Pace of play · Guide
How does a golf club measure pace of play objectively?
Objective measurement requires timestamps per hole, not just a start and finish time. GolfAppen uses GPS zones on the tee and green: when a group passes through a zone, the time is logged automatically. The club gets actual play time, tee waiting time and variance per hole – with no manual logging and nothing for players to register.
Why manual measurement falls short
- Spot checks capture individual days, not the pattern over time.
- Notes from course staff become subjective and incomplete.
- Total round time says nothing about where the delay actually occurred.
- Without data, measures become guesswork, and their effect can't be verified.
How automatic measurement works
- The club draws one zone on the tee and one on the green for each hole in a mapping tool.
- The player opens the app in the car park, picks their tee time and presses start.
- The phone stays in their pocket – GPS logs each crossing automatically.
- The club sees live status, time per hole and tee waiting times.
- The round ends automatically once the player has finished.
What the numbers are used for
With actual figures, the club can identify the bottleneck, set realistic expected times per hole, adjust the tee interval, and document the effect of changes to the board and members. The measurement is anonymous: no names, scores or handicaps are stored.
Frequently asked questions
- Do players have to register anything?
- No. The player doesn't need an account and doesn't enter a score. Measurement is anonymous and happens in the background.
- What if not everyone uses the app?
- The club can see which holes are actually being measured and which tee times lack app coverage, so the numbers are always read with the right context.
- What equipment is required?
- Nothing beyond the player's own phone. No sensors, chips or installations are needed on the course.
- How long does it take to set up the course?
- The course is set up by drawing one zone on the tee and one on the green per hole in a mapping tool, with tee times generated automatically from opening hours and interval.