Here at GolfSoftware.com we are starting development on our next generation of the Golf Handicap System software. I will be posting twice a month with updates on our progression with the new software.
We are literally starting from scratch with this new Handicap System product. As opposed to updating/adding new options to the existing product, we are producing a NEW product. Why? Simply put, our goal is to have two types of Handicap System products.
- “Desktop” Handicap System (the current software)
- “Internet” Handicap System (next generation)
If you are a current Handicap System user reading this blog, you may be thinking, “Why change the Handicap System…it works fine as is?”. Fear not, we will continue to sell and support our desktop version.
But why an “Internet” version?
- Desktop version requires golf organizations with multiple administrators (who are at different locations) to pass the updated database back and forth via an awkward backup/restore process. Internet version will completely eliminate this.
- Desktop version requires users to perform a “synchronization” to update information to the web. Internet version will completely eliminate this.
- Desktop version does not allow for “dynamic” websites because the “active” database is not on the server…only the “synched” database which may not be completely up to date. Internet version will completely eliminate this.
- Desktop version must be installed on any computer that needs to administer it. Users are also responsible for maintaining version changes and updates. With the Internet version you will simply log in and go.
- Desktop version has the database on the local drive so the user is responsible for backing up and maintaining database integrity. This is automatic with the Internet version.
- Internet version will provide many other options simply not possible in a desktop version. Option to share data with other golf groups, social networking , shared course libraries, shared reports, shared views, etc.
More details in the next blog.
This will be great! Will this just be for the handicap system?
We have the current handicap system, and all of the desktop items you’ve mentioned have affected us. Our course does NOT have high speed internet, so moving the database back and forth has really been a pain.
When will it be available for more than 20 golfers? I really need this for 2010 season as I no longer have a PC (I use a MAC) and I thought I was going to have to find another product. I am not willing to put software on my Mac that allows me to run Windows programs.
We have 32 women on our league…will we be able to use the internet version? Will I be able to manange other league info (tee times/pairings) or just handicaps?
Hi Patti,
This is the future version of our current Handicap System software. It will not have league management features like our League Manager. It is strictly for tracking handicaps.
Hi Christine,
As far as expanding beyond the initial 20 player limit…it might be later in 2010, but it could be in 2011 as well. On a Mac you will need some kind of emulation software. Please see http://www.golfsoftware.com/support/mac_support.aspx.