What's New

New updates and improvements to GolfSheet

Fill Match Scores From a Scorecard Photo

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GolfSheet can now help you enter match scores from a completed paper scorecard.

From the Enter Scores page for a match, open the action menu, choose Fill scores from photo, and upload a photo of the completed scorecard. GolfSheet will read the visible hole-by-hole scores and fill them into the match for you.

How it works

  • Open a match’s Enter Scores page
  • Tap the three-dot menu
  • Choose Fill scores from photo
  • Upload a photo of the completed scorecard
  • Review the filled-in scores carefully
  • Make any corrections needed
  • Submit the card

Important notes

  • This feature is designed to save time, not replace review
  • AI can make mistakes, especially with unclear handwriting, partial photos, or names that do not match the players in the match
  • GolfSheet will show warning messages if the AI is unsure about parts of the scorecard
  • Duplicate uploads of the same image are blocked
  • Each match currently allows up to 3 scorecard photo attempts

Best results

For the best score extraction:

  • Take the photo in good lighting
  • Make sure the full scorecard is visible
  • Keep the image straight and in focus
  • Use a scorecard where player names are readable and match the players in the match as closely as possible

This is a great option for groups that still prefer to keep score on paper during the round but want faster digital score entry afterward.

Smarter Tee Time Groupings

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Tee time assignments are now automatically balanced so you're not stuck in the same foursome every week. Previously, tee times were assigned randomly — now the schedule builder actively spreads out who you're grouped with across the season.

What you'll notice:

  • More variety in your foursome each week
  • Fewer "I always play with that guy" situations
  • Better chance of sharing a tee time with everyone in the league

For leagues that want even more balance, there's a new strict mode option when building your schedule. It runs a more thorough optimization that takes a bit longer but produces an even flatter distribution of pairings.

No action needed — just rebuild your schedule to get the new groupings.

Field Play + Stableford Scoring

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You can now run rounds that aren’t forced into head-to-head “vs” matchups.

What’s New

Field Competition (Non Head-to-Head)

Choose Competition: Field to score golfers against the whole field instead of an opponent. Scorecards still work the same, but groups are treated as scoring groups, not rivals.

Stableford Scoring (Net)

Run points-based Stableford leagues with per-hole points calculated from net score vs par:

  • <= -4: 6
  • -3: 5
  • -2: 4
  • -1: 3
  • 0: 2
  • +1: 1
  • >= +2: 0

Field + Stroke Play (Leaderboard-Style)

Choose Field + Stroke Play for tournament-style rounds where results come from the leaderboard (no opponent comparisons, no matchup points).

Standings: Leaderboard Tab

Standings now includes a Leaderboard view so stroke play field rounds have a proper big-board experience.

How To Use It

  1. Go to Season Settings or Round Settings
  2. Set Competition to Field
  3. Choose Scoring Method: Stroke Play or Stableford

Notes

  • Field mode is currently available for Individual scoring.
  • Head-to-head scoring works exactly as before.

Live Leaderboard

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We just launched a brand-new Leaderboard experience—perfect for leagues, and just as useful for tournaments, weekend golf trips, member-guest events, and any group round where you want everyone to see where things stand.

What’s new

  • Live updates in real time as scores come in
  • Round Leaderboard with a hole-by-hole scoring view
  • Season Leaderboard that only includes rounds marked “count towards standings”
  • Sort by score relative to par
  • Toggle views:
    • Gross / Net
    • Individual / Team
  • TV Mode for big-screen display during live events
  • Shareable leaderboard links for players and spectators
  • An improved responsive layout that works cleanly on mobile and desktop

Where to find it

Open any round and tap Leaderboard.

Admins can also share leaderboard links and use TV Mode to run live scoring at tournaments, trip weekends, and league nights.

Group Stats

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The season stats page has always been one of our leagues' favorite things to look at. Now you can see those same stats across your entire league history.

What's included:
  • Points (total, per round, per season)
  • Pars, birdies, and par-or-better counts
  • Low net and low actual wins
  • Lowest scores ever recorded
  • Skins, CTPs, and cash standings
  • Average score and consistency rating

Filter how you want:
  • Presets for all time, last year, last 3 years, or last 5 years
  • Custom date ranges
  • Toggle between individuals and scramble teams
  • Include or exclude subs

Find it under Group Stats in the navigation.

Sub Request System

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Need a sub for an upcoming round? You can now send sub requests directly from the app.

How it works:
  • Click "Request Sub" on any match where you can't make it
  • Eligible subs receive an email with an option to accept/decline
  • Once someone accepts, they're automatically assigned to your slot and you'll both get confirmation emails
  • If plans change, subs can back out and the original golfer is restored

Wave option:
Instead of blasting everyone at once, you can send requests in waves prioritized by who has subbed the least this season. This gives infrequent subs first dibs before notifying the regulars. Wave timing adjusts automatically based on how soon the round is—faster waves when time is short.

Handicap Index Sliding Scale

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For golfers who haven't yet posted enough scores to reach your league's full Handicap Index calculation, you can now configure a sliding scale that mirrors World Handicap System methodology.

How it works:

Instead of padding scores with averages, you define tiers that specify how many Score Differentials to use based on how many acceptable scores are in a golfer's scoring record. For each tier, configure:

  • Scores available – Number of acceptable scores in the scoring record
  • Best differentials to exclude – Low outliers to discard
  • Worst differentials to exclude – High outliers to discard

The remaining differentials are averaged to calculate the Handicap Index.

Example (World Handicap System):

  • 3-5 scores → use lowest 1
  • 6-8 scores → use lowest 2
  • 9-11 scores → use lowest 3
  • 12-14 scores → use lowest 4
  • 20+ scores → use lowest 8

If a golfer's score count falls between defined tiers, the system interpolates automatically. Leave the sliding scale empty to continue using the legacy averaging method.

Configure this in your account's Handicap Calculation Settings.

New Game - Team Low Net

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We’ve introduced “Team Low Net,” which can be played in both Team and Individual modes. In Team mode, each team’s net scores are summed, and the lowest total wins. In Individual mode, it works the same way, provided “teams” are set up—even if they’re not used for the league format.

New Stat - Consistency Rating

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We are excited to introduce a new stat to help you better understand your performance on the course: Consistency Rating!

What is Consistency Rating?
Consistency Rating measures how consistent your scores are over the season. It provides valuable insights into your performance stability, helping you identify areas for improvement.

How is it Calculated?
Consistency Rating is based on the standard deviation of your scores. A lower Consistency Rating value indicates that your scores are more consistent, while a higher value suggests more variability in your performance.

Why is it Important?
Understanding your Consistency Rating can help you:

  • Track your progress over time
  • Identify patterns in your performance
  • Set more informed goals for improvement

Check out your Consistency Rating stat in your season's stat section today!

Rounding options for handicap calculation

Improvement
From the Handicap Calculation Settings section of the Group Settings page, you can now choose between 3 rounding options for handicap calculation:

  • Round up
  • Round down
  • Standard Rounding (Rounding up if the decimal is .5 or higher, down otherwise).

"Not Playing For Points"

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Do you ever have a sub or alternate that shows up, but ends up not being needed? It wouldn't be cool to just send him or her home, so why not let them play anyway? 

We now support this as an option so that they can be included in side games like skins and closest-to-the-pin. This of course also lets the round count towards their league handicap. When setting up a match, just check the "not playing for points" box and any sort of scoring earned will not count towards the individual or team standings. 

Larger Team Sizes

Improvement
Previously, Team sizes were restricted to teams of 2 for team mode scoring. We've updated this and now you can have teams of any size. 

Scramble Mode

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We now support Scramble mode for seasons and rounds. You can enable it for either from their corresponding settings page.

When enabled, "Teams" will be used as the scoring entities rather than Golfers. Be sure to have your Teams setup here

"Pick Up"

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We're thrilled to introduce a new feature to GolfSheet designed to significantly improve the pace of play: the new "Pick Up" option. Activate this feature to allow players to "pick up" their ball on a hole, assigning them the maximum strokes allowed by your group's handicap formula. 

When a player opts to "pick up," their opponent is awarded the points for that hole — promoting faster play without compromising competitiveness. If both players decide to pick up, the points are equally divided.

You can enable this setting at the Season or Round level from either settings page. 

Additional handicap formula setting - Max gross strokes over par

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We've expanded the scoring options for handicaps in our latest update. Previously, the system allowed setting a maximum number of strokes per hole contributing to a golfer's handicap, based on their net score. We've now introduced the ability to select between net or gross strokes over par for this calculation, providing greater flexibility in how handicaps are assessed and tailored to your group's rules.

New No-Show Option

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We've improved the experience when dealing with no-shows in your group. Now, if a golfer fails to show up, you can substitute their scores with any active participant's scores from the same round. This change ensures that their opponent can still compete against a real player's performance, enhancing the competitive integrity of the match.

Additionally, you have the option to apply the substitute point results towards the no-show's season points, which is common practice in team play scenarios where a member is absent.

This can be set up easily from the Match edit screen:

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A Few New Scoring Options

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We've just rolled out a few new scoring options in order to support more styles of leagues and groups. 

  1. Most Holes Won: Elevate your match play with our new feature allowing players to gain extra points by winning the most holes in head-to-head matches. It's all about those key moments and strategic plays now!
  2. Customizable Low Net Score Bonus Points: We're excited to introduce a highly customizable feature for awarding bonus points based on low net scores. League organizers can now set any number of positions to receive varying points – whether it’s 5 points for the lowest score, 3 for the second, or any other configuration you decide. Plus, this isn't just for individual scoring; team scores can also reap the benefits of your custom settings.

You can find these new options in the Season and Round settings pages. 

Get a Headcount

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We're pleased to introduce a streamlined update to enhance your golfing experience. Now, before any given round or for every round the entire season, we'll automatically send an email to all golfers, asking if they'll be participating in the upcoming round. This convenient feature allows you to confirm your attendance directly from the email—no login required. Simply click "In" if you're joining, or "Out" if you can't make it. Customize the notification to arrive a set number of days before each round, ensuring everyone has ample time to respond. Enjoy a more efficient way to manage your golfing commitments with ease.

This setting can be found in the Season or Round settings. To view results, simply click the "Headcount" button at the top of the Round page. 

Skins by Flight

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The latest update to our app introduces a new feature for organizing skin games: the ability to set up Flights for your group. This enhancement allows for a more structured approach to your games, enabling players of similar skill levels to compete more evenly. This feature works alongside the existing ability to handicap certain holes, providing a more tailored and enjoyable gaming experience for all participants.

You can set up flights within either your Season or your Round settings. New Rounds will automatically inherit the Season's skins. This allows for continued adjustments without messing up past calculations, as well as making round-by-round adjustments if needed. 

Custom Tee Times

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We've been listening to your feedback and understand that flexibility is the name of the game. That's why we're excited to introduce a nifty update to our app: Custom Tee Times for individual matches.

While we previously allowed setting Tee Times at the season level, we understand that not all golf days are the same. Whether you're organizing a weekend tournament, planning a golf getaway, or setting up non-traditional league matches, this new feature ensures that every round can have its own unique start time.

When creating or editing a Match, simply select Custom Tee Time from the dropdown.