're game has I proved because of the device?

No. Of course not. Not on it's own. The device is basically a learning tool (as well as a social networking device, I suppose). From it, over time, you should be able to identify the weaker parts of your own game. What you then do with that information and how you do it is entirely up to you.

 

[Dan2501]

I do. Wearing the little device on my belt, and having the red tags on the top of my clubs instantly helped me gain an extra 50 yards off the tee.

Seriously though, what I echo what John said. The stats are great, but they're only going to help your game if you use them, and put the practice in to improve in the areas you need to. Not going to do anything for your game until you start to use the stats your given, and work out where you need to improve.

 

[Papas1982]

No. Of course not. Not on it's own. The device is basically a learning tool (as well as a social networking device, I suppose). From it, over time, you should be able to identify the weaker parts of your own game. What you then do with that information and how you do it is entirely up to you.

I know its not an aid that will bear fruit directly. I simply meant has it made you more aware of faults and have you worked towards them. Or is it simply a gimmic. Lots of apps come out and people use them and improve short term. I guess you're right. It's down to the person. But as you can follow one another. Do people did themselves competing?

 

[Papas1982]

I believe I concentrate more now on each shot, as I know any one who wants to review my round can. It's also shown me how far I actually hit my shots and not how far I think I hit them having said that I've only just started and on a three quarter back swing at the moment so there's room for improvement

Thank you for a sensible answer. Congrats to others who thought it was mic night at the comedy club!