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What's New in HandicapMaster 7.2

Changes to HandicapMaster in Version 7.2 (2009 Edition)

Sending E-mail's from HandicapMaster

Save time and effort by sending e-mails directly from HandicapMaster. This facility is added to:
The Reports Toolbar (enabling the currently viewed report to be e-mailed as a PDF attachment),
Reports Toolbar
  • The Reports Toolbar (enabling the currently viewed report to be e-mailed as a PDF attachment),
  • The 'Edit Member' and 'Visitor' windows.
  • The Golf Course Contact Details window.
  • The Membership Option.
  • Letter Writer.
This facility is available if HandicapMaster is running on Windows 2000 or later. It is not available on Windows 98 or ME. Users will need a valid SMTP e-mail service and internet connection to be able to send E-mails from HandicapMaster.
If you use this facility with the Send Away Scores to Home Clubs report, HandicapMaster will send separate e-mails to each golf club listed in the report (where an e-mail address has been entered into the Golf Courses Contact Details).
If you use this facility with the Membership Subscriptions Option 'Raise Subscription Wizard' and 'Overdue Subscriptions Wizard', HandicapMaster will send separate e-mails to those members who are configured to receive invoices by e-mail. For Membership Groups a single e-mail will be sent to the Group Contact if they are configured to receive invoices by e-mail and have a valid e-mail address.
An E-mail log report shows the status of e-mails that were created.

Booking into Future Competitions - Online and/or at the Club

You may now collect bookings into future competitions either:
  • Online - through the MasterScoreboard web site
  • and/or through Player Entry Screens.
When collecting bookings through Player Entry screens and online through Master Scoreboard web site, you may choose to set a delay before bookings may be placed online (I.e. prioritise bookings through player Entry at the Golf Club).
Players may now book their own partners into teams competitions.
A new report is added allowing you to view the history of bookings being made into a competition. This report details who booked in (or cancelled), when and by whom.
The 'Allow Players to Cancel Bookings into Future Competitions' option is moved to the FILE -> OPTIONS window (from the CONFIGURE PLAYER ENTRY wizard).
It is now possible to choose only one player per tee time when running Bookings wizard for singles competitions.
Booking into future competitions is available in Premier, EGA-Premier and Network editions.

Eclectic Competitions

Management of Eclectic competitions has been moved to the “Competitions” place, alongside stroke-play and match-play knock-out competitions.
A number of new facilities are added to Eclectics. You may now
  • Run Eclectics on the basis of most Stableford Points scored per hole (or fewest strokes per hole, as previously),
  • Add 'Casual cards' (scorecards outside of normal competitions) to Eclectic results,
  • Choose a selection of players prior to the competitions being added to the eclectic, so that only these player’s scores from the added competitions are included in the eclectic (that is, the selection of players need no longer be selected for each competition added to the eclectic),
  • Calculate the handicap allowance for the Eclectic competition to one decimal place,
  • Place competitors in the Eclectic into Divisions, based on their current Handicap, and
  • Publish the results of the Eclectics to the Master Scoreboard web site.
There is no longer a limit to the number of Eclectics that may be run at the same time.

Golf AutoScore™ Integration

HandicapMaster is the first officially approved company to supply CONGU handicapping software to operate with Golf AutoScore™ in the UK and Ireland.
You may now use the Golf AutoScore™ scorecard system which simplifies score card recording with HandicapMaster, using a 'lotto' style scorecard.
Golf AutoScore™ is available in Premier, EGA-Premier and Network editions.

Master Scoreboard

The option 'Publish to MasterScoreboard.co.uk' has been changed to 'Publish to Internet' on the FILE menu.
A new button on the main toolbar (called 'Publish') has been added to provide a quick access to the 'Publish to Internet' wizard.
Main Toolbar
You may now publish additional data to the MasterScoreboard web site:
  • Hole-by-hole scores for players in singles competitions.
    These may be accessed by your members from the 'Recent Handicap Record' page on the web site. If you do not wish player's to be able to see the scores of other players, you may turn on the 'Individual Passwords' facility in the Master Scoreboard Control Panel if you are using CONGU Handicapping editions of HandicapMaster.
  • Gross Score results for single round competitions (not Four Ball Better Ball competitions).
  • Eclectic competition scores.
  • Order of Merit results.

Competitions

Important: Where a competition is open to Men and Ladies and 'Adjust Competition Handicaps' box is ticked in the template, competition handicaps/strokes received are now adjusted for equitable handicapping in accordance with Appendix O of the CONGU system irrespective of whether or not both genders of players actually played. Previously if only one gender actually played, adjustments were not applied.
Ordering of players in team competitions is improved, with HandicapMaster retaining the order of players in a pairing as they were originally entered. A problem whereby editing a Foursomes or Greensomes scorecard after a competition has been closed and re-opened again could show player's respective handicaps the wrong way around is resolved.
For Stableford or Par competitions, you may now choose whether the competition results for 'Gross Scores Only' are calculated using the number of strokes taken or the number of Stableford points (or Par result) achieved using no handicap allowance. This calculation applies as competitions are applied (closed). See FILE menu, then OPTIONS, then COMPETITIONS tab.
When you run the 'Open a New Competition' wizard, you may now choose to save the selections you have made for the options as the defaults for when you next run the wizard (Premier and Network editions).
When you update a competition template through the main list of templates, you will now be asked whether you would like the changes to be applied to the competitions that you currently have open (that have used the updated template).
When a 'No Return' scorecard is entered, HandicapMaster will now automatically apply a disqualification under rule of golf 3-2, if the competition is a Stroke-play competition (does not apply to Stableford or Par competitions). Note: As a consequence, No Returns in medal competitions will now show as 'D/Q' on the competition leader board.
Results may be e-mailed to members using the e-mail facility.
If a competition is 'men-only' or 'ladies-only', the icon displayed in the Opened Competitions and Closed Competitions lists now includes a blue or red indicator accordingly.
A warning message is now displayed if a competition is already open for the same date, venue and using the same template.

Start Sheets

When you run the Start Sheet wizard, but Bookings are underway for the selected competition, the Start Sheet may no longer be created without first closing Bookings. You may now close the Bookings early using a button in the Start Sheets wizard. (Premier and Network editions).
When adding players to the Start Sheet grid for an open competition, the name of the home club of visitors is now displayed alongside their names in the pop-up list of players.
When updating the last cell in the grid, a new row is no longer automatically added to the grid without the Users permission.
When re-ordering players on the grid using the Randomise option (or importing bookings received in 'blocks'), players are now automatically moved to the left side of the grid. If any player is left on their own, they are automatically moved to another tee time (if available) ensuring each player has a minimum of one partner. Finally, games are re-ordered so that those games with the fewest players are given the first tee times (not applicable for 'Shotgun' Starting Sheets).
If you 'auto-fill' a start sheet using the players from another start sheet, you may now choose to keep the players in the same groups (I.e. same games) as the original start sheet.

Knock Out Competitions

You may now change the Last date of matches in a round in a Knock Out draw.
A new option 'Show Telephone Numbers on Draw Report' to display a member's telephone number on the Draw printout has been added (See REPORTS -> LAYOUT AND OPTIONS -> COMPETITION REPORTS).

Golf Courses

It is now possible to record the length of holes along with Par and Stroke Index information, when entering course details. If recorded, the length of holes will be included in the 'Scorecards from a competition' report. To enable the entry of hole distances, Select FILE menu, then OPTIONS, then GENERAL tab. Tick the applicable box.

Ireland GOLFnet Central Database of Handicaps

The option 'Publish to GOLFnet (Ireland)' has been changed to 'Publish to Internet' on the FILE menu.
A new button on the main toolbar (called 'Publish') has been added to provide a quick access to the 'Publish to Internet' wizard.
Main Toolbar
When publishing to GOLFnet with one or more golf courses referenced in player's handicap records that are not recognised by GOLFnet (for example where you have added an additional golf course to the list), you may now choose which GOLFnet club this golf course relates to.
When you add, edit or 'import' a Member or Visitor record, HandicapMaster will now check if the GOLFnet number entered is already in use. If it is, you will be given the opportunity to transfer this number from the previous to the latest record.
Player's GOLFnet numbers are now displayed in the ALL MEMBERS (and associated) lists.

England Central Database of Handicaps

The option to publish to the English Golf Union's Central Database of Handicaps has been added to the 'Publish to Internet option, in readiness of the new service.
At the time that version 7.2 was released (January 2009) beta trials of the new service were just starting.

CONGU Handicapping

CONGU 9 Hole Qualifiers; The Par of the course played for a 9 hole qualifier is now reported as twice the Par of the holes actually played, in line with the CONGU Handicap Record Table A in the Unified Handicapping Scheme book.
This is applicable to the Club, Premier and Network editions only.

EGA Handicapping

You may now re-configure HandicapMaster to reduce handicaps in line with the modifications to the EGA Handicap System as laid down by the Spanish Golf Federation (See HANDICAPPING menu, then CONFIGURE HANDICAPPING RULES).
This is available in the EGA-Club and EGA-Premier editions only.

Society Handicapping

Requirement for players to score off full handicap in Stableford Qualifying Competitions (where the handicap allowance is less than full handicap) is removed.
This is available in the Society edition only.

Letters

Added option (FILE -> OPTIONS -> LETTERS) to enable the picture (logo) to be displayed, or not independently of the letter head text.
Added option to allow the picture (logo) to be aligned to the left of the page. The default position is to the right hand side of the page.
For each HandicapMaster Userid set up, you may now enter different names and details for display on Letters (I.e. the FILE -> OPTIONS -> LETTERS section settings) (Premier and Network editions).
Recipients of letters may also include Distribution Lists as well as the current Categories and Members.
A new field has been added to list future dated competitions thus allowing a letter to be sent or e-mailed to members advising them of the date and venue of future competitions.

Distribution Lists

Distribution lists have been added to allow for easy selection of members when either:
  • Using the Letter Writer.
  • Sending e-mails to members.

Membership Subscriptions Option

It is now possible to e-mail subscription letters and invoices to Members or Membership Group contacts. Saving time and reducing postage costs.
Subscriptions tab of Edit Member has been modified to include an option to specify if the member should receive Subscriptions, invoices and receipts by e-mail. (Only available When Membership Option installed)
Added e-mail address field to Membership Group contact to enable subscriptions to be sent to the Group contact by e-mail.
It is now possible to e-mail a copy of a subscription,invoice, and receipt.
A new 'Payment Items' list has been added to the 'Accounting Places'. This allows viewing and easier editing of existing Payment Item details.
A new tick box added throughout membership option to 'E-mail' subscriptions, invoices and receipts.
Time taken to create invoices is reduced. Significantly reducing the time taken to raise subscriptions or raise overdue invoices.
Adding new Payment Items; A 'Save and More...' button has been added reducing the time taken to add a number of new Payment Items.
A new payment schedule for Subscription and invoice templates has been added. This allows for 6 monthly payments followed by a 6 month gap.
The date column in the Subscriptions, Invoices and Payments lists has been changed to enable sorting based on this column.
Housekeeping; Added a new option to allow 'Voided' accounting records to be removed.
Export of Accounting records; Added the Club Member Number to the export file to assist with identifying members when there are members with similar names.
The following changes are made to the Raise Subscription Wizard;
  • Using the Letter Writer.
  • Sending e-mails to members.
Letter Writer; A number of additional Subscription related fields have been added to provide more flexibility when creating subscription letters.

Reports

You may now e-mail any Report to your members using the e-mail facility.
The following changes are made to the Competition Results reports;
  • For mixed singles competitions, the competition results report now displays the amount of adjustment to handicaps applied for equitable handicapping, in the competition format section of the report.
  • Front 9 Holes and Back 9 Holes; These reports now list players in their respective divisions, if used.
  • One of the headings on the report has been amended to clarify when the report is based on Nett Scores.
The following new reports are added;
  • Handicap Range; A player's minimum and maximum handicap over a given time period may be reported.
  • Membership Summary; A summary of various membership details including a count of members in each membership category.
  • E-mail Addresses; A list of Member's e-mail addresses. If the Membership Subscriptions Option is installed then for those members with e-mail addresses there is additional information about how invoices are to be sent is displayed.
  • E-mail Log; A list of e-mails created and their status.
  • Lapsing Handicaps; A new report that lists possible candidates to have their handicap lapsed (CONGU Handicapping editions of HandicapMaster) or inactivated (EGA handicapping editions) has been added. This lists the same candidates as the 'Lapse Handicaps after Annual Review' (CONGU editions) or 'Deactivate Handicaps after Annual Review' (EGA editions) facility. It is envisaged that the report be printed in advance to allow the handicap committee to review the list.
  • Closed Competitions; Provides a summary of closed competitions, so they may be printed.
  • EWGA Ladies Medals; Provides results for English Womens Golf Association Medal competitions, from 1st February 2009 (England CONGU Editions only).
  • SLGA Ladies Medals; Provides results for Scottish Ladies Golf Association Medal competitions, from 1st February 2009 (Scotland CONGU Editions only).
  • GUW Ladies Medals; Provides results for Golf Union of Wales Ladies Medal competitions, from 1st February 2009 (Welsh CONGU Editions only).
  • ILGU Ladies Medals; Provides results for Irish Ladies Golf Union Medal competitions, from 1st February 2009 (Irish CONGU Editions only).
  • Subscription Summary; Lists Members and the subscription template they have been assigned. Also lists the subscription templates and the members assigned to each template. (Only available when Membership Subscriptions Option installed).
  • Subscription Details; Lists the detailed payment information for subscription templates and the members assigned to each template. (Only available when Membership Subscriptions Option installed).
Handicap List; Further refinement made to 'balance' length of each column when more than one column is selected and report is split into sections.
Handicap List; EGA Exact Handicap is now shown for 'Away' players. When two or three column layout is used, suffix 'a' is added to denote 'Away' player (EGA Editions only).
Scorecards from a Competition; It is now possible to include the length of holes on the report. See FILE menu, then OPTIONS, then GENERAL tab. The total score for each player has been added to the contents page.
Number of Scores Returned; This report no longer highlights players who have three or more handicap qualifying competition scores completed.
Competition Winners; You may now specify an end date for the date range used by the report.
Handicap Exchange Sheet; This report has been renamed to 'Send Away Scores to Home Clubs'.
Lowest Handicap Held During Previous Season; This report has been amended so that the time is takes to be generated is significantly reduced.
Locker Number Report; A new section has been added to the end of the report listing in locker number order those members with a locker.
Accounting Audit Log Report; Improved the layout of this report when displaying large amounts (Membership Subscriptions Option).
Overdue Subscriptions Summary Report; A new section at the foot of the report providing the total amount of the overdue subscriptions has been added (Membership Subscriptions Option).
Added option (REPORTS -> LAYOUT AND OPTIONS) to allow the picture (logo) to be aligned to the left of the page. The default position is to the right hand side of the page.

Player Entry

The following changes are made to the Leader Board;
  • The Leader Board has been given a makeover. A new design, using new graphics and new animation, is provided.
Leader Board
  • The Leader Board now continuously displays the top three players in an upper section, whilst scrolling through the remaining scores.
  • Whilst scrolling through scores returned, the Leader Board now scrolls a page at a time, for improved display of scores in larger competitons.
  • In the CONGU handicapping editions of HandicapMaster, an estimate of the Competition Scratch Score is now displayed along the bottom of the leader board, based on the scores so far entered. This estimate is displayed once 10 or more cards have been entered for the competition. This occurs for all handicap qualifying competitions. The estimate assumes there will be no separate 'home' and 'away' CSS's and that in mixed competitions, a single CSS will be calculated for men and ladies.
  • You may now choose to hide the buttons alongside the leader board by pressing the F6 key (Function Key 6) when the leader board is displayed. This is to improve displaying the leader board on large display screens (such as TV screens). Press F6 key again to re-show the buttons.
The following changes have been made to Booking future competitions;
  • When configuring bookings where players are booking into blocks of times, you may now choose to hide the range of times that is displayed for each block. This may be preferable when the competition is going to be a shotgun start, say.
  • When players are booking into competitions where they are choosing to enter a block of times, or where they are choosing their specific tee time (and names of other players booked in are not being shown), if there is only one choice available to the player (say only one block), a simple Yes/No question is now asked.
  • You may now choose a different method (List of names, PIN numbers, etc) for players to choose their playing Partners, through an additional setting in the 'Configure Player Entry' wizard. For example, Players may be asked to enter a PIN number to identify themselves at the Player Entry system, but may be allowed to select their Playing Partners from a list of Names.
Some improvements to the presentation of the list of names have been made, particularly when handicaps of players are displayed alongside names.
A new 'View Information' service is added. This allows players to view:
  • Their current handicap, or
  • a full handicap list.

Export and Import

Added support for 'SEND INVOICE BY' membership field to enable configuration of member to receive subscriptions by e-mail or Letter. The default is by printed letter.
When importing data, the GOLFnet Nation number column may now be titled either 'GOLFNET NUMBER' or 'NATIONAL NUMBER'. When exporting data, this column will be headed 'NATIONAL NUMBER'.
Added three additional columns listing any user-defined values stored in Membership records.

Other

When you add a new Visitor, if there is an existing visitor record of the same name in the 'Past Members and Visitors' list, you will now be able to restore the original record instead of saving the new record.
Best of Series; It is now possible to sort the list of competitions by date or competition name in ascending or descending order to assist with selection. The list of competitions now shows which competitions were Men's and which were Ladies competitions.
All Member and other Player lists; A new column 'E-mail' to display the E-mail address is added.
In the CONGU Handicapping editions of HandicapMaster, the Golf Course list now displays the National ID of a club, if one has been allocated. This is the number for the club on the central database of Handicaps for that region.
You may now set the age at which a Junior member becomes an Adult, the default is 18 years of age (See FILE menu, then OPTIONS, then MEMBERSHIP tab).
You may now store up to three additional fields of information against each membership record. These fields may each be up to 100 characters. The information is reported on the 'Membership Notes' report and included in the 'Export' file. You may change the titles of these fields using FILE menu, then OPTIONS. Then select the 'Membership' tab.
Integration with External Membership Systems; It is now possible to import email addresses into HandicapMaster using 'Remote Request' integration (Premier and Network editions only).
Integration with External Membership Systems; New Stored Procedure 'GetNationalNumber_1' is added to read player's National Number from HandicapMaster (Network edition only).
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