Improve Your Golf Game. Golf Pad GPS Tutorials/FAQ

Known issues and workarounds 1

• "For developer use only" shown on website round maps

Getting a Round Started 3

• How do I start and finish a round in Golf Pad?
• How do I add a new tee? How do I edit or add a tee to a course?
• How to play a 9 hole round with the Golf Pad app.

Tips for new Golf Pad users 1

• Highlights of Golf Pad Premium

During a Round 5

• Keeping Score
• Course Editing
• How to share or stop sharing your round with Golf Pad (plus Real-time Sharing!)
• Shot Tracking
• Will GPS signal turn off when I finish a round?

Golf Pad Account 5

• How do I create and change an account in the Golf Pad app? What if I forgot my password?
• Why should I create an account in Golf Pad?
• How do I find my support ID?
• Billing questions
• How can I add/import historical rounds?

Golf Courses 4

• Is my home course available?
• My course is missing. How can I add it?
• I'm planning to travel and would like to know if Golf Pad has data for a course at my destination. Where do I check that?
• Some information about my course is incorrect. How can I fix it?

Golf Pad Premium 9

• What exactly are the Premium features?
• What is the cost of Golf Pad Premium?
• How do I upgrade to Golf Pad Premium?
• What happens if I buy a new phone?
• Will you need my credit card number?

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Troubleshooting 9

• Golf Pad used to work fine, but now I don't have GPS signal.
• I purchased Golf Pad Premium upgrade, but I still don't see it on my phone.
• I am trying to log in but receive 'Email not found' error
• Taking a bug report (Android)
• There is a problem with Golf Pad not covered here. Can you fix it?

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Early access Beta Testing program 5

• What is Golf Pad Beta Testing program?
• How do I join the Beta program?
• How do I leave the Beta program?
• What new features are available in Beta version now?
• Where do I post feedback on Beta version?

Data Usage 2

• Will Golf Pad work without Internet connection?
• How Much Data Is Used Per Round?

Features Overview 10

• Golf Pad GPS is free. Is it a 'trial' or a limited functionality 'lite' version?
• What are all the features supported in Golf Pad GPS?
• Does Golf Pad work with smartwatches?
• How can I improve battery life while playing a round?
• Can I preview a course at home before I play it? (Android only)

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Keeping score 6

• Ways to keep score
• Symbols on scorecard
• How do I select different scoring modes in Golf Pad?
• More details about each scoring mode in Golf Pad
• How do I add and keep score for multiple players?

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Aerial maps 1

• Golf Pad aerial maps features

Handicaps 7

• Does Golf Pad support handicap scoring?
• How do I start a round using handicap-adjusted (net) scoring?
• Can Golf Pad compute my handicap based on playing history?
• What are the dots in the scorecard?
• What are Course Rating and Slope?

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Shot Tracking 11

• Ways to track shots in Golf Pad (including video)
• Tracking shots on the phone (step-by-step tutorial)
• How do I mark the flag position?
• What if I forgot to track a shot or need to edit shot details?
• Moving shots between the holes

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Automatic Playing History Backup 5

• Is online backup available on my phone?
• How does automatic backup work?
• Do I need to manually backup each round?
• Will Golf Pad ever post to my Facebook or Google+ stream?
• I have lost/broken/erased my old phone, and backup was NOT set up there. Is it possible to pull my rounds from it?

Group Rounds 7

• What are Group Rounds in Golf Pad?
• How do I set up a Group Round?
• How do I join a Group Round?
• How do I see other group member's scores in the app?
• How do I set up a league round?

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Strokes Gained 3

• What is the Strokes Gained statistic?
• Strokes Gained in Golf Pad
• Common questions about Strokes Gained

Regulation Mode 1

• What is Regulation Mode (formerly Tournament Edition)?

Compatible Watches 1

• Which watches are compatible with Golf Pad?

Watch Set Up 1

• Smartwatch Sync Settings

General Questions 5

• How many courses are available on my smart watch with Golf Pad?
• Do I need to keep my phone on while playing golf with my smart watch?
• What about phone's battery life?
• Are there any other features in Golf Pad Premium, beyond smart watch sync?
• Question not answered here?

Apple Watch 7

• Golf Pad Apple Watch User Guide
• Is Golf Pad compatible with Apple Watch?
• How to set up Golf Pad GPS on Apple Watch
• What can I do from Apple Watch with Golf Pad GPS?
• How do I get Golf Pad GPS to stay open on Apple Watch?

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Samsung Gear 8

• Which Samsung Gear models is Golf Pad compatible with?
• How to install the Golf Pad watch app on my Gear/Galaxy watch?
• How do I make Golf Pad distances display when I look on my Gear watch during a round?
• What features are available on Samsung Gear?
• I am getting a message that tells me I need to uninstall Golf Pad and reinstall, what should I do?

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Android Wear 6

• Setting up Golf Pad watch app on Android Wear
• When using my Android Wear watch with Golf Pad, what will I be able to do from the watch?
• Golf Pad app does not show in app list on Wear watch
• I am getting a 'Connection problem' error when tracking shots from Wear
• Using Watch GPS For Rangefinder Distances

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Pebble 6

• Is Pebble compatible with my phone?
• How to set up Pebble?
• When using my Pebble watch with Golf Pad, what will I be able to do from the watch?
• How to use Pebble during the round?
• Will Pebble's battery last the entire round?

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Magellan Echo 3

• Is my phone compatible?
• Using Magellan Echo during a golf round
• When using my Magellan Echo with Golf Pad, what will I be able to do from the watch?

About Golf Pad TAGS 10

• Why should I use Golf Pad TAGS™?
• How does it work?
• Is my phone compatible?
• Will Golf Pad TAGS work with my iPhone?
• I have a case on my phone. Can I still scan Golf TAGS?

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Buying, Shipping And Returns 9

• Can I order Golf Pad TAGS™ outside of the US?
• What are the shipping costs? How long will it take to receive my order?
• Is my order transaction secure?
• Can I order extra Golf Pad TAGS™?
• What is the return policy?

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Golf TAGS: Getting Started 6

• Setting up Golf TAGS
• How long does the set up take?
• Why does the screen stay on when Golf TAGS are enabled?
• What about battery life?
• How to re-assign a TAG to a different club?

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Using Golf TAGS 6

• What are the step-by-step instructions for using Golf Tags during a round (with pictures)?
• How do I know if the tag was read OK during a round?
• Will I get accidental reads?
• Can I assign a TAG to a different club?
• Do I need to use the phone to change current hole?

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Troubleshooting 9

• I can't scan a tag.
• Screen lock issues
• Tags don't work on my Samsung phone when I use a 3rd party battery
• Tags don't work when the phone is in my pocket.
• I'm getting random score entries or hole changes while using Golf Pad TAGS. How do I fix this?

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About Golf Pad LINK 5

• What is Golf Pad LINK? Where can I buy it?
• I already own TAGS, can I get LINK without them?
• Does LINK use my phone battery?
• What size is the wireless LINK reader? How much does the LINK reader weigh?
• What's the warranty on Golf Pad LINK?

LINK set up 9

• How do I get started with LINK? How long does it take?
• LINK controls, lights and vibration patterns
• Detailed LINK pairing instructions
• How to assign clubs to tags?
• "Incompatible tags" warning

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Playing with LINK 11

• How to use Golf Pad LINK during a round
• Charging LINK battery
• Will LINK automatically re-connect when the phone moves in/out the Bluetooth range?
• How long does it take LINK to acquire GPS location signal?
• Can I use LINK with my smartwatch?

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Known issues 2

• Unable to connect to LINK and green LED light stays on continuously
• Unable to pair LINK on Android if phone's GPS location is disabled

Troubleshooting Golf Pad LINK 7

• How to reset Golf Pad LINK?
• Unable to pair LINK with the phone
• Can't charge LINK
• Trouble with firmware update
• A tag broke. Can I get a new one?

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