Iphone...

[palindromicbob]

If you want to be pedantic, then clubs allowing the use of non-comforting DMD's (such as iphone's with compass etc) are technically going against the rules as laid down by the R&A. The committee has no power to waive a rule (Rule 33-1) so even when they allow such devices all players using them as DMD's are in breech of rule 14-3.

When keeping stats I use Golfshot. During a round I usually take a second card and mark each column for the stats. Usually split to fairway hit with X meaning hit, left or right arrow if missed, down arrow if short, up if long. Then record number of putts, then total score. I'll indicate a sand save with an S beside the score and also record penalty strokes to the far right. When I get home I can input this data at my leisure.

For anyone with an iphone I would recommend the R&A rules app, and another app called Golf Rules. This is a quick reference guide and the relief finder is excellent.

Another app I'd recommend is golf mentor. You can use this to work out you yardages for each club during practice rounds. In competition you can refer to it to assist with club choice (although you can't measure a shot during a comp).

P.S: DarthVega, I find your avatar highly distracting. It's like being hypnotized .

 

[Scottjd1]

When I input the data while my mates are teeing off it takes no more than 30 secs.

No slow play here.......

 

[CallawayKid]

Someone's tired!!

CK

 

[Swinger]

If anyone (trustworthy.. lol ) on here wants to give it a try I am happy to send them the cradle on the basis they can give it a go then send it back, rather than fork out 20-25 quid and find it a waste of time.

Message sent, if you could send with the iphone that would be much appreciated.

 

[Scottjd1]

As you asked so nicely ill sort out the new iphone 4s for you

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I find it quite ironic that the R&A have basically banned the Iphone because of its compass and weather apps, but then produces a handy set of rules apps for the said Iphone, which you cant access on the course, because you would be breaking the rule

I give up sometimes

Fragger

If you want to be pedantic, then clubs allowing the use of non-comforting DMD's (such as iphone's with compass etc) are technically going against the rules as laid down by the R&A. The committee has no power to waive a rule (Rule 33-1) so even when they allow such devices all players using them as DMD's are in breech of rule 14-3.

When keeping stats I use Golfshot. During a round I usually take a second card and mark each column for the stats. Usually split to fairway hit with X meaning hit, left or right arrow if missed, down arrow if short, up if long. Then record number of putts, then total score. I'll indicate a sand save with an S beside the score and also record penalty strokes to the far right. When I get home I can input this data at my leisure.

For anyone with an iphone I would recommend the R&A rules app, and another app called Golf Rules. This is a quick reference guide and the relief finder is excellent.

Another app I'd recommend is golf mentor. You can use this to work out you yardages for each club during practice rounds. In competition you can refer to it to assist with club choice (although you can't measure a shot during a comp).

P.S: DarthVega, I find your avatar highly distracting. It's like being hypnotized .

 

[FaldosJumper]

I find it quite ironic that the R&A have basically banned the Iphone because of its compass and weather apps, but then produces a handy set of rules apps for the said Iphone, which you cant access on the course, because you would be breaking the rule

I agree, that is a great app, has a search function and would be handy on the course but as you say, you gave to leave it in your locker...

 

[palindromicbob]

I find it quite ironic that the R&A have basically banned the Iphone because of its compass and weather apps, but then produces a handy set of rules apps for the said Iphone, which you cant access on the course, because you would be breaking the rule

I give up sometimes

Fragger

You can access all three of the apps I mention during competition. Use of the phone is not what is banned. It's use of it as a GPS, or to access information to help analyse and advise your next stroke. The weather side of the iphone isn't actually the problem as it doesn't measure wind speed or temp. It may show info on these details but this is information easily obtained before the round. If it could actually measure these variables then there would be a problem.

 

[bobmac]

It can get quite slow, especially when someone first checks his yardage with his iphone, then double checks with his skycaddie, then triple checks with his laser range finder and just to be certain also has a yardage book.

No names.....but you know who you are




RickG