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     GolfCap is a registered Trademark and the Copyright protected
     property of RiverBend SoftWare.  All other titles and products
     mentioned herein and in other documents in the GolfCap archive
     are the exclusive, Copyright/Trademarked protected property of
     their respective owners.


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     To get help at a "PullDown Menu" use the ArrowKeys () to
HiLight the option then press <F1> to bring up the OnLine Help.

     To escape from an OnLine Help screen, you have three choices.

     1.. Press <F1>
     2.. Press <Escape>
     3.. Place Mouse pointer on the dot in upper left corner of
         the Help screen and tap the LEFT Mouse button.


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    ADD GAME RECORD
    ---------------
    Select this option when you wish to add a new Game Record to the
database.  If you have more than one Course Record in the database,
you will be asked to select a Course from the "PickList".  You really
should bring your score card home with you to be assured of entering
the requested information correctly.

    (DATE)

    The 1st prompt will ask you for the date the game was played.  If
you are entering the information on the same day that the game was
played, just press <Enter> and the current date will be entered for you.
If you need to enter a different date, you must enter the date using
the date format you selected when setting up GolfCap for the 1st time.
The two formats are "MM-DD-YYYY" or "DD-MM-YYYY" with "MM" being the
month, "DD" being the day and "YYYY" being the year.  If the month is
from Jan. - Sep (01 - 09) then you must enter a zero "0" as the first
digit.  If the day is from the 1st - 9th (01 - 09) then you must also
enter a zero "0" as the first digit here also.  Entering a Month larger
than 12 or a Day larger than 31 will not be accepted.  If you attempt
to enter a Month or Day smaller than 10 in the first space, it will
automatically place a zero "0" there and jump to the second space.  The
Year must be entered using all four digits as in "1995."

    (PARTNERS)

    The next prompt will ask you for the name(s) of your playing
partners for the game being entered.  If you played alone, press
<Enter> without typing anything here and this prompt will be skipped.
When entering the names here, remember that this field is limited to
30 spaces so it might be best if you only enter the first names when
entering more than 2 playing partners.

    (GREEN FEE - CART FEE)

    If you paid a Green fee and/or rented a cart enter the amount
paid for the Green fee first (press <Enter> without typing anything
here to skip this prompt) then, after entering the Green Fee amount
you will be prompted for the amount you paid for cart rental. Skipping
this prompt can be accomplished by the same method just mentioned for
Green fee.

    (HOLES PLAYED)

    Here you enter the number of holes you played for this game. Only 2
figures will be accepted here; either 9 or 18.  If you enter 9 then you
will be asked if you played the front side (Holes 1-9) or the back side
(holes 10-18).  If the game is a 9-hole game, GolfCap will automatically
select the score box for the front 9 or the back 9 depending on the side
you indicated.  If you entered 18, then GolfCap will display the score
box for the entire 18-holes of the Course selected earlier.

    (SCORES)

    The score box will show the Hole # and the Par for each hole on the
course.  When entering scores here, you MUST NOT use the Arrow Keys
(LeftArrow & RightArrow) to skip from box to box.  Simply enter the score
for the hole then press the <Enter> Key to go to the next hole.  If you
are a registered user of GolfCap AND you have an established Handicap
Index AND you have indicated that you want to use the "Equitable Stroke
Control" (ESC) rule, GolfCap will check each score as you enter it to see
that it fits within the range of the ESC rule.  If it's greater than the
limit allowed, GolfCap will advise you and adjust the score accordingly.
The maximum score for any hole is 25.  The minimum score for any hole
is 1.  If you wish to stop before completing the Game Record, you may
press the <F10> Key then press the <Enter> Key and you will be returned
to the Main Menu.  The record will not be saved if you use this means to
exit early.

    After entering the scores for the first 9-holes, the 9-hole total
score will be posted.  The minimum score allowed for handicapping purposes
is 27.  The maximum score allowed depends on the Golfer's age and sex.

    NOTE:  A golfer who starts but fails to complete a hole should use
           a score based on the following:

           Handicap               Score
           ────────               ─────
              0                    1 over PAR
              1 - 18               2 over PAR
              19 - 32              3 over PAR
              33 and over          4 over PAR

           If the golfer is using ESC, the above scores may be adjusted
           by GolfCap based on the golfer's Course Handicap.  For more
           information regarding ESC, select "Definitions" under the
           Main Menu heading MISC.

    (GREENS)

    Greens hit in regulation are based on each hole as follows:

           Hole Par         Strokes to reach Green
           --------         ----------------------
           Par 3 ........... 1 (Hit from Tee Box)
           Par 4 ........... 2 (Hit on 1st or 2nd shot)
           Par 5 ........... 3 (Hit on 2nd or 3rd shot)

NOTE - Hitting greens on Par 4 holes on the first shot and Par 5 holes
on the second shot are still considered hitting the green in regulation.

NOTE - A ball landing on the green and rolling off is to be marked as
a green missed.

    (TOTAL PUTTS)

    Enter the total number of Putts required to complete the game. This
figure will be used when computing a Golfer's Putting average.

    (FAIRWAYS HIT)

    Hitting a fairway in regulation means that your ball lands IN the
Fairway on the FIRST shot off the Tee.  Par 3 holes are NOT included in
Fairways hit.  If you miss the Green on a par 3 hole and your ball lands
in the Fairway, it's considered a Green missed and NOT a Fairway hit.

TIP - Looking at the percent of Fairways hit at the Summary Screen will
give a good indication of how accurate a Golfer is with the Driver.

    (SAND SAVES)

    Sand Saves Attempted means the number of times you were in a green
side sand trap.  Sand traps alongside Fairways (also called "Fairway
bunkers") are NOT to be used when entering the number of sand saves
attempted.  If you attempted no sand saves, press <Enter> here without
typing a number and you will be moved to the next prompt.

    Sand Saves Made are the number of times you save Par after being in
a green side sand trap.  If you do not make Par on the hole where you
were in a green side sand trap, then do not enter anything.  You may
skip this prompt by pressing <Enter> without entering a number.

TIP - Looking at the percent of Sand Saves attempted/made at the Summary
Screen will give a Golfer an indication of how well he/she uses sand
wedges and whether or not this would be a part of his/her game the Golfer
needs to work on.

    (WAGERS)

    If you make wagers with your playing partners while playing, enter
the amount of money won here.  In the event you have wagers with more
than 1 person, if you won money from one and lost from another, enter
amounts won from winning wagers then enter the amounts lost from losing
wagers.  GolfCap will automatically make the necessary calculations for
you.  Skip either/both these prompts, by pressing <Enter> without
entering anything.

    (SAVE - STARTOVER - QUIT)

    After completing all the above information, you will be asked to
<S>ave the record, Start<O>ver or <Q>uit without saving.  Select one
of these options and press the appropriate letter on your keyboard.
Pressing "S" here will cause the record to be saved in the database
and will allow it to be called up for review at any time along with all
information recorded being included in the Summary for the Golfer.
When the <S>ave option is selected, GolfCap will automatically update
the Golfer's Handicap Index provided the Golfer has a minimum of 5 or
more 18-hole games saved in the database and is running the registered
version of GolfCap.


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    ADD GOLFER RECORD
    -----------------
    Information entered here is used by GolfCap when doing Handicaps,
minimum and maximum scores, etc.  It can be used also for keeping up
with a player's age.  A Golfer Record must be saved in the database
before a Game Record can be added.

    (FIRST and LAST NAME)

    Enter the FIRST name of the Golfer and press <Enter> to move to
the prompt for the LAST name.  DO NOT enter BOTH the first and last
name at either of these prompts as GolfCap does some sorting based on
the last name and it needs to know how to recognize it as being a
legitimate last name or first name.

    (SEX)

    GolfCap needs to know the sex of each Golfer so proper handicap
figures can be established.  Also, the U.S.G.A. has established minimum
and maximum allowable scores based on both sex and age.  You will be re-
quired to enter either "M" or "F" at this prompt.  It doesn't matter if
you type it lower case or upper case ("m" or "F"), GolfCap will know the
difference and adjust accordingly.

    (AGE)

    GolfCap needs to know the age of each Golfer so proper handicap
figures can be established.  Also, the U.S.G.A. has established minimum
and maximum allowable scores based on both sex and age.  You will be re-
quired to enter an age here that is over 4 and under 100.

    (HANDICAP INDEX)

    If the Golfer already has an established Handicap Index it should
be entered at this prompt.  If the Golfer does not have an established
Handicap Index or it is not known, enter a zero and press <Enter>

    (SAVE - STARTOVER - QUIT)

    After completing all the above information, you will be asked if
you want to <S>ave the record, Start<O>ver or <Q>uit without saving.
Select one of these options and press the appropriate letter on your
keyboard.  Pressing "S" here will cause the record to be saved in the
database and will allow it to be called up when adding a new Game Record.
Mouse users may place the Mouse pointer on the letter inside the "< >"
and tap the LEFT Mouse button.


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    ADD COURSE RECORD
    -----------------
    After completing this requirement for a Course, you will not be
required to enter it again.  A Course Record is saved in the database
and is available each time a new Game Record is entered or the Course
Record is selected for editing or display.  You MUST have at least one
Course Record saved in the database before a Game Record can be entered.

    (COURSE NAME)

    Enter here the name of the Course or Club.  This field is limited
to 20 characters so abbreviations may be necessary such as "Riverlawn
CC" rather than "Riverlawn Country Club."

    (CITY and STATE)

    Enter here the name of the city/town where the course is located.
Press <Enter> after entering the city and type the standard 2 letter
Postal abbreviation for the state.

    (COURSE TYPE)

    If your course is one where you have only 9-holes and DO NOT have
provisions for playing it as an 18-hole course (such as 2 Tee boxes for
each hole) then press "Y" here.  If your course is an 18-hole course (or
a 9-hole course with 2 Tee boxes for each hole) press "N" here.

    (COURSE PAR)

    You will next be asked to enter the Par for the front 9 (1-9)
then the Par for the back 9 (10-18).  After doing this GolfCap will
display the Course Par.  If your course is a true 9-hole course, you
must enter the Par figure at the required prompt.

    (HOLE PARS)

    Next you will be required to enter the Par value for each hole on
the course.  After completing this requirement, GolfCap will check to
be sure the front side Par value and the back side Par value matches
the total of the individual holes just entered. If the figures do not
match, GolfCap will display a message box advising you which of the
sides do not match the Par value indicated at the top of the screen.

NOTE - GolfCap does not accept Par values of less than 3 or more
than 5.

    (SLOPE and RATING)

The Course Pro/Manager should be able to make both of these figures
available to you.  Many courses have this information printed on the
scorecard.  If you have these figures then enter them at the next two
prompts.  The Slope is entered first and the next prompt will ask for
the Rating of the course.

    (CLUB PRO and TELEPHONE)

    The last 2 prompts ask you for the name of the club Pro/Manager and
the telephone number.  If this information is not known, press <Enter>
to skip either or both of these prompts.

    (SAVE - STARTOVER - QUIT)

    After completing all the above information, you will be asked if
you want to <S>ave the record, Start<O>ver or <Q>uit without saving.
Select one of these options and press the appropriate letter on your
keyboard. Pressing "S" here will cause the record to be saved in the
database and allow it to be called up when adding a new Game Record.


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    Select Course and view the scoring efficiency report.  This gives
the Golfers scoring average for all games played on the selected course
along with the average score for all Par 3, Par 4 and Par 5 holes played
on that course.  Registered users are given the option of having this
report printed.


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     EDIT GAME RECORD
     ----------------

    A screen will appear showing all scores and other amounts as
originally saved when the game was first recorded.  The course name
and the Golfers Course Handicap can not be changed.  If these items
need to be changed, you must delete that Record and enter it again.
The first item available for change is the date the game was played.
The blinking cursor will appear in this box.  If the date is correct
press <Enter> without making any change to go to the next available
block.  When changing the date, be sure to stick with your selected
date format.

  If you do not wish to change the item where the cursor is located then
press the <Enter> Key to go to the next item until you reach the item
you wish to change.  After you have made the change, continue pressing
the <Enter> Key until you reach the end.  You can then press <S> to
save the changes or <Q> to quit without saving the changes.  If you're
using a Mouse then place the Mouse pointer on or near the letter (S,Q)
of choice and tap the LEFT Mouse button.

NOTE -  If you wish to change an amount or score in any of the boxes,
you must change the ENTIRE amount/score by typing over ALL the numbers
in that block.


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    If you need to change the name of a Golfer, you must delete the
Golfer Record then create a new one using the "Add Golfer" option.


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    Select the desired Course from the "PickList" and you will be
able to change anything about a Course except its name.

    If you need to change the name of a Course you must delete the
Course Record and create a new one using the "Add Course" option.

TIP - Use this should the Rating and/or Slope values change or if one
or more holes are changed to different Par values.


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     (PORT #1)

    Select this option to use Parallel Port #1 for your Printer. This
will be the Printer port that GolfCap uses when printing.

NOTE - Most computers use Parallel Port #1 as the default printer
port.  Ports 2 and 3 are included as options for those users who
have systems that are configured differently.


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     (PORT #2)

    Select this option to use Parallel Port #2 for your Printer.  This
will be the Printer port that GolfCap uses when printing.


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     (PORT #3)

    Select this option to use Parallel Port #3 for your Printer.  This
will be the Printer port that GolfCap uses when printing.


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     (MM-DD-YYYY)

    Select this option if you wish to use the standard (MM-DD-YYYY)
date format.  This is the default format used when GolfCap is started
for the first time.

NOTE - GolfCap does some sorting based on the Month (MM) and Day (DD)
so once a default date format is selected, it should not be changed.


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     (DD-MM-YYYY)

    Select this option if you use the Military style (DD-MM-YYYY) format.

NOTE - GolfCap does some sorting based on the Day (DD) and Month (MM)
so once a default date format is selected, it should not be changed.


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    Use this option to remove a Golfer Record from the database.  Keep
in mind that when you delete a Golfer Record that GolfCap will also
remove ALL his/her Game Records from the database and they will not be
recoverable!


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    Use this option to remove a Game Record from the database.

    Step 1.. Select Game Record from "PickList" that is to be
             deleted by moving the HiLight Bar down/up the list.
             When the desired record is HiLighted, press <Enter>
             Mouse users can move the Mouse pointer to the desired
             record and tap the LEFT Mouse button to cause that
             Game Record to be deleted.

    Step 2.. Watch the action in the "Progress Box" displayed on the
             left side of the screen.

NOTE - Once a Game Record is deleted, it will be lost forever!  All
       deletions are permanent and the record will not be recoverable!


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    You will be presented a "PickList" showing all the Courses in the
database.  Move the bar down/up the list until the correct Course's
name is HiLighted and press <Enter>.  If you wish to cancel this
operation, you can press <Escape> while at the "PickList" and be returned
to the Main Menu.

    Once a Course Record is removed, it will be lost and gone forever!
All deletions are permanent and the record will not be recoverable!


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    A formula similar to that used by the U.S.G.A. and the R.C.G.A. is
used for the computations and provides similar results.  A Golfer must
have a minimum of five 18-hole Game Records in the database before a
Handicap Index can be determined.

                   Differentials
     Games         to be used from
     ~~~~~         ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
       5            Lowest round
      6-7           2 Lowest rounds
      8-9           3 Lowest rounds
     10-11          4 Lowest rounds
     12-13          5 Lowest rounds
     14-15          6 Lowest rounds
     16-17          7 Lowest rounds
      18            8 Lowest rounds
      19            9 Lowest rounds
      20+           10 Lowest rounds from last 20 rounds

NOTE - The Handicap Index determined by GolfCap is not to be used as a
Golfer's "official" Handicap Index when entering Tournaments where play-
ers are flighted based on their Handicap.  An "official" Handicap Index
can only be obtained from the U.S.G.A. or the R.C.G.A.  Handicap Index's
coming from these organizations may take weeks to reach you.  Using
GolfCap, your Handicap Index can be seen after each Game Record is saved
allowing a Golfer to determine his/her current Handicap Index instantly.


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    A Golfer's Course Handicap is commonly referred to as his/her
"handicap."  It's determined using the Golfer's current Handicap Index
and the Slope and Rating of the Course being played.  The course Pro
or manager should be able to explain the method used to determine a
Course Handicap using these three items when you're playing a course
that you've never played before and don't have the course recorded in
the GolfCap database.

NOTE - A Golfer's Course Handicap will be expressed as a whole number
like 4, 9, 12, etc. while their Handicap Index is most often (but not
always) shown with a decimal as in 3.6 or 7.3, etc.


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    Use this option to quickly figure a Course Handicap for any Golfer
on any Course.  You must know the Slope value of the Course and the
Handicap Index of the Golfer.  The Golfer or Course does NOT have to be
in the database.


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    Selecting this option will allow the user to first select a Course
then print blank score cards for use when playing that course.

    NOTE - A Laser printer is required for this print operation.  The
printer must be capable of printing 5" X 8" card stock and also be
capable of printing high ASCII characters.  Laser users should consult
their printer manual for help with selecting the proper font to use so
the card can be printed properly.

   If you have a Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 540 the correct font to use
is PC-8 (Code Page 437)

   The score card will have the following columns available for use:

   SCORE   -  Score for each hole
   FWAYS   -  If fairway hit off the Tee, place "X" here
   GREEN   -  If green hit in regulation, place "X" here
   PUTTS   -  Number of Putts for each hole
   SATTS   -  Sand Save Attempts for each hole
   SSAVE   -  If Par made from Sand trap, place "X" here


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    Use this option to fill out the form needed to register GolfCap
and have the form printed after it's completed.

    This is the easy way to print your GolfCap registration.  All the
necessary information is gathered by GolfCap and the calculations are
made "on the fly."

    You can always call RiverBend SoftWare direct and, using a Visa or
MasterCard, register over the telephone at (501) 563-2892.


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    Registration entitles the user to the following additional options
    ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
       Use ArrowKeys (), PageUp, and PageDown to scroll this list

    1.. Determine Handicap Index

    2.. Determine Course Handicap

    3.. Enter up to 1,000 Game Records in the database.

    4.. Enter up to 10 Course Records in the database.

    5.. Edit any Game Record in the database.

    6.. Print Game Records, Summary Reports, Scoring Efficiency Reports,
        and Score Cards for each Course in the database.

    7.. Compute a quick Course Handicap for any Golfer on any Course. The
        Golfer or Course does not have to be in the database.
    ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
    Registered Key File:

    A Key file is obtained when you register GolfCap.  Once you pay the
registration fee and receive your Key file, you will never have to pay
for any upgrades.  You Key file will work for ALL future versions of
GolfCap.  Your Key file MUST BE IN THE SAME DIRECTORY AS GOLFCAP.COM or
registered options will not be available.

    Your Key file is registered to you and no one else.  It is illegal to
give a copy of it to anyone else.  You should NEVER alter or delete the
Key file (without it GolfCap will revert back to the shareware version
with limited capabilities and capacities)!

    There is a $15.00 charge for replacing lost Key files so be sure you
make a backup copy when you receive yours.  When replacing a lost Key
file, the name registered to MUST be the same as the original.  Name
changes to Key files require the purchase of a new copy of GolfCap at
the current price.


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                         Miscellaneous  Tips

       Use ArrowKeys (), PageUp, and PageDown to scroll this list
       ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

1.. Using the Mouse:  Using the Mouse is easy when in GolfCap.  Most
    all standard Mouse procedures apply.  To select an option at any
    of the TopMenu Bar selections just move the Mouse pointer to the
    selection desired and tap the LEFT Mouse button.

2.. Users without a Mouse:  Users without a Mouse should find using
    GolfCap as easy as always.  Use the ArrowKeys () to move about
    Menu selections.  Press <Enter> when you get the <OK> display.
    When at the desired option, press <Enter>.  To activate the Top
    Menu bar, press the <Alt> Key and use the LeftArrow/RightArrow
    Keys to move along the bar. When the desired option is HiLighted
    the "PullDown Box" will appear.

3.. A typical "PickList" display box:

       ┌──────────────────── Place Mouse pointer here and tap LEFT
                            Mouse button to exit a "PickList" or
    ╓─┤■├───────────────╖    press <Esc>
    ║ Choice One        ║    Other available keys are PageUp, PageDown,
    ║ Choice Two        ║    Home, End, DownArrow () and UpArrow ().
    ║ Choice Three      ║
    ║▓Choice Four▓▓▓▓▓▓ ║    <── HiLight Bar - Press <Enter> to select
    ║ Choice Five       ║
    ║ Choice Six        ║    Non-Mouse users can use the ArrowKeys ()
    ║ Choice Seven      ║    to move the HiLight bar to the desired
    ║ etc...            ║    choice and hit <Enter> to select.
    ╙─────────────────╜
            └┴─────────── Place Mouse pointer here and tap LEFT
                          Mouse button to scroll the listing.

4.. A typical OnLine Help screen:

       ┌────────────────────────── Place Mouse pointer here and tap the
       │                        LEFT Mouse button to exit help screen.
                               Non-Mouse users can press <F1> or <Esc>
    ┌─┤■├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
    │                                                                 │
    │   Help text shown here......................................    │
    │ ............................................................    │
    /                                                                 /
    │ ............................................................    │
    ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
    │                                                                 │
    └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

5.. When at a screen where the user is offered choices such as <S>ave,
    <P>rint, Start<O>ver, etc, the Mouse user can place the pointer on
    the word of choice and tap the LEFT Mouse button to select.  The
    non-Mouse user must press the letter Key that corresponds to the
    option of choice.

    Example:  <S>ave  <P>rint  Start<O>ver  <Q>uit  <Y>es  <N>o
               
               └┴┴┴┴─── Place Mouse pointer here and tap the LEFT
                        Mouse button to make the "Save" selection.


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                   ╘══════════════════════════════╛
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    GolfCap may be ordered directly from RiverBend SoftWare using
    Visa, MasterCard, Checks, and Money Orders.  All Checks/Money
    Orders must be payable in U.S. funds!

    Current Prices:
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    Select MainMenu heading PRINT then select "Register GolfCap" to
    complete and print the Order form.

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                         GolfCap Definitions
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       Use ArrowKeys (), PageUp, and PageDown to scroll this list
       ------------------------------------------------------------

   1.. Addressing the ball:  A golfer has "addressed" the ball when
       he/she has taken a stance AND has grounded the club, except that
       in a hazard, the club may NOT be grounded.

   2.. Bogey Golfer:  A golfer with a Handicap Index ranging from 17.5
       to 22.4 for Men and 21.5 to 26.4 for Women.  See also #23 below.
       Approximately 80% of all Golfers fall into the "Bogey Golfer"
       category.

   3.. Bunker:  A hazard consisting of a prepared area, often a hollow
       from which turf or soil has been removed and replaced with sand
       or the like.

   4.. Casual Water:  Any temporary accumulation of water which is
       visible before or after the golfer has taken a stance and is not
       in a water hazard.

   5.. Club Limit:  The maximum number of clubs allowed (including the
       Putter) is 14.

   6.. Course Handicap:  The number of Handicap Strokes a golfer receives
       at the course being played.  A Course Handicap is determined by
       multiplying a golfer's Handicap Index by the Course Slope and then
       dividing the result by 113.  If a decimal figure results, it is
       rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 is rounded upward).

       NOTE: GolfCap automatically determines a golfer's Course Handicap
             each time a Game Record is added to the database.

   7.. Course Rating:  The final evaluation of the playing difficulty of
       a course compared with similarly evaluated courses as related to
       the normal playing ability of a "scratch" golfer.

   8.. Course Slope:  The measure of the relative playing difficulty of
       a course and its relationship with abilities of both a "scratch"
       golfer and a "bogey" golfer.

       NOTE: The Club Pro/Manager should be able to provide both the
             Slope and Rating of the course being played.  At many
             clubs, this information is provided on the score card.

   9.. Equitable Stroke Control:  A form of mandatory stroke control,
       FOR HANDICAP PURPOSES ONLY, which limits the individual score on
       any hole in relation to a golfer's course handicap.  The main
       purpose of ESC is to eliminate unrealistic scoring which is not
       related to a golfer's normal playing ability (the sandbagger).

       Course Handicap           Maximum Hole Score (U.S.G.A. Limits)
       ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
       0 - 9                     6
       10 - 19                   7
       20 - 29                   8
       30 - 39                   9
       40 - 49                   10
       50 and higher             11

       NOTE: GolfCap automatically puts ESC into effect after a
             golfer has an established Handicap Index however this
             may be changed using the "Edit Golfer Record" option.

  10.. Ground Under Repair:  Any portion of the course so marked by an
       authorized representative of the club.  It includes material that
       has been piled for removal, tire marks, construction areas, etc.
       Grass cuttings left on the course that have been abandoned and
       are not intended to be removed are NOT ground under repair unless
       marked as such.  The margin of ground under repair extends
       vertically downward but not upward.

  11.. Handicap Differential:  The difference between a golfer's adjusted
       gross score and the Course Rating of the course on which the score
       was made, multiplied by 113, then divided by the Course Slope.

       NOTE: GolfCap automatically determines the Handicap Differential
             each time a Game Record is added to the database.

  12.. Handicap Index:  The number which represents the golfer's ability
       on a course of average difficulty.  It is expressed, in most cases,
       as a whole number and a decimal.  The decimal is NOT rounded.

       A golfer does not play off the Handicap Index.  Rather a Course
       Handicap is determined using the formula in item #6 above.

       The maximum Handicap Index allowed is 36.4 (Men) and 40.4 (Women)

       NOTE: If a golfer has 5 or more 18-holes games in the database,
             GolfCap automatically calculates, and updates, the golfer's
             Handicap Index after each new Game Record is added to the
             database.

  13.. Handicap Stroke Hole:  A hole on which the golfer applies a
       handicap stroke to his/her gross score.  The holes are usually
       indicated on the scorecard.

  14.. Hazard:  Any bunker or water hazard.  See #3 above and #28 below.

  15.. Hole:  The hole on the putting green is 4-1/4 inches (108mm)
       in diameter and at least 4 inches (100mm) deep.  If a lining is
       used, it should be sunk at least 1 inch (25mm) below the putting
       green surface.  The outside diameter of the liner should not
       exceed 4-1/4 inches (108mm)

  16.. Home Course Handicap:  A golfer's Course Handicap at the course
       considered as the golfer's "home course" and from the tees most
       frequently used by the membership as established by that club.

  17.. Incomplete Score:  A golfer who starts but fails to complete a
       hole should use a score based on the following:

       Course                 Use this
       Handicap               Hole Score
       ─────────────────────────────────
       0                      1 over PAR
       1 - 18                 2 over PAR
       19 - 32                3 over PAR
       33 and above           4 over PAR

       There is no limit on the number of incomplete holes PROVIDED
       the incompletion is not intended to control the Handicap.  A
       golfer should not discontinue play on a hole when there is the
       possibility the hole will be played in fewer strokes than the
       score allowed when ESC is in effect.

       NOTE: If a golfer is using ESC, the above scores may be adjusted
             by GolfCap based on the golfer's Course Handicap.

  18.. Lost Ball:  A ball is considered lost if:

       A.. It is not found within 5 minutes by its player after the
           search has begun.
       B.. The golfer has put another ball into play under the Rules
           of Golf, even though the original ball may not have been
           searched for.
       C.. The golfer has played any stroke with a provisional ball
           from the place where the original ball is likely to be or
           from a point nearer the hole than that place.

  19.. Net Score:  A golfer's score after it has been adjusted by
       his/her Course Handicap in effect when the game is played.

       NOTE: GolfCap automatically determines the Net Score each time
             a Game Record is added to the database.

  20.. Par:  The score a "scratch" golfer would be expected to make on
       any given hole, allowing two strokes on the putting green.

       Par for each hole is usually fixed as follows:

       PAR  Golfer    YARDS                    METERS/METRES
       ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
        3   Men       Less than 250            Less than 228
        3   Women     Less than 210            Less than 192
        ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
        4   Men       Between 251 - 470        Between 229 - 430
        4   Women     Between 211 - 400        Between 193 - 366
        ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
        5   Men       Between 471 - 690        Between 431 - 631
        5   Women     Between 401 - 590        Between 367 - 540
        ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
        6   Men       Exceeds 690              Exceeds 631
        6   Women     Exceeds 590              Exceeds 540
       ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
       NOTE: GolfCap will not accept holes with a Par value over 5.

  21.. Provisional Ball:  A ball played under the Rules of Golf which
       may be lost outside a water hazard or may be out of bounds.

  22.. Putting Green:  All ground of the hole being played which is
       specially prepared for putting or otherwise defined as such.
       A ball is considered to be "on the green" when any part of it
       is touching the putting green surface.

  23.. Rub of the green:  This occurs when a ball in motion is deemed
       accidentally deflected or stopped by a scorer, observer, fellow
       competitor or a forecaddie.  Neither wind nor water is taken into
       consideration in this situation.

  24.. Scratch Golfer:  A very proficient golfer.  The average of the
       best half of this golfer's scores should equal the course Rating.

  25.. Stableford Points:  A method where points are awarded in relation
       to Par at each hole as follows:

       Hole Score                    Points
       ────────────────────────────────────
       Two or more over Par .........  0
       One over Par .................  1
       Par ..........................  2
       One under Par ................  3
       Two under Par ................  4
       Three under Par ..............  5
       Four under Par ...............  6

       The winner in Stableford competition is the golfer who scores
       the most points.

       NOTE: GolfCap automatically determines the Stableford points each
             time a new Game Record is added to the database.

  26.. Stakes/Markers:  All out-of-bounds, hazards and ground-under-
       repair areas are identified by stakes/markers of the following
       colors:

       Water Hazards ........... Yellow stakes or lines
       Lateral Water Hazards ... Red stakes or lines
       Ground Under Repair ..... White lines
       Out Of Bounds ........... Large white stakes/posts where not
                                 already established by wall or fence

  27.. Stroke:  The forward movement of the club made with the intention
       of striking the ball.  If the golfer checks his/her downswing
       voluntarily before the clubhead reaches the ball, this is not
       considered a stroke.

  28.. Water Hazard:  Any sea, lake, pond, stream, ditch, surface water
       drainage ditch or other open water course (whether or not it
       contains water).

  29.. Wrong Ball:  Any ball other than the ball in play or provisional
       ball.


{ End of Definitions }
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