New Auto-Advance Algorithm for Android

Posted over 7 years ago by Cindy Wren

Cindy Wren Admin

New in Android Version 14.5

Update your app for a new hole auto-advance algorithm. This new algorithm uses artificial intelligence system backed by Google's TensorFlow framework to pick the right hole for recorded shots. You should see improved hole assignment when using Golf Pad LINK or TAGS. Choose between new and old algorithm in settings / auto-advance.

Let us know what you think! This is a big feature update and we need everyone's feedback. If you see any issues, have questions or comments, lets us know.

We should have an iPhone release in the next several weeks as well!

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Randy Lundstedt posted over 7 years ago

Thanks Doug - unfortunately, I don't see the update as being available. I just checked my version and I'm at 14.5 with no updates available. I went to the Play Store and the version on there is also 14.5. I uninstalled the app hoping that if I installed it fresh that it would get the latest version, but I still ended up with 14.5. I am playing today in a few hours so hopefully it'll update soon. If not, I know I just need to swipe up on my watch to advance the hole. Thanks for responding - have a great day!!

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Richard Robinson posted over 7 years ago

HTC One (not 10) which the golf pad info in the App Store says is compatible. App updated 8 Sept 2017 so presumably I have the latest. Will test it in the competition on Tuesday.

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Randy Lundstedt posted over 7 years ago

When will that version be available?

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Douglas Smith posted over 7 years ago

Hi Randy, The version update has already been updated. Check for upgrade to Version 14.5.3

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Jon posted over 7 years ago

I concur that my app and the Play Store is showing 14.5 for me also with no update available.

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Douglas Smith posted over 7 years ago

Sorry, I forgot I signed up for beta and that must be the reason that I have version 14.5.3, I got my update 19 hrs. ago.

I will be playing later today or tomorrow so I will see if there is any change in the way GP auto advances.

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Randy Lundstedt posted over 7 years ago

Jon - I just looked at the Play Store from my computer instead of my phone and even though the version listed on the Store is 14.5, if I scroll to the bottom of the page, under "additional information", it states that the app was updated on Sept 8 (2 days ago) and the current version "varies with device". So, I wonder if our devices wont see the update for a while (for whatever reason)? I am using a 2 year old Motorola Droid Maxx 2 - what are you using?

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Jon posted over 7 years ago

A fairly new Samsung Galaxy S8.

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J. S. Walsh posted over 7 years ago

Still showing 14.5 here, updated August 22, 2017. Android 6.0.1. OnePlus 2.

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Richard Robinson posted over 7 years ago

I uninstalled and redo loaded the app. How do I see which release is on my phone? I have android on an HTC 10.

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The Engineering Team posted over 7 years ago Admin

We are releasing new android version 14.5.2 with fixes, please give it a try and let us know if that helps.

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Jon posted over 7 years ago

Richard, go to Settings (gear icon on entry screen) then scroll to bottom. Click Help to see Version.

I'm still on 14.5 with the standard auto-advance set. For the record my app just seemed wacky today. I wouldn't see any shots then click on hole to add some and see four shots for the hole that I never set: 2 Set Club shots and two putts...outta nowhere. Have to delete them all before adding my shots.

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Richard Robinson posted over 7 years ago

Thks Jon. The download is 14.5.

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Irina Belitsa posted over 7 years ago

We recently released an update to the fixed auto advance feature: Android version 14.5.3. - which is available now.

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Richard Robinson posted over 7 years ago

Played two days now with 14.5.3 and link worked perfectly for registering hole advance and putts. My experience is that the update had solved my earlier issues. Thanks

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Douglas Smith posted over 7 years ago

I also played a round Saturday and the new algorithm worked flawlessly... I would say that it is fixed. Registered all shots, putts went where they should and auto advance was spot on. Now if we could just get that on off button to have a little bit of a delay in turning it off so that it doesn't get turned off accidentally that would be great!

Great Job!

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Ric posted almost 4 years ago

Stupid question here!

I always mark the pin, why won't it advance to the next hole after having marked the pin? Seems to be the logical thing after marking your putt...next tee...just a thought...

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Randy Lundstedt posted almost 4 years ago

Check your settings - there should be an option for auto hole advance. Make sure that is checked. I sometimes mark the flag and it doesn't matter if I mark it or not, the app always advances to the next hole.

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Chan Khan posted 10 months ago

Exciting news! The new auto-advance algorithm for Android promises smoother navigation and enhanced user experience. With improved predictive capabilities, it anticipates user actions and seamlessly transitions between screens, reducing wait times and frustration. This innovative feature demonstrates a commitment to optimizing efficiency and convenience for Android users. Looking forward to experiencing the benefits firsthand.

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Ismael Hislop posted over 7 years ago

I am having the same experience as all above. Not advancing for either algorithm when driving on the next hole and putts not being registered.

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Douglas Smith posted over 7 years ago

I have tried the Advanced Algorithm and on my Samsung S8 plus it isn't working very well. I have played two rounds with this update and after completing a hole and going to the next hole and tagging my Tee shot, the shots are not advancing to the next hole but being assigned to the previous hole. This has happened to me all day today on every hole and Saturday on each hole as well? I am reverting back to standard auto-advance algorithm for my next round on Saturday. Using the latest update with advanced algorithm for me has failed causing me to physically advance each hole manually prior to tagging tee shots. And in turn has caused me to use my phone way more than previous.

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Cindy Wren posted over 7 years ago Admin

Douglas Smith - thank you for your feedback. We are going to have the team look into this by creating a support ticket. Once we've done that, please reply to the email with your support ID so we can get as many details as possible.

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J. S. Walsh posted over 7 years ago

OnePlus2, OxygenOS 3.6.0, Android 6.0.1. Same thing. New algorithm not advancing to next hole. Previously no issue on same course. 5 rounds at the same 9 hole track since Saturday, same behaviour. On 5 of the holes Driver is in use after Putter.

Maybe if after TensorFlow is done and a new hole is not detected the club selection could be run through the old algorithm as a fall back?

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Cindy Wren posted over 7 years ago Admin

J.S. Walsh - we are sharing your comments and feedback with the development team. Thank you.

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Douglas Stack posted over 7 years ago

I had the same issue last night. Never once did it auto-advance, and I ended up with putter then driver, etc. and had to move the strokes to the next hole, when I forgot to manually advance. For now, I'm changing back to the old 'auto-advance'.

Using Galaxy S7 (G930V) Android 7.0 security patch Level: August 1st, 2017.

FYI: the link above in your post only takes me to the 'log in page', and after I log in, goes back to the home page for the FAQ...then I can click your post again, click the link and right back to the log-in page. (Thus why I'm making the comment here, instead of wherever your link would lead.

Still very happy with the product, it will only get better when this feature starts working as well.

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