Announcing Our Online Rental Manager — Smarter, Greener, Effortless

We’ve built a modern rental workflow that removes paper, speeds up handovers, and gives you a real-time overview — configured for your club’s rental workflow.

For current information, see current Online Rental Manager. For related guidance, see Online Rental Manager.

Live overview in the Online Rental Manager

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Why clubs asked for this

• No more paper — QR and link for every rental; sustainable and tidy.
• Faster handover — players arrive pre-registered; staff verify and hand out.
• Real-time control — see all rentals at a glance; update status on any device.
• Configurable fields and views — optional and confidential fields can be selected for the club’s workflow.

Players sign up from phone via QR or link

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Instant access — no paper required

• QR code and shareable link for every rental
• Eco-friendly and always legible

Effortless player sign-up

• Register from phone or Digital Information Board
• Pre-register groups and arrivals in advance

Player confirmation

• Confirmation by e-mail and on device
• Staff simply verify and issue the rental

Live overview

• Track every rental in real time
• Update status from PC, tablet, or phone

Damage & follow-up

• Attach photo documentation to issues
• Use a “Keep until solved” trigger for flagged cases

Built-in privacy

• Optional and confidential fields (name, e-mail, phone, country)
• Hide personal details in ops view when needed

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Management that fits your club

• Multiple rental items in one flow (e.g., buggies, trolleys, clubs)
• Integrated terms & conditions / disclaimers
• Tour Operators can sign up for their group
• Automatic monthly marketing list (with consent)

Customisable settings per club

The announcement described optional and confidential fields and a staff view that can hide selected personal details.

Efficiency that pays

• No printing, fewer errors, faster handovers

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Player confirmation e-mail

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How it works

1. Player scans QR or opens the link on your Digital Information Board
2. Fills in required fields and accepts terms
3. Receives confirmation (and can share the rental case)
4. Staff verify and hand out the equipment
5. Managers follow live status; flag issues with photos until resolved

Ready to modernise your rentals?

Set-up is quick, training is minimal, and your team will love the time saved. We’ll tailor the flow to your club — from disclaimers to damage follow-up.

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Quick start e-mail for managers

New Touch Indicator for the How Many Strokes Terminal

Help players instantly understand the screen is interactive and touch-enabled.

For current information, see Digital Information Board. For related guidance, see help setting up a screen.

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The indicator animates a finger tap on the screen so golfers know they can interact—perfect for first-time users or busy starter houses.

Instant clarity

A subtle looping animation that says “Touch to start” without interrupting content.

Fullscreen option

Enable for fullscreen images (e.g., hero screens) so the cue sits neatly on top.

Custom interval

Choose how often it appears: set the timer to show the animation every xx seconds.

How to enable

1. Open the How Many Strokes Management System.
2. Go to Terminal settings for the relevant screen.
3. Toggle Touch Indicator to On.
4. (Optional) Toggle Show on fullscreen picture.
5. Set Interval (e.g., every 30 seconds).
6. Save and it will be enabled on the HMS screen.

Why it matters

• Reduces confusion—players recognise it’s touch-driven immediately.
• Improves throughput at busy times (“Touch to start”).
• Looks polished and on-brand with a lightweight animation.

Watch the quick demo

Need help setting it up? Email support@howmanystrokes.com or call +45 7239 1000.

Introducing Our Enhanced Course Update App – New Features & Improved Design

We’re thrilled to announce significant updates to the How Many Strokes Course Update App, bringing an enhanced user experience with brand new functionalities and improved navigation tools tailored specifically for golf staff and greenkeepers.

For current information, see current Course Update App. For related guidance, see Course Update App.

What’s New?

Customisable Icon & Burger Menus:
Navigate easier and quicker with our newly integrated Icon and Burger menus (≡). These menus are fully customisable, allowing you to add unlimited items featuring content that’s relevant to your golf course operations:

• Photos
• PDFs
• Videos
• HTML content
• Plain text documents
• External website links

Use this flexibility to quickly access instructions, schedules, vendor contacts, club rules, regulations, and more—all within one intuitive interface.

Enhanced Update Log:
We’ve redesigned the Update Log to provide clearer insights into who made recent course changes. The log now also supports grouping changes, offering a fast overview of the latest updates—such as the last 10 pin positions—helping your team stay informed effortlessly.

Existing Features You Know and Love:

• Real-Time Course Updates: Instantly communicate Stimpmeter readings, pin positions, and course conditions directly to screens and the Player App.
• Digital Handicap Board: Easy digital access to handicap conversion tables.
• Daily Course Management: Manage daily updates, club news, and general information seamlessly.
• Player Communication: Enhance player experience through instant, reliable information delivery.

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New Feature: Customizable Sign-Up Popup in the How Many Strokes Club App

We’ve just added a customizable sign-up popup to the How Many Strokes Club App!  This new feature allows clubs to collect user information in a way that suits their needs—whether that means requiring sign-up before use or offering a skip option for a frictionless experience.

For current information, see current Club Web App. For related guidance, see support for signup configuration.

How It Works

With this new sign-up popup, you have full control over:
Mandatory or Optional Sign-Up – Decide whether users must complete sign-up or can skip it.
Custom Fields – Choose which information to collect, from names and emails to member numbers and preferences.
Flexible User Experience – Allow users to complete the form or bypass it entirely, depending on your club’s needs.

This makes it easier to gather valuable member information while ensuring a smooth experience for users.

Seamless Data Management & Marketing Integration

All collected user information is stored in the management system, giving you full access whenever needed. Here’s what you can do with it:

• Download as Excel CSV – Easily export user data in CSV format for further use.
• Use in Marketing & Other Systems – Import the CSV file into email platforms, CRM systems, or other marketing tools.
• Automated Monthly Reports – Set up the system to automatically send the latest user list to your inbox every month.

With this automation, clubs can maintain up-to-date user data effortlessly and improve communication with members.

What’s Already in the App?

The How Many Strokes Club App is designed to make life easier for golfers and club managers alike. Here’s what it already offers:

HCP Conversion Table – Quickly convert handicaps for fair play.
HCP Allowance Calculator – Simplifies match format calculations.
News Box – Share important club announcements and events.
General Club Info – Essential details, including facilities and contact information.
Today’s Course Updates – Real-time updates on course conditions.
QR Code Integration – Easy access to club info via strategically placed QR codes.
Custom Branding – Fully adaptable to match your club’s identity.

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New: Customizable Burger Menu in the How Many Strokes Club App

We’re excited to introduce a new Burger Menu in the How Many Strokes Club App!  This new feature enhances navigation and allows for seamless integration with existing club systems. Plus, it’s fully customizable—giving clubs the flexibility to add their own links, buttons, images, and videos to create a tailored experience for their members.

For current information, see current Club Web App. For related guidance, see Club Web App.

What Does the Burger Menu Add?

With the new Burger Menu, you can:
Customize navigation with club-specific content.
Integrate existing systems for a smoother user experience.
Enhance engagement by adding links, images, and videos.

This update makes the app even more powerful, giving clubs complete control over how members access key information.

Want to see it in action? Update your app and start customizing today!

What’s Already in the App?

The How Many Strokes Club App is designed to make life easier for golfers and club managers alike. Here’s what it already offers:

HCP Conversion Table – Quickly convert handicaps for fair play.
HCP Allowance Calculator – Simplifies match format calculations.
News Box – Share important club announcements and events.
General Club Info – Essential details, including facilities and contact information.
Today’s Course Updates – Real-time updates on course conditions.
QR Code Integration – Easy access to club info via strategically placed QR codes.
Custom Branding – Fully adaptable to match your club’s identity.

Watch the update

Enhancing the How Many Strokes Info Board with Dynamic Content

We are excited to introduce a powerful new feature for the How Many Strokes Info Board: dynamic content display in landscape mode. This upgrade allows the board to showcase live scores, start lists, and other web-based information seamlessly. Whether you need real-time updates from external systems or scheduled content for upcoming events, this enhancement provides greater flexibility and control.

For current information, see Digital Information Board. For related guidance, see Digital Information Board.

Key Features of Dynamic Content Display

• Live Score Integration: Pull in scores from external sources to keep players and spectators updated in real time.
• Start Lists and Event Info: Display tee times, player groups, and other relevant details directly on the board.
• Website Embedding: Show any web-based content relevant to your event or club operations.
• Scheduled Display: Plan ahead by setting content to appear at specific times and dates. Perfect for tournaments, club events, or promotional messages.

Seamless Planning and Automation

One of the standout features of this update is the ability to schedule content in advance. Whether it’s a leaderboard for a tournament or an announcement for an upcoming event, you can pre-set what appears on the board and when. This ensures that the right information is displayed at the right time, without requiring manual updates throughout the day.

How It Works

1. Choose Your Content: Select the live score feed, start list, or webpage you want to display.
2. Set the Schedule: Define the date and time for the content to be shown.
3. Go Live: Once scheduled, the info board will automatically update and display the selected content.

With these enhancements, the How Many Strokes Info Board is more than just a static conversion table—it’s now a versatile digital display solution for golf clubs and event organisers.

New Feature: Schedule Weekday Events in the Calendar

We’re excited to introduce a new feature that makes managing your calendar even easier—weekday event scheduling!

For current information, see Course Update App. For related guidance, see Course Update App.

What’s New?

Until now, you could drag and update events in the calendar manually. That’s still possible, but now you can also set specific events—like opening hours or pin positions—for designated weekdays.

How It Works

You can now assign recurring events to specific days. For example:

• Monday & Tuesday → Pin Position A
• Wednesday → Pin Position B
• Thursday → Pin Position C
• Saturday & Sunday → Pin Position D

This feature ensures that your key events, such as pin placements or business hours, are automatically scheduled and consistently updated.

Why It’s Useful

• Saves time – No need to manually update events every week.
• Reduces errors – Ensures the correct settings are always applied.
• More control – Combine drag-and-drop flexibility with scheduled events for better organization.

Start using weekday event scheduling today and make your calendar even smarter!

Elevate Your Golf Club Experience with the How Many Strokes Club App

Transform your golf club into a modern hub of player communication with the How Many Strokes Club App. This innovative solution puts essential information right at your members’ fingertips, ensuring a seamless golfing experience. With integrated QR codes and real-time updates, the app fosters engagement for both members and guests.

For current information, see current Club Web App. For related guidance, see why a club app should be useful first.

Features of the How Many Strokes App

• HCP Conversion Table: Quickly convert handicaps to ensure fair play.
• HCP Allowance Calculator: Simplifies match format calculations for everyone involved.
• News Box: A dedicated area for club announcements and events.
• General Club Info: All essential details, including facilities and contact information.
• Today’s Course Updates: Immediate updates on course conditions before teeing off.
• QR Code Integration: Easily accessible information through strategically placed QR codes.
• Custom Branding: Fully customizable to reflect your club’s branding and identity.
• Enhanced Customization Options: Add buttons, links, images, and videos tailored to your club’s needs.

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We always strive to make your experience with the How Many Strokes Solution as seamless and intuitive as possible. Based on user feedback, we have made some key improvements to streamline the process of entering handicaps and navigating the app.

For current information, see digital Course Handicap conversion. For related guidance, see Handicap Allowance explanation.

Simplifying the Handicap Allowance Button

We’ve observed that some users were accidentally pressing the “Handicap Allowance” button after entering their handicap in the Handicap Conversion Table. To solve this, we’ve made a simple change: the “Handicap Allowance” button will now disappear as soon as the player enters their handicap. This ensures there’s no confusion or accidental pressing of the button, making your setup quicker and easier.

Making Navigation More Intuitive

Another update we’ve made is to replace the “Next” button with a universally recognized symbol. This small tweak makes navigation clearer for everyone, regardless of language or familiarity with the app. We want each step to be instantly understood, ensuring you can enjoy your round of golf without a hitch.

Additionally, we’ve added a “Back” button to all pages, allowing you to easily navigate to previous screens whenever you need to adjust something. It’s all about making your journey smoother.

Try It for Yourself

We’re excited about these changes, and we hope you are too! Head over to the screen, explore these new updates, and let us know what you think. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to improve the experience for our users.

Happy golfing, and enjoy the improvements!

Handicap allowances are created to ensure fairness across various formats of play, whether for 9 or 18 holes. These allowances are applied to the unrounded Course Handicap as the last step in determining a player’s Playing Handicap.

For current information, see current Handicap Allowance explanation. For related guidance, see national differences under WHS.

Select “Handicap allowance” in addition to the normal Course Handicap

When the Handicap allowance feature is enabled on the How Many Strokes Terminal, players will have an enhanced experience. In addition to calculating their usual Course Handicap, they will now have the option to use the Handicap allowance calculator. This added functionality allows players to more accurately determine their Playing Handicap by incorporating the appropriate allowances, ensuring a fair and balanced game across various formats of play. The new option provides a seamless and comprehensive way to manage handicaps, enhancing the overall user experience and promoting equity in the game.

Playing Handicap Allowances Table

The formats and percentages below are examples from the 2024 launch. Check your authorised association’s current guidance and the competition terms before applying an allowance.

• Individual: 95%
• Individual Stableford: 95%
• Individual Par/Bogey: 95%
• Individual Maximum Score: 95%
• Fourball: 85%
• Fourball Stableford: 85%
• Fourball Par/Bogey: 90%
• Foursomes: 50% of combined team handicap
• Greensomes: 60% low handicap + 40% high handicap
• Pinehurst/Chapman: 60% low hcp + 40% high hcp
• Best 1 of 4 Stroke Play: 75%
• Best 2 of 4 Stroke Play: 85%
• Best 3 of 4 Stroke Play: 100%
• All 4 of 4 Stroke Play: 100%
• Scramble (4 players):
  25%/20%/15%/10% from lowest to highest hcp
• Scramble (2 players): 35% low/15% high
• Total score of 2 match play: 100%
• Best 1 of 4 Par/Bogey: 75%
• Best 2 of 4 Par/Bogey: 80%
• Best 3 of 4 Par/Bogey: 90%
• All 4 of 4 Par/Bogey: 100%

Options, mixed tee events and adjustments

After selecting the desired playing format from the Handicap Allowances Table, each player’s handicap is entered into the system. This process is straightforward and ensures that all relevant data is accurately recorded. Depending on the chosen format and whether it is a mixed tee event with different pars for each tee, the option to select “Tee for Scoring” becomes available. This feature allows each player to select their individual tee and specify their gender, accommodating a wide range of participants and ensuring that everyone can play from the tee that best suits their abilities.

In mixed tee events, this customization is particularly important. It allows for a fair competition by letting each player select a tee that matches their skill level and preferences. For certain formats, an additional adjustment is made to account for differences in par between the tees. This adjustment ensures that the competition remains equitable, regardless of the variations in course layout and difficulty.

The system is designed to handle these adjustments seamlessly, providing players with an accurate Playing Handicap that reflects the specific conditions of the event. By considering factors such as tee selection and par differences, the system enhances the fairness and enjoyment of the game, allowing all participants to compete on a level playing field.

Get your Playing Handicap and go play

Once all player information and course options have been entered into the system, the results will be displayed on the “How Many Strokes” screen. This process is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, ensuring that you can quickly and easily determine your Playing Handicap.

The “How Many Strokes” screen provides a clear and concise summary of your Playing Handicap, taking into account all the variables and adjustments specific to your selected format and course conditions. This includes any handicap allowances, tee selections, and par adjustments that may be necessary for mixed tee events.

The players can always see a more detailed overview:

In summary, the process of calculating and adjusting your Playing Handicap is designed for accuracy and fairness, ensuring an enjoyable golfing experience. It begins with selecting the appropriate format from the Handicap Allowances Table, which outlines specific percentages and rules for various competitions such as Individual, Fourball, Foursomes, Greensomes, and Scramble.

Next, player information is entered into the system. This includes handicaps, and for mixed tee events, individual tee selections and gender specifications. Adjustments are made to account for differences in par between tees, ensuring equity across diverse playing conditions.

Once all details are inputted, the results are displayed on the “How Many Strokes” screen. This user-friendly interface provides a clear and concise summary of each player’s Playing Handicap, incorporating all necessary allowances and adjustments.

With this comprehensive and straightforward process, players can confidently proceed to their game, knowing their Playing Handicap has been accurately determined. This allows for a fair competition, letting golfers focus on enjoying their round.